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必修三Unit 4 Space exploration
Listening and Speaking
Talk about how to become an astronaut
Learning objectives：
By the end of the class, you will be able to:
Identify key interview details (numbers/astronaut qualifications).
Grasp Yang Liwei’s persistence/dedication; infer attitudes/requirements; tell apart listening interference.
Master interview listening strategies and apply them independently.
Part 1
Pre-listening
Pre-listening
Task : Focus on numbers.
“Hello volunteers!
The festival will last 2 days (Oct. 20-21), and we need 50 volunteers total.
We’re really excited about this festival – we hope it lets more students love space!
To be a volunteer, you need to:
Arrive at 8:30 AM each day
Be friendly to visitors
Know basic space facts (we’ll give a short training!)”
Volunteer Recruitment Script
Pre-listening Guide
Key Tip: Focus on number + unit (e.g., “10 hours”, “500 km”)—circle units first to catch numbers quickly.
Preview Words: mission (任务), orbit (轨道), training (训练), altitude (高度)
Task: Listen to Yang describing the flight process. Fill in the blanks.
1. Yang Liwei worked as a fighter pilot for about _______ years.
2. _______ pilots were chosen from 1,500 to train for space flights.
3. For the space programme, astronauts had to be shorter
than _______ centimetres.
Task 1: Listen for Clear Number
10
14
172
First, I got my college degree when I was 22, and then I worked as a fighter pilot for around 10 years.
Altogether, 14 of us were chosen from among 1,500 pilots to train for space flights.
Yes, at the time, you had to be shorter than 172 centimetres in height and weigh less than 70 kilograms.
Pre-listening Guide
Key Tip: Attitudes = feeling words (e.g., “proud”, “strict”) + tone words (e.g., “I believe”, “It’s important”).
- Preview Words: proud (自豪的), strict (严格的), encouraged (受鼓舞的), challenging (有挑战性的)
Task: Listen to Yang talking about his dream and training.
Choose the correct attitude.
1.What is Yang Liwei’s attitude towards the space programme training
A. Tired but proud. B. Bored and uninterested. C. Easy and exciting.
Task 2: Listen for Attitudes
2. What can we infer about Yang’s attitude towards being the first Chinese astronaut
A.He thought it was a common job.
B.He felt honoured and valued.
C.He regretted the time he spent.
It was very tiring, but I was so proud to have the opportunity.
Yes, I dreamt of it when I was young, but I never thought my wish would come true. It took a long time.
Listen to Yang talking about space programme requirements.
Choose the correct answer.
1. Which is a requirement for joining the space programme (per Yang)
A. Be taller than 175 cm. B. Weigh less than 70 kilograms.
C. Have 5 years of flight experience.
2. What subjects did Yang have to learn for the space programme
A. English, science and astronomy.
B. Only English and math.
C. Music and art.
Task 3: Listen for Requirements
Yes, at the time, you had to be shorter than 172 centimetres in height and weigh less than 70 kilograms.
Yes, I had to learn English, science, and astronomy.
Listen to Yang describing training requirements. Fill in the blanks.
3. To join the space programme, Yang had to _______ using space
equipment.
4. Astronauts need to do a lot of _______ and physical training.
Task 3: Listen for Requirements
Inference about Requirements
5.What can we infer about the space programme’s requirements
A. They only focus on physical health
B. They cover physical, mental and academic aspects
C. They are easy for common people to meet
practice
mental
I also had to practise using space equipment, and do a lot of mental and physical training.
Task 4: Post-listening Activity: Astronaut Selection Interview Simulation
Interviewers: Based on the listening content, design 3-5 questions about astronaut requirements (refer to: education background, flight experience, health condition, courses learned, training).
Example questions:
“What’s your educational background ”
“How many hours of flight experience do you have ”
Candidates: Prepare responses that meet the requirements (use details from Yang Liwei’s experience in the listening,
e.g. “I got my college degree at 22, and I have over 1,300 hours of flight experience”).
Astronaut Selection Criteria: Interview Reference Table
Class Sharing & Peer Feedback Checklist
Homework
Write a short passage and record a 1-minute speech.
Requirements:
Passage: "What Makes a Qualified Astronaut "
Use 4+ selection criteria from the listening.
Connect to Yang Liwei’s experience (e.g., "Like Yang Liwei, a qualified astronaut needs...").
Speech: Record yourself talking about "If I wanted to be an astronaut, what would I prepare first "
Explain your choice (e.g., "I would first improve my physical health because...").

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