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Unit 4 SPACE EXPLORATION
Reading and Thinking
1. learn about the development and significant historical events of space exploration.
2. analyze the structure of the article and summarize the main idea of the text.
3. express your opinions on space exploration.
By the end of this period, you will be able to
Teaching objectives
“Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of starship Enterprise (进取号星舰), its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life forms and civilsations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.”
——James Kirk
Star Trek星际迷航
Read the text on page 40-41.
While-reading
Reading for the gist
1. What kind of passage is it
A. News report.(新闻报道)
B. Science article.(科学论文)
C. Popular science article.(科普文章)
2. Where can you find this kind of passage
A. Science website.
B. News website.
C. Story book.
Can you choose the correct sentence to fill in the gap
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.
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 and out the secrets of the universe.
_______________________________________.
B
逻辑线索：递进；同范畴词复现
Read for information
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.
Para. 1
Read for information
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.
“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. _____________. On 4 October 1957,the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth.
Para. 2
D
逻辑线索：因果
Read for information
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.
_________. All the astronauts on the USSR's Soyuz11 and America's Challenger died during their missions. These disasters made everyone san and disappointed, but the desire to explore universe never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks....
Para. 3
A
同一语义反复出现，加以概括
_________. Europe, the US, and China all have plans to further study and explors planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope future dicoveries will not only enable us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive welll into the future.
C
同一语义高频复现
Read for information
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.
Para. 5
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
(1)Para. 1 A. China's progress of space exploration.
(2)Para. 2 B. Earlier achievements of space exploration.
(3)Para. 3 C. Bright future of space exploration.
(4)Para. 4 D. The desire to explore the outer space.
(5)Para. 5 E. Continuous effort in spite of disasters.
Read for main idea
n.成就 v.achieve
Time Events
1957 USSR launched ____________________ and ________________________________.
1961 _____________ became the first person in the world to go into space.
1969 American astronaut _______________
stepped onto the moon and said: “___________________________________________________________”.
1977 ____________________________launched __________ to study ___________.
the Sputnik 1 satellite
successfully orbited around Earth
Yuri Gagarin
Neil Armstrong
That’s one small step for a man, one
giant leap for mankind
America’s NASA space agency
Voyager 1
deep space
Para. 2：
Put the following sentences in time order.把下列句子按时间顺序排列。
China’s space exploration
A second manned orbit and Chinese spacewalk was completed.
Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth.
Tiangong 2 space lab was launched into space.
Astronauts observe and measure the far side of the moon.
1
2
3
4
Para. 4:
Para. 5
Scientists’ hope:
enable us to understand how the universe began
help us survive well into future
Your hope
What’s scientists’ hope in Para.5
Para 2.
Achievements of American and Soviet
Para 3.
Space exploration continues in spite of great risks
Para 4.
China’s achievements
Para 5. The future of space exploration
Space: The Final Frontier
Para1:People are curious about space
General statement
Supporting
details
Conclusion
Read for structure
Dream
Future
Reality
Group Discussion
1. What does the title “Space: The
final frontier” mean to you
Post-reading
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.
Group Discussion
2. What is the author's attitude towards
space exploration How do you know
Post-reading
positive
5. 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__________.
Mankind
universe
gravity
launch
board
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.
orbit
1.However, some scientists were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space.然而，一些科学家决心帮助人类实现探索太空的梦想。
Important sentences
句子仿写
我下定决心要实现我的音乐梦想。
I am determined to realise my music dream.
2.The satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth.这颗卫星是苏联发射的，并成功地绕地球轨道运
Important sentences
句子仿写
这个文化项目是政府在2008年发起的。
被动：
主动：
The Culture project was launched by the government in 2008.
The government launched the culture project in 2008.
由……发射；由……发起
3.On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space.1961年4月12日，尤里·加加林成为世界上第一个进入太空的人。
Important sentences
句子仿写
我是第一个跑到终点的人。
I was the first person to reach the finish line.
4.This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.这是因为人们相信进行太空探索的重要性，尽管有巨大的风险。
Important sentences
句子仿写
你要相信坚持做笔记的重要性，尽管缺乏趣味。
You must believe in the importance of carrying on taking notes despite lacking of interest.
5.China's space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. 中国的太空计划起步晚于俄罗斯和美国，但在短时间内取得了巨大进步。
Important sentences
句子仿写
他虽然表现差于其他同学，但他在短时间内取得了巨大进步。
His performance was worse than other classmates, but he has made great progress in a short time.
Post Reading---Retell
People have always wanted to learn more about space. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt (1)__________ (travel) into space was an impossible dream. However, (2)_____ the help of scientists, peoplesucceeded in realizing their dream (3) ___________ (explore) space. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite (4) ______________(launch) by the USSR. (5) ___________ scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. These disasters made everyone (6)_____________ (disappoint), but people still believe in the importance of (7) _________(carry)
travelling
with
to explore
Complete the passage according to the text.
was launched
Although
disappointed
carrying
Post Reading---Retell
on space exploration. In 2003, China became the third country to (8)_______________ (independent) send humans into space. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed (9)____ second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk. In spite of the difficulties, scientists hope future (10)____________ (discovery) will not only enable us to understand the universe but also help us survive well into the future.
independently
a
discoveries
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