UNIT 10 – SPACE TRAVEL
Part: SKILLS 2

UNIT 10 – SPACE TRAVEL
I. Listening

SKILLS 2

1. Look at the pictures. What is happening in them? Can you guess what
the recording is about?
* The recording is about: Space tourism

They are taking photos in the universe

He is relaxing on a planet in a spacesuit.

He is pulling his suitcase for
holidays in the universe

UNIT 10 – SPACE TRAVEL
I. Listening

SKILLS 2

1. Look at the pictures. What is happening in them. Can you guess what
the recording is about?
2. Listen again then answer the questions with NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS.

2. Listen again then answer the questions with NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS.

1. What are the three purposes of space tourism?
recreation, leisure, business
2. Where has Space Advetures flown clients to since 2001?
International Space Station
3. What is the name of the service with which clients can leave the ISS
and float above the earth ?
'Spacewalk'
4. What is Virgin Galactic preparing to launch?
manned spaceflight
5. What are the words that were used to criticise space tourism?
costly, dangerous, unsustainable

I. Listening

UNIT 10 – SPACE TRAVEL
SKILLS 2

1. Look at the pictures. What is happening in them. Can you guess what
the recording is about?
2. Listen again then answer the questions with NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS
3. Match the number to their references, then listen and check your
answers.

3. Match the number to their references, then listen and check your
answers.

1. 2018

A. the number of people who have signed up
to travel into space with Virgin Galactic.

2. 100 kilometres

B. the price of the deposit for a spaceflight
on a Virgin Galactic spacecraft.

3. 700

C. the distance from the moon that clients
can be taken to.

4. 50

D. the year when Space Adventures plans to
launch its 'Circumlunar Mission'

5. $250,000

E. the number of countries the 700 clients
come from.

I. Listening
II. Writing

UNIT 10 – SPACE TRAVEL
SKILLS 2

UNIT 10 – SPACE TRAVEL
SKILLS 2

I. Listening
II. Writing: Write a short advertisement

It is a space tourism advertisement.

II. Writing: Write a short advertisement
4. Look at these advertising examples
from websites of some space tourism
companies. Underline the words or
phrases that you think make the
advertisements sound persuasive.

Persuasive language for
advertisement:
Language skills

To highlight the good qualities
of a product/ service,
persuasive advertising
language often uses:
"Become
Become a lunar explorer. Join the
- strong emphasis on the
greatest private expedition of our time."
time
reader by using “you”, the
"An amazing,
amazing life-changing experience."
imperative, or questions

"Ready
Ready To Become An Astronaut?"
Astronaut?

- active forms of the verbs
- short but powerful, easy-toremember words or phrases

5. Can you guess what is being advertised? Read and match.
1. 'Bake the Very Best'
a shampoo product

2. 'Shine with life'

a chocolate product

3. 'The best coffee for
the best YOU'

a tourism slogan

4. 'Green clean happy
machine'

a coffee product

5. 'Timeless charm'

a fuel- efficient car

6.'Have you met Mr.
Goodbar? Good? You bet!'

a bakery slogan

UNIT 10 – SPACE TRAVEL
SKILLS 2

II. Writing: Write a short advertisement

6. Write a short ad (2-4 sentences) to advertise these products. You can
use strong adjectives, active verbs, imperatives, comparatives, questions,
etc.  new detergent product
a. A

Watch miracles happen as our extra-mild detergent
removes all your stubborn stains! An excellent way to
protect your clothes.
b. A new yoghurt product
Have you tried our new delicious and healthy
yogurt? Its tasty freshness will brighten your day!
c. A new model of bicycle
The most stylish bicycle ever. Designed with you in mind.

I. Listening
II. Writing

UNIT 10 – SPACE TRAVEL
SKILLS 2

III. Review 3: Skills (P44-45)
IV. Homework
- Complete Ex 6 (P55 - Students' book).
- Write a short ad to advertise a product or a service you like best.
- Prepare for the next period.

Thanks for your attention!