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Beyond Earth
Section A 3a-3c
UNIT 6
学习目标
通过本节课的学习，同学们能够:
1.读懂采访文本，完成思维导图；运用重点句型进行角色扮演与讨论。
2.认识太空探索的价值与中国航天成就，树立科学精神和全球意识。
3.梳理文本，提升概括归纳与逻辑思维；从多角度辩证思考太空探索。
4.掌握阅读技巧：抓关键词、梳理逻辑、归纳主旨；学会在小组活动中交流分享、互动协作。
Learning Objectives
After this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Read the interview and complete the mind map. Use key sentences for role-play and discussion.
2. Realize the value of space exploration and China’s space achievements. Develop a scientific mindset and global awareness.
3. Analyze text to improve summarizing and logical thinking. Think critically about space exploration from different views.
4. Improve your reading skills: identify key words, follow the structure of the interview and summarise its main ideas. Learn to share ideas and work with others in groups.
Look at these pictures. What do you think of when you see them
Space, stars, rockets, Mars and so on.
These are all about space exploration. Today we will talk about why humans explore space.
Warming-up
Work in pairs to talk about one reason why we explore space. You can use simple sentences like “I think we explore space to ________.”
I think we explore space to develop new technology.
I think we explore space to learn new things.
I think we explore space to find new homes.
I think we explore space to get new resources.
You all have great ideas! Let’s read an interview with Dr. Yang, a space scientist. He will tell us three good reasons for exploring space. Let’s see if his ideas are the same as yours!
1.Which of the following is the best title for this interview
A. Life on Mars in the Future
B. Three Reasons for Space Exploration
C. How Satellites Help Us
D. The History of Space Exploration
2. Which statement is NOT one of the three main reasons for exploring space
A. We can learn more about Earth by studying other planets.
B. Space technologies like satellites can solve climate change problems on Earth.
C. Humans may look for new resources and a new home in outer space one day.
D. Mars will surely become humans’ new home in the future.
Skimming
Skim the interview and answer the following questions.
B
D
Listening, reading and speaking
3a
Read the interview and complete the mind map.
Host:Our question today is:Why do we explore space Let's talk to space scientist
Dr Yang.Welcome, Dr. Yang!
Dr. Yang:Thank you very much.Well,there are three good reasons to explore space.
First,to improve our knowledge of Earth and its place in the universe.
Host:Could you explain that a bit more
Dr. Yang:Sure.The study of other planets helps us better understand Earth's geology,
history,and relationship with other planets.
Host:Oh,right.
Dr. Yang:Second,technology developed for space can benefit us here on Earth.
Host:Could you give our listeners an example
Dr. Yang:Of course.Some satellites,for example,help us deal with problems caused
by climate change.
Host:Yes,that's very useful.And the third reason
Dr Yang:Well,at some point in the far future,we may find new resources in outer space.It might sound crazy,but our Earth may run out of resources.In that case,a new home for us human beings will be needed.
Host:Wow,interesting!Maybe Mars will be turned into our new home in the future.
The study of other planets
helps ________________
_______________________________________________________________.
We may ___________
____________________________________________________________________________.
Technology for space can ____________________________________________________________.
us better understand Earth’s geology, history, and relationship with other planets
benefit us here on Earth / help us deal with problems caused by climate change
find new resources in outer space and even get a new home for human beings in the future
Reasons for space exploration
Careful reading
Ⅰ. Read the interview and complete the three reasons Dr Yang gives for space exploration.
1. First: To improve our knowledge of Earth and its place in the __________.
2. Second: Technology developed for ________ can benefit us here on Earth.
3. Third: We may find new ___________ in outer space in the far future.
universe
space
resources
Ⅱ. Read the interview and check T (True) or F (False).
1.The study of other planets helps us understand Earth better. ( )
2.Satellites help us deal with problems caused by climate change. ( )
3.Dr Yang says we will definitely move to Mars soon. ( )
T
T
F
Ⅲ. Match the sentences above with the reasons for space exploration below.
1.The study of other planets helps us understand Earth better.
2.Satellites help us deal with climate change problems.
3.We may find new resources in outer space in the future.
4.Space technology can benefit us in daily life.
5.Human beings may need a new home in space.
A. Technology benefits life on Earth
B. Find new resources or a new home
C. Improve knowledge of Earth and the universe
C
A
A
B
B
3b
Listen to the interview. Pay attention to how the host keeps the interview going with questions and comments.
Host:Our question today is:Why do we explore space Let's talk to space scientist Dr Yang.
Welcome,Dr Yang!
Dr Yang:Thank you very much.Well,there are three good reasons to explore space.
First,to improve our knowledge of Earth and its place in the universe.
Host:Could you explain that a bit more
Dr Yang:Sure.The study of other planets helps us better understand Earth's geology,history,
and relationship with other planets.
Host:Oh,right.
Dr Yang:Second,technology developed for space can benefit us here on Earth.
Host:Could you give our listeners an example
Dr Yang:Of course.Some satellites,for example,help us deal with problems caused by climate
change.
Host:Yes,that's very useful.And the third reason
Dr Yang:Well,at some point in the far future,we may find new resources in outer space.It might sound crazy,but our Earth may run out of resources.In that case,a new home for us human beings will be needed.
