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Book3 Unit4
Reading & Thinking
Space: the Final Frontier
What does this news talk about
Lead-in
On April 25, 2024, the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft was successfully launched. On April 26, 2024, the crew（机组人员） of Shenzhou 17 opened the hatch（舱门） to welcome the crew of Shenzhou 18,
Lead-in
How do you feel about the Chinese latest achievement
which marks Chinese latest achievement
about space exploration!
Why do you feel proud of the Chinese latest achievement
Lead-in
The Goddess Chang'e flying to the moon
We feel proud of the latest achievements because the space exploration has been a long standing dream for Chinese people, but we have achieved it now!
长期存在的
Why do you feel proud of the Chinese latest achievement
SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
the extreme limit of understanding or achievement in a particular area特定领域
The title is derived(提取) from a monologue（独白）in the American series Star Trek（星际迷航）.
Pre-reading
Pre-reading
“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(勇敢地) go where no man has gone before！”
——James Kirk
Star Trek星际迷航
Pre-reading
Jade Rabbit
(玉兔号月球车)
Challenger (挑战者号)
after the accident
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Space: The Final Frontier
According to the title and the pictures, can you predict what the passage is about
achievement
accident
China’s progress
P40
Pre-reading
The development of space exploration
Q: What kind of passage is it
A. A piece of news. B. A popular science article.
C. A travel journal. D. A novel.
科普文
Pre-reading
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
Space has come a long way, and we now hope 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.
Learning tips:
1. Focus on the linking words:however, also,
although, etc.
2. Focus on the position of the missing sentences.
3. Focus on the
pronouns( they, it...)
4. Focus on the repeated words or ideas.
Pre-reading
Task1: Choose the correct sentence A-D to fill each gap.
Para1
B
discoveries
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
Space has come a long way, and we now hope 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.
discover
Para2
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape
Earth’s gravity.
D
satellite
they
rockets
scientists
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
A
accidents
died
disasters
Para3
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
C
future
plans
future
Para5
Despite space exploration always involved many_________, the
exploration __________(stops/continues).
Task 2 Skimming : get the main idea of each paragraph and fill the following blanks.
Paragraph 1:
Paragraph 2:
Paragraph 3:
Paragraph 4:
Paragraph 5:
Humans’ ________________________ for space exploration.
Space travel became a __________ in the 20th century with
____________ and _____________space missions.
__________has made great _________ in space exploration.
The ________ of space exploration looks bright.
China
reality
disasters
dream/curiosity
Soviet
American
continues
progress
future
While-reading
repeat
strong-willed
impossible dream
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, 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
a reality
determined
persistent
That’s one small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind.
Space exploration motivates human’s valuable qualities.
While-reading : Read para 2 and 4 to find out the main events home and abroad.
Human’s valuable qualities motivates space exploration .
Para.2
abroad
Scanning : Read para 2 and underline what happened at each important time point.
Para.4
home国内的
In 2003
Sent Tianwen 1 to explore the surface of Mars.
On 23 July 2020
launch of the Mengtian module signaled the basic completion of the Tiangong Space Station
In 2022
Yang liwei successfully orbited Earth on Shenzhou5 spacecraft.
Shenzhou 5
Scanning : Read para 4 and underline what happened at the important time points.
mars
Mengtian module
Further thinking:
What are the conditions for the development of space exploration
economic development 经济发展
technological development 科技发展…
human’s imagination 人类的想象力
Let’s read Paragraph 3 together and find out what it talks about !
disasters 灾难
...died
never died
desire 渴望
Is space exploration always successful or satisfying
Do humans stop exploring space due to problems or failures
NO!
NO!
What’s the future of space exploration
Is it bright or hopeless
Para 5
Read Paragraph 5 and choose the right answer.
Q: What’s the author’s attitude towards space exploration Can you find some key words
Worried
supportive
doubtful
opposed
The future of space exploration remains bright. Europe, the US and China all have plans to further study and explore planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope future discoveries will not only enable us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive well into the future.
太空探索的未来保持光明
a community with a shared future for mankind人类命运共同体
Will we work alone or together to achieve the dream
Together!
Let’s summarize what we have learnt from this passage
Post-reading: Summary
Post-reading: Thinking & Discussing
Yes!
1.Exploring the unkown is humans’ nature人类本性.
2.The resources are being used up and humans need new home to survive.
3.Space exploration motivates the technology development in many aspects.(GPS, material, communication technology…)
4. It is significant for national security and defense.
Q1:Is it worth exploring space
Q2:What’s the significance of space exploration
Post-reading
Through today's learning, you have gained a certain understanding of space exploration. Coincidentally, your friend Bob is also very interested in space exploration. Based on what you have learned today and the discussions in class, please introduce the following process and significance of human space exploration to your friend Bob (about 100 words).
Homework:
Write a composition
THANK YOU
Thanks for listening

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