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B3U4 Space Exploration
Reading and Thinking
Learn about the development
of space exploration
To learn about the development and significant historical events of space exploration.
To analyze the structure of the article and summarize the main idea of the text.
To express your opinions on space exploration.
1. 了解太空探索的发展历程以及其中的重大历史事件。
2. 分析文章的结构并总结文本的主要观点。
3. 表达你对于太空探索的看法。
Lead-in
1.When it comes to space exploration, what comes in your mind
rocket
moon
astronaut
satellite
spacescraft
2. Enjoy a video and share your feelings.
Lead-in
The video shows how humans have dreamt of exploring space for thousands of years and that those dreams have finally come true.
Before you read, look at the title and the illustrations.
Predict what the text is probably about.
Step 1. Pre-reading
The development of Space Exploration
TB P40
The first man landed the moon
in 1969.
The spacecraft Challenger broke apart in 1986.
The Zhurong rover reached the Mars in 2021.
1. Several sentences have been removed from the text.
Choose the correct sentences [A-D] to fill each gap.
Step 2. Fast-reading
①
②
③
④
⑤
Tip:
You should pay attention to the location of each gap,
and the keys words between the choices and the text.
①③⑤may summarize the paragraph.
②adds details, linking the previous and next sentences.
Analyze the options.
A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. 尽管科学家们努力确保不出差错，但事故仍然可能发生。
B. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.太空探索已经取得了长足的进步，我们现在希望能发现其他适合生命生存的行星。
C. The future of space exploration remains bright. 太空探索的未来依然光明。
D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. 经过多次实验，他们成功地制造出了能够摆脱地球引力的火箭。
逻辑关系The linking word(s)： although, after, before ...
同义复现Repeated word(s) ：words/phrases that repeat many times
代词指代Pronoun(s): they, it, this, ...
①
②
③
④
⑤
D
A
C
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope 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.
hope to discover 与 discovery
accidents与died, disasters 同一语义词复现
future与 further study
B
they 指代 scientists
succeed in与realize the dream
What kind of passage is it
A. A piece of news.
B. A popular science article.科普文章
C. A travel journal.
D. A novel.
Where can you find this kind of passage
A.Newspaper B. Novel
C.Magazine D.Science book


Features
Explains scientific knowledge in clear, simple language.
用清晰、简单的语言解释科学知识。
Often uses examples and facts to make ideas easy to understand.
经常使用例子和事实使观点易于理解。
Structured with introduction, facts/examples, and conclusion.
由引言、事实/例子和结论组成。
Reading tips
Focus on key facts, dates and achievements.关注关键事实、日期和成就。
Pay attention to transitional words that show cause, contrast or examples.
注意表示原因、对比或例子的过渡词。
Distinguish between main ideas and supporting details.
区分主要思想和支撑性细节。
A popular science article
科普文
Step 3. Careful-reading
2. Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Then Finish the reading exercises on page 77 of the reference book.
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.
当主题句没有明确表达主旨时，你应该仔细阅读整段或整篇文章，找出重复的单词或观点。它们可能是作者主要思想的证据。
A. China’s huge progress in space exploration.
B. The desire to explore the outer space.
C. The bright future of space exploration.
D. Ongoing work despite risks.
E. Earlier achievements in space exploration.
Para 1
Para 2
Para
3
Para
4
Para
5
A. China’s huge progress in space exploration.
B. The desire to explore the outer space.
C. The bright future of space exploration.
D. Ongoing work despite risks.
E. Earlier achievements in space exploration.
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
main idea
①Topic sentence（usually the first or last sentence）
②Repeated words or ideas
【Para 1】"Are we alone What's out there " People have always looked up at仰视，抬头看 the stars and wondered about对……感到疑惑 space. Today, scientists design vehicles to carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
Para.1 The desire to explore the outer space.
What is people’s attitude towards space
A. They are uninterested in stars.
B. They are curious about space.
C. They refuse to study space.
D. They think space is too dangerous.

Para.2 Earlier achievements in space exploration.
1.When did people make travelling into space possible [RB P77]
A.In the thirteenth century.
B.In the eighteenth century.
C.In the mid-20th century.
D.In the twenty-first century.
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【Para 2】Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was only a dream that could never come true.
宾语从句，动名词作主语
定语从句
在20世纪中期之前，大多数人觉得到太空旅行只是一个永远不可能实现的梦想。
2.What is the function of the International Space Station [RB P77]
A.Telling us the huge risks of space exploration.
B.Welcoming the brave people to pay a visit to it.
C.Keeping astronauts from different countries on board.
D.Letting us believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration.
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【Para 2】...And the International Space Station (1998) has provided a continuous human presence in space, with astronauts from many different countries on board.
国际空间站（1998年）提供了人类在太空的持续存在，（有）来自许多不同国家的宇航员在上面。
with+n+后置定语
【Para 2】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决心做 realise that dream实现梦想. After many experiments, they succeeded in成功做 making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. Afterwards, the USSR focused on关注 sending people into space, and on 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to enter space. 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." Following this, there were many more important space achievements. For example, on 5 September 1977, America's NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 to study deep space, and it still transmits data to this day. And the International Space Station (1998) has provided a continuous human presence in space, with astronauts from many different countries on board.
Q: Can you summarise the earlier achievements in space exploration
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October 4, 1957
April 12, 1961
July 20, 1969
September 5, 1977
_________,
launched by the USSR
Yuri Gagarin
__________,the ______ person to go into space
(the USSR)
Neil Armstrong
________, to study deep space and still ____________
today (the USA)
Voyager 1
____________, the first person to ____
_______________
(the USA)
Sputnik 1
step
on the moon
first
transmit data
Summarise the earlier achievements in space exploration.
Dream
(before the mid-20th century)
Reality
(-till now and forward)
【Para 3】Although scientists try to努力去做 make sure确保 nothing goes wrong出错, accidents can still happen. For example, all the astronauts on the Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia spacecrafts died during their missions. However, while such disasters brought much sadness and disappointment, the desire to explore the universe did not die. This is because people believe in相信 the importance of carrying on继续 space exploration despite the huge risks.
表语从句
Para.3 Ongoing work despite risks.
What spirit can we learn from paragraph 3
A. Be careful and stop trying when facing risks.
B. Keep exploring and never give up even with difficulties.
C. Feel sad and disappointed when meeting failures.
D. Only care about the success of space missions.

