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Think about the following questions.
Warm-up: Word guessing
Look at the pictures and guess the words.
the universe
astronaut
spacesuit
experiment
breathe
Warm-up: Word guessing
Look at the pictures and guess the words.
surface
take photos
do exercise
get into orbit
space station
Watch and answer
Watch a video clip and answer the question.
What is it like to live and work in space
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Look and answer
What can you see in the pictures
What can astronauts do on Tiangong space station
Why do astronauts float on Tiangong space station
Do you want to be an astronaut Why or why not
Look at the phrases and pictures and answer the questions.
Discussion: True or False
Discuss in pairs and guess if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
(1) Astronauts do not have much choice of food in space. T / F
(2) Astronauts sleep in the same way in space as they do on Earth. T / F
(3) Astronauts are not very busy so they have a lot of time to exercise. T / F
(4) Astronauts must wear a spacesuit when they are inside the space station. T / F
Life in space
It was the proudest moment of my life. We were waiting for instructions from ground control. The minutes seemed like hours. Finally, we took off. We were travelling so fast—it only took about 10 minutes to get into orbit. At first, it was a shock to my body. I wasn’t feeling great. However, I soon adjusted and felt better. At last, we reached the space station—my new home for a while! Let me tell you what life in space is like.
Eating in space
I used to worry about the food in space. But in fact we can choose from many types of food, such as fruit, nuts, chicken, beef and seafood. We have different types of tea, juice and soup as well. It turns out that eating can be a pleasure in space too!
Working in space
We are very busy every day. Being an astronaut is hard because you do not experience gravity when you are in orbit. Everything floats, including you, so simple tasks seem harder and take longer to do. When we go outside, we have to move very carefully. We can’t afford to make any mistakes, so it can be stressful sometimes. However, it is an amazing experience to go outside the space station in a spacesuit. The view of the Earth is great!
Sleeping in space
Just like on Earth, I go to bed at a certain time. However, I sleep in a sleeping bag in a small room, and I have to stick my sleeping bag to the wall. This stops me from floating around the room and hitting something by mistake!
Exercising in space
Exercise is an important part of our daily routine in space. When we live in space, we start losing muscle. Exercise can slow down the muscle loss. If we do not exercise, we will be very weak when we return to the Earth. Luckily, we have a small gym on the space station to help us stay fit. However, the exercise equipment is very different from what we use on Earth.
(1) It takes the astronauts about______(10/ 20) minutes to get into orbit.
(2) Astronauts have______(few / many) types of food to choose from on the space station.
(3) Working in space is______(easier / harder) than working on Earth.
(4) When astronauts go outside the space station, they have to move very _________(quickly / carefully).
(5) Astronauts have to stick their sleeping bags to the______(wall / bed) before they go to sleep.
(6) The exercise equipment on the space station is_____________(the same as / different from) that used on Earth.
Scanning: Choose the correct words
Scan the article and choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
10
many
harder
carefully
wall
different from
Scanning: Fill in the table
On Earth In space
Eating
Working
Sleeping
Exercising
What is it like to live in space How is it different from your life on Earth Read the article and complete the table with your own ideas. Then discuss in groups.
I can eat homecooked food or go to a restaurant.
The astronauts don’t cook their own food on the space station. All the food comes from Earth. However, there are lots of different kinds of food to eat.
My parents work in offices.
Most of the time, the astronauts work inside the space station. Because of the low gravity, simple things take longer to do. Sometimes the astronauts work outside. They have to move very carefully.
When it’s time to sleep, I brush my teeth and go to bed.
Astronauts sleep in sleeping bags. Before they sleep, they have to stick them to the wall.
I walk to school, so I get lots of exercise. I can also go for a run or go for a swim.
The astronauts don’t have a lot of space to move. However, there is a small gym on the space station to help them stay fit. The equipment is very different.
While-reading: Read for details
Read the first part of the article and decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
It was the proudest moment of my life. We were waiting for instructions from ground control. The minutes seemed like hours. Finally, we took off. We were travelling so fast—it only took about 10 minutes to get into orbit. At first, it was a shock to my body. I wasn’t feeling great. However, I soon adjusted and felt better. At last, we reached the space station—my new home for a while! Let me tell you what life in space is like.
