The Space Invaders (Macmillan ELT Simplified Readers: 1600 Headwords: Intermediate Level)

by Geoffrey Matthews

This is an Intermediate Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.

64 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1992

Reviews

[Netty Jidapa · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a simple story. You can guess what's happened next, but some of lessons are excited ,such as when couples make a plan to get rid of one of them. Except this no surprise.
However, this book suit for beginner .

[Viktor Kolev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really short but a good read nonetheless

[Ninuu · Rating 1 out of 5]

creo q no me he enterado d nada porque lo leíamos en clase pero me eche una buena siesta y para mi el mejor ship es miranda y zeron (zeron es el planeta y miranda esta muerta)

[Ryohei Kitaguchi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Time: 72 minutes

7-word summary
1. omega 2.robot 3.teleport 4. kill 5.intergalactic 6.crystal 7.programming

Disucussion question
Q1. Will the time that robots can control human beings?
A. Artificial brain or robots brain might be beyond our mind, for example we cannot unplug their power under that situation. Thus, I partly think robot can control human to some extent.

Q2. If you were to have seven minutes to discover crystal that makes you so wealthy but are in danger of death, would you explore?
A. No, I do not need so much wealth or power. Security is more prior.

Audio CD really helped for my understanding. when you read this book, I reccomend reading it with CD.

[Kyosuke Torihara · Rating 5 out of 5]

1. HEINEMANN& INTERMEDIATE
2. 80min.
3. Varon, met, Omega(robot),spaceship, thief, crystal, die
4. a) Mistakes are made by humans. I do not make mistakes.
b) This is a Omega's statement. I really agree this opinion. Robot make our life better. On the other hand, there is a problem. They are inflexible. If there is a problem, they just fix it. In case of human, we can deal it flexibly because we have a mind.
5. This book show people's desires. I think desire cause a problem, so we have to get along with others. Recently, there is a trouble which is triggered by people's desires. I think it is a ridiculous. So this book gave me an opportunity to think about desire.

[Heba Tallah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very exciting story whose events take place in the outer space and a planet called Zeron
three thieves came across each other and decided to invade the planet Zeron for its valuable and powerful crystal. It's the most powerful crystal in Universe.
Omega the robot has an important role in the story but he cannot steal because robots aren't thieves.
Many wonderful adventures happen there and an unexpected end is waiting for you ;)

I admired it a lot although I thought that another end would fit more.

[Kei Takeshima]

In 3984, the main character, when Varon was chased, he met a robot that knew about him, his name, why he is chased, and why he is here. Varon went to the spaceship. He met new humans who are one man and one woman. They have a plan. Varon starts to follow them.
If you read this book, you will be able to enjoy this story and you will feel that people have a very good technology in the future so I recommend this book.

[Namiko]

Omega is a robot dated 3984. He is made of metal and is very tall. To look at him in the illustrations, his head looks like a revolving restaurant, his hands shapes like a wrench, and he has three-legged feet. You should see one of the illustrations which he raises his arms like a child whom the mom helps get dressed. Cute.

[Yoichi Takihana · Rating 3 out of 5]

7/2 62min
7 words: Omega spaceship atack crystal plan kill death

DQ If you met alien, what would you do?
I would escape from them. I think they are dangerous. Some movies show the danger of alien.

Omega held main character. I think high technical robots like Omega will be invented soon.

[Enjy · Rating 1 out of 5]

knt bkraha >.<