Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking 课件-2022-2023学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Space Exploration Reading and Thinking Before you read the passage，look at the title and the photos，then discuss these questions. Predict: SPACE：THE FINAL FRONTIER Frontier：__________，which might mean human’s ____________________________________. Chinese meaning：__________________ Pre-reading 太空：最后的边境 the border recognition edge or exploration edge What kind of passage is it? 3 CONTENTS 01 02 03 04 When it comes to space exploration, which aspects shall we discuss? 05 astronauts development progress risk/danger desire 06 significance future 07 Please read the text, choose the correct sentence to fill each gap. Reading 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. 指代 新话题 转折词 表并列 时间顺序 指代 Circle out: the signal words信号词 the pronouns代词 与副标题相关的关键词 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 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. _____. 并列递进；语义上更深入 B Para.1: People’s _______ to learn more about space. desire 代词指代 Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was an impossible dream. However, some scientists were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space. _______. On 4 October 1957, ... and on 12 April 1961, ... Over eight years later,