3.What can we infer from paragraph 4 [RB P77]
A.China sent the vehicle Jade Rabbit to explore Mars.
B.China has achieved a lot in exploring space.
C.In 2021 the Mengtian module was launched.
D.The Shenzhou 5 spacecraft finished the 1st Chinese spacewalk.
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【Para 4】China's space programme太空计划 started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress在……方面取得了巨大进步 in a short time在短时间内...
比较状语从句
中国的太空计划起步晚于俄罗斯和美国(的太空的计划)，
但在短时间内取得了很大进步。
Para.4 China’s huge progress in space exploration.
【Para 4】China's space programme太空计划 started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progressin a short time. China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003, when Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed a second manned载人的 orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk, followed by the vehicle Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to study its surface. On 23 July 2020, China sent Tianwen 1 to explore the surface of Mars. It arrived in February 2021 and then sent back lots of valuable information. And from 2021 to 2022, China completed a number of rocket missions to establish its own space station. In 2022, the launch of the Mengtian module梦天舱 signaled the basic completion of the Tiangong Space Station. This modern space station will allow astronauts to conduct many important experiments, greatly furthering our understanding of the universe.
Q: What achievements has China made in space exploration？
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2003
Shenzhou 5
Then
Shenzhou 6
Then
Shenzhou 7
Followed by
Jade Rabbit
After that
Tianwen 1
More recently
Mengtian
China became the third country to independently send humans into space
a second manned orbit
the first Chinese spacewalk
to study the surface of the moon
basic completion of Tiangong Space Station
explore the surface of Mars
Summarise China’s huge progress in space exploration.
【Para 5】The future of space exploration remains bright. Many countries have plans to further study planets like Mars and Jupiter木星. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope to make more valuable discoveries that will enable the human race to survive well into the future.
4.What is the author’s attitude towards space exploration [RB P77]
A.Puzzled. B.Positive.
C.Negative. D.Disappointed.
Para.5 The bright future of space exploration.

What’s the structure of the text
Step 4. Summary

5. How does the author support the theme of the text [RB P77]
A.By giving examples.通过给予例子
B.By stating arguments.通过陈述论点
C.By providing research.通过提供研究。
D.By explaining statistical统计的 data.通过解释统计数据。

Space: the Final Frontier
Para 1:
People are about the universe
and to explore the outer space.
Para 2:
Earlier achievements
of and
Para 3:
Space exploration
in spite of great risks
Para 4:
achievements
Para 5: The future of space exploration remains .
Summary
introduction
facts/examples
conclusion
curious
desire
the USA
the USSR
continues
China’ s
bright
SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
太空：人类最后的边疆
Step 5. Discussion
1.What does the title “Space: The Final Frontier” mean to you Share your ideas with the whole class.
In dictionary, the word “frontier” also refers to the limit of something, especially the limit of what is known about a particular subject or activity.
So, the title “Space: the final frontier” means that space is the last unknown area for humans to explore.
1.What does the title “Space: The Final Frontier” mean to you
Do you agree that space is the last unknown area for humans to explore
What information does the title seek to convey
I don’t fully agree.
In fact, the Earth itself still has many unknown areas waiting to be explored...
Yes, I agree.
Space is called the final frontier because......
I would like to say Yes. Though many secrets on our own planet are still uncovered, space is the farthest and most mysterious field for humans.
The title exactly shows human beings’ strong desire to learn more about the universe, to challenge ourselves, and to keep moving forward. Besides, it also reminds us that there are no limits to curiosity and discovery.
SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
标题源于美国系列连续剧《星际迷航》 (Star Trek)
每一集最初的引语，是剧中人物James Kirk舰长的
一段独白monologue。
2.What do you think are the main reasons for space exploration
“Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of starship Enterprise(进取号星舰），its continuing mission:
to explore strange new worlds,
to seek out new life forms and civilisations,
to boldly（勇敢地） go where no man has gone before.”
——James Kirk
Star Trek星际迷航
The significance of space exploration
science
life
global community
spirit
future
push back the frontiers of science
increase human knowledge
New technologies developed for space exploration improve our daily life.
inspire people, especially the youth,
to study science and pursue dreams;
to work hard and dream big
seek new homes for humans
bring nations together
promote international cooperation

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