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Unit 4 SPACE EXPLORATION
Reading and Thinking
“Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of starship Enterprise, her ongoing mission: to ________ strange new worlds, to seek out ______________ and civilsations, to boldly (勇敢地) go where no man has gone before.”
——James Kirk
宇宙，人类最后的边疆。这是企业号星舰的航程。它的任务，是继续去探索未知的新世界，找寻新的生命和新的文明，勇敢地航向前人所未至的领域。
---- Star Trek星际迷航
new life forms
explore
gravity
frontier
vehicle
universe
transmit
data
satellite
launch
orbit
astronaut
n. 重力；引力
n. 边境；国界；边远地区
n. 交通工具；车辆
n. 宇宙；天地万物
n. 资料，数据
n. 人造卫星；卫星
vt. & n. 发射；发起；上市
n. 轨道，势力范围
vt. & vi. 沿/环绕轨道运行
n.宇航员
vt. & vi. 传输；发送
Words
the USSR
Sputnik 1
Voyager 1
spacecraft
Challenger
Jade Rabbit
dock
signal
the International Space Station
n.苏联
n. 旅伴一号
n. 旅行者一号
n. 航天器；宇宙飞船
n. 挑战者号
n. 玉兔
vt.&vi (两架航天器)对接;使……进港
n. 码头；船坞
vt. & vi. 标志着；标明；发信号
n. 信号；标志
国际空间站
What do you expect from space exploration in 2050
I expect to do...
I expect that...
…
So far, Russia and the USA have already helped many people realize their dream for space travel, varying from the astronauts to the ordinary people.
Would you travel to space if you had a chance Why
I’d love to, since...
I’m dying for it, because...
...
It’s not a priority for me, because...
It’s amazing, but...
...
Activity1: Read and Predict
What will be talked about in the text
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
B
D
A
C
future
succeeded in
Activity2:
Read and Fill
to discover
succeeded in
accidents
future
accidents
to discover
1. What kind of passage is it
A. A piece of news. B. A popular science article.
C. A travel journal. D. A novel.
2. Where can you find this kind of passage
A. Newspaper B. Novel
C. Magazine D.Science book
科普文
科普文又称大众科学或普及科学，是以浅显、通俗易懂的文字让公众了解科技领域的知识的一种文章。其特点：短小性、知识性和准确性、文学性、思想性。阅读时，可看作是科技说明文。
Para1
Para2
Para3
Para4
Para5
Main idea of each paragraph
标题文字添加
this is a sample text. insert your desired text here. Again. this is a dummy text.
标题文字添加
this is a sample text. insert your desired text here. Again. this is a dummy text.
标题文字添加
this is a sample text. insert your desired text here. Again. this is a dummy text.
Read the text, then choose the correct sentence A-D to fill each gap.
A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
B. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
太空探索已经取得了长足的进步，我们现在希望能发现其他适合生命生存的行星。
无数次实验后，他们成功研制出能够摆脱地心引力的火箭。
太空探索的未来依旧光明。
虽然科学家们极力确保万无一失，但事故仍时有发生。
While-reading
"Are we alone What's out there " People have always looked up at the stars and wondered about space. Today, scientists design vehicles to carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries. _______________________________________.
B
逻辑线索：同范畴词复现
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other plants that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
Para. 1
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other plants that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was only a dream that could never come true. However, scientists were determined to realise that dream. _____________. On 4 October 1957,... and on 12 April 1961, ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969,...
Para. 2
D
逻辑线索：时间；语义：概括
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other plants that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
_________. For example, all the astronauts on the Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia spacecrafts died during their missions. However, while such disasters brought much sadness and disappointment, the desire to explore the universe did not die. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.
Para. 3
A
逻辑线索：同一语义反复出现，加以概括
died
disasters
despite the huge risks.
Use your own words to summarize the main idea for each paragraph
Paragraph 1:
Paragraph 2:
Paragraph 3:
Paragraph 4:
Paragraph 5:
The for space exploration.
The of space exploration.
The of space exploration.
China’s space (计划，规划，安排，节目).
The of space exploration.
reasons
development
risk
programme
future
Read for main idea
“Are we alone What’s out there ” Looking up at the stars, people have always wanted to learn more about space, and scientists work hard to find answers. They make vehicles to carry brave people into space to find out the secrets of the universe. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
①“Are we alone What’s out there ” Looking up at the stars and wondered about space . Today scientist design vehicles to carry astronauts into space to to make important discoveries. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
抬头看
交通工具
太空探索
合适的
维持生命
想知道
② Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was an impossible dream. /However, some scientists were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space. /After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity. /On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was lunched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. /Afterwards, the USSR focused on sending people into space, and on 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space.
太空探索
决定做某事
实现他们的梦想
成功做某事
制作火箭
逃离地球的引力
旅伴一号
人造卫星
发射
围绕地球运行
专注于
载人飞行
②Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, famously saying, “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” /Following this, many more goals were achieved./ For example, America’s NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 on 5 September 1977 to study deep space, and it still transmits data today. /And the international Space Station (1998)has provided a continuous human presence in space , with astronauts from many different countries on board.
踏入
巨大的
人类
旅行者一号
传输
国际空间站
出现
在宇宙飞船上
Post-reading
What does the title “Space: The Final Frontier” mean to you Share your ideas with the whole class.
While I support space exploration, I don’t think space is the final frontier just yet. There is still much to learn about the Earth, and we are only at the very beginning of new technological breakthroughs involving information technology and AI. There are many scientific and technological frontiers all around us.
What’s the future of space exploration
Is it bright or hopeless
Para. 5
The future of space exploration remains bright. Many countries have plans to further study and explore planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope to make more valuable discoveries that will enable the human race to survive well into the future.
What does space exploration mean to us
Space exploration links humans and future.
main idea:
The _______ of space exploration looks _______, as many countries are planning _____________.
bright
future
further missions
Para2.
Achievements of American and Soviet
Para3.
Space exploration continues in spite of great risks
Para4.
China’s achievements
Para5. The future of space exploration
Space: The Final Frontier
Para1:People are curious about space
Task3:Structure :
Dream
Reality
Future
Title:
Introduction:
Body:
Conclusion:

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