Our Solar System There are eight Planets in the Solar System. In increasing distance from the Sun, the planets are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto Jupiter is the largest planet, while Mercury is the smallest. Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the fifth largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. People name it - a Blue Planet. The most beautiful planet in our Solar System is Saturn. It is a gas giant. Saturn is the second largest planet in our Solar System. It has rings; they are made of millions of ice crystals. 1. There 9 planets in the Solar System 2. The first Planet from the Sun is Neptune 3. People call Mars a Blue Planet 4. The fifth largest Planet is our Planet_ 5. Pluto is the smallest Planet 5 points Writing Task 2. Read and choose suitable word. (Прочитай и выбери подходящее слово). Aidar: Let’s 1) pack/get our suitcases with everything we need. Saule: Hurray! I can’t wait! I want to 2) swim/walk in the sea. Aidar: Don’t forget to take your 3) swimming trunks/swimsuit. Saule: I want 4) sit/to sunbathe on the beach, too! Aidar: Don’t forget your 5) sunscreen/ goggles! Saule: Thanks! Well, that’s everything 5