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Unit 4 Space Exploration
--- Reading and Thinking
1. learn about the development and significant historical events of space exploration.
2. analyze the structure of the article and summarize
the main idea of the text.
3. express your opinions on space exploration.
4. strengthen cultural confidence and build your own dreams.
By the end of this period, you will be able to
Teaching objectives
Lead-in
Quiz:the firsts in space exploration
Who was the first person
in the world to go to the space?
Yuri Gagarin
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Who was the first person in the world to step into the moon?
Neil Alden Armstrong
尼尔·阿姆斯特朗
Who was the first Chinese person to be sent to the space?
Yang Liwei
杨利伟
Who completed the first Chinese spacewalk?
Who was the first Chinese female astronaut sent into space ?
Zhai Zhigang
翟志刚
What was the first Chinese space lab?
Liu Yang
刘洋
Tiangong 2天宫二号
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Lead-in:
Pre-reading
Before you read, look at the title and the photos.
man’s first success moon spacewalk
What happened to America’s “Challenger” ?
China Jade Rabbit on the moon
太空:最后的边境
achievements
accidents/
challenges
China’s progress
prediction
According to the title and illustrations, can you infer what the passage include?
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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
科普文的特点
标题简洁且引人注目;
文章开头会针对主题内容提供简要的背景信息;
对科学方法和步骤的描述较为精练简单,重点落在对科学
结论的阐释上;
4) 语言准确但通俗,尽量避免使用学术词汇
5) 为吸引读者,常使用各种修辞手法,如比喻、拟人等,写作
风格因人而异。
While-reading
A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
B. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope 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.
Analyze the options
What should we pay attention to?
key information: subject, object...
pronouns, linking words
expressions to tell order of time, space...
topic sentence
Task 1: Ⅰ.Choose the correct sentences [A-D] to fill each gap. (P40)
A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still
happen.
B. Space exploration has come a long way,and we now hope to discover other planet 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?” People have looked up at the stars and wondered about space. Today, scientists design vehicles to carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries._______.
语义复现
B
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, on 20 July 1969, ...
A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
B. Space exploration has come a long way,and we now hope to discover other planet 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.
D
对前文的承接,对后文的概括
_____. All the astronauts on the USSR’s Soyuz 11 and America’s Challenger died during their missions. These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed, but the desire to explore the universe never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks …
A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can
still happen.
B. Space exploration has come a long way,and we now hope to discover other planet 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.
A
后文关键词提示
A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still
happen.
B. Space exploration has come a long way,and we now hope to discover other planet 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.
____ Europe, the US, and China all have plans to further study and explore planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope future discoveries will not only enable us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive well into the future.
C
同一语义频繁出现
B
D
A
C
1.
2.
Ability aims
空在段首: 通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则,查找同义词或相关的词,推断出主题
空在段中:
空在段尾:
通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则,查找同义词或相关的词,推断出主题句,段落主题句。一致性原则,查找同义词或相关的通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则,查找同义词或相关的词,推断出主题句词,推断出主题句
通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则,查找同义词或相关通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则,查找同义词或相关的词,推断出主题句
的词,推断出主题句
看段落主题句,分析该空与空前、空后之间的逻辑关系。注意同词复现,同范畴词复现、替代词
通常是结论、概括性语句 ,或起呈上的作用。注意在选项中查找表示结果、结论、总结的句子。
When the main idea is not clearly stated in a topic sentence, you should read the full paragraph or passage carefully and find the words or ideas that repeat themselves. They are likely evidence of the author’s main idea.
Summarize the main idea
Task 2: Skimming for the main idea
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(1) Para. 1 A. China's progress of space exploration.
(2)Para. 2 B. Earlier achievements of space exploration.
(3)Para. 3 C. Bright future of space exploration.
(4)Para. 4 D. The desire to explore the outer space.
(5)Para. 5 E. Continuous effort in spite of disasters.
n.成就 v.achieve
Read quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph.
Read para. 1 and discuss the following questions.
What do you think are the main reason for space exploration?
