Individual Worksheet
Subject: English Language
Topic: Space Colonisation
Class/Age: Grade 10
Student's Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Instructions for the Student
Dear student, this worksheet is designed to develop your listening, reading, and writing skills on the topic of space colonisation. Please read all tasks carefully. Use the provided space to write your answers. Pay attention to the use of new vocabulary related to the topic. Work independently and try your best!
Task 1. Vocabulary in Context (Deduce Meaning)
Objective: 10.4.5.1 - deduce meaning from context in extended texts.
Read the following paragraph about space colonisation. Based on the context, write a short definition or synonym for the bolded words in the table below.
"The concept of establishing a permanent human settlement on another celestial body, like Mars, is no longer pure speculation. While the feasibility of such an endeavour is hotly debated, proponents argue that becoming a multiplanetary species is an essential hedge against existential threats to Earth. However, the logistical challenges are profound, involving sustainable life support systems and protecting colonists from hazardous radiation."
| Vocabulary Word | Your Deduced Meaning / Synonym |
|---|---|
| 1. permanent | |
| 2. speculation | |
| 3. feasibility | |
| 4. multiplanetary | |
| 5. hedge (in this context) |