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Space: The Final Frontier
Why do humans always want to explore space
To solve the mysteries of the universe;
To discover resources for future generations;
To find other planets that are suitable enough to support life;
To reach some unknown frontiers;
…
“Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of Starship Enterprise. Her ongoing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life forms and civilizations, to boldly(勇敢地) go where no man has gone before.” ——James Kirk, Star Trek
SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
1. What do you expect to read about in this text
The history, development, achievements, future, challenges of space exploration and...
2. What kind of passage is it
A. A news report. B. A popular science article.
C. A travel journal. D. A science fiction.
3. Where is the passage probably taken from
A science magazine
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
(1)Para. 1 A. China has made great progress in space exploration.
(2)Para. 2 B. The achievements that USSR and America made.
(3)Para. 3 C.The future of space exploration remains bright.
(4)Para. 4 D. People always have a desire to learn more about space.
(5)Para. 5 E. Human continue space exploration despite huge risk.
Read for main idea
2mins
TIP: Read the first/last sentence of the paragraph. Read the full paragraph thoroughly and find the words or ideas that repeat themselves.
Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentence (A-D) to fill each gap.
A Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
B They also really wish 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.
1.Which sentences are general statements which can serve as topic sentence for paragraphs
2.Which sentence contains a linking word which indicates that it is a part of a list of details
3.Which sentence begins with a sequence word showing that it is probably a detail from the middle of the paragraph
A and C
B
D
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. _______________
Why does the passage begin with two questions
To attract readers’ attention
To arouse readers' curiosity
Further thinking
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.__________________.
B
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
Subject主语
Infinitive
不定式
small word
递进关系
People always have a desire to learn more about space.
1957
Sputnik 1 was launched(USSR).
Yuri Gagarin became the first person to reach space(USSR).
Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon (USA).
1977
1961
1969
Voyager 1 was launched(USA).
Para. 2: The achievements of the USSR and America in space exploration
Why was space exploration mainly carried out by the USSR and the US in the 20th century
The Cold War between the two superpowers;
Great developments in many fields, especially in high technology;
...
Further thinking
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 ···， Afterwards, ....and on 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, American astronaut
Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon...America's NASA space-agency launched
Voyager 1 on 5 September 1977 to study deep space
Para. 2
D
coherence连贯性（承上启下）
USSR and America made great achievements .
What's the importance of carrying on space exploration
survive well into the future;
gain resources from other planets;
discover other planets that are suitable to support life;
improve national confidence;
ensure national security;
...
Para. 3:
Further thinking
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.... An example of this ongoing work is the International Space Station......
Para. 3
A
Human continue space exploration despite huge risk
synonyms
同义词
small word
转折关系
China's space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003, when Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk, followed by the vehicle Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to study its surface. After that, China launched the Tiangong 2 space lab into space and Tianzhou 1 to dock with it. This signalled one step further in China's plan to establish a space station in the future. More recently, China has sent Chang'e 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations.
Para. 4
China has made great progress in space exploration.
topic sentence
Time
Spacecraft/ Vehicle
Missions
Para. 4: China’s great progress in space exploration
in 2003
Then
(2005&2008)
followed by
(2013)
After that
(2016&2017)
More recently
(2018)
Shenzhou 5
Shenzhou 6&7
Jade Rabbit
Tiangong 2 space lab,
Tianzhou1
Chang'e 4
sent China's first man into space (Yang Liwei)
completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk
was sent to the moon to study its surface
were launched into space to prepare for the establishment of a space station
was sent to explore the surface of the far side of the moon
In what order is this paragraph organized
What have contributed to China’s great progress in space exploration
The development of space technology and systems
The rapid development of economy
The spirit of China’s manned space programme
Ambition, courage and perseverance in pursuing the space dreams
...
Para. 4: China’s great progress in space exploration.
Further thinking
_________. 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
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
The future of space exploration remains bright.
repetition语义重复
topic sentence
Review 2
Read for main idea
How to choose the correct sentence to fill each gap
subjects 主语
Infinitive不定式
coherence连贯性（承上启下）
synonyms 同义词
repetition语义重复
small word
转折/递进关系
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.
Is space worth exploring
Recently,students (in our class) had a discussion on whether space is worth exploring.
On the one hand,some students think that space exploration is not worthwhile.They think space is too far away from us and our daily life. And space exploration will waste a lot of money,which can be used to solve the problems on Earth,such as starvation and pollution.
On the other hand, some of students think that space exploration is worthwhile.As we all know,satellites have been used for communications as well as weather forecast,which makes our life more convenient.Besides,if resources are found on other planets,（the problem of energy shortages on Earth )can be solved.
Further Thinking
Will we work alone or together to achieve our dream
Build a human community
with a shared future
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
SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
Do you agree that space is the final frontier for humans to explore Why
There is much more to learn 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.
Frontier:
Frontier refers to the limit of something, especially the limit of a place or field for people to learn or explore.
Space: The Final Frontier
Space is the last field that remains mysterious and unknown to mankind.
The frontier is limited, but the exploration is limitless!
Assignment:
Search online or in the library for information about China’s achievements in space exploration, especially the important technological breakthroughs and space missions.
Learn about the the spirit of China’s manned space programme.
Thank you!

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