UNIT 8 Astronomy-Dikonversi

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8. ASTRONOMY
Learning Objectives:
After completing this unit, students are expected to be able to:
1. know the words in the reading passage connected to the study of life in
the outer space.
2. apply the words in context correctly
3. understand and correctly answer different types of questions in the reading
passage such as the main idea, detail, reference, inference, and
vocabulary questions
4. build sentences using the key words related to the topic
1. WARM-UP
Discuss these questions with a partner.
1. Have you recently seen a movie or TV show about space? Describe it.
Answer : Yes, I just watched a movie about other space called The Martian, the film tells about
an astronaut who has to survive on mars alone because he was left behind when other
astronauts retuned to earth due to a disaster there.
2. Do you think life exists on other planets? Why or why not?
Answer : No, because it’s very difficult to survive there.
3. Do you think governments should spend a lot of money on space travel and research?
Why or why not?
Answer : It can be yes and can not, depending on the country because there is a
country whose economic is difficult and some or not. If a country has an economic
system that is fairly enough and there are funds for research, it can be done.
Conversely, if not, then the country must attach concerned with the people first.
2. BEFORE YOU READ

A. Labeling. Using the spaces below, label the numbered items in the pictures with the
words from the text.
1. ………star………… 2. …planet…………… 3. Edwin hubble and telescope 4.…sun………………
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5. …earth……………. 6. ………satellite…… 7. …NGC 4414…………8. ………moon……………….
The Hubble Telescope gets its name from astronomer Edwin Hubble (1889-1953).
Since 1990, the Hubble Telescope has been sending images from space to Earth.
It has sent pictures of the eight planets in our solar system. It has shown us how
stars (like our sun) are born and die. It has also sent pictures of other planets and
stars in our galaxy, such as NGC 4414, pictured above. With the Hubble
Telescope, we have looked deep into space and have learned more about it and
ourselves.
B. Predict. Read the first paragraph on the next page. Answer the questions below. Then
read the whole passage to check your ideas.
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1. What do Shostak and Barnett think?
a. We might soon communicate with beings from space.
b. We will probably never find intelligent life outside Earth.
c. We have probably already contacted beings from space.
2. What is one possible reason for Shostak and Barnett’s opinion?
< LIFE BEYOND EARTH ? >

1 Is there intelligent life on other planets?
Did you know? For years, scientists
said “no,” or “ we don’t know.” But today this is changing.
Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett
In 2007, are
scientists astronomers.
in Chile They
discovered the most Earth-like planet ever, Called Gliese 58
believe intelligent life exists somewhere in the universe.
5 They also think we will soon contact
The Hubble these beings.
Telescope has shown that there are billions of galaxies.
Why do Shostak and Barnett think intelligent life exists on

other planets? The first reason is time. Scientists believe the
universe is about 12 billion years old. This is too long, say
Shostak and Barnett, for only one planet in the entire
10 universe to have intelligent life. The second reason is the size
—the universe is huge. Tools like the Hubble Telescope
“have shown that there are at least 100 billion ….. galaxies,”
says Shostak. And our galaxy, the Milky Way, has at least
100 billion stars. Some planets circling these stars might be
15 similar to Earth.
Looking for intelligent life

This radio telescope in Canberra, Australia, is one of the three that form NASA’s Deep
Until recently, it was difficult to search for signs of intelligent
life in the universe. But now, powerful telescope allow
scientists to identify smaller planets—the size of Mars or
Earth—in other solar systems. These planets might have
20 intelligent life.
Making Contact
Have beings from space already visited Earth? Probably
not, says Shostak. The distance between planets is too
great. Despite this, intelligent beings might eventually
25 contact us using other methods, such as radio signals. In
fact, they may be trying to communicate with us now, but we
don’t have the right tools to receive their messages. But this
is changing, says Shostak. By 2025, we could make contact
with other life forms in our universe.
3. READING COMPREHENSION
A. Multiple Choice. Choose the best answer for each question
1. What is the main purpose of this reading?
a. to explain how life started on Earth
b. to explain the beliefs of two scientists
c. to show how telescopes work
d. to describe what life on other planets might look like
2. What would be a good title for the second paragraph?

a. Earth: The Only Planet with Intelligent Life
b. The Age and Size of the Universe
c. Our Galaxy: The Milky Way
d. Why Intelligent Life Might Exist
3. Why was it harder to look for signs of intelligent life in the universe in the
universe in the past?
a. Planets used to be farther apart.
b. We did not have the right tools.
c. We could only see smaller planets from Earth.
d. all of the above.
4. What kinds of planets are most likely to have intelligent life?

a. smaller planets in our solar system
b. smaller planets in other solar systems
c. larger planets in our solar system
d. larger planets in other solar systems
5. In line 29, what does “life forms” refer to?

a. message c. intelligent beings
b. radio signals d. planets
B. Summary. Complete the diagram below with words from the reading.
4. VOCABULARY PRACTICE
A. Completion. Complete the information with words from the box. One word is
extra.
allow powerful identify searching for messages

tools exist faraway planet galaxy
Does life 1. exist on other planets? To answer this question,

scientists are using different methods. Some use 2. galaxy radio
telescopes. Using these, they hope to get 3. messages from intelligent life
on 4. allow planets.
Other scientists are also 5. identify life in and outside our solar system.
But these scientists aren’t only looking for intelligent (human-like) life. They
want to 6. Searching for any kind of living thing on other planets. To
do this, these scientists use special 7. tools that test whether any
kind of life exists on the 8. planet .
B. Words in Context. Complete each sentence with the best answer.

1. We measure distance in .
a. kilometers b. kilograms
2. If exercise allows you to relax, it makes it for you to relax
a. possible b. difficult
3. If you contact someone, you communicate with him or her
a. in person b. by phone, email, etc.
4. If you have lived in a place your entire life, you have lived there of your
life.
a. some b. all
5. The moon circles the Earth. This means the moon goes the Earth.
a. around b. above
5. SENTENCE BUILDING
Make one sentence using the word(s) given on each item. The sentence must be at least
five (5) words long.
1. galaxy / solar system

I have a dream of exploring the galaxy with my favorite anime characters
2. telescope / launch
My uncle taught my sister how to use the telescope properly
3. space ship / Earth
We need to reduce the use of plastic trash to keep the earth safe
4. circle / Sun
The sun looks more beautiful when its going down
5. signal / extraterrestrial
I’m working on a report and coincidentally the Telkomsel signal is having problems

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2. BEFORE YOU READ

1. ………star………… 2. …planet…………… 3. Edwin hubble and telescope 4.…sun………………

2. What is one possible reason for Shostak and Barnett’s opinion?

< LIFE BEYOND EARTH ? >

Why do Shostak and Barnett think intelligent life exists on

Looking for intelligent life

2. What would be a good title for the second paragraph?

4. What kinds of planets are most likely to have intelligent life?

5. In line 29, what does “life forms” refer to?

allow powerful identify searching for messages

Does life 1. exist on other planets? To answer this question,

B. Words in Context. Complete each sentence with the best answer.

1. galaxy / solar system

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