English: Class 7 ৰ ইংৰাজীৰ সকলো অধ্যায় পাবলৈ ইয়াত ক্লিক কৰক।
Lesson 5
India Makes Space History with Chandrayaan-3
Activities
1. Let’s talk to find out how much we’ve understood:
a) What was the historic moment mentioned in the passage?
Answer : The successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon’s South Pole was the historic moment mentioned in the passage.
Answer : India’s landing on the moon.
b) Why did the scientists decide to explore the South Polar region?
Answer : Scientists chose the South Pole because it is unexplored and is believed to have a lot of water ice.
Answer: Because it is unexplored.
c) What could be the uses of water ice?
Answer : Water ice can be used for drinking water, creating oxygen, and making rocket fuel.
Answer :Drinking water, creating oxygen.
d) Why is the Moon’s south pole so special?
Answer : Moon’s south pole is special because it is completely unexplored and contains hidden water ice that can support human life and future space travel.
Answer: Because it is unexplored and can contain ice.
e) Do you think humans will build houses on the Moon one day?
Answer : Yes, with the discovery of water ice and new space technologies, humans will likely build houses or research stations on the Moon one day.
Answer : Yes.
2. Listen and say which ones are correct
Answer : Not important for exam (This activity is based on sentences read aloud by your class teacher from the text to verify facts about the landing time, rover name, and mission details.)
3. Look at these words used in the passage on Chandrayaan – 3 Mission:
| Word | English Meaning | Sanskrit Root |
| Chandrayaan | Mooncraft / Moon vehicle | Chandra + Yaan |
| Vikram | Courage / Valour | Vikram |
| Pragyan | Wisdom / Intelligence | Pragyan |
| Antariksh | Outer space | Antariksh |
- Translate these into your home language and create a 5-word picture dictionary.
Answer :
- Chandrayaan: জোনবাই গাড়ী
- Vikram: সাহসী
- Pragyan: জ্ঞান বা বুদ্ধি
- Antariksh: মহাকাশ
4. Chandrayaan-3 had many exciting steps. Put them in the right order.
Answer: 1. Soft landing on August 23, 2023 ( c )
2. Launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre ( b )
3. Vikram and Pragyan explored the surface. ( d )
4. Chandrayaan-3 was planned to land on the South Pole. ( a )
Timeline: Chandrayaan-3 was planned to land on the South Pole → Launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre →Soft landing on August 23, 2023 → Vikram and Pragyan explored the surface.
5. a) Let’s have a Quiz!
Answer : Not important for exam (Classroom interactive activity directed by the teacher based on the lesson details.)
5. b) Try making your own quiz. Here is a sample:
Answer: Read and make quiz by yourself and also not important for exam.
6. a) Let’s look at the use of language now!
Answer : Just read by yourself.
6. b) Now read the lesson and underline such sentences where the simple future tense form of ‘will’ is used.
Answer :
- “I will explore space one day!”
- “This achievement will inspire young minds to explore science and space.”
6. c) Study the two pictures given below.
Answer : Just read by yourself.
6. d) Look at these two situations in the picture now. Can you guess why one use ‘will’ and the other uses ‘going to’?
Answer : “She is going to fall” uses ‘going to’ because we can see her losing balance (an evident sign). “I will carry that for you” uses ‘will’ because it is an instant offer to help made on the spot.
6. e) Complete the paragraph using ‘will’ or ‘going to’:
Answer : Chandrayaan-3 is going to be a historic mission for India, as it is going to land on the lunar surface. The lander is going to carry the Pragyan Rover. The rover is going to explore the Moon’s South Pole region. This mission will demonstrate India’s potential in space missions and will mark the country as the fourth to achieve a soft landing on the Moon. The Pragyan will analyse the lunar soil and will send important data back to Earth. Chandrayaan-3 will be remembered as a major milestone in India’s space journey.
6. f) Find the two wrong sentences and change them to the correct form:
Answer:
- She is going to open the door because someone knocked. → Incorrect
- I think I will help him with his homework. → Correct
- Look! He will fall off the ladder! → Incorrect
Corrected Forms:
- She will open the door because someone knocked. (Instant decision)
- Look! He is going to fall off the ladder! (Clear visual sign)
7.a)) Read these words. The words have similar meanings. We can say the same thing using different words.
Answer : Just read by yourself.Important for exam.
7.b) Read these words. The words have opposite meanings.
Answer : Just read by yourself.Important for exam.
7. c) Choose any two words you like most. Say a sentence using that word and either its synonym or antonym.
Answer :
- Mystery (Synonym – Secret): The ancient caves are full of mystery, and explorers want to discover their hidden secrets.
- Produce (Antonym – Destroy): Factories produce useful plastic items, but improper disposal can destroy our environment.
