Y5A Curiosity WO2 Immerse L2

Immerse Lesson 2

Can I understand the Example Text and use technical vocabulary?

Sentence Accuracy

Sentence Accuracy

Quick Build: single-clause sentence

Verb

began

Who/What

Sentence

I began the preparations.

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once

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my system was stable.

I began the preparations

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my system was stable.

once

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I began the preparations

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Quick Build: single-clause sentence

Verb

was

Subject

the atmosphere

Sentence

The atmosphere was dense.

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The thin atmosphere

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was dense with thick dust.

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thick

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dense

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thin

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slim

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was with dust.

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The atmosphere

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Can I understand the Example Text and use technical vocabulary?

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Mission Log: The Surface of the Moon

Report by: Neil Armstrong Mission: Apollo 11 Date: 20.07.1969 Landing and arrival At 20:17, I landed the lunar module successfully on the moon’s surface. The onboard computer performed effectively (despite alarms being raised due to systems destabilising). Shortly afterwards, communication with Mission Control was regained. All systems were then rechecked (with no faults detected) and confirmed to be working as expected. After this, I prepared to disembark from the spacecraft. This mission, which had long been awaited, could now proceed with confidence.

Landing site overview The landing site (located in the Sea of Tranquillity) proved highly suitable for my exploration to begin. The surface, where I had touched down, seemed to be covered in fine, grey dust. There were small craters and scattered rocks, but nothing blocking my way. This area, which had been carefully selected before launch, supported a safe landing. In addition, the ground remained firm under my feet. Movement felt unusual, as the moon’s weaker gravity allowed for lighter, slower steps that felt more like a bounce across its surface.

Tasks and sample collection Firstly, I began to collect samples of the surface dust. The soil, which was soft and powdery, was carefully gathered using special tools. Several intriguing rock samples (some I did not recognise at all) were also collected. Equipment was then deployed to record data (including cameras and scientific instruments). The photographs taken will provide valuable evidence for future exploration.

Equipment performance The spacesuit, that had been designed for extreme conditions, performed reliably throughout. Temperature levels remained controlled and oxygen supply was kept steady. However, the gloves were stiff and restrictive, which made it difficult to move my fingers while collecting rocks. These gloves should be redesigned to ensure that tasks for future missions can be undertaken more easily.

Preparation for future tasks After completing the initial tasks, the samples I collected were secured inside the module. Further tests of the samples will be carried out once I have returned to Earth. Equipment was rechecked and the spacecraft, which must operate efficiently, was prepared. Fuel levels shall be monitored closely (especially as fuel alarms had been raised after the launch) during my return. The last stage of this historic mission is ready to begin.

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Which One's Right?

Which one describes why alarms were raised during the landing?

B The systems were destabilising.

A The spacecraft had run out of oxygen.

D The lunar module had crashed.

C Contact with Mission Control was lost.

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Why do you think the landing site was described as ‘highly suitable’ for the exploration? Tick two.

A The site was dangerous and unpredictable.

B The ground was firm enough to walk on.

C The astronaut liked how the site looked.

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D It was a safe place to land.

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Find a word that means to organise or position something so it is ready for use.

Equipment was then deployed to record data (including camera and scientific instruments).

deployed

Yes or No?

Do these describe what the astronaut reported about the equipment?

Yes

A The spacesuit performed reliably.

No

B Oxygen supply was lost.

No

Yes

C Temperature levels were unsteady.

No

Yes

D The gloves were stiff and restrictive.

Yes

No

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The thin atmosphere

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was dense with thick dust.

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once

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my system was stable.

I began the preparations