1. Let's talk to find out how much we've understood:
a) What was the historic moment mentioned in the passage?
Answer:- The historic moment was the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon's South Pole on 23 August 2023. It made India the fourth country to land on the Moon and the first to reach the South Pole.
b) Why did the scientists decide to explore the South Pole region?
Answer:- Scientists decided to explore the Moon's South Pole because it is largely unexplored and is believed to contain water ice that could help future space missions.
c) What could be the uses of water ice?
Answer:- Water ice can be used for drinking water, producing oxygen, and making rocket fuel for future space missions.
d) Why is the Moon's South Pole so special?
Answer:- The Moon's South Pole is special because it is an unexplored region that may contain water ice and provide important information about the Moon and the solar system.
e) Do you think humans will build houses on the Moon one day?
Answer:- Yes, I think humans may build houses on the Moon in the future. With the help of science and technology, living on the Moon may become possible one day.
4. Chandrayaan-3 had many exciting steps. Put them in the right order.
Answer:- Correct Order:
a) Chandrayaan-3 was planned to land on the South Pole.
b) Launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
c) Soft landing on 23 August 2023.
d) Vikram and Pragyan explored the lunar surface.
Timeline:
Chandrayaan-3 was planned to land on the South Pole → Launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre → Soft landing on 23 August 2023 → Vikram and Pragyan explored the lunar surface
5. a) Let's have a Quiz
Answer:-
i) What is the name of the rover carried by Chandrayaan-3?
ii) How many wheels does Pragyan Rover have?
iii) Which part of the Moon did Pragyan explore?
iv) What was the main job of Pragyan Rover?
v) Which lander carried Pragyan safely to the Moon's surface?
5. b) Try making your own quiz. Here is a sample:
Answer:-
i. What is the name of the rover on Chandrayaan-3?
a) Vikram
b) Pragyan ✔
c) Aryabhata
ii. How many wheels does Pragyan have?
a) Two
b) Four
c) Six ✔
iii. What does Pragyan do on the Moon?
a) Dances
b) Collects data ✔
c) Builds houses
iv. Where did Pragyan land on the Moon?
a) North Pole
b) South Pole ✔
c) Centre
6. d) Look at these two situations in the picture now. Can you guess why one uses 'will' and the other uses 'going to'? Think and compare.
Answer:- We use "going to" when something is likely to happen or has already been planned. We use "will" when we make a decision at the moment of speaking or offer to help someone.
6. e) The paragraph below is written as if it were just before Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon. Complete it using 'will' or 'going to' to show how we talk about future plans and predictions.
Answer:-
Chandrayaan-3 is going to be a historic mission for India, as it is going to land on the lunar surface. The lander is going to carry the Pragyan rover. The rover is going to explore the Moon's South Pole region.
This mission will demonstrate India's potential in space missions and will mark the country as the fourth to achieve a soft landing on the Moon. The Pragyan will analyse the lunar soil and will send important data back to Earth. Chandrayaan-3 will be remembered as a major milestone in India's space journey.
6. f) Look at these 3 sentences. Two of them are wrong—they use 'will' or 'going to' in the wrong way. Find the two wrong ones. Change them to the correct form.
Answer:-
1. She will open the door because someone knocked.
2. I think I will help him with his homework. (Correct as given.)
3. Look! He is going to fall off the ladder!
7. c) Replace the underlined word in each sentence with a synonym or antonym. Rewrite to make meaningful and correct sentences.
Answer:-
a) The goal was to explore the unknown parts of the Moon.
b) The Moon still holds many mysteries.
c) The rover landed on the South Pole region of the Moon.
d) The ISRO scientist remotely started the lunar rover. The mission will collect important scientific data.
8. a) Prepare and deliver a 1-minute Presentation.
Answer:-
Good morning respected teachers and my dear friends.
My space hero is Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. He is known as the Father of India's Space Programme. He believed that science and technology should be used to improve people's lives. He founded important research institutions and played a key role in establishing ISRO. His vision helped India become one of the leading countries in space research. His hard work and dedication continue to inspire students and scientists across the nation.
Thank you.
8. c) Let's find out how much we've understood:
1. Who is known as the father of India's space programme?
Answer:- Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is known as the Father of India's Space Programme.
2. Which Indian organization did Dr. Vikram Sarabhai help to establish?
Answer:- Dr. Vikram Sarabhai helped to establish the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
3. In which field did Dr. Vikram Sarabhai make major contributions?
Answer:- He made major contributions in the field of space science and scientific research.
4. How would his contributions help students?
Answer:- His contributions inspire students to learn science, develop new ideas, and contribute to the progress of the nation.
5. Why did Dr. Vikram Sarabhai start the PRL in Ahmedabad?
Answer:- He started the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) to promote scientific research and use science for the development of the country.
9. c) Match the Cause and Effect
Answer:-
1. It rained heavily — d. The streets were flooded.
2. The rocket launched well — c. The scientists celebrated.
3. He worked all night — a. He was tired.
4. The sky looked dark — b. I carried an umbrella.
9. d) Fill in the blanks. Use a cause-effect connector to complete the sentences.
