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Unit 6
Beyond Earth
UNIT
6
Earth with capital E is a proper noun and is the name of the planet we live on.
Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
earth with a small e is a common noun. This refers to the soil, dirt, ground, or land (not the sea or sky).
The tree grew well in the rich earth.
Plants need water and earth to grow.
The phrase the earth is used to refer to the everyday world we live on in non-space contexts.
Earth VS earth
In this unit, you will
1. talk about space achievements.
2. make predictions about space exploration using the
passive voice.
3. describe your space dream.
4. explore the meaning of and reasons for space exploration.
能够通过浏览单元标题、大问题及学习内容导引栏目，了解单元主题和学习内容并对后续学习产生期待。
能够通过观察主题图，简单描述图片中与太空探索相关的信息，并展开联想，描述自身感受，交流个人思考。
prep. 超出；在
……较远的一边
beyond
The problem is beyond me.
这个问题超出了我的理解。
There is a river beyond the hill.
山的那一边有一条河。
beyond one’s ability 超出某人能力
adv. 在（或向）更远处
beyond
We could see the river and the mountains beyond.
我们能看见这条河，以及更远处的群山。
n. 任务；使命
mission
They finished the space mission successfully.
他们成功完成了这项太空任务。
侧重有明确目的或指派性的任务
n. 望远镜
telescope
We can see stars clearly with a telescope.
我们用望远镜可以清晰看见星星。
tele- 前缀，意思是 “远距离的”。
可以指空间上的远（如望远镜），
可以指通过电子设备实现的远程通信（如广播电视）。
television：（tele + vision），指将远方的图像传送到眼前。
telephone ：（tele + phone），指将远方的声音传过来。
tele-远 + scope 观测仪器
n. 探测器；漫游者
rover
Yutu rover 玉兔号
Zhurong rover 祝融号
Mars rover 火星探测器
The rover took photos of Mars.
探测器拍摄了火星照片。
manned space flight
载人航天飞行
adj. 载人的；
需人操作的
manned
China has sent many manned spaceships into space.
中国已经向太空发射多艘载人飞船。
反义词：
unmanned adj. 无人的
v. & n. 发射；发起
launch
They will launch a new rocket next year.（v.）
他们明年将发射一枚新火箭。
We watched the launch of the rocket. （n.）
我们观看了火箭的发射。
launch a rocket /satellite 发射火箭 / 卫星
launch a project 发起项目
the launch of … ……的发射/推出
What is happening in the video
What does it make you think and how does it make you feel
Look at the picture and then think about the questions.
What can you see in the picture
It’s a rocket / spaceship.
It goes into space. It can carry spacecraft or astronauts to travel around the Earth, fly to the moon or other planets.
Where does a rocket go
What do you think this unit will talk about If we want to go beyond Earth, what do we need
Beyond Earth
1. What does the photo show
The photo shows a rocket on its launch pad. It is a carrier rocket used to send satellites and other spacecraft into space. In the distance, we can see the stars of the Milky Way, the galaxy we live in.
2. How does this photo make you feel
3. Would you like to experience space travel one day
This photo makes me feel very excited about exploring space.
I would really like to experience space travel one day, but only when it is easier, cheaper, and more comfortable to do.
What does it take
to explore space
BIG
Question

It takes powerful rockets, brave astronauts, advanced technology and lots of money to explore space.
It takes well-trained astronauts with strong bodies and great courage.
It takes careful plans because space exploration is full of dangers.
…
What qualities should an astronaut have
Why do humans want to explore space
What can we learn by exploring space
Section A
Why do we explore space
(1a — 1d)
能够通过观察图片，匹配相关信息，初步了解太空探索的重要工程或项目，并听辨相关主题词汇。
能够听取录音中的关键信息，把握新闻报道的基本特征。
能够重点关注并听辨录音中的时间、数字等信息，提升对细节的理解能力与记笔记的能力。
能够围绕我国重要航天活动或任务，与同伴展开
问答交流，训练信息转述能力。
Tiangong
Zhurong
Chang’e
Xuntian
Heavenly Palace 天宫：天上宫殿
named after the god of fire
祝融：以火神命名
named after the goddess of the moon, 嫦娥
Sky Survey: 巡天，巡天空间望远镜
What do you know about the objects or names in the pictures
Complete the sentences.
1. ________ is a space programme’s name for a mission to the moon.
2. ________ is China’s first long-term space station.
3. ________ is another name for the China Space Station Telescope (CSST).
4. ________ is a rover sent to Mars to explore its surface.
