Vocabulary List (Definitions + Examples)

1. Alien – A being from another world
   e.g. “Some people believe aliens have already visited Earth.”
2. UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) – Something seen in the sky that might be a spaceship
   e.g. “She saw a UFO near the mountains last night.”
3. Abduction – Being taken away, especially by aliens in sci-fi stories
   e.g. “The story is about a farmer who was abducted by aliens.”
4. Conspiracy – A secret plan, often by a group or government
   e.g. “Some think there’s a conspiracy to hide alien life from the public.”
5. Extraterrestrial – Something not from Earth
   e.g. “The film shows an extraterrestrial visiting a small town.”

Listening Questions

1. What are some reasons people are fascinated by aliens?
2. Why do movies and books about aliens remain popular?
3. What examples of alien-related events or beliefs were mentioned in the episode?
4. What conditionals were used to imagine contact with aliens?
5. How do different cultures view the idea of life beyond Earth?

Grammar Focus: Using Conditionals to Imagine Possibilities
Type 2 & 3 Conditionals practice:

• “If aliens landed on Earth, people would panic.”
• “If we had discovered life on Mars, it would have changed everything.”

Practice Fill-in-the-Blank Sentences:

1. If I ______ an alien, I would ask it questions.
2. If humans had never looked at the stars, we ______ have missed many discoveries.
3. If we met an alien today, how ______ we react?

Discussion Questions

1. Do you believe aliens exist? Why or why not?
2. Why do you think alien stories are so popular in books and films?
3. If aliens visited Earth, what do you think would happen?
4. Would you travel to another planet if you had the chance?

Creative Writing Prompt
Write a short story using 3 of the vocabulary words:
“You wake up and realise your house is no longer on Earth…”