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Unit 4
SPACE EXPLORATION
Reading & Thinking
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What information will we get from the text?
the exploration on the moon
accidents during the exploration
facilities and equipment
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Pre reading
1. What kind of passage is it?
A. A piece of news. B. A popular science article.
C. A travel journal. D. A novel.
2. Where can you find this kind of passage?
A.Newspaper B. Novel
C.Magazine D.Science book
科普文
IIt is written for the public to popularize scientific conclusions, development or theories.
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.
2. Read the text. Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentence 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.
B
D
A
C
Detail reading:
1. Analyze how to choose the correct sentence to fill each gap.
2. Find out the main idea of each para.
Are we alone? What's out there?” Looking up at the stars, people have always wanted to learn more about space, and scientists work hard to find answers. They make vehicles to carry brave people into space to find out the secrets of the universe.__________________.
B
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 ma