Reason 1: want to learn more about space
Reason 2: find out the secrets of the universe
Reason 3:discover otherplanets that are suitable to support life
Step 3.Careful-reading
before the mid-20th century
4 Oct. 1957
12 Apr. 1961
20 Jul. 1969
5 Sep. 1977
an impossible dream
The Sputnik 1 satellite was launched bt the USSR
Yuri Gagarin, he first person to go into space
Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon
Voyager 1 was sent to study deep space, and transmits data today
a reality
determination
persistence
curiosity
effort
ambition
That’s one small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind.
Space exploration motivates human’s determination, persistence, curiosity, effort and ambition.
Para. 2
impossible dream
Is space exploration always successful and satisfying?
Do humans stop exploring space due to problems or failures?
Why don’t humans stop?
Think:
Main idea: Despite the _________________, humans still ________ to explore space.
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes , accidents can still happen. For example, all the astronauts on the Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia spacecrafts died during their missions. However, while such disasters brought much sadness and disappointment, the desire to explore the universe did not die. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.
disasters
desire
____________________________________
______
_________________
How does the writer support his idea?
Para 3
Para. 4
In 2003
independently send humans into space
China launched it into space and Tianzhou1 to dock with it
completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk
the vehicle Jade Rabbit studies the moon’s surface.
Shenzhou 6 and 7
Shenzhou 5 spacecraft
Yang Liwei
Tiangong 2 space lab
Chang’e 4
explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations
This signalled one step further in China’s plan to establish a space station in the future.
Space exploration witnesses China’s progress.
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Para. 5
What attitude do you think the author holds to the future of space exploration?
A. Worried B. Positive. C. Doubtful D.Disappointed.
The future of space exploration remains bright. Many countries have plans to further study planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope to make more valuable discoveries that will enable the human race to survive well into the future.
Studying Tips
观点态度题攻略
表中立客观的:objective, neutral, indifferent
表赞同或支持的:positive, approval, optimistic, hopeful
表否定或批评:negative, disapproval, critical, pessimistic, doubtful
Tips:熟悉常用词汇,全面理解文章的内容和中心思想,抓住关键词句,抓住体现人物观点态度的关键句或列举的事例。注意表示作者思想倾向或感情色彩的形容词、副词等。
Para 2.
Achievements of American and Soviet
Para 3.
Space exploration continues in spite of great risks
Para 4.
China’s achievements
Para 5. The future of space exploration
Space: The Final Frontier
Para 1:People are curious about space
Dream
Future
Reality
Summary
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Post-reading
Watch and discuss in groups
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Critical Thinking
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1. Is it worthwhile for the astronauts to explore the space? Why?
I think it is of great importance to carry on space exploration. Firstly, it can contribute to (有助于,促进) __________. Moreover, it helps us to _____________________. Besides, it enables us to ___________________.
Group Discussion
contribute to many new inventions
help gain scarce resources(稀缺资源) from other planets
promote the development of high technology
discover other planets that are suitable to support life
...
I think it is of great importance to carry on space exploration. Firstly, it can contribute to many new inventions. Moreover, it helps us to gain scarce resources(稀缺资源) from other planets. Besides, it enables us to promote the development of high technology. In addition, it helps us discover other planets that are suitable to support life.
Further thinking
2. What good qualities(品质) can we learn from
the scientists and astronauts?
brave(bold)
responsible
determined
selfless
devoted
ambitious(有雄心的)
...
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Critical Thinking
Why does the author use the title “Space:The Final Frontier”?
Do you agree that space is the final frontier for human beings to explore? Why?
While I support space exploration, I don't think space is the final frontier just yet. There is still much to learn about the Earth, and we are only at the very beginning of new technological breakthroughs involving information technology and AI. There are many scientific and technological frontiers all around us.
Further Thinking
Will we work alone or together to achieve our dream?
Build a human community
with a shared future
构建人类命运共同体
1. (must) Finish exercise book.
2. (optional) Write a short passage about the importance of carrying out space exploration
Homework
Thanks
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