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At home, before going to bed, Suren wondered whether he had been dreaming,
but when he put his hand in his pocket, he could feel the tiny computer.
(Source: adapted from Forte, Longman 1989)

A. Find the words from the story that are either opposite or similar to
the words below.

a. dawn (opposite) b. shining (similar)

c. took off (opposite) d. modern (similar)
e. descended (opposite) f. great (similar)

B. Match the words with their meanings.

a. saucer i. a ship or large boat

b. spaceship ii. a long comfortable seat
c. vessel iii. short bursts of bright light

d. flashing iv. a vehicle that travels in space, carrying people
e. couch v. a machine that is designed to do a particular
thing in the home

f. broadcast vi. a small shallow round dish that a cup stands on
g. appliance vii. to send out a programme on television or radio

C. Put the following events in the correct order.

a. They gave Suren a tiny computer.

b. The spaceship landed back on the bank of the Sunkoshi River.

c. A voice welcomed him, and asked him to sit on the couch.

d. Suren wondered whether he had been dreaming.

e. Suren had been fishing when he saw a bright object over the
Sunkoshi River.
f. They wanted to send a message to the leader of Nepal and the world.

g. When Suren went closer to the vessel, he was pulled into it.

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