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Unit 4 Space Exploration
space exploration
Reading and Thinking
Learn about the development of
How much do you know about space exploration
Pre-reading: Think and talk
space station
a manned(载人的) satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research
How much do you know about space exploration
Pre-reading: Think and talk
a craft capable of traveling
in outer space
spacecraft
/spaceship
How much do you know about space exploration
Pre-reading: Think and talk
Astronauts leave the spacecraft and works outside
spacewalk
What do you think are the main reasons for space exploration
Pre-reading: Think and talk
explore the truth of the universe
discover potential space settlement
get access to resources in universe.
What do you expect to read about in this text
Pre-reading: Think and talk
1. What kind of passage is it
A. News report.
B. Science article.（科学论文）
C. Popular science article（科普文）
D. A travel journal.
2. Where can you find this kind of passage
A. Science website.
B. News website.
C. Story book.
Pre-reading: Think and talk
1. What kind of passage is it
A. News report.
B. Science article.（科学论文）
C. Popular science article（科普文）.
2. Where can you find this kind of passage
A. Science website.
B. News website.
C. Story book.
A popular science article is written for the public to popularize scientific conclusions, development or theories.
Pre-reading: Think and talk
Features of popular science article:
1. a brief and eye-catching title
2. introduce background information in the first paragraph
3. the language is popular and easy to understand
1. What kind of passage is it
A. News report.
B. Science article.（科学论文）
C. Popular science article（科普文）.
2. Where can you find this kind of passage
A. Science website.
B. News website.
C. Story book.
Pre-reading: Think and talk
While-reading: Enjoy reading P40
Space: The Final Frontier
/'fr nt /
n. 边境，国界
While-reading: Read to fill gaps P40
Several sentences have been removed from the text. 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.
While-reading: Read to fill gaps P40
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.
“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. _____.
递进；语义上更深入
B
解释说明
过渡转折
递进补充
概括说明
同畴词复现
While-reading: Read to fill gaps P40
While-reading: Read to fill gaps P40
解释说明
过渡转折
递进补充
概括说明
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. 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.
D
对前文的承接，对后文的概括
While-reading: Read to fill gaps P40
解释说明
过渡转折
递进补充
概括说明
_____. All the astronauts on the USSR’s Soyuz 11 and America’s Challenger died during their missions. These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed, but the desire to explore the 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. 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.
A
同义词复现
概括说明
While-reading: Read to fill gaps P40
解释说明
过渡转折
递进补充
概括说明
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.
____ 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.
C
同词复现
概括说明
While-reading: Read to main ideas P41
Para. Main ideas
1
2
3
4
5
Read the passage again and use your own words to summarise the main idea for each paragraph.
Para. 1
Why do people want to explore space
to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
to find out the secrets of the universe;
to learn more about space;
main idea:
Humans have always had _________________about space.
a natural curiosity
Para. 2
before the mid-20th century
4 Oct. 1957
12 Apr. 1961
20 Jul. 1969
5 Sep. 1977
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
main idea:
Space travel became __________ in the 20th century with ________ and ________________ remarkable mission.
the Soviet Union
American
a reality
旅伴1号
Para. 3
main idea: Space travel has always involved _________, but despite ______ exploration _________.
great risks
risks
continues
Disasters
...died；sad and disappointed
never died
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
Desire
Para. 4
In 2003
independently send humans into space
China launched it into space and Tianzhou1 to dock with it
completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk, and sent the vehicle Jade Rabbit to study the moon’s surface.
Shenzhou 6 and 7
Tiangong 2 space lab
Chang’e 4
explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations
Shenzhou 5 spacecraft
Yang Liwei
main idea: China has __________________ in space exploration in the early 21st century, becoming only _________ country to send humans into space.
the third
made great progress
Para. 5
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.
main idea: The _______ of space exploration looks _______, as many countries are planning_______________.
bright
further missions
future
the structure of the passage
Para2. Achievements of American and Soviet
Para3.
Space exploration continues in spite of great risks
Para4.
China’s achievements
Para5. The future of space exploration
Space: The Final Frontier
Para1:People are curious about space.
Dream
Future
Reality
why
how
what
What’s the main idea of the passage
Only scientists want to learn the secret of space.
China ranks the first in exploring space.
Mankind have been exploring space despite the huge risks.
People are prevented from exploring space because of disasters.
What is the author’s attitude of space exploration
pessimistic
disappointed
C. puzzled
D. positive
Read para. 5 and choose the correct answer.
悲观的
失望的
困惑的
积极的
Discussion
What does the title “Space：The Final Frontier” mean to you
Share your ideas with the whole class.
Samples of human frontiers:
Physical frontiers-- the Arctic and the deep sea
Scientific frontiers-- advances in medicine and technology
…
Language points
Language points: Important phrases (P40, P41)
1 the main reasons for
2 go wrong
3 remain bright
4 in the hope of
5 find out the secrets
6 realise one’s dream
7 achieve goals
……的主要原因
出错
仍然是光明的
怀着……的希望
找出秘密
实现某人的梦想
实现目标
1. Looking up at the stars, people have always wanted
to learn more about space, and scientists work hard
to find answers. (P40)
Language points: Important sentences
仰望星空，人们一直想要更加深刻地了解太空，科学家们也正在努力寻找答案。
现在分词作状语
主语
谓语
宾语
主语
谓语
不定式作状语
2. Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, famously saying “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” (P40)
Language points: Important sentences
时间状语
主语
谓语
宾语
定语
现在分词作状语
现在分词作状语
八年后，美国宇航员尼尔·阿姆斯特朗于1969年7月20日踏上月球，说出了那句名言:“对一个人来说，这是一小步；对人类来说，这是一大步。”
3. It (the International Space Station) orbits Earth and
has astronauts from different countries on board,
providing a continuous human presence in space. (P41)
Language points: Important sentences
现在分词作状语
主语
谓语
宾语
定语
谓语
宾语
它(国际空间站)环绕地球运行，其宇航员来自不同国家，空间站使得人类能够持续在太空中开展工作。
4. 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. (P41)
Language points: Important sentences
现在分词作状语
主语
谓语
宾语
宾语
定语
此后，“神舟六号” 和 “神舟七号”分别完成了第二次载人环绕地球飞行以及中国人的第一次太空行走，接着“玉兔号”月球探测器被送上月球去探测其表面。
Practice
(56).____________ ( cover ) an area about three times the size of Yellowstone National Park, the GPNP will be one of the first national parks in the country. The plan will extend protection to a significant number of areas that (58)__________ ( be ) previously unprotected, bringing many of the existing protected areas for giant pandas under one authority (59)___________ ( increase ) effectiveness and reduce inconsistencies in management.
…The GPNP (60)______________ ( design ) to reflect the guiding principle of “protecting the authenticity and integrity (完整性) of natural ecosystems, preserving biological diversity.
Covering
is designed
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