资源简介 (共65张PPT)China’s space exploration(1960-2021)Lead-inWhat are the devices below a probea rover (飞行器)a rocket航天探测器;探测仪火箭发动机the first manned spacecraftthe first space walkHow do people explore the universe 宇宙飞船;航天器the first space dockingthe first space stationthe first landing on the moon太空对接Unit2 Extended Reading--Why we explore1. Which of the following best shows the structure of the text ABCReading for structure1. Could you analyse the structure and summarize the main idea of each part Part 1 (Para. 1) Leading to the topic: why we explorePart 2 (Paras. 2–6) Reasons for space exploration本文语篇类型为议论文。文章结构清晰,论点明确,说理严谨。作者开篇设问:人类为何探索太空?随后从五个层面论述了其背后的原因。在阅读中,我们要注意作者展开论述的方式方法。Why we explorePara 1 :Para 2 :Para 3:Para 4:Para 5:Para 6:Why do we continue to explore space ____________visible disadvantages It is in our nature to satisfy humans’ _________It helps better understand the ______, ____________, and likely ________ of the universe.It helps solve _____________and make our lives saferIt helps bring great ________ value.It helps educate and _______ the next generation.IntroductionReasonscuriositydespiteoriginevolutionfuturesome problemseconomicinspire1969年,尼尔,阿姆斯特朗首次登陆月球时,不用多久我们就将经常去往太阳系内其他行星,甚至敢去往大阳系外的地方许多人认为,实际情况显然不是这样。现实是大空探索极度困难而危险会耗费漫长的时间花费大量的金钱。虽然大空探索拓展了我们对宇宙的理解,但它浪费政府经费,并且对于提升我们在地球上的生活质量毫无帮助。那么,我们为什么还要继续探索太空呢 Purse资金;钱包daredare to doI dare say that she dares to stay in the dark alone.He was standing there with his head bowed and didn’t dare to say anything.para 1Some people believe that while space exploration expands our understanding of the universe,it is a waste of ...and doesnothing to...长难句 1that引导宾语从句,some people believe为主句。while 引导让步状语从句。①而;然而 ②当....时 ③尽管,虽然Some women are expected to earn money,while men work at home.Make hay while the sun shines./We must strike while the iron is hot.While she loves her students,she is very strict with them.Read and answer questionsPara 1What’s the reality of space exploration difficultdangeroustime-consumingmoney-consumingHow does the author lead to the topic in Para. 1 Neil Armstrongthe fact that space exploration is extremely difficult and dangerousto present some people’s doubts about the significance of space explorationa question→to motivate people to think about why we explore the spacepara1探索是我们的天性使然。从地球上最早期的人类生命开始,我们对于未知事物的好奇心,就一直促使我们不断去往新的地方冒险。我们渴望探索原始密林,攀登崇山峻岭,穿越深海大洋。我们想要探索这世间最为遍远的边界一太空。正如斯蒂芬,霍金曾经所说;“记得仰望星空,不要低头看脚下。努力去认清你所看到的事物并且思索是什么让这个宇宙存在。天空令我们心驰神往,从世界各地的古老传说里明显看出这一点,每次大空任务的进行,随之而来的是更深刻的理解,激励着我们沿着同一条冒险之路继续前行。虽然太空探索已成现实,我们仍对宇宙的奥秘充满好奇。long vi.渴望 long for sb/sth 渴望见到某人/得到某物long for sb to do sth 渴望某人做某事long to do sth 渴望做某事Lucy had always ________ a brother.露西以前一直渴望有个弟弟He ____________ Pat to phone.他一直在期待着帕特来电话。I'm ________ see you again.我渴望再次见到你。longed foris longing forlonging touniverseuniversaldesire for sthdesire to do sthpara 2With each space mission comes greater insight,thus motivating us to continue along the same path of adventure.长难句 1with... 介词短语位于句首引起完全倒装thus+现在分词短语做结果状语,表自然而然的结果。be curious aboutbe fascinated bymotivate对你周围的世界感到新奇是件好事,因为我认为好奇心是最好的老师。It is good to be curious about the world around you because I think curiosity is best teacher.motivationmotivestudents inner___________ is essential to their developmetsIt is widely believed that being curious about the world is the greastes motivation in learning.motivationencourage/motivate/inspire sb to do激励某人干某事Read and answer questionsPara 2What is our nature in exploration para 2___________ drives humans to explore space.A. Excitement B. CuriosityC. Greed D. MadnessFrom what Stephen Hawking said we can know that ___________.A. humans have been tired of space explorationB. to travel beyond space is puzzling humansC. keeping curious is fundamental in space explorationD. watching the stars is a free activity for humans“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.”Quoting → Making the write's argument more _________________persuasiveread paragraph2 together to figure out why.our naturecuriosityvisit thick and wild forestsclimb vast mountain rangescross deep oceansexplore the furthest frontier-----spaceour Earththe universeRead for details: Para 21. Man is curious about _______,__________,______ and __________.Reason 1: It is in our nature to explore.forests mountains oceans space2. Some Chinese legends can reflect human's curiosity about space, such as ______ staying on the Moon, ________ mending ths sky and ________ running after the Sun. In ancient China,little _____________ counting stars at night, while ________ challenged the space by carrying fireworks on his back, as well as ______________________ creating the first plane in America.3. Stephen Hawking emphasized the importance of ___________.With each step