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Tilloo was always curious about the forbidden underground passage his father took every day for work. Despite his mother’s warnings not to go down that way, Tilloo couldn’t resist the temptation. One day, when his father was resting at home, Tilloo took his father’s security card, avoiding his mother’s watchful eye, and ventured down the forbidden passage. He managed to open the metal door just like his father had done, and he eagerly began his journey along a gentle upward slope, hoping to finally see the sun or the stars, as he had always wondered what it was like on the surface. However, Tilloo didn’t realize the level of security in place and was caught almost immediately by the automated systems, which detected him and sent his photo to the Central Bureau.
Questions and Answers
- Why was the underground passage forbidden to Tilloo?
The passage was restricted, and only selected individuals like his father were allowed to go through it for work. - How did Tilloo manage to enter the forbidden passage?
Tilloo used his father’s security card to open the metal door, just like he had seen his father do. - What was Tilloo expecting to see when he reached the surface?
He hoped to see the sun or the stars, which he had heard and read so much about. - What happened to Tilloo after he entered the passage?
Tilloo was detected by security systems, and a strong hand fell on his shoulder, escorting him back home. - How did Tilloo’s mother react when he returned home?
She scolded him for disobeying, but his father intervened to explain the situation to him.
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Tilloo’s father patiently explained to him why the surface was dangerous. He explained that the air was too thin to breathe and the temperature was so cold that any ordinary person would freeze to death. His father, however, was equipped with special gear, including a suit with a reservoir of oxygen, boots designed for walking on the surface, and extensive training to survive and work there. He went on to explain that their ancestors had once lived on the surface, but the sun’s change had made life impossible for most creatures, forcing them to live underground. Tilloo listened closely and asked if he could join the team when he grew up. His father said he could, as long as he followed the rules and listened to his parents, with his mother reminding him, as always, to behave properly.
Questions and Answers
- Why could people no longer live on the surface of the planet?
The sun changed, upsetting the balance of nature, and the air became too thin and the temperature too cold for survival. - What special equipment did Tilloo’s father use to survive on the surface?
He used a special suit with oxygen, warm boots, and received training to survive in the harsh conditions. - What did Tilloo ask his father after learning about the surface?
He asked if he could join the team that worked on the surface when he grew up. - What was the requirement for Tilloo to join the team in the future?
He had to be a good boy and follow his parents’ instructions. - Who had the last word in the conversation?
As usual, Tilloo’s mother had the last word, reminding him to behave properly.
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The excitement in the Control Room was palpable the day Tilloo’s father arrived at work. A dot appeared on the big TV screen, moving in a way that suggested it was not a star. The supervisor explained that the trajectory indicated the object was heading towards their planet, and it was assumed to be a spacecraft. Tilloo’s father recalled the ancient space exploration days when their ancestors had confirmed that they were alone in the solar system. However, now, living underground due to the hostile environment on the surface, they had no space program, and this mysterious object raised many questions. Meanwhile, in a quiet conference room at the Central Bureau, the President gathered the committee to discuss how to react to the two incoming spacecraft. Opinions varied—some recommended destroying them if they landed, while others advised passive observation to avoid revealing their existence to the unknown visitors.
Questions and Answers
- Why was there excitement in the Control Room?
A dot appeared on the TV screen, which was moving in a way that suggested it might be a spacecraft approaching their planet. - What did Tilloo’s father recall about the past?
He remembered that their ancestors had once explored space and confirmed that their planet was the only one with life in the solar system. - Why did the committee have a discussion about the spacecraft?
They were deciding how to react to the incoming spacecraft, since they didn’t know the intentions of those behind it. - What was the suggestion of the defence chief?
He suggested destroying the spacecraft if it landed, although he acknowledged they didn’t have the capability to disable it in space. - What did the President decide after receiving a phone call?
He announced that the first spacecraft had landed.
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Meanwhile, Tilloo’s father was observing the spacecraft’s landing in the Control Room. As they watched, the mechanical hand from the spacecraft emerged and began to touch the surface of the planet. Tilloo, fascinated by the control panel, was drawn to the prominent red button. Without realizing the consequences, he pressed it. The moment he did, a shrill whistle sounded, and the mechanical hand stopped working. His father immediately pulled him away, but the damage was done. Later, at a NASA press conference, a scientist explained that the Viking Mission had experienced a malfunction with the spacecraft’s mechanical hand. Although it was soon fixed, the incident had delayed their work. The Viking Mission was ultimately disappointed, as no signs of life were found on Mars, despite its similarities to Earth.
Questions and Answers
- What did Tilloo notice about the spacecraft?
He saw a mechanical hand emerging from the spacecraft and touching the planet’s surface. - What did Tilloo do that caused the malfunction?
He pressed the red button on the control panel, which caused the mechanical hand to stop functioning. - How did Tilloo’s father react to Tilloo pressing the button?
He pulled Tilloo away roughly and restored the red button to its neutral position. - What did the NASA scientist announce at the press conference?
The scientist mentioned that the Viking Mission had encountered a malfunction with the mechanical hand, but it was soon fixed. - What was the outcome of the Viking Mission on Mars?
The mission found no signs of life on Mars, despite hopes based on the planet’s similar conditions to Earth.
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