Section – B
B.1. An alien is a person or a creature who is from a planet other than earth. Do you think aliens exist? Get into groups of four and discuss.
Answer –1. Yes, Aliens Might Exist (Scientific Possibility)
The universe is vast with billions of galaxies, each containing billions of stars and planets.
Scientists have found exoplanets (planets outside our solar system) that could possibly support life.
Famous scientists like Stephen Hawking and institutions like NASA believe it’s likely that life exists somewhere else.
- Evidence Is Missing (Skeptical View)
So far, no clear, direct evidence of aliens has been found.
Many UFO sightings have been explained as aircraft, weather balloons, or illusions.
Until proven, it’s more of a belief or theory than a fact.
- Cultural Beliefs and Stories
Many cultures have myths and legends about beings from the sky.
Movies, books, and media often show aliens, which influences how we think.
But these are often imaginative stories, not scientific facts.
- Possibility of Microbial Life
Even if intelligent aliens haven’t been found, simple life forms like bacteria might exist on other planets.
For example, scientists believe Mars or Europa (one of Jupiter’s moons) might once have supported microbial life.
Conclusion for Discussion
You can end your group talk by agreeing that:
We don’t know for sure if aliens exist.
The possibility is open, especially with ongoing space exploration.
Whether or not they exist, it’s a fascinating mystery that makes science and space exciting.
B.3.On the basis of your listening of the story, organise the events in the correct order by writing the number against each sentence:
1 Rizi visits the earth with his family.
2 Rizi gets separated from his family.
3 Invisible Rizi enters a house at the end of a lane.
4 Rizi finds a cake in the kitchen.
5 The young boy finds his cake half-eaten.
6 Rizi feels sorry and appears before the boy and tells him the truth.
7 Rizi helps the boy in baking a new cake.
8 Rizi’s parents locate him on their radar.
B.4. Tick (✔) the correct answers-
(i) Rizi was left behind on the earth because-
his parents wanted him to stay there.
he wanted to make friends with people on earth.
he had gone out for a little exploring.
Answer – he had gone out for a little exploring.
(ii) Bubble called the birthday party a ‘surprise party’ because-
his mother did not know about it.
he had invited his friends for it.
he had ordered a cake for it.
Answer – his mother did not know about it.
(iii) Bubble started crying because-
he could not find his books.
someone had eaten his cake.
the alien did not talk to him.
Answer – someone had eaten his cake.
(iv) Rizi appeared before the young boy because-
he was feeling scared.
he wanted to live with the boy.
he was sorry and wanted to help the boy.
Answer – he was sorry and wanted to help the boy.
B.5. Answer the following questions:
(i) Who was Rizi?
Answer – Rizi was a small alien child who had just arrived on Earth.
(ii) What prompted Bubble to come and check his cake in the kitchen?
Answer – Bubble heard a “chomping noise” which prompted him to check his cake.
(iii) Why was he shocked?
Answer – Bubble was shocked because he found his cake half-eaten and saw no one in the kitchen. Later, he was shocked when Rizi made himself visible.
(iv) Why did Rizi eat the cake?
Answer – Rizi ate the cake because he was tired and hungry.
(v) How did Rizi help Bubble?
Answer – Rizi helped Bubble by baking a fresh strawberry cake with him and decorating the entire house for the surprise party.
B.6. Rizi takes you for a joyride on his spaceship to his planet. Narrate to your mother the unforgettable journey and describe Rizi’s planet.
Mother, I have returned from the most incredible and amazing trip with my friend Rizi, from another planet. We went so fast, zooming through space in his sleek spaceship. His planet was astonishing! The sky was a swirling mix of colors I’ve never seen, not just blue. The plants glowed softly, and the buildings seemed to float. The ground felt bouncy, and there were no loud noises, just soft humming. Everyone there was kind and peaceful, and they could even change their visibility like Rizi! It was truly unforgettable.