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Unit 4 SPACE EXPLORATION
Space: The Final Frontier
look at the photos
What famous astronauts and scientists are there in China and abroad
Neil Armstrong
Valentina Tereshkova
Yuri Gagarin
Liu Yang
Qian Xuesen
Yang Liwei
Space is boundless. What do human beings want to get from space exploration
1.can use a computer in my home to learn things easily without even using a wire
2.may find some other energy or resources of the out space
Before reading，look at title and pictures and predict the main idea.
space：The Final Frontier
最后的边境
Main idea：
the passage is about the development of space exploration
Pre-reading
Before you read, look at the title and the pictures. Then answer the questions.
Pre-reading
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
Para 1
People are always curious about space and scientists work hard to find answers.
Para 2
People’s dream of space exploration came true in the 20th century.
Para 3
Despite the huge risks, humans still desire to explore space.
Para 4
China has made great progress in exploring space.
Para 5
The future of space exploration remains bright.
Main idea of each paragragh
While-reading
Para. 1
“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.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
curiosity of people about space
make vehicles to…
wish to discover…
They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
It is the curiosity of…that …
Beforethe mid-20th century Travelling into space was an __________ dream.
On 4 October1957 The Sputnik 1 _________ was _________ by the USSR and ___________ ___________ around Earth.
On 12 April1961 Yuri Gagarin became the ______ person in the world to ___ ____ space.
On 20 July1969 Neil Armstrong became the first person to ______ _____ the moon.
On 5 September1977 Voyager 1 was launched to _______ deep space, and ________ _____ today.
impossible
satellite
launched
successfully
orbited
first
go into
stepped onto
study
transmit data
Para. 2
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. But people’s desire to explore space____________. One example is ______________________.
never died
the international space station
Para. 3
Para4
Time Event
In ______ Yang Liwei orbited Earth in _________________.
Then... _______________ completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk.___________ was sent to the moon to study its surface.
After that China sent ______________________ and __________ to dock with it.
___________ China has sent Chang’e 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon
2003
Shenzhou 5
Shenzhou 6 & 7
Jade Rabbit
Tiangong 2 space lab
Tianzhou 1
More recently
Para. 5
The future of space exploration remains bright.
Scientists’ hope:
enable us to understand how the universe began
help us survive well into future
Your hope
There are endless efforts for further study and exploration from countries.
What is the author’s attitude towards space exploration
A.worried B. supportive
C. doubtful D.opposed
Complete the passage with words from the text.
M_______ is exploring space in the hope of finding out more about the u________. However, exploring space is both dangerous and challenging. One of the most dangerous parts of space exploration is helping people to escape Earth's g_________. If there is a mistake during the l__________, it can lead to an accident that kills everyone on b__________. Getting out of o_________ and back to Earth’s surface is also very dangerous. Despite the huge risks though, people will always continue to explore this final f_________ so as to learn its secrets.
ankind
niverse
ravity
aunch
oard
rbit
rontier
Summary
Post-reading
Homework
1.Read the passage again and find out the expressions that are difficult for you to understand.
2. If you are interested in being an astronaut,
find more information about how to be an astronaut.
Thank you!

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