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Unit 7 - Space Travel

Unit 7 - page 98: One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind


Life in a space station:


Unit 7 - Mysteries at sea

Unit 7 - Mysteries at sea

Click on the link to read some facts about the Bermuda Triangle.
Click HERE.

Now answer the questions:
  1. Which 3 places are the points of the triangle?
  2. How did it get the name the "Devil's Triangle"?
  3. Who was the first person who reported something strange going on there?
  4. How many aircrafts disappeared in Flight 19?
  5. Did people ever find parts and pieces of the lost planes?
  6. Which famous ghost ship is connected with the Triangle?
  7. What happens with compasses at the Triangle?

After you read the story you can watch a video about the lost Flight 19.



In the video the reports of Columbus are different from the story you read. What's the difference?

Film: A Shot in the Dark

1st part (up to 30')
If you can't see the picture click on this thumbnail:














To write a summary of the story so far, answer these questions:
1. How does the film start? 
2. Who is the main suspect for the murder? Why? What was her relation to the victim?
3. Who is investigating the case? What does he think about the suspect? How does he feel about her?
4. What does the inspector do to find the real murderer? Why does he release Maria from prison?
5. Who do you think is the murderer? Why?




2nd part (up to 60') 
Three more murders have taken place: 
George the gardener 

Dudu the maid         

Henri the butler       

Who is the killer?

Here is a fact-file about the first murder:

Name: Miguel Ostos.
Occupation: Chauffer.
The crime scene: Maria's bedroom.
Murder weapon: a gun.
At the crime scene we found: Maria.
This person seems / doesn't seem guilty because: she had the gun in her hand and it was still smoking.
Possible motive for the murder (your opinion): Miguel was sometimes violent with her. Perhaps it was self-defence.
Alibi: none.
Make fact-files like this for the next three murders and complete with any information you've got. 
Who do you think is the murderer now? Why?