further comes greater insight of the universe. .Chang’eNvwaKuafuZhang HengWanhuthe Bright Brotherscuriositythe Wright Brotherspara 3The results of these space investigations have made major contributions to an understanding of the ________, _________, and likely _______ of the universe, such as planets, stars, and all other forms of matter and energy. Exploring space helps address ______________ questions about our _______ in the universe and the _________of solar system. It is through our research into space that we have confirmed that the Earth is ________ and that it _________ the Sun. As we learn more about the universe, we may one day answer the question whether there is life on other planets.originevolutionfuturefundamentalplacehistoryroundorbits这些太空科学研究的成果,为我们理解宇宙的起源、演化和可能的未来,作出了重要的贡献。(如行星、恒星以及所有其他形式的物质和能量)(如行星、恒星以及所有其他形式的物质和能量)。探索太空有助于阐明关于我们在宇宙中的位置及太阳系的历史这些本质问题正是通过对太空的研究,地球是圆的,它绕着太阳公转。随着我们对宇宙的了解日益加深,有一天我们可以回答其他行星上有无生命这个问题。我们才能确定confirmconfirmoriginoriginaloriginallyoriginateAll thories originate from practice and in turn serve practice.She has risen from humble origins to immense wealth.Para 3Complete the mind map belowAn understanding of the ______, ________, and _______ of the universeOur _______in the universeThe history of__________The ultimate question:___________________________placeour solar systemIs there life on other planets originevolutionfuturePara 3What fundamental questions can exploring space solve Read and answer questionsmake a contribution to … 对……做出贡献it is / was … that / who … 强调句式Reading for detailsWhat facts have been confirmed and what questions remain to be answered The Earth is roundIt orbits the sun.Is there life on other planetsWhere is the dark energy What’s the future of the universe ...solvedunsolvedAliensDark Holethe Solar System依靠为太空探索首次研发的技术,我们可以解决人类面临的一些重大问题让我们的生活变得更加安全和舒适。其中一项技术就是地震减震器最早应用到航天飞机发射中的减震器也已经安装在地震频发的城市里,用以保护建筑和拯救生命。有的技术还需进一步研究,以便更好地解决现实生活中的问题。液态氢,一种清洁的可替代能源被广泛用作火箭燃料。而氢燃料的电动汽车很有可能在不久的将来实现批量生产,投放市场。这些科技的进步,能在健康、能源和信息技术等众多领域造福于地球的各个社会,这应该成为继续探索太空的一个强有力的动机。frequencyfrequentfrequentlyHe is a _______________ visitor to this country.frequent1) I was surprised when he addressed me in English.2) The judge should be addressed as ‘Your Honour’.3)Your essay does not address the real issues.4) What’s your name and address 向…说话称呼设法解决地址Para 4Read and answer questionsHow can these advances help humankind Para 4Read and answer questionsWhat kind of big problems does the author think are meaningful for mankind in space exploration 1. With technologies first researched and developed for space exploration, what can we do We can solve some of the big problems facing mankind.2. What writing techniques does the writer use to prove his argument(论点)?A. By making comparisonsB. By listing examplesC. By presenting causes and effectsD. By stating the conclusionsearthquake shock absorberliquid hydrogennatural disasterenergysunglassesGPSmicrowave ovenTechnologies first researched and developed for exploringspace are ________to our daily lives.beneficialWhat other big problems can you think of are facing mankind natural disasterenergyhungerhealthlong-term existence4. How can technologies for space exploration be applied to these problems Space-based science has helped _______________in its effort to grow enough food to feed Earth's populationThey helped make better medical machines such as _____________.1. make peole realize human's present conditions.2. Find __________ for mankindfarmingheart monitoranother homeRead for details: Para 4A. the construction industryC. the energy industryE. the motor industryFreeze-dried foodshock absorbersHydrogen fuel cell vehiclesThe fields applying space techonologies :_______weather forecastdigital mapsB. the medical and health industryD. the information industry...What economic benefits do space exploration bring the global space economy is increasing greatlymore job opportunitiesReading for detailsworkers behind the scenesPara 4Space explorationTechnology________ and_________HealthresearcheddevelopedImprove______our lifeShock absorbersHydrogenfuel cell vehiclesEnergyInformation technologyA strong motiveComplete the mind map below尽管太空探索需要巨额投资但实际上航天业能够带来巨大的经济价值。全球航天经济每年增长数十亿美元据统计,太空探索能为年轻人提供各种各样的工作机会。航天业的职业远不只是被媒体广泛报道的宇航员。有许多地面的支撑人员,例如工程师、机械师和研究助理。investmentcoverageinvestcoverHe invested his life savings in his daughter’s business.He became homeless due to their wrong _______________.investmentcover one’s tuition.receive wide coverage计算 v.____________; 计算器 n._____________; 计算 n.______完成句子(1)I can’t work it out in my head---- I need a ___________________(2)我认为自己能够正确预测出各种结果。 I believe I am capable of __________________________________ accurately.(3)据估算去年至少失去了47000个工作岗位。 _________________________that at least 47,000 jobs were lost last year.calculatecalculatorcalculationIt has been calculatedcalculating the consequencescalculatorPara 5Read and answer questionsWhat career opportunities are provided for young people As is known to all, "Science and technology are the primary productive force"科学技术是第一生产力the increasing space economya variety of career opportunitiesastronautsengineersmechnicsresearch assistantsgreat economic valuemake our country stronger/wealthiereducate and inspire young peopleThe youth is the hope of a countryThe development of technologies and science can boost_______________ .economyRead for details: Para 5The global space economy is increasing by billions of dollars every year.It provides a variety of career opportunities for young people.para 5What economic value can be seen from this para the increasing global space economya variety of career opportunitiesScience and technology are the primary productive force.Read paragraph 6 and then finish grammatical filling to realize why we explore space in terms of its effect on our people.Moreover, the ________(amaze) work these people do can provide _________(educate)and __________(inspire) for the next generation. For me personally. this is by far__________(big)reason for humanity to explore space. Such ________(wonder)as a space shuttle launch or astronauts walking on Moon are incredibly exciting and _________(inspire) to witness, and it can be these moments that ______children's lives forever and _________(motivation) them to become the scientists and engineers of the future. It is this kind of inspiration that keeps our _____(thirsty)for knowledge alive and ensures that advances in space exploration and many other fields will continue to be made. When you have seen a man walk on the Moon, you grow up ________(believe) that __________________.amazingeducationinspirationthe biggestwondersinspiringshapemotivatethirstbelievinganything is possible更重要的是,这些人的出色工作,能为下一代提供教育和激励。对我个人而言,这是迄今为止人类探索太空的最大原因。亲眼见证航天飞机发射或宇航员月球漫步这样的奇迹,是极其振奋与鼓舞人心的正是这些时刻,永久地形塑孩子们的人生,激励他们成为未来的科学家和工程师。也正是这种激励,使我们始终抱持对知识的渴望,并确保在太空探索及其他许多领域会一直取得进步如果你见过一个人在月球漫步,那么你在成长的过程中就会坚信,一切皆有可能!inspirationinspireincrediblyincrediblecredibleNicotine is incredibly addictive.Para 6Read and answer questionsWhy is “providing education and inspiration” the biggest reason for space exploration How can the space exploration benefit the young Reading for detailsshape_________________________;motivate_______________________;keep__________________________;ensure_________________________.children’s lives foreverthe young to aim hightheir thirst for knowledge alivefurther advancespara 6What’s the biggest reason for humanity to explore space A. Bringing more employment for humans.B. Providing more information technology.C. Bringing great economic value.D. Providing education and inspiration for the next generation.para 6From the passage we can know that ____________.A. space exploration has more disadvantages than advantagesB. space exploration is a waste of money and should be bannedC.it is a short way before we can explore other planets after Neil ArmstrongD. some people underestimate the difficulty and danger of space exploration.Translate the following sentences.正是这些探索,鼓舞着新一代志存高远;正是这些成就,激励着年轻一代勇攀高峰;正是这些探索者,塑造青少年的一生!It is these explorations that inspire the new generation to dream big/ aim high; it is these achievements that motivate the young to challenge a new height; it is those explorers who shape the teenagers’ life forever!强调句1.太阳系2.敢于做…3.太空探索4.花费巨大5.扩展对…理解6.浪费…7.提升生活质量8.渴望做…9.山脊10.仰望the solar systemdare to do…space explorationcost a huge amount of moneyexpand the understanding ofa waste ofenhance the quality of livinglong to do …/ desire to do …mountain rangeslook up at11.搞清…的意思12.激励某人做…13.对…做出主要贡献15.解决基本问题16.围绕太阳旋转17.被应用于…18.清洁可替代能源19.需要大量投资20.数以亿计的make sense ofmotivate/inspire sb to do …make major contributions tosolve/ handle/address fundamental questionsorbit the sunbe applied toclean alternative energydemand huge investmentbillions of21.收到广泛媒体报道22.支持人员,后勤人员23.到目前为止24.对知识的渴望25.成长26.高频的…27. 燃料电池28.和…一样大小(P20)29.探月工程(P21)30.显而易见地 (P21)31.难以预料(P21)32.