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(共22张PPT)
Reading for Writing
Unit 4 Space Exploration
Guess
Yang Liwei
Wang Yaping
astronaut
Space Exploration
Do you think space exploration is a waste of time and money
Lead-in
Space Exploration
technological improvements
rescources and
datas
Lead-in
Pre-reading: prediction
What is the author’s attitude towards space exploration
positive
negative
Skimming for the text type
A. argumentative
B. narration
C. travel plan
Activity 1: read and answer
Underline two different opinions.
What is the author’s opinion
para. 1
positive
Activity 2: read and find
Why does the author support space exploration (three reasons)
three arguments
para.2
para.3
para.4
Q1
How can space exploration solve the problem of world hunger
Q2
How can space exploration solve the problem of fatal diseasas
Q3
How can space exploration solve the problem of pollution
Activity 2: read and find
Q 1
How can space exploration solve the problem of world hunger
explore
space
launch satellites to record data
transmit data to scientists
provide recommendations and advice for farmers
grow enough food to feed increasing populations
result in
then
after
as a result
Q 2
How can space exploration solve the problem of fatal diseases
explore
space
high-end products
new material
heat monitors, other machines,and everyday products
our lives
require
develop
make
change
Q 3
How can space exploration solve the problem of pollution
send astronauts
take pictures of our planet
realize the limited resources
provide for increasing population
try to find other planets like Mars
so that
in order to
so
live on both planets
in the future
para 5
conclusion
Are these arguments for or against exploring space
Activity 3: read and think
For space exploration:
B D
Against space exploration:
A C
Activity 4: interview
Topic:
Is it possible to live on Mars
Summary
against
for
world
hunger
pollution
fatal diseases
However
shallow / shortsighted
structure
Use what you have learnt to write an argumentative essay.
Assignment
某英文报刊将开展一次主题为外星探索的征文活动，请以“Is it possible to live on Mars ”为题写一篇议论文。
More language to help you
what’s more
moreover
furthermore
as well
giving opinions
Some people argue that...
It is hard to believe that
It is not understable...
It is unbelievable that...
I don’t think it is a good way...
conjunctions
in addition
in a word
in short
in brief
That’s one small step for a man, one gaint leap for mankind.
-Neil Armstrong
Thank you

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