1. Where was Kalpana Chawla born? Why is she called an Indian-American?
2. When and why did she go to the U.S.? Who did she marry?
3. How did she become an astronaut? What gave her the idea that she could be an
astronaut?
4. What abilities must an astronaut have, according to the journalist?
5. Describe Kalpana Chawla’s first mission in space.
6. What does Kalpana Chawla say about pursuing a dream? Do you agree with her
that success is possible?
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Read the newspaper report to find the following facts about the Columbia's ill-fated voyage.
1. Date and place of lift off :..........
2. Number of astronauts on board :..........
3. Number of days it stayed in space :..........
4. Number of experiments done by scientists :..........
5. Date of return journey :..........
6. Height at which it lost contact:..........
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Match the following.
1.unprecedented space tragedy--- something that causes feelings of respect and wonder
2.certified flight instructor--- having knowledge of a wide variety of subjects
3.space mission---- nowadays, in these times
4.super specialisation---- a set of jobs to be done in space by a, group
5.encyclopaedic knowledge--- a person with the correct qualification to teach people to fly planes
6.awe-inspiring---a sad accident of a kind that has never happened before in space
7.in this age---- great expertise in a limited field or a particular subject
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Use these phrases in sentences of your own, after finding out their meanings.
1. broke apart 4. lifted off 7. cheered along
2. streaked over 5. blast off 8. on board
3. spread across 6. went on 9. carry on
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We add 'un-' to make opposites.
For example, true - untrue.
Add 'un'- to the words below to make their opposites. Then look up the meanings of the words you have formed in the dictionary.
1. identified .......... 6. educated ..........
2. controlled .......... 7. interesting ..........
3. attended .......... 8. qualified ..........
4. successful .......... 9. trained ..........
5. important .......... 10. answerable ..........
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In her message to students of her college, Kalpana Chawla said, "May you have the vision to find the path from dreams to success... Wishing you a great journey."
Form pairs. Use "May you ..." and "I wish you/Wishing you" to wish your partner good luck and success in
(i) a sports event,
(iii) a quiz or a competition, and
(ii) a test or examination.
Be sure to thank your partner when she/he wishes you in turn. You may also look up a telephone directory, or go to a post office, and get a list in English and Hindi of standard phrases that can be sent in greeting telegrams anywhere in India. Discuss which of these you might use, and when. Compare the English and Hindi phrases for expressing good wishes. Do you know such phrases in any other language?
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Do you have a 'dream', or something you very much wish to do? Write a paragraph saying what you w ant or wish to do. Then say (in another paragraph) how you think you can make your dream come true.
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Given below are some words that are spelt differently in British and American English. Fill in the blanks accordingly.
British American
1. colour ..........
2. .......... labor
3. .......... traveler
4. counsellor ..........
5. centre ..........
6........... theater
7........... organize
8. realise ..........
9. ............ defense
10.offence ..........
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