C
A
D
B
Key words from the script:
rover n. 巡视器；探测器（如祝融号）
manned mission 载人任务
astronauts n. 宇航员；航天员
space station 空间站
soil samples 土壤样本
cooperation n. 合作；协作
Listen to three news reports and circle the objects in 1a that you hear.
Listen carefully for the main idea of each news report.
Listen again and complete the notes.
News report 1
Zhurong rover successfully landed on Mars __________.
It is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow ____________.
News report 2
More __________will be sent there.
The Tiangong space station was completed __________.
News report 3
Chang’e-6 collected 1,935.3 grams of _____________samples.
It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the __________ will be greatly improved.
in 2021
around 2030
astronauts
in 2022
(precious) soil
universe
News report 1
China’s new space programme was made public today. Exploration of the planet Mars and the moon will be continued. China’s Zhurong rover successfully landed on Mars in 2021, and it is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow around 2030.
News report 2
China has announced that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station. Since the space station was completed in 2022, it has been used to do research on biology, medicine, and materials. It will also continue its cooperation with Germany, Italy, and Russia on scientific research.
战略规划
空间站应用
News report 3
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e-6 collected 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon. These samples will be stored and studied by scientists. It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the universe will be greatly improved. Let’s wait and see what will be discovered in the future.
月球探索
News report 1
____________________________________________________. Exploration of the planet Mars and the moon will be continued. China’s Zhurong rover successfully landed on Mars in 2021, and it is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow around 2030.
Listen again and choose the correct sentence.
China’s new space programme was made public today
China has announced that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station.
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e-6 collected 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon.
China’s new space programme was made public today
News report 2
___________________________________________________________________________________. Since the space station was completed in 2022, it has been used to do research on biology, medicine, and materials. It will also continue its cooperation with Germany, Italy, and Russia on scientific research.
China has announced that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station
China has announced that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station.
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e-6 collected 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon.
China’s new space programme was made public today
News report 3
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. These samples will be stored and studied by scientists. It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the universe will be greatly improved. Let’s wait and see what will be discovered in the future.
China has announced that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station.
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e-6 collected 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon.
China’s new space programme was made public today
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e-6 collected 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon
News report 2
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e-6 collected 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon.
What is the news mainly about
Does the first sentence give the main idea of the whole news report
Do the remaining sentences explain, support, or develop the main point in the first sentence
If you read only the first sentence, can you understand the basic news What more do you learn from the rest
News report 1
China’s new space programme was made public today. Exploration of the planet Mars and the moon will be continued. China’s Zhurong rover successfully landed on Mars in 2021, and it is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow around 2030.
News report 2
China has announced that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station. Since the space station was completed in 2022, it has been used to do research on biology, medicine, and materials. It will also continue its cooperation with Germany, Italy, and Russia on scientific research.
News report 3
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e-6 collected 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon. These samples will be stored and studied by scientists. It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the universe will be greatly improved. Let’s wait and see what will be discovered in the future.
新闻首句的特点和功能是什么？
第一句为概述句，从这句中可以得知这则新闻的主要内容。此后的句子则对这一核心信息进一步补充和说明。
新闻报道的重要特点之一：先交代最关键的事实，帮助受众在第一时间把握主要内容。在点明核心信息之后，后面的句子进一步补充相关内容，包括背景信息、已有进展以及未来计划等，使新闻内容更加完整、清晰。
这三则新闻的结构特征十分明显，整体采用了 “先概述，后补充” 的模式。
News report 1
China’s new space programme was made public today. Exploration of the planet Mars and the moon will be continued. China’s Zhurong rover successfully landed on Mars in 2021, and it is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow around 2030.
News report 2
China has announced that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station. Since the space station was completed in 2022, it has been used to do research on biology, medicine, and materials. It will also continue its cooperation with Germany, Italy, and Russia on scientific research.
News report 3
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e-6 collected 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon. These samples will be stored and studied by scientists. It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the universe will be greatly improved. Let’s wait and see what will be discovered in the future.
新闻报道的重要特点之一：客观、准确、重事实。
这些具体数字不仅增强了新闻的真实性和可信度，也体现了新闻语言的严谨性。
News report 1
China’s new space programme was made public today. Exploration of the planet Mars and the moon will be continued. China’s Zhurong rover successfully landed on Mars in 2021, and it is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow around 2030.
News report 2
China has announced that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station. Since the space station was completed in 2022, it has been used to do research on biology, medicine, and materials. It will also continue its cooperation with Germany, Italy, and Russia on scientific research.
News report 3
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e-6 collected 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon. These samples will be stored and studied by scientists. It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the universe will be greatly improved. Let’s wait and see what will be discovered in the future.
