The first five chapters of “The War of the Worlds” describe the hypothetical situation, when aliens, an intelligent form of live started invasion of our planet. To find if that could be possible I started to seek for some evidence…….
In the previous century, at least two meteorites have been found that could possibly contain some foreign life traces. In one of them, in a meteorite (named ALH84001) found in Allan Hills, Antarctica in December 1984, scientist discovered amino acids and some other organic compounds that could only be produced by living organisms. What more, in 1996 using scanning microscope, they found structures that may be the remains—in the form of fossils—of bacteria-like life form. The structures found on ALH 84001 are 20-100 nanometers in diameter, similar in size to the nanobacteria. It could be the first solid evidence of the existence of extraterrestrial life. Of course there is possibility that it could be a contamination of earth compounds and bacteria.
In the second meteorite, found on 28 September 1969, near the village of Murchison, Victoria in Australia, they discovered some common amino acids such as glycine, alanine and glutamic acid as well as unusual ones. What more, in July 15, 2008, It has been reported that that meteorite also contains molecules (known as nucleobases) that are precursors to the DNA and RNA. They tested the meteorite material to determine whether the molecules came from the solar system or were a result of contamination when the meteorite landed on Earth. The analysis showed that the nucleobases contain a heavy form of carbon which could only been formed in space. Materials formed on Earth consist of a lighter variety of carbon.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Final Thoughts
ANSWER EACH QUESTION WITH FULL SENTENCES.1. Who are the characters in the novel? If you could be any of one characters in the novel, which would you be and why? Explain your answer.2. What do you think was Saul's reaction when Mrs. Ruth explained to him about the dolphins? How did you feel?3. SettingDescribe the setting of the story. How is the year 2051 like? What role do computers play in 2051? Make a list of ways in which the world in the story is different from the world today.4. How did reading this novel affect you? For example: as you were reading the chapters, did you feel pity, anger, horror, admiration, pride, or a combination of the above? Explain.5. Compare and ContrastWho is the main character of the novel?Describe how you are like the main character of this novel.Describe how you are different than the main character of this novel6. AdviceIf you could give the main character a piece of advice, what would you suggest? Write a letter to the character.
Chapter 20
Complete the gaps in this summaryThe next day, during a _______ concert on the Web, ________started talking about Saul. She repeated everything he had told her about the ______ and the Music Rooms, and how they were ______ in order to make ______. As she was speaking Dick Lane came into the recording ______ and _____ her dead.
Chapter 17
Look at the words in Italic. Who said what?
I want him found
They hated screen watching
I'll check in the laptop
They lay without moving
We're too late
Good morning, What can I do for you?
I want him found
They hated screen watching
I'll check in the laptop
They lay without moving
We're too late
Good morning, What can I do for you?
Monday, July 7, 2008
Chapter 10
Who...
a. Wanted to watch everything that happened on the web?
Control wanted everything on the Web where it could be observed.
b. Did all the real work?
The tunnel people did the all real work.
c. Started a fire to burn the forests down?
Captain Marrs tried to burn down the forest near london.
d. Made the fire even bigger to get Mars into trouble?
Pace discovered Marrs's plan and made it bigger.
e. Was going to stay behind the caves?
Saul thought that they were going to stay there for a while.
a. Wanted to watch everything that happened on the web?
Control wanted everything on the Web where it could be observed.
b. Did all the real work?
The tunnel people did the all real work.
c. Started a fire to burn the forests down?
Captain Marrs tried to burn down the forest near london.
d. Made the fire even bigger to get Mars into trouble?
Pace discovered Marrs's plan and made it bigger.
e. Was going to stay behind the caves?
Saul thought that they were going to stay there for a while.
Chapter 8, 9 and 10
These questions were created by the ESL students of Spring 2008. Answer two questions only.
1. Why did Saul say, “I don’t want to become a terrorist”? What did Saul really want to do? Do you believe that Saul and Sue will arrive to Neumatt alive? Explain in details.
2. What do you think the wolves represent in the story?
I think that wolves could represent BEATCOM soldiers.
3. Explain the reasons Captain Marrs hated the forest.
He hated the forest because people could hide between trees and satelites was not able to track them. That are was out of control.
4. What were Saul’s thoughts when he was traveling through the tunnel with Ruth and Sue?
5. Why did Sue think Saul was useless? Give details.
1. Why did Saul say, “I don’t want to become a terrorist”? What did Saul really want to do? Do you believe that Saul and Sue will arrive to Neumatt alive? Explain in details.
2. What do you think the wolves represent in the story?
I think that wolves could represent BEATCOM soldiers.
3. Explain the reasons Captain Marrs hated the forest.
He hated the forest because people could hide between trees and satelites was not able to track them. That are was out of control.
4. What were Saul’s thoughts when he was traveling through the tunnel with Ruth and Sue?
5. Why did Sue think Saul was useless? Give details.
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