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Extended reading
Why we explore
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Warm-up
Why do we explore space?
Warm-up
Why do we explore space?
To solve the mysteries of outer space;
To fine another planet to settle on;
To display a country’s national strength;
…
To gain great ______________
To satisfy humans’ ________
To _______ and _______ the next generation
To solve _____________ and make our lives _______________
To better understand the ______, _________, and likely ______ of the universe
Para. 3:
Reading for structure
Para. 1:
Why we explore
Why do we continue to explore space?
Para. 2:
Para. 4:
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Para. 6:
curiosity
origin
evolution
future
big problems
safer and easier
economic value
educate
inspire
________ for space exploration
Reasons
Introduction
___________
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Introduction
I_______ motive:
our nature
E_______ motives:
Advantages of space exploration
nternal
xternal
Para. 1: introduction
“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”
— Neil Armstrong
“We would be regularly visiting other planets in our solar system and would even dare to travel beyond it.”
Para. 1: introduction
1. What is the reality of space exploration? (Use adjectives to describe it)
difficult
time-consuming
dangerous
money-consuming
2. How does the author introduce the topic?
By presenting the ______ of space exploration and some ______________ about it.
reality
concerns/doubts
Para. 2: natural curiosity
Humans are curious about ____________.
the unknown
visit ___________
______
ranges
cross __________
explore _____
thick and wild
forests
climb ___________
______
vast mountain
deep oceans
space
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Para. 2: natural curiosity
Why does the author quote the saying of Stephen Hawking?
“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” (Lines 13-15)
The author quotes Hawking’s words to show that it is basic ____________ to be curious about the universe. In other words, he ___