为…打下基础(P21)receive widespread media coveragesupport staffso far /by farthirst for knowledgegrow upa high frequency offuel cellthe same size aslunar exploration programplain to seeanybody’s guesslay the foundation for …Language Points1. in solar system2. This is clearly not the case.3. cost a huge amout of money4. space exploration5. expand our understanding of...6. enhance the quality of our life7. our curiosity about the unknown8. long to do sth9. make sense of sth10. be facinated by...Language Points11. the mysteries of the universe12. motivate sb to do sth13. make major contributions to sth/ doing sth14. address fundamental problems15. be applied to sth16. the space shuttle launch/ launch a space shuttle17. set up18. a high frequency of earthquakes19. a clean alternative energy20. It is likely that...Language Points21. be mass-produced22. demand huge investment23. bring great economic value24. It has been calculated that...25. provide a variety of career opportunities for sb26. receive widespread media coverage27. shape one’s lives28. keep one’s thirst for knowledge alive29. block ...from...The reasons _______we desire to explore space are as follows. First of all, it is out of our natural _______about the unknown. _____we are fascinated by the sky is evident in ancient tales from around the world, such as that of Chang’e. Secondly, the results of the space ___________(investigate) have made major contributions to an ____________(understand) of the origin, evaluation, and likely future of the universe. Thirdly, with technologies first researched and developed for space __________(explore), we can solve some of the big problems ______(face)mankind, _______ (make) our lives safer and easier. Fourthly, the space industry can actually bring great ________(economy) value as well as job opportunities. Furthermore, _____ these people do can provide education and _________ (inspire) for the next generation.ReviewingfacingmakingeconomicwhatinspirationwhycuriosityThatinvestigationsunderstandingexplorationDifficult,dangerous, time-consuming and money-consuming _________ space exploration is, we havn’t stopped making progress. The reasons _____we desire to explore space are as follows. First of all, it is out of our natural _______ about the unknown. _____we are fascinated by the sky is evident in ancient tales from around the world, such as that of Chang’e. Second, the results of the space ___________ (investigate) have made major contributions to an ______________(understand) of the origin, evaluation, and likely future of the universe. Third, with technologies first researched and developed for space exploration, we can solve some of the big problems ______ (face) mankind, _______ (make) our lives safer and easier. Fourth, the space industry can bring great ________ (economy) value as well as job opportunities. Last but not least, _____ these people do can provide education and _________ (inspire) for the next generation.ReviewingfacingmakingeconomicwhatinspirationwhycuriosityThatinvestigationsunderstandingas/thoughBut we never stop our step forward space....devotedbravepatrioticfearlessdeterminedambitiousqualitiespush the limits of human civilizationThere are several reasons why humans continue to explore space though it 1.________(cost) a huge amount of time and money. First of all, we are curious about the 2.______________(mystery) of the universe, 3._________ motivates us to adventure into new places. Secondly, space exploration helps us better understand the Earth and the origin, 4.___________(evolve) and likely future of the universe.post-readingcostsmysterieswhichevolutionThirdly, with the application of technologies in space exploration, we can solve some big problems 5.________(face) mankind, thus making our lives safer and 6.________(easy). Besides, the space industry can bring great 7. _____________(economy) value and attract young people 8. ______ careers concerning it. Last but not least, wonders in space exploration can be 9.____________(incredible) exciting and inspiring to witness and those moments can motivate children 10. ______________ (become) the t scientists and engineers of the future,post-readingfacingeasiereconomictoincrediblyto becomefacingeasiertoto becometo becomeAttention:to use the mentioned words and phrases as many as possible: curiosity/curious/expand/ expansion/ economic value/ inspiration/ motivation… ;to use proper linking words;Group work( share and choose the best one).Step 3. WritingDear Editor,Yesterday, we had a heated discussion about ocean exploration in class. From my point of view, it’s quite necessary to conduct marine investigations, and the reasons are as follows.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Altogether, I think people should do such explorations, which are worth trying out.Yours sincerly,Li HuaFurther reading How to live on Mars (P27)Challenges effects SolutionsHigh level radiationcommon dust stormsIncrease the risk of contracting cancer and other diseasesBlock sunlight from reaching the surfaceAffect energy production for long periodsfind _____________________build ____________________use ______________________construct _________________permanent sheltera special structuresolar energynuclear power station 展开更多...... 收起↑ 资源预览