The writer thought time went by very quickly before the rocket took off.
The writer felt fine when the rocket took off.
It took about 10 minutes to get into orbit.
The writer lived on the space station for a period of time.
F
F
T
T
While-reading: Read for details
Read the second part of the article and answer the questions below.
Eating in space
I used to worry about the food in space. But in fact we can choose from many types of food, such as fruit, nuts, chicken, beef and seafood. We have different types of tea, juice and soup as well. It turns out that eating can be a pleasure in space too!
Does the astronaut have many choices of food in space Name some kinds of food the astronaut can choose.
(2) Does the astronaut seem to be satisfied with the food in space How do you know
Yes, the astronaut can choose from many kinds of food. He / She can choose fruit, nuts, chicken, beef, or seafood. He / She can also have different types of tea, juice and soup.
Yes, the astronaut seems to be satisfied with the food in space because he / she said, “It turns out that eating can be a pleasure in space too!”
While-reading: Read for details
Read the third part of the article and complete the notes.
Working in space
We are very busy every day. Being an astronaut is hard because you do not experience gravity when you are in orbit. Everything floats, including you, so simple tasks seem harder and take longer to do. When we go outside, we have to move very carefully. We can’t afford to make any mistakes, so it can be stressful sometimes. However, it is an amazing experience to go outside the space station in a spacesuit. The view of the Earth is great!
Working in space
Hard to work in space: very little ______, so things ______ in the air inside the space station.
Going on a spacewalk is a(n) _______ experience, and the astronauts get to see the ______ from space.
However, they have to move very ______. They cannot make any ______.
gravity
float
Earth
carefully
mistakes
amazing
How does the astronaut sleep in space
(2) How does the astronaut stay safe when he / she is sleeping
While-reading: Read for details
Read the fourth part of the article and answer the questions below.
Sleeping in space
Just like on Earth, I go to bed at a certain time. However, I sleep in a sleeping bag in a small room, and I have to stick my sleeping bag to the wall. This stops me from floating around the room and hitting something by mistake!
He or she sleeps in a sleeping bag in a small room.
The astronaut sticks the sleeping bag to the wall. It stops him / her from floating around the room and hitting something by mistake during sleep.
While-reading: Read for details
Read the last part of the article and choose the correct answers.
Exercising in space
Exercise is an important part of our daily routine in space. When we live in space, we start losing muscle. Exercise can slow down the muscle loss. If we do not exercise, we will be very weak when we return to the Earth. Luckily, we have a small gym on the space station to help us stay fit. However, the exercise equipment is very different from what we use on Earth.
1. Why is exercise important for astronauts in space
A. It helps them grow taller in space.
B. It makes their work easier and faster.
C. It slows down muscle loss.
2. What will happen if astronauts do NOT exercise in space
A. They will feel less stressed.
B. They will become very weak.
C. They will sleep better in space.
C
B
Retelling
Two reporters are interviewing two astronauts. Role-play the interview in groups of four. You can use the notes below to help you.
Getting into orbit
his / her proudest moment
shock; soon adjusted
took about 10 minutes
Eating in space
used to worry about food
Food is no problem: can choose from many types of food: beef, chicken, seafood …
Working in space
very busy
low gravity
simple tasks take longer to do
when outside: have to move very carefully
stressful, but also an amazing experience
Sleeping in space
go to bed at a certain time
sleep in a sleeping bag;
have to stick it to the wall
avoid hitting things by mistake
Exercising in space
important part of daily routine
can slow down muscle loss
small gym
not the same exercise equipment as on Earth
Life in space
Group discussion: Share your ideas
What do you think is the most difficult part of an astronaut’s job
What do you think is the most interesting part of an astronaut’s job
Would you like to be an astronaut Why or why not
Discuss the following questions in groups of four and share your ideas.
Famous quotes
Space is for everybody. It’s not just for a few people in science or math, or for a select group of astronauts. That’s our new frontier out there, and it’s everybody’s business to know about space.
—Christa McAuliffe
The Earth is the cradle of humanity, but mankind cannot stay in the cradle forever.
— Konstantin Tsiolkovsky
That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.
