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Unit4 Space Exploration
Reading:
Space: The Final Frontier
必修第三册Unit 4
SPACE EXPLORATION
Learning Objectives
1. Reflect on the development and value of space
exploration;
2. Analyse the organization and language features of a
popular science articles;
3. Express your opinions on values of space exploration.
1.How many planets are there in the solar system
There are eight.
2.Who is the first astronaut in China
3.Who is the first woman astronaut in China
4.Who is the first man land on the moon
Yang Liwei.
Liu yang.
Neil Armstrong.
Tianwen-1(天问一号), China's Mars Rover May, 2021
Yutu-2 rover(玉兔2号) January, 2019
Chang’e 5(嫦娥5号) November 2020
Shenzhou 8 &TianGong 1October 2011
What do you know about the spacecrafts
Lead in
Before you read the passage, look at the title and the photos and then discuss these questions.
1. What is the passage about
Space: THE FINAL FRONTIER
Chinese meaning: __________________.
Frontier: __________, which might mean human’s ___________
______________________
From the title and the pictures , we can know that the article
might be about________________________________ .
太空：最后的边境
the border
recognition
the development of space exploration
edge or exploration edge.
Pre-reading
Jade Rabbit
(玉兔号月球车)
Challenger (挑战者号)
after the accident
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
delay
Space: The Final Frontier
According to the title and the pictures, can you predict what the passage is about
achievements
accidents/
challenges
China’s progress
P40
Pre-reading
Reading.
Read the passage carefully and finish Activity 2 -3 on your book.(Page40-41)
Have a disscussion about your answers.
Main idea of each paragraph:
Para1:People are curious about space.
Para 5. The future of space exploration.
Para 2. Achievements of American and Soviet.
Para 3. Space exploration continues in spite of great risks.
Para 4. China’s space programme.
Structure of the passage:
Para1:People are curious about space.
Para 5. The future of space exploration.
Para 2. Achievements of American and Soviet.
Para 3. Space exploration
continues in spite of great risks.
Para 4. China’s space programme.
General statement
Supporting
details
Conclusion
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.
Analyze the options
What should we pay attention to
key information: subject, object...
pronouns, linking words
expressions to tell order of time, space...
“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
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.
D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's
gravity.
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
Reading
同义词复现：同义词
时间上递进；today, now
Reading
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,... and on 12 April 1961, ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969,...
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.
D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's
gravity.
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
逻辑上：时间先后
同义词复现: realise , succeed in doing sth.
D
(to explain the previous sentence and introduce the following achievements)
Reading
________________________________________________________________All the astronauts on the USSR's Soyuz11 and America's Challenger died during their missions. These disasters made everyone sad 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…
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.
D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's
gravity.
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
关键词复现：died，disaster, accident
A
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
(to introduce the following explanation about the accidents)
Reading
________________________________________________. Europe, the US, and China all have plans to further study and explores 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.
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.
D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's
gravity.
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
相同词高频复现
同一语义词复现
The future of space exploration remains bright.
Writer’s attitude
C
(to introduce the following text about plans and future discoveries)
What do people want to do when looking up at the stars
They want to learn more about space.
Why do scientists make vehicles
To carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries.
Read para. 1 and answer the following questions.
Read para. 2 carefully and fill in the blanks.
Country Time Event
the USSR in _______ in 1961 The Sputnik 1 satellite was sent and _________ around Earth.
____________ went into the space.
in _______ in 1977 Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon.
America’s NASA space agency launched __________.
America
1957
orbited
Voyager 1
1969
Yuri Gagarin
n.机构;代理处
What does the international Space Station do
Read para. 3 and answer the questions.
It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries
on board, providing a continuous human presence in space.
Why did the desire to explore the universe never die
This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration.
n.渴望;欲望 vt.渴望;期望
继续做;坚持干
在宇宙飞船上;在船(飞机)上
Read para. 4 and fill in the blanks.
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.
in ______ China sent __________ to explore the surface of Mars.
in ______ The launch of the________________ signaled the basic competition of the Tiangong Space Station.
2003
Shenzhou 5 spacecraft
Shenzhou 6 and 7
Jade Rabbit
2022
Tianwen 1
n.航天器;宇宙飞船
2020
Mengtian module
before the mid-20th century
4 Oct. 1957
12 Apr. 1961
20 Jul. 1969
5 Sep. 1977
an impossible dream
The Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR
Yuri Gagarin, the first person to go into space
Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon
Voyager 1 was sent to study deep space, and transmits data today
a reality
determination
persistence
curiosity
effort
ambition
Space exploration motivates human’s determination, persistence, curiosity, effort and ambition.
Para. 2
impossible dream
before the mid-20th century
4 Oct. 1957
12 Apr. 1961
20 Jul. 1969
5 Sep. 1977
The Sputnik 1 satellite was launched bt the USSR
Yuri Gagarin, he first person to go into space
Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon
Voyager 1 was sent to study deep space, and transmits data today
The USA
The USSR
VS
Why was space exploration mainly carried out by the USSR and the US in the 20th century
the Cold War
competition between two superpowers
Further
thinking:
before the mid-20th century
4 Oct. 1957
12 Apr. 1961
20 Jul. 1969
5 Sep. 1977
The Sputnik 1 satellite was launched bt the USSR
Yuri Gagarin, he first person to go into space
Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon
Voyager 1 was sent to study deep space, and transmits data today
main idea:
Space travel became __________ in the 20th century with ________ and ________________ remarkable mission.
the Soviet Union
American
a reality
impossible dream
Complete the timeline according to the events of space exploration in human history.
1957
1961
1969
1977
2003
then
after that
recently
Sputnik 1 satellite
launched by…
orbited…
Yuri Gagarin
the first person…
Neil Armstrong, stepped…, saying,…
Voyager 1, to study…, it still…
Yang Liwei, orbited…in…spacecraft
Shenzhou 6/7 completed…, the first…,
Jade Rabbit moon surface...
Tiangong 2
space lab…,
Tianzhou 1
to dock with…
Chang’e 4
Explore the surface of...
future
...plans....
Mars and Jupiter...
difficulties...
before the mid-20th century
...travelling into space ...
Critical Thinking
01
02
03
Whether it is a waster to explore the space
To explore the unknown world;
To seek out new life and new civilization;
To create new technologies which could have benefits for Earth;
To gather knowledge of the universe;
To solve the problem of energy shortages on Earth
Is it worthwhile for the astronauts to explore the space Why
space is too far away from us and our daily life;
space exploration will waste a lot of money;
should focus on the problems on Earth, such as climate change, hunger problem and pollution.

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