Pentagon releases never-before-seen UFO files

 

Speculation regarding the existence of extraterrestrial life is increasing following the release of never-before-seen documents on UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects). The Pentagon has declassified and released 161 files containing reports of sightings. These include observations from astronauts during Moon missions, and from the military and civilians on Earth. One notable description was from Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin. In 1969, he reported seeing a mysterious light. He said: "I observed what appeared to be a fairly bright light source which we tentatively ascribed to a possible laser." In 1965, Frank Boman reported seeing "trillions of little particles" from the Gemini 7 spacecraft.

The documents were released at the request of President Donald Trump. In a post on social media, President Trump wrote: "In an effort for complete and maximum transparency, it was my honour to direct my administration to identify and provide government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs)." Many organizations welcomed the release of the documents. The Sol Foundation, a research group focused on UAPs, called for a comprehensive review of classified UAP records. It said people should know "the full truth about longstanding government knowledge and programs concerning technologies and vehicles not of human origin".


1. ALIEN LIFE: Students A strongly believe alien life exists; Students B strongly believe it doesn't. Change partners again and talk about your conversations.
2. SPACE: What do you know about these things? What do you want to know? Complete this table with your partner(s).

 

What I Know

What I Want to Know

UFOs

 

 

UAPs

 

 

Black holes

 

 

Apollo

 

 

Artemis II

 

 

The Milky Way

 

 

3.Vocabulary

    Paragraph 1

      1.

speculation

a.

Made public after being secret.

      2.

extraterrestrial

b.

Ideas or guesses about something that is not known for sure.

      3.

declassified

c.

The army, navy, air force, and other armed forces of a country.

      4.

military

d.

People who are not in the military or police; normal people.

      5.

civilians

e.

From outside Earth.

      6.

tentatively

f.

Believed to be caused by something.

      7.

ascribed

g.

In a way that is not completely certain.

 

 

    Paragraph 2

 

      8.

request

h.

Being open and honest about information.

      9.

transparency

i.

Things or events that can be seen or observed.

      10.

administration

j.

An act of asking for something politely or officially.

      11.

aerial

k.

The group of people who run a government.

      12.

phenomena

l.

Very detailed and complete.

      13.

comprenensive

m.

In the air or related to the sky.

      14.

origin

n.

The place where something or someone comes from.

4. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

  1. existence
  2. release
  3. observations
  4. notable
  5. ascribed
  6. transparency
  7. honour
  8. comprehensive
  9. longstanding
  10. origin
  1. significant
  2. well-established
  3. openness
  4. issuing
  5. thorough
  6. comments
  7. source
  8. reality
  9. privilege
  10. connected with

5.Role play

Role  A – New Technology
You think new technology is the best thing about aliens coming to Earth. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them what is wrong with their things. Also, tell the others which is the least interesting of these (and why): space languages, alien music or space travel.

Role  B – Space Languages
You think learning space languages is the best thing about aliens coming to Earth. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them what is wrong with their things. Also, tell the others which is the least interesting of these (and why): new technology, alien music or space travel.

Role  C – Alien Music
You think alien music is the best thing about aliens coming to Earth. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them what is wrong with their things. Also, tell the others which is the least interesting of these (and why): space languages, new technology or space travel.

Role  D – Space Travel
You think space travel is the best thing about aliens coming to Earth. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them what is wrong with their things. Also, tell the others which is the least interesting of these (and why): space languages, alien music or new technology.

6.Discussion - UFOs and UAPs

  1. What did you think when you read the headline?
  2. What images are in your mind when you hear the word 'UFO'?
  3. What do you think about extraterrestrial life?
  4. Have you ever seen something strange in the sky?
  5. What would you do if you came across an alien?
  6. Why do many people think the Moon landing was a fake?
  7. How interested are you in looking at the 161 files?
  8. What are your favourite  movies about UFOs and aliens?
  9. Would you like to be an astronaut?
  10. What would aliens think of Earth?
  1. What do aliens look like?
  2. What dangers are there of UFOs landing on Earth?
  3. Would you go inside a UFO if one landed near your house?
  4. What's the difference between UFOs and UAPs?
  5. Are aliens good or bad?
  6. What do you want to know about UFOs?
  7. What questions would you like to ask an alien?

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