这些被动语态的运用自然融入了对太空探索重要事件的播报中。
被动语态以及两个句式结构表达人们对太空探索的情感和信念。
找出文中的被动语态
China’s new space programme was made public today.
It is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow around 2030.
请将文中的被动语态改为主动语态。
China made public its new space programme today. （主动语态）
People hope that a manned mission to the moon will follow around 2030.（主动语态）
China has announced that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station.
Since the space station was completed in 2022, it has been used to do research on biology, medicine, and materials.
China has announced that it will send more astronauts to the Tiangong space station. （主动语态）
Since people completed the space station in 2022, scientists have used it to do research on biology, medicine, and materials.（主动语态）
These samples will be stored and studied by scientists.
It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the universe will be greatly improved.
Scientists will store and study these samples. （主动语态）
People believe that our understanding of the moon and the universe will be greatly improved.（主动语态）
Which sentence sounds more formal
Which sentence sounds more objective
Which sentence makes the event stand out more
Why is the passive voice common in news reports
新闻报道中常使用被动语态，以突出新闻事件本身，体现新闻报道的正式性、权威性和客观性。
News report 1
China’s new space programme was made public today. Exploration of the planet Mars and the moon will be continued. China’s Zhurong rover successfully landed on Mars in 2021, and it is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow around 2030.
News report 2
China has announced that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station. Since the space station was completed in 2022, it has been used to do research on biology, medicine, and materials. It will also continue its cooperation with Germany, Italy, and Russia on scientific research.
News report 3
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e-6 collected 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon. These samples will be stored and studied by scientists. It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the universe will be greatly improved. Let’s wait and see what will be discovered in the future.
跟读模仿，感受新闻播报的节奏和语气。
News report 1
China’s new space programme was made public today. Exploration of the planet Mars and the moon will be continued. China’s Zhurong rover successfully landed on Mars in 2021, and it is hoped that
a manned mission to the moon will follow around 2030.
News report 2
China has announced that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station. Since the space station was completed in 2022, it has been used to do research on biology, medicine, and materials. It will also continue its cooperation with Germany, Italy, and Russia on scientific research.
新航天计划
be made public 被公布；公之于众
火星探测
祝融号火星车
成功登陆火星
载人登月任务
大约在 2030 年
与……开展合作
科学研究
人们希望……
News report 3
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e-6 collected 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon. These samples will be stored and studied by scientists. It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the universe will be greatly improved. Let’s wait and see what will be discovered in the future.
中国航天科学家
月球背面
珍贵的土壤样本
将被保存和研究
拭目以待
人们相信……
Retell a news report from above or share a different one with a partner.
A: Do you know / Have you heard that ... will be launched soon
B: No. What’s that about / Oh, yes. I heard about that. It’s ...
Have you heard about / that ...
Have you seen the news about / that ...
Did you see the news about ...
Have you been following ...
Did you catch the news about ...
Did you hear
Guess what!
You'll never guess what happened!
There are a few ways to start a conversation about something that has been reported in the news. Knowing them helps with natural speech:
A: Have you heard that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station
B: Oh, yes. I heard about that. What do they do on the space station
A: Well, it was completed in 2022, and it’s been used for important research.
B: What kind of research
A: Research on biology, medicine, and materials. China is also cooperating with Germany, Italy, and Russia on scientific projects.
B: That’s great! International cooperation in space is so important.
A: I agree. It shows that space exploration can bring countries together.
new space programme
exploration of the planet Mars
land on Mars
It is hoped that
cooperation with
Chinese space scientists
the far side of the moon
It is believed that
wait and see
新航天计划
火星探测
登陆火星
人们希望……
与……开展合作
中国航天科学家
月球背面
人们相信……
拭目以待
I can
通过浏览单元标题、大问题及学习内容导引栏目，了解单元主题和学习内容并对后续学习产生期待。
通过观察主题图，简单描述图片中与太空探索相关的信息，并展开联想，描述自身感受，交流个人思考。
I can
通过观察图片，匹配相关信息，初步了解太空探索的重要工程或项目，并听辨相关主题词汇。
听取录音中的关键信息，把握新闻报道的基本特征。
重点关注并听辨录音中的时间、数字等信息，提升对细节的理解能力与记笔记的能力。
围绕我国重要航天活动或任务，与同伴展开问答交流，训练信息转述能力。
尝试用自己的语言复述新闻内容。
关注近期太空探索的国内新闻，摘录2-3则相关内容，在班级以英语新闻播报的方式分享交流。
背诵本单元单词短语
预习2b对话。

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