Unit – 6 - Supplementary – Mothers voice

 Unit – 6  - Supplementary – Mothers voice

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A. Choose the correct answer

1. Mother was excited because
   c. it was her first visit to the moon

2. On weekdays, as Mother went about the chores
   d. her singing was muted and a little sad

3. ___________ occupies more than a hundred square kilometres on the moon.
   a. Selenopolis

4. The Community of Nations Square is where people
   d. of different nationalities come after work

5. They are planning an expedition to a neighbouring _________.
   a. galaxy

6. The mother was not able to understand why people wanted to leave the moon because
   a. it was better to remain as a part of solar-system

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B. Identify the character or speaker of the following lines

1. “It’s so easy to walk here, son!” – Mother

2. “They’re planning an expedition to a neighbouring galaxy.” – Son

3. “Why should people go off into the unknown?” – Mother

4. “I don’t know when we’ll see each other again.” – Son

5. “Operator on duty, … report to office.” – Loudspeaker / Authority voice

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C. Answer in about 100–120 words

Question: Write a paragraph listing all the sentimental and the scientific reasons given by the mother against the expedition to neighbouring galaxy.

Answer:
The mother in the story opposed the expedition to a neighbouring galaxy for both sentimental and scientific reasons. Sentimentally, she was worried about losing her son forever. She longed for his presence on Earth, dreaming of him enjoying orchards, fishing in the pond, walking barefoot on dewy grass, and spending time with family and friends. To her, Earth was the cradle of life, a miracle of nature with snow-capped poles, glittering oceans, and beauty that could never be replaced. Scientifically, she reasoned that humanity had not yet fully settled on the Moon or even other planets in the solar system. She felt it was unwise to rush into distant galaxies when nature had allotted humans the Earth and Sun as their natural space.

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D. Think and Answer

Question: “The explorer in this story is travelling to another galaxy. The final destination is an unknown planet in another galaxy. The travel will take many years”. What qualities and lifeskills do you think an explorer like him must possess? Why? Do you have any of these skills and qualities? Explain.

Answer:
An explorer who travels to another galaxy must possess courage, patience, determination, and adaptability. Since the journey is long and filled with uncertainty, he needs strong emotional stability and problem-solving skills. Scientific knowledge and technical expertise are vital for survival in unknown conditions. He must also have self-discipline, the ability to work with a team, and resilience to face isolation and challenges. Above all, hope and optimism are essential to stay motivated during years of travel. I believe I have patience and determination to pursue long-term goals, and I try to stay positive even when facing difficulties. These qualities, though small, help me in learning and adapting, just like an explorer preparing for a great journey.

E. Based on the understanding of the story, discuss in groups and make a note of the following.

Story Map

Setting

• The Moon city Selenopolis with tunnels, moving pavements, quartz lamps, and community squares.

• Spaceships and astrodrome on the Moon.

• Earth seen as a beautiful blue globe from the Moon.

Characters

• The Son – an astronaut preparing for an intergalactic expedition.

• The Mother – a loving, sentimental, and wise woman who visits him on the Moon.

• Authority voice – Operator calling through the loudspeaker.

Plot

• The son shows his mother the wonders of Selenopolis on the Moon.

• She admires the beauty but also expresses her worry about space expeditions beyond Earth and the solar system.

• The mother recalls Earth’s beauty, family life, and simple joys like orchards, ponds, and dewy grass.

• The son wants to tell her about his secret mission to another galaxy but hesitates, fearing to upset her.

• Their time together is precious but brief.

Conclusion

• The son’s group finally travels to another galaxy, leaving Earth and Sun far behind.

• He often replays the recording of his mother’s voice, cherishing her words.

• The story highlights the eternal bond between a mother and child, the beauty of Earth, and the risks of human ambition.

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