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Unit 6
The Admirable
Reading club1:
Space Heroes
Learning Objectives
What We Will Learn Today：
Understand key events: Challenger & Shenzhou V
Learn vocabulary: astronaut, orbit, disaster, bravery, symbolize
Analyse why space work needs skill, talent & courage
Think critically: Why do we explore space Is it worth the risk
Express opinions using evidence from text
Key Words & Expressions
astronaut —（宇航员）
orbit — （环绕地球）
disaster — （爆炸/事故）
bravery — 勇气）
symbolise — 象征）
mission — （任务）
crew — （机组人员）
gracefully — （优雅地）
invaluable — （无价的）
Warm-up & Prediction
Look at the title & pictures and discuss in groups:
What do you think this article is about
Who are “space heroes”
What risks might astronauts face
Why is space exploration important
Skimming
Read the first paragraph and two boxed sections (Challenger & Shenzhou V) and answer:
What is the main topic of this article
2. What are the two main events described
3. How does the writer feel about these events
The courage and sacrifice of astronauts in space exploration.
The Challenger disaster (1986) and Shenzhou V mission (2003).
Respectful, admiring, and hopeful.
Challenger Section — Deep Dive
Date:
Event:
Casualties:
Global impact
President Reagan’s speech
28 January 1986
US space shuttle exploded 73 seconds after launch
7 astronauts (including a teacher)
Millions watched live on TV
Praised their courage and service
The crew of The Challenger
Reagan’s Speech
Critical Thinking
Why Did Reagan Give That Speech
“Your loved ones were daring and brave... They had a hunger to explore the universe and discover its truths. They wished to serve, and they did. They served all of us.”
What was Reagan trying to do
Comfort the nation Honour the dead Inspire future explorers
How does his tone make you feel
Respectful Hopeful Sad but proud
Shenzhou V Section — Deep Dive
Date:
Astronaut:
Mission:
Landing
Highlights
15 October 2003
Yang Liwei (China’s first!)
21-hour flight, 14 orbits around Earth
16 October, Inner Mongolia; millions watched;
Performed scientific tasks
Spoke to family
Flew flags of China & UN
symbolising peaceful exploration
What were the purposes of the Shenzhou V mission
Carrying the first Chinese astronaut into space, for scientific gathering of information and to express the wishes of Chinese people to explore and use space peacefully.
Critical Thinking
Why Does Space Work Need Skill, Talent & Bravery
What dangers do astronauts face
radiation, equipment failure, isolation...
What skills are needed
science, engineering, communication, teamwork
Why is mental strength important
stress, fear, long missions
Why does working in space call for a special blend of skill, talent and bravery as well as physical and mental strength Explain in your own words and include evidence.
Space missions require extremely hard physical training, advanced scientific skills and very high educational qualifications. They also require fearlessness because there are many dangers and risks. So, an astronaut needs to be many things: in top physical condition, a scientist and above all, a hero.
Without bravery, even the best-trained astronaut cannot complete the mission.
Compare & Contrast
Challenger vs. Shenzhou V — Similarities & Differences
Feature Challenger (1986) Shenzhou V (2003)
Outcome Disaster Success
Nationality USA China
Purpose Education & exploration Peaceful exploration
Public Impact Global shock National pride
Symbolism Sacrifice Hope & peace
Which event do you think inspired more people Why
Can both be called “heroic” Explain.
Extension Activity
Design Your Own Space Mission!
Imagine you are a space agency director.Plan a new mission:
Name your spaceship
Choose 2–3 astronauts (include one woman, one teacher, one engineer)
State your mission goal (e.g., find water on Mars, test new life-support system)
Write one sentence explaining why this mission is brave and valuable
Wrap-up
Today We Learned:
Two historic space events: Challenger & Shenzhou V
The qualities needed to be a space hero
How to use evidence to support opinions
Homework：
1.Write a short paragraph (80–100 words):
“I think space exploration is worth the risk because...” Use at least 2 phrases from the text.
2.Optional:
Draw a comic strip of Yang Liwei’s journey — label 3 key moments.
3 Bonus Challenge：
Research another space hero (e.g., Neil Armstrong, Mae Jemison) and compare with Yang Liwei.

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