— Neil Armstrong
Self-assessment
评价内容 评分（1-5）
1.我能认读并理解与太空话题相关的单词和短语。 1 2 3 4 5
2.我能根据插图、标题和小标题等内容，预测主阅读篇章的核心内容。 1 2 3 4 5
3.我能运用扫读等阅读策略，理解文章的主旨大意，并对文章内容形成更深入的理解和认识。 1 2 3 4 5
4.我对宇航员在太空站的工作与生活有了更深入的了解，对太空探索产生了浓厚的兴趣。 1 2 3 4 5
基础作业
模仿课文录音，朗读课文。
完成课本第103页练习1和2。
预习课本第105页Grammar的内容。
拓展作业
上网或借助AI工具搜索中国去过太空的宇航员信息，制作宇航员信息卡，主要内容包括：宇航员姓名、性别、执行过的太空探索任务、贡献、荣誉、人生格言等。
Homework
It turns out that eating can be a pleasure in space too!
该句核心结构为“It turns out that...”（结果是 / 原来是……），其中it是形式主语，真正的主语是由that引导的主语从句“that eating can be a pleasure in space too”，避免了句子头重脚轻的问题。从句中eating是动名词作主语，can be 表“可能性”，强调“在太空用食也能是一种乐趣”，打破了“太空生活缺乏乐趣”的刻板印象，突出太空生活的积极面。句子整体时态为一般现在时，用于陈述客观事实。本句意为：“原来在太空中用食也能是一种乐趣！”
turn out 结果是
The party turned out to be a success.
pleasure /9pleZR(r)/ n. 乐事；快事
It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Being an astronaut is hard because you do not experience gravity in orbit.
该句由主句和原因状语从句构成，结构清晰。主句为“Being an astronaut is hard”，其中being an astronaut 是动名词短语作主语。本句意为：“当宇航员是很辛苦的，因为在轨道上时你感受不到重力。”
gravity /9Gr vRti/ n. 重力
Gravity keeps us on the ground.
orbit /9O:bIt/ n. 轨道
The rocket carried the satellite into orbit around the Earth.
However, it is an amazing experience to go outside the space
station in a spacesuit.
该句采用“It is + 名词短语 + to do sth.”的常用句型，其中it 是形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式短语 to go outside the space station in a spacesuit，使句子结构更平衡。本句意为：“不过，穿着宇航服走出空间站是一次很棒的经历。”
However, the exercise equipment is very different from what we use on Earth.
主句为“the exercise equipment is very different from ...”，宾语从句“what we use on Earth”中的 what 相当于 the things that，作介词 from 的宾语，明确“对比的对象”——“我们在地球上使用的（锻炼设备）”。从句使用一般现在时，表示地球环境中的常规情况，与主句时态一致，对比关系更鲜明。本句意为：“不过，这些健身器材和我们在地球上使用的大不相同。”
afford /R9fO:(r)d/ v. 承担得起（后果）
I can’t afford to wait another two hours.
cannot afford to 承担不起（后果）
I cannot afford to miss a lesson — it’s so close to the final exam.
stick /stIk/ v. 粘；贴
He stuck his favourite poster to the wall.
stick ... to ... 将……固定在
Stick the poster to the wall with tape.
beef /bi:f/ n. 牛肉
Most people in India don’t eat beef.
seafood /9si:fu:d/ n. 海鲜
The restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood.
mistake /mI9steIk/ n. 错误；失误
It was a careless mistake.
hit /hIt/ v. 碰撞；撞击
The car hit a tree during the storm.
gym /dZIm/ n. 健身房
She goes to the gym every morning.
instruction /In9strVkSRn/ n. 指示；命令
We must always follow the teacher’s instructions at school.
take off 起飞
The plane will take off at 3 p.m.
adjust /R9dZVst/ v. 适应；习惯
It took him a while to adjust to the new school.
for a while 一会儿
Let’s rest for a while before continuing.
worry about 担心
Don’t worry about the test — you’ll do fine.
by mistake 错误地；无意中
I’m sorry that I took your pen by mistake.
daily routine 日常生活；日常工作
Brushing teeth is part of our daily routine.
muscle /9mVsl/ n. 肌肉
Regular exercise strengthens your muscles.
slow down （使）放慢速度；减缓
Slow down when you drive in the rain.

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