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Unit 4 Space Exploration
Reading & Thinking
Can you name out the eight planets that circle the sun?
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
Pre-reading
(1) Mercury
(2) Venus
(3) Earth
(4) Mars
(5) Jupiter
(6) Saturn
(7) Uranus
(8) Neptune
水星
金星
地球
火星
木星
土星
天王星
海王星
2. What information will we get from the text?
the exploration on the moon
accidents during the exploration
facilities and equipment
...
Learn about China’s history of space exploration.
Language points: Important phrases (P40, P41)
1 the main reasons for
2 go wrong
3 remain bright
4 in the hope of
5 find out the secrets
6 realise one’s dream
7 achieve goals
8 in space
……的主要原因
出错
仍然是光明的
怀着……的希望
找出秘密
实现某人的梦想
实现目标
在太空中
Please read the text, choose the correct sentence to fill each gap.
Reading
Para.1
Para. 1
Para. 1
Para. 1
Para. 1
Para. 5
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
A. Introduction
D. Achievements
C. China’s progress
B. Accidents/challenges
E. The bright future
Skim for the main idea:
Several sentences have been removed from it. Circle the hints of these sentences and choose the correct sentence (A-D) to fill each gap.
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
They also really wish 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.
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A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still
happen.
B. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to
support life.
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could
escape Earth’s gravity.
“Are we alone? What’s out there?” Looking up at the stars, people have always want