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Key question
What is it like to travel in space
Unit 5 Off to space
Do you know the names of the eight planets of the Solar System from closest to farthest from the Sun
Mercury（水星） Jupiter （木星）
Venus （金星） Saturn （土星）
Earth（地球） Uranus （天王星）
Mars （火星） Neptune （海王星）
Before you read
Exploring Mars
On 23 July 2020, China’s first Mars lander, Tianwen-1, was sent into space from Wenchang, Hainan Island. The spacecraft takes its name from an ancient poem by Qu Yuan (340–278 BCE). “Tianwen” means “Questions to Heaven” and expresses China’s determination to explore the universe.
Mars has interested people for thousands of years. Around 3,000 years ago, in ancient China, people already knew about the planet and began to study how it moved in the sky. However, it was difficult to find out more about it before the 20th century. Thanks to the work of scientists, we have learnt a lot about Mars. Spacecraft like Tianwen-1 will help us find out more about our red neighbour.
After travelling more than 470 million kilometres, Tianwen-1 reached the red planet on 10 February 2021. The craft circled around the planet for three months before landing on the surface on 15 May. There, it released a 240-kilogram rover named Zhurong.
During the next 100 days, Zhurong drove 1,000 metres on the planet’s surface and continued its travel. It took photos of Mars and studied different kinds of rocks, and then it sent the information back to the Earth. The success of Tianwen-1 is only the beginning of China’s Mars exploration programme. Maybe one day Chinese astronauts will visit Mars.
Read and answer
1. How did the spacecraft Tianwen-1 get its name What does it mean
The spacecraft got its name from an ancient poem by Qu Yuan. It means “Questions to Heaven”.
2. How long did Tianwen-1 circle around Mars before it landed
Tianwen-1 landed on Mars after circling around the planet for three months.
3. What did Zhurong do on the surface of the red planet
It drove 1,000 metres on the planet’s surface within 100 days, took photos of Mars and studied different kinds of rocks, and then it sent the information back to the Earth.
Notes
Tianwen (Questions to Heaven) is a famous poem by Qu Yuan, an important Chinese poet. The poem includes more than 170 questions that explore big topics such as the creation of the universe. These questions reflect Qu Yuan’s deep curiosity and desire to understand the world.
The Chinese official Wan Hu of the Ming dynasty is said to be the world’s first “astronaut”. He tried to launch himself into outer space by sitting in a chair with rockets attached. The crater “Wan-Hoo” on the far side of the Moon is named after him.
Work in groups. Change the article on page 78 into a dialogue. Follow the example.
S1: Hi,... I heard about China’s first Mars mission, Tianwen-1. When was it launched
S2: It was launched into space on 23 July, 2020, from Wenchang, Hainan Island. It’s named after an ancient poem by Qu Yuan. Tianwen means "Questions to Heaven".
S1: How far did Tianwen-1 travel to reach Mars
S2: It traveled more than 470 million kilometers before it reached Mars on 10 February, 2021.
S1: That’s an incredible journey! What did it do after it reached Mars
S2: After arriving, the spacecraft circled around the planet for three months before finally landing on 15 May. It then released a 240-kilogram rover named Zhurong.
S1: What did Zhurong do on Mars
S2: Over the next 100 days, Zhurong drove 1,000 metres on the planet’s surface, took photos of Mars and studied different kinds of rocks, and then it sent the information back to the Earth.
S1: That’s fascinating!
surface
neighbour
programme
universe
express
评价
评价内容 1. 我能了解屈原、万户的相关背景知识。 1 2 3 4 5
2. 我能理解中国火星探索的过程。 1 2 3 4 5
3. 我能运用本课中的单词和短语。 1 2 3 4 5
4. 我能理解课文并编写对话。 1 2 3 4 5
Homework
基础作业
按照时间顺序复述课文。

拓展作业
完成课本第79页Exercise 4的任务。
lander /'l ndR/ n. 着陆器
Scientists designed landers so that they could land on the surface of Mars.
island /9aIlRnd/ n. 岛
You can see the island from here.
ancient /9eInSRnt/ adj. 古老的；很老的
People studied the stars in ancient times.
poem /9pRWIm/ n. 诗
The poem uses simple language.
express /Ik9spres/ v. 表示；表达；表露
Students have expressed concern about the changes.
determination /dI0tF:mI9neISn/ n.
决心；坚毅；坚定
My grandfather fought the illness with determination.
universe /9ju:nIvF:s/ n. 宇宙
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created.
already /O:l9redi/ adv. 已经；早已
I already know that I want to be a space scientist in the future.
century /9sentSRri/ n. 世纪
It got its name at the start of the 20th century.
neighbour /9neIbR(r)/ n. 邻居
My next-door neighbours are very warm-hearted.
circle /9sF:kl/ v. 环行
The rover circled around the spaceship and then began collecting rocks.
surface /9sF:fIs/ n. 表面；表层；面
The surface of the Moon is very rocky.
*release /rI9li:s/ v. 放开；松开；使自由移动（或飞翔、降落等）
We released the lion from its cage.
kilogram /9kIlRGr m/ n. 千克；公斤
Some of the first spacesuits weighed about 80 kilograms.
programme /9prRWGr m/ n. 计划；方案
Scientists are working on a programme to discover more about the universe.
Key question
What is it like to travel in space
Unit 5 Off to space
Brainstorm
Time Country Events
1957 Soviet Union The first satellite was launched into space.
1961 Soviet Union Yuri Gagarin flew into space
1965 Soviet Union Alexei Leonov went on a spacewalk
1969 America Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon
1971 Soviet Union The first space station was sent into orbit.
2019 China The first unmanned spacecraft landed on the far side of the Moon.
… … …
Work in groups. Find information about China's achievements in space exploration. Share your findings with the class. Follow the examples below.
China’s first manned space mission:
In 2003, China launched Shenzhou-5, its first manned spacecraft.
China’s first permanent space station:
On 29 April 2021, China launched Tianhe, the most important part of the country’s first permanent space station. The first Chinese astronauts visited the space station in June that year.
First Chinese woman to do a spacewalk:
On 7 November 2021, Wang Yaping became the first Chinese woman to perform a spacewalk.
Making a leaflet about space travel
Making a leaflet about space travel
评价
评价内容 1. 我能了解人类太空探索的历史和成就。 1 2 3 4 5
2. 我能和同伴一起收集关于太空旅行的资料。 1 2 3 4 5
3. 我能与同伴合作制作传单。 1 2 3 4 5
4. 我能与同伴合作展示和分享研究成果。 1 2 3 4 5
Homework
基础作业
1. 小组合作制作完成传单。
2. 小组合作准备班级分享活动。

拓展作业
欣赏其他小组的作品，修改和丰富本小组的作品。

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