In the year 2145, Earth was no longer safe to live on. Pollution made the air hard to breathe, and many plants and animals were gone. People needed a new place to call home. Scientists discovered a planet far away. It was called New Earth. It took 50 years to build a big spaceship named “The Voyager”. This spaceship was going to take people to New Earth.

Liam was 25 years old. He lived in London. He wanted to go to New Earth to help build a new life. Liam worked as an engineer. He liked fixing things and building new machines. He thought he could help people on the new planet.

Before the journey, all travellers had to go to a special camp. The camp was in a big open field. At this camp, they learned about the journey and life on New Earth. Liam met people from all over the world. There was Aisha from India, Carlos from Brazil, and Mei from China. They became friends quickly.

The day finally came to leave for New Earth. Liam and his friends boarded The Voyager. The spaceship was huge. It had rooms for everyone, a big dining area, a gym, and even a garden with plants. Everyone was excited and nervous at the same time.

The journey would take two years. The spaceship travelled faster than any plane or car on Earth, but space was very big. Inside the spaceship, people had to follow rules. Just like on Earth, everyone needed to work. Liam fixed machines that helped make clean air on the ship. Aisha cooked meals for everyone, Carlos worked on maps, and Mei took care of the plants.

One day, the spaceship went through a group of small rocks. These rocks were called asteroids. The ship shook, and everyone had to hold on. Liam worked with his team to fix a broken part of the ship. They worked for hours without stopping. After a long day, the ship was safe again.

After many months, something amazing happened. People saw New Earth for the first time through the ship’s big windows. It looked like a blue and green jewel in space. Everyone cheered. However, they could not land until the scientists checked that it was safe. So, they waited.

The scientists gave the good news. New Earth was safe. The spaceship landed gently on the ground. Everyone was eager to step out. When Liam stepped onto the new planet, he saw green plants, tall trees, and clear blue skies. The air was fresh and easy to breathe. Birds sang, and rivers flowed with clean water.

On New Earth, life was simple at first. Liam and his friends worked hard each day. They built homes using materials from the spaceship. They planted seeds from Earth to grow food. Aisha cooked meals with fresh fruits and vegetables. Mei taught others how to take care of the plants.

Over time, people shared stories from their old homes on Earth. They learned new languages and new ways of living. They became one big family. Every evening, they sat around a big fire and looked up at the stars. They told stories about the journey and made plans for the future.

Liam felt happy on New Earth. He missed some things about Earth, but he knew he was helping make a better world. He often thought of his family back home but believed they would come to New Earth one day. In the end, Liam and his friends built a new place they could all call home, full of hope and hard work.

One special day, they decided to celebrate. It was the anniversary of their arrival on New Earth. Everyone gathered in a big field under the night sky. They ate together, laughed together, and remembered the journey that brought them there. Carlos played guitar, and Mei danced. Aisha shared a sweet dessert made from the fruits they grew.

Liam stood up to speak. He thanked everyone for their hard work and friendship. He remembered the challenges they faced and the joy they found on New Earth. He talked about the future and his dreams for the new world they were building.

Suddenly, the sky lit up with bright lights. At first, people were scared. But soon, they realized it was a natural wonder, like the northern lights on Earth. The lights danced across the sky in amazing colors. It was a gift from the universe, a reminder of the beauty that surrounded them.

As Liam watched the sky, he felt a deep connection to his new home. He knew that New Earth was more than just a planet. It was a symbol of hope and new beginnings for all the people who lived there. Together, they were writing a new story, one full of promise and potential.

And so, under the colourful sky, they danced and sang, celebrating the journey they had taken and the new life they had begun.

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Vocabulary Notes

Pollution
Definition: The presence in or introduction into the environment of substances that are harmful or poisonous.
Example: “Pollution made the air hard to breathe…”
Similar words: Contamination, dirtiness, impurity

Engineer
Definition: A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works.
Example: “Liam worked as an engineer.”
Similar words: Developer, technician, inventor

Spaceship
Definition: A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
Example: “It took 50 years to build a big spaceship named ‘The Voyager’.”
Similar words: Spacecraft, shuttle, rocket

Asteroids
Definition: Small rocky bodies orbiting the sun, mostly found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Example: “The spaceship went through a group of small rocks. These rocks were called asteroids.”
Similar words: Meteors, meteoroids, planetoids

Jewel
Definition: A precious stone; in the story, used metaphorically to describe the beautiful appearance of the planet.
Example: “It looked like a blue and green jewel in space.”
Similar words: Gem, gemstone, treasure

Eager
Definition: Enthusiastic or excited about something that is about to happen.
Example: “Everyone was eager to step out.”
Similar words: Anxious, enthusiastic, keen

Gently
Definition: With a soft or light touch; in a careful or tender manner.
Example: “The spaceship landed gently on the ground.”
Similar words: Softly, lightly, delicately

Celebrate
Definition: To mark or honour an occasion or event with festivities.
Example: “They decided to celebrate. It was the anniversary of their arrival on New Earth.”
Similar words: Commemorate, observe, honour

Challenge
Definition: A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel.
Example: “He remembered the challenges they faced…”
Similar words: Test, trial, obstacle

Potential
Definition: Possibility of something happening or of someone achieving something in the future.
Example: “…writing a new story, one full of promise and potential.”
Similar words: Possibility, capability, promise

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