MAKING A TIME CAPSULE

Please refer to Exercise 1 on page 58.

Read the information about making a time capsule. Look at the pictures. Which thing wouldn't you put in a time capsule?

Please refer to Exercise 1 on page 58.

Read the information about making a time capsule. Look at the pictures. Why wouldn't you put the thing in the time capsule?

Please refer to Exercise 2 on page 58.

Read the text again and answer the question given below.

If you make a time capsule, what will it show people in the future?

• what will happen in the future

• what happened in the past

• what life is like now

Please refer to Exercise 2 on page 58.

Read the text again and answer the question given below.

What will you put in the box with your chosen objects?

• a letter

• a plastic bag

• some papers

• a strong tape

• a permanent marker pen

Please refer to Exercise 2 on page 58.

Read the text again and answer the question given below.

What will you put the box into?

Please refer to Exercise 2 on page 58.

Read the text again and answer the question given below.

What two dates will you write on it?

• the date you want the box to be opened

• the date which is in 40 years' time

• today's date

Please refer to Exercise 2 on page 58.

Read the text again and answer the question given below.

Why will you need a special kind of pen to write on it?

This is because __________________________________________.

• the handwriting will remain clear and neat

• the box will not be spoilt through the years

• people will be able to read it in 50 years' time

Please refer to Exercise 2 on page 58.

Read the text again and answer the question given below.

How will people in the future find the time capsule?

They will find it from _____________________________________.

• a map

• a directory

• a diary or journal

Please refer to Exercise 3 on page 58.

Read the audioscript given about a teacher talking to her class about a time capsule project.

How many time capsules will the class make?

Please refer to Exercise 4 on page 58.

Read the audioscript again. Choose the correct answer.

The students will work _______________________________________________.

• alone.

• in pairs.