Host:Wow,interesting!Maybe Mars will be turned into our new home in the future.
Then role-play the interview.
Our question today is: Why do we explore space Let's talk to space scientist Dr Yang. Welcome,Dr Yang!
Thank you very much. Well, there are three good reasons to explore space. First, to improve our knowledge of Earth and its place in the universe.
Could you explain that a bit more
Sure. The study of other planets helps us better understand Earth's geology, history, and relationship with other planets.
Oh,right.
…
…
Show Time
Assessment（评价量表） 评价
语言表达:台词熟练，语调自然
互动策略运用:会用追问/反馈/过渡,对话流畅真实
合作表现:配合默契、有感染力
3c
Work with a partner to discuss your reasons for space exploration.
Work in pairs to discuss your reasons for or against space exploration. Each of you needs to share at least one or two ideas.
Dr Yang gave three reasons for space exploration in 3a. Now it’s your turn to share your own ideas!
Use the following expressions to help you.
I think space exploration is good/bad because...
I agree/disagree with Dr Yang because...
Take turns to share your ideas and respond to each other.
Sample
A: I support space exploration because it helps us understand Earth better.
B: I agree with Dr Yang. Space technology can also benefit our daily lives.
A: For example, satellites can help us deal with problems caused by climate change.
B: We may also find new resources in outer space in the far future.
For space exploration
Sample
A:I have concerns about space exploration because it costs a lot of money. I disagree with Dr Yang because we should solve problems on Earth first,like pollution and poverty.
B:I see your point.I also disagree with Dr Yang because it is dangerous for astronauts to go into space.Many space programs are very risky.
A:Exactly!We can use that money to help poor people or protect the environment instead.
B:I totally agree with you.Space exploration sounds cool,but it’s not the most important thing right now.
Against space exploration
Language points
1．benefit vt.使……受益；对……有好处 vi.受益；获益 n．益处；好处
原文再现　Second, technology developed for space can benefit us here on Earth. 第二，为太空开发的技术也能造福地球上的我们。
(1)benefit sb./sth.主语通常是事物(如技术、政策、活动)，宾语是人/物，表示“主语对宾语有好处”。
Regular exercise benefits your health.经常锻炼对你的健康有益。
(2)benefit from sth.从……中受益
We can benefit from space technology in our daily life.我们在日常生活中可以从航天技术中受益。
(3)a benefit/the benefits of (doing) sth.(做)某事的一个/多个好处
One of the benefits of exploring space is that we can learn more about Earth.探索太空的好处之一是我们可以更多地了解地球。
【对点练习】
(1)The new space technology can ________________ us a lot in our daily life.
(2)We can ________________ ________________ the study of other planets.
(3)One of the ________________ of exploring space is that we can develop new useful technology for people on Earth.
benefit
benefit from
benefits
2．Our Earth may run out of resources. In that case, a new home for us human beings will be needed. 地球的资源可能会耗尽，那时，人类就需要一个新家园了。(原文再现)
(1)in that case既然那样；在那种情况下；假使那样的话。常用于承接上文，引出推论、结果；多放于句首，后面加逗号，再接完整句子。同义短语：if so/if that happens。
It may rain this afternoon. In that case， we will stay at home.今天下午可能会下雨。假使那样的话，我们就待在家里。
(2)human being单数：人，人类；表示与动物、机器人、外星人等物种相对的“人类”。human beings复数：人类(泛指全体人类)。
辨析：people泛指人们(普通用词)； human beings侧重人类物种，书面语、课文、作文高级用词。
【对点练习】
(1) 既然那样，我们需要寻找新资源。
______ ______ ______, we need to find new resources.
(2) 人类应该保护我们唯一的家园 —— 地球。
___________ _____________ should protect our only home—the earth.
In that case
Human beings
Exercises
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．The study of other planets helps us better understand Earth’s ______(geology), history, and relationship with other planets.
2．Some ________________(satellite) help us deal with problems caused by climate change.
3．It might sound ________________(crazy), but we may find new resources in outer space.
4．Technology ________________(develop) for space can benefit us here on Earth.
5．A new home for us ________________(human being) will be needed in the future.
geology
satellites
crazy
developed
human beings
二、阅读短文，用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空
There are three good reasons to explore space. First,1.________(improve) our knowledge of Earth and its place in the universe. The study of other planets helps us better 2.__________(understand) Earth’s geology, history, and relationship with other planets. Second, technology 3.__________(develop) for space can 4.________________(benefit) us here on Earth. For example, some satellites 5.________________(use) to help us deal with problems 6.________________(cause) by climate change. Third, at some point in the far future, we may 7.________________(find) new resources in outer space. It might sound 8.________________(crazy), but our Earth may run out of resources. In that case, a new home for us human beings will 9.________________(need)．
improve
understand
developed
benefit
are used
caused
find
crazy
be needed
1. 写一段 80 词左右的短文，表达你对太空探索的看法，要求使用First/Second/Third等逻辑连接词。
参考开头：
I think exploring space is very important. There are several reasons for this…
2. 搜集1个你感兴趣的中国航天项目（如嫦娥探月、“祝融”探火），用英语准备1分钟介绍，下节课分享。要求包含项目名称、成就与意义。
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