Adventures

 THE LOST WORLD

Movie

Dinosaurs

Arthur Connan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The lost World first published in 1912 is an early example of Science Fiction. 

Science Fiction:  A specific category of writing which includes the elements of Science and Technology such as space exploration, time travel, robotics etc. 

Important New Words

Cliff: an area of rock with very steep side, often  found at the edge of a sea, river, or mountain.

Plateau: An area of relatively level high ground.

Pterodactyls: A genus of pterosaurs, which were flying reptiles that lived during the time of the dinosaurs.

Pinnacle: The highest point or peak of something (Pointed piece of a rock). 

Panorama: An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.

Ferocious: Cruel, fiery, violent

Question Answers

• Describe the challenges that the group faced while trying to find a way up to the plateau.

The group walked around the plateau, but couldn’t find a way to reach the top. Also, the ground was full of broken rocks, they were bit by insects on legs, arms and faces, and they also had to cross a wetland full of dangerous snakes. 

• What do you think motivated Professor Challenger to continue his search for a way to the plateau, despite the challenges and dangers they encountered?

Professor Challenger was highly motivated by his determination and dedication to prove his discovery of the Lost World. He was a strong believer of his own findings. He had a strong desire to validate his claims to the doubtful scientific community. 

• The incident with the rock wasn't an accident-Which "Incident' is being referred to here?

The "incident" refers to the moment when a loud noise was heard and an enormous rock fell from above while they were in the cave. They had a feeling that someone was watching them and that the rockfall was intentional, not accidental.

• Why did Professor Challenger refuse to allow Lord Roxton to express his doubts about crossing the abyss?

Professor Challenger refused to allow Lord Roxton to express his doubts because he was confident in his plan and wanted the group to trust and follow his instructions without hesitation. He believed that expressing doubts would only create more uncertainty and fear.

• Why did the narrator say that they were prisoners in the Lost World? Explain.

The narrator said they were prisoners in the Lost World because the tree they used as a bridge to cross the abyss fell and broke, leaving them without a way to return. They were now trapped on the plateau with no way back to civilization.

• In what ways did Professor Challenger demonstrate creative problem-solving skills in developing his plan to cross the abyss?

Professor Challenger demonstrated creative problem-solving skills by thinking outside the box and using the resources available to them. He figured out that they could cut down a tall tree to create a bridge across the abyss, allowing them to reach the plateau.

• What is the message that we can take away from the actions of the group in the story?

The message we can take away is the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and creative problem-solving when facing challenges. Despite the difficulties and dangers, the group's determination and ability to think creatively helped them overcome obstacles and continue their exploration.

Professor Challenger

Intelligence and Knowledge:
Challenger has good knowledge about science and natural phenomena. 

Determination

He never gives up, no matter how hard things get.

Leadership:

Challenger leads the team confidently and makes important decisions.

Creativity and Problem-Solving:

He comes up with clever solutions to difficult problems.

Courage and Boldness:

Challenger is brave and willing to take risks.

Persuasiveness:

He can convince others to believe in his ideas.

Resilience:

Challenger keeps going even when things go wrong.

Passion for Discovery:

He loves exploring and discovering new things.

Past Perfect Tense

Past Perfect Tense

The past perfect tense is used to indicate an action that was completed before another past action or time in the past.  

The past perfect shows the earlier action and the past simple shows the later action.

Format: Subject+ had+ v3 (Past participle)/ed

She had finished her homework before she went to bed.

They had already left when we arrived at the party.

By the time I got to the station, the train had already departed.

After they had finished their dinner, they went for a walk.

She had already bought the tickets when I reminded her about the concert.

By the time we arrived, they had already started the meeting.

They had known each other for years before they got married.

The movie had already started when we arrived at the cinema.

She had read all the books in the series before the final one was published.

By the time we got to the restaurant, they had already finished eating.

As soon as I had finished my breakfast, I went for a walk.

Let's see this conversation

Two friends, Emma and Liam, are talking about what they did over the weekend.

Emma: Hi Liam! What did you do over the weekend?

Liam: Hi Emma! On Saturday morning, I woke up early, and before breakfast, I had finished my homework.

Emma: That's responsible of you! What did you do after finishing your homework?

Liam: I had played video games with my brother for a while. Then, in the afternoon, we visited our grandparents.

Emma: That sounds like a nice day! How long had you stayed at your grandparents' house?

Liam: We had stayed there until dinnertime. After dinner, we came back home.

Emma: It sounds like you had a busy weekend! What did you do on Sunday?

Liam: On Sunday morning, I had gone swimming with my friends. Then, in the afternoon, we watched a movie together.

Emma: That sounds like a lot of fun! What movie had you watched?

Liam: We had watched an adventure movie. It was really exciting!

Emma: It sounds like you had a great weekend overall!

Past Perfect Continuous

The past perfect continuous tense, also known as the past perfect progressive tense, is used to describe an action that started in the past and continued up until another point in the past. 

It emphasizes the duration or ongoing nature of an action before something else happened.

 It is often used to provide context about an ongoing action before another past action or event.

 It helps to set the scene and explain what was happening before a specific point in time in the past.

EXAMPLES

Subject+ had been+ present participle

She had been studying all day before she finally took a break.

They had been waiting for over an hour when the bus finally arrived.

He had been working on the project for three hours before his boss called him.

How long had you been waiting before you finally got your exam results?

She had been working at the company for five years before she got promoted.

I had been feeling sick all day before I went to the doctor.

He had been studying all night before the exam.

We had been traveling for six hours before we reached the hotel.