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Unit 4 Space Exploration
Reading and Thinking
By the end of the class, you will be able to:
1. know more about space exploration.
2. get the details by using the “SPACE” reading method.
3. express opinions and reflect on how to make contributions to the space exploration.
Learning Objectives
What do you think are the main reasons for space exploration?
Pre-reading: Thinking and Talking
What do you think are the main reasons for space exploration?
To explore strange new worlds.
To seek out new life forms and civilizations.
To boldly go where no man has gone before.
Unit 4 Space Exploration
Reading and Thinking
Space: The Final Frontier
When referring to space exploration, which aspects shall we discuss?
Astronauts
Development
Progress
Risk
Desire
Importance
Future
Reading
SPACE Reading Method
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P
A
C
E
ummarizing
rocessing
nalyzing
omprehending
nlightening
Summarizing
Fill in the blank to find out the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1 People’s to learn more about space.
Para. 2 The that the USSR and America made.
Para. 3 Humans continue space exploration despite the huge .

Para. 4 China has made great in space exploration.
Para. 5 The of pace exploration remains bright.
desire
achievements
risks
progress
future
Summarise the main idea
When the main idea is not clearly stated in a topic sentence, you should read the full paragraph or passage carefully and find the words or ideas that repeat themselves. They are likely evidence of the author’s main idea.
Choose the correct sentences (A-D) to fill each gap.
Processing
Choose the correct sentences (A-D) to fill each gap.
Processing
B They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
D After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
A Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
C The future of space exploration remains bright.
"Are we alone? What's out there?" Looking up at the stars, people 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.
Analyzing
Para. 1

People’s desire to learn more about space.
subjects
infinitive
small words
Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was only a dream that could never come true. However, scientists were determined to realise that dream to explore space. ______. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched... and on 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969,...Neil Armstrong stepped ...America’s NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 on...
Para. 2
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
The achievements that the USSR and American made.
coherence
D
_________.All the astronauts on the USSR’s Soyuz 11 and American 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. ...
Para. 3
Human continue space exploration despite the huge risks.
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
synonyms
A
_________. 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
Para. 5
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
repetition
1. What kind of passage is it ?
A. A piece of news B. A popular science article C. A travel journal D. A novel
2. Where can you find this kind of passage?
A.Newspaper B. Novel
C.Magazine D.Science book
科普文
What does the title “Space: The Final Frontier” mean to you?
How do you understand it? Why?

Comprehending
“Frontier”: a line that separates two countries;
a line that separates the known and the unknown field of study.
I don’t think space is the final frontier for human beings. There is still much to learn about the space and outer space. There are many scientific and technological frontiers all around us.
标题文字添加
标题文字添加
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Enlightening
What can we do as a senior high school student?
We should study hard to be a useful person to make contributions to the society.
Every individual can make a big difference to our country.
我们生在红旗下，长在春风里，目光所至皆为华夏，五星闪耀皆为信仰，人民有信仰，国家有力量，民族有希望。欣逢盛世，当不负盛世，愿吾辈之青春，捍卫这盛世之中华!
We were born under the red flag and grew up in the spring breeze. Our people have faith, and our country has power. As far as we can see, it’s China. And the five stars on red flags shine because of our belief.
Post-reading
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Complete the passage with words from the text
M______ is exploring space in the hope of finding out more about the u_______. However, exploring space is both dangerous and challenging. One of the most dangerous parts of space exploration is helping people to escape Earth’s g_____. If there is a mistake during the l______, it can lead to an accident that kills everyone on b_____. Getting out of o____ and back to Earth’s surface is also very dangerous. Despite the huge risks though, people will always continue to explore this final f______ so as to learn its secrets.
ankind
niverse
ravity
aunch
oard
rbit
rontier
Review
Do you know more about the space exploration and your own goal clearly?
S
P
A
C
E
ummarizing
rocessing
nalyzing
omprehending
nlightening
key words
subjects, infinitive
coherence
synonyms
repetition
small words
标题文字添加
标题文字添加
1. Draw a mind map to help you remember what you have learned in this class.
Homework
2. Finish exercise 3 on page 79.
3. Finish exercise 4 on page 80.
Thank You

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