7. d) Replace the underlined word in each sentence with a synonym or antonym to make it correct:
Answer :
a) The goal was to explore (antonym of ignore) the unknown parts of the Moon.
b) The Moon still holds many mysteries (synonym of puzzles).
c) The rover landed on the South Pole region (synonym of area) of the Moon.
d) The ISRO scientist remotely operated (antonym of stopped) the lunar rover. The Mission will find (antonym of destroy) important scientific data.
8. a) Prepare and deliver a 1-minute Presentation.
Answer : “My space hero is Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-born woman to fly into space. She was an extraordinary astronaut who dedicated her life to scientific exploration and aerospace engineering. Her courage, determination, and hard work prove that no dream is too big, inspiring millions of young students around the world to pursue careers in science and space.”
Answer : “My space hero is Kalpana Chawla, who inspired millions by becoming the first Indian-born woman in space.”
8. b) Let’s read about this great leader: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
Answer : Just read by yourself.
8. c) Let’s find out how much we’ve understood:
1. Who is known as the father of India’s space programme?
Answer : Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is known as the Father of India’s Space Programme.
Answer : Vikram Sarabhai.
2. Which Indian organization did Dr. Vikram Sarabhai help to establish?
Answer : He helped establish the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1969.
Answer : ISRO
3. In which field did Dr. Vikram Sarabhai make major contributions?
Answer : He made major contributions to the fields of physics, space science, and institutional research.
Answer : India’s space science.
4. How would his contributions help students?
Answer : His institutions and discoveries give students excellent opportunities to study science, space exploration, and technology today.
Answer : They helps to study and understand science.
5. Why did Dr. Vikram Sarabhai start the PRL in Ahmedabad?
Answer : He started the PRL to build high-quality research facilities that would use science to help develop the country.
Answer : To build high-quality research facilities for development of the country.
9. Let’s learn and practise Cause-Effect Connectors: a) Let’s think! b) Let’s learn about connectors
Answer : Just read by yourself.
9. c) Match the Cause and Effect
Answer:
| Column A (Cause) | Column B (Effect) |
| 1. It rained heavily | d. The streets were flooded. |
| 2. The rocket launched well | c. The scientists celebrated. |
| 3. He worked all night. | a. He was tired. |
| 4. The sky looked dark | b. I carried an umbrella. |
9. d) Fill in the blanks with a cause-effect connector:
Answer :
a) ISRO scientists celebrated because the rover worked well.
b) It was cloudy, so / therefore the launch was delayed.
c) The landing was perfect, hence / therefore India made history.
d) Vikram Sarabhai believed in science, so he started PRL in Ahmedabad.
9. e) Practise making sentences
Answer : Just read by yourself.
9. f) 1) Choose the right connector from the box and fill in the blanks:
Answer :
i. Chandrayaan-3 was solar-powered; therefore, it stopped working after sunset.
ii. Since the Moon’s South Pole has water ice, scientists want to explore it.
iii. The rover sent back photos, so we learned more about the surface.
iv. ISRO planned everything well, hence the mission was a success.
v. Because / Since it was cloudy, the launch was delayed.
vi. The engine failed, so the scientists had to stop the mission.
10. Write a short paragraph about why you admire Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.
Answer : I deeply admire Dr. Vikram Sarabhai because he used his vast scientific knowledge to improve the lives of ordinary citizens. He believed that education and research were the essential keys to progress, so he worked hard to build world-class institutions like ISRO and PRL. He was a selfless visionary leader; therefore, his incredible scientific legacy continues to inspire millions of young students across India to explore space.
Answer : I admire him because he used science to improve lives and built ISRO to help India progress.
11,12,13,14 ) Answer : Just read and do by yourself yourself, otherwise not important for exam.
15. Fill in the blanks. Use: a/an/the
Answer :
- India sent a rocket to the Moon.
- The rover moved slowly on the surface.
- Vikram is the lander of Chandrayaan-3.
- Riya wants to become an astronaut one day.
- I saw an interesting space video online.
- The Moon looked bright in the night sky.
Rewrite the incorrect sentences with the right articles:
- She is reading a book about the Moon.
- The rover landed on the South Pole of the Moon.
- We saw an eagle flying above the hills.
- I want to build a rocket in future.
16,17,18,19,20) Answer : If possible do and read by yourself , not important for exam.
21. Make a Poster on the topic ‘India on the Moon.’
Answer:
22) Answer : If possible do and read by yourself , not important for exam.
23. Write a school notice inviting the students of your school to a ‘Space Celebration Assembly’. Fill in this guided notice format and display it on the class notice board.
Answer:
NOTICE
Name of School: ABC High School
Date: July 11, 2026
Heading: Space Celebration Assembly
. Our school is organizing a special assembly on Monday, July 13, 2026, to
celebrate India’s success in space. The assembly will include an inspiring
student speech, an interactive space quiz, and patriotic songs.
All students are hereby informed to attend.
Signed:
Rahul Das
Class Monitor
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