Answer:-
a) ISRO scientists celebrated because the rover worked well.
b) It was cloudy, so the launch was delayed.
c) The landing was perfect, therefore India made history.
d) Vikram Sarabhai believed in science, so he started PRL in Ahmedabad.
9. f) Choose the right connector from the box and fill in the blanks.
Answer:-
i. Chandrayaan-3 was solar-powered. Therefore, it stopped working after sunset.
ii. Since the Moon's South Pole has water ice, scientists want to explore it.
iii. The rover sent back photos, so we learned more about the surface.
iv. ISRO planned everything well. Hence, the mission was a success.
v. Because it was cloudy, the launch was delayed.
vi. The engine failed, therefore the scientists had to stop the mission.
10. Write a short paragraph about why you admire Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. Use three linking words: because, so, and therefore while writing.
Answer:-
I admire Dr. Vikram Sarabhai because he believed that science should be used for the progress of the country. He worked hard to establish important research institutions, so India became stronger in the field of space science. Therefore, he is remembered as the Father of India's Space Programme and continues to inspire young students and scientists.
11. e) Now, read the lessons again or look up a dictionary to find more words with the two different sounds of 'th'. Write them down in the space given below:
Answer:-
/Th থ/ sound: think, thank, three, thunder
/Th দ/ sound: this, that, these, there
13. Pair up with a friend sitting next to you.
Read the text on Dr. Sarabhai. Find 2 more words with the /aɪ/ sound.
Answer:-
i) science
ii) inspire
15. Let's learn to use a/an/the
Fill in the blanks. Use: a / an / the
Answer:-
i) India sent a rocket to the Moon.
ii) Vikram is the lander of Chandrayaan-3.
iii) I saw an interesting space video online.
iv) The rover moved slowly on the surface.
v) Riya wants to become an astronaut one day.
vi) The Moon looked bright in the night sky.
Some sentences below are incorrect. Rewrite them with the right articles.
Answer:-
1. She is reading a book about the Moon.
2. The rover landed on the South Pole of the Moon.
3. We saw an eagle flying above the hills.
4. I want to build a rocket in the future.
16. Listen to a news reading about India's successful moon landing. Write three facts you learned in your notebook.
Answer:-
i) Chandrayaan-3 landed successfully near the Moon's South Pole on 23 August 2023.
ii) India became the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon.
iii) The Pragyan Rover explored the lunar surface and sent valuable information to Earth.
17. Dream Space and talk of the future.
Answer:-
I want to work in the field of space science and learn more about the universe.
One day I will contribute to India's space missions through hard work and dedication.
I want to work at ISRO because it helps our country achieve great success in space exploration.
Reflection: I spoke confidently and shared my dream clearly.
20. Work in small groups. Find the main idea and build a Space Word Web.
iii. Now, write a short one-line summary for each paragraph in your notebook.
Answer:-
Paragraph 1: Chandrayaan-3 made history by successfully landing near the Moon's South Pole.
Paragraph 2: The Moon's South Pole is important because it may contain water ice and many scientific secrets.
Paragraph 3: Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover carried out the mission and collected valuable information.
Paragraph 4: The success of Chandrayaan-3 filled every Indian with pride and inspired future generations.
iv. Build a Space Word Web around the word "Space".
Answer:-
Space → Rocket, Moon, Planet, Satellite, Astronaut, ISRO, Chandrayaan-3, Vikram, Pragyan, Launch, Mission, Scientist, Orbit, Solar System, Rover.
22. Let's become young journalists and write a news report.
Fill in the blanks to complete the short news report:
Answer:-
Headline: India Lands on the Moon!
Who: ISRO
What: Successfully landed Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon's South Pole.
When: 23 August 2023
Where: Moon's South Pole
Why is this important? India became the fourth country to land on the Moon and the first to reach its South Pole.
Now write 4–5 sentences using the details you filled in.
Answer:-
ISRO successfully landed Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon's South Pole on 23 August 2023. This historic achievement made India the fourth country to land on the Moon. India also became the first nation to reach the Moon's South Pole. The mission was a proud moment for the country and inspired millions of people.
23. Write a school notice inviting the students of your school to a 'Space Celebration Assembly'.
Answer:-
NOTICE
Name of School: Model High School
Date: 25th August
Heading: Space Celebration Assembly
Body:
Our school is organising a special assembly on 30 August to celebrate India's success in space. The assembly will include a speech, quiz, and patriotic songs. All students are hereby informed to attend the programme on time.
Signed:
Jayanta Phukan
Class Monitor
Kotoha Higher Secondary School
24. Work in small groups. Write and perform your own short news report on any topic of your choice.
Answer:-
Good morning everyone. Here is today's news.
Our school organised a tree plantation programme today. Students and teachers planted many saplings in the school campus to make the environment cleaner and greener. Everyone participated with great enthusiasm and promised to take care of the plants. The programme ended with a message to protect nature and keep our surroundings clean.
Thank you.
