Unit 2 Out of this world Extended Reading 学案-2023-2024学年高中英语牛津译林版（2020）选择性必修第三册

Why we explore I Multiple choice 1. What has been motivating our humans to explore space? A. Curiosity. B. Bravery. C. Sensitivity. D. Responsibility. 2. The advantages of space exploration include _. ①understanding the universe ②occupying other planets easily ③bringing great economic value ④educating and inspiring the next generation ⑤helping us travel beyond solar system ⑥solving some humans' big problems A. ①②④⑥ B. ②③④⑤ C. ①③④⑥ D. ②④⑤⑥ 3. Which of the following best shows the structure of the text? A. B. C. D. 4. What is the passage mainly about? A. Investment in space exploration. B. The reasons for space exploration. C. The history of space exploration. D. Achievements of space exploration. II Summarize the reasons for the space exploration mentioned in the article. Reasons for space exploration 1 _ 2 It enables us to learn more about _, _ and likely the future of the universe. 3 Technologies first _ and _ for space exploration can be used to solve some of the big problems on the earth. 4 We profit _ from space industry and it also creates _. 5 It educates and _ the next generation. III Find out the writing techniques the author uses to make his argumentation more persuasive and give some examples. Writing techniques Examples Quoting _ _ _ * That we are fascinated by the sky is evident in ancient tales from around the word. * One of these is earthquake shock sensors. * For example, liquid hydrogen is clean alternative energy source that is used widely as rocket fuel... Citing statistics (列数字) _ IV According to the article answer the following question. In author’s opinion, which reason for space exploration is the most significant one? How do you know? _ _ 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $$