Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking 课件 -2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Amelia Teaching aims： 1.Knowledge aim Let students learn more about space exploration and the spirits of exploration. 2.Ability aims ① Develop students’ reading ability and let them learn structure and logic of the text and master the ability of summarizing main ideas. ② Enable students to talk about the significance of space exploration. 3.Emotional aims ① Inspire students to think about what is the importance of space exploration. ② Motivate students’ determination, persistence, curiosity, effort and ambition and build up students’ cultural self-confidence. Ⅰ Lead-in 3 How much do you know about Chinese Spacecrafts? Space: The Final Frontier 标题源于美国系列连续剧《星际迷航》 (Star Trek) 每一集最初的引语，是剧中人物James Kirk舰长的一段独白。 5 Prediction: What can we learn from the title and the pictures? Pre-reading man’s first success moon spacewalk America's challenger exploded Zhurong explored the surface of Mars achievements accidents/ challenges China’s progress From the title and the pictures, we can know that the article might be about________________________________ the development of space exploration. Space: The Final Frontier 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 科普文又称大众科学或普及科学，是以浅显、通俗易懂的文字让公众了解科技领域的知识的一种文章。其特点：短小性、知识性和准确性、文学性、思想性。阅读时，可看作是科技说明文。 7 Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope 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. While-Reading：Task① Read for information While-Reading：Task① Read for information When filling the gaps, we should pay attention to: The linking word(s): now, however, although, after, ... Pronoun(s): they, it, this, ... Repeated word(s): the same or similar words or phrases The position of the missing sentence 1. opposite: despite, however, yet, but 2. make sth. together: as well as 3. time sequence: later, then, afterwards Find out the liking words and their same words and relationship. While-Reading：Task① Read for information C. The future of space exploration remains bright. para.1 “Are we alone? What's out there?” People have always looked up at the stars and wondered about space. Today, scientists design vehicles to carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries. _______________________________________________________________________________________________. B 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. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. 同义词复现：同义词 时间上递进；today, now 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. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. para.2 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,... 逻辑上：时间先后 同义词复现: realise , succeed in doing sth. D 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. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. para.3 ________________________________________________________________All the astronauts on the USSR's Soyuz11 and America's Challenger died during their missions. These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed, but the desire to explore universe never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks… 关键词复现：died, disaster, accident A 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. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. Reading ________________________________________________. Europe, the US, and China all have plans to further study and explores planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope future dicoveries will not only enables us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive well into the future. 相同词高频复现 同一语义词复现 The future of space exploration remains bright. C Topic Sentence Summarise the main idea. 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. While-Reading：Task② Read for main idea Paragraph 1: “Are we alone? What's out there?” People have always looked up at the stars and wondered about space. Today, scientists design vehicles to carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. repeated words/ideas Humans have always had ________________ about space. natural curiosity 夸父追日 嫦娥奔月 万户飞天 Task② Read for main idea Paragraph 2: Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was only a dream that could never come true. However, scientists were determined to realise that dream. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. Afterwards, the USSR focused on sending people into space and on 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space. Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, famously saying, “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” Following this, there were many more importance space achievements. For example, on 5 September 1977, America’s NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 to study deep space, and it still transmits data to this day. And the International Space Station (1998) has provided a continuous human presence in space, with astronauts from many different countries on board. The ______________ that the USSR and American made. achievements repeated words/ideas Task② Read for main idea 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 by the USSR Yuri Gagarin, the 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 impossible dream Why was space exploration mainly carried out by the USSR and the US in the 20th century? That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind. Paragraph2 How does the writer show the achievements in space exploration? A. By using examples C. By giving specific number B. By making comparison D. By giving definition Task② Read for main idea Paragraph 3: Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, 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. Despite ____________________, exploration _________. accidents and huge risks continues (挑战者号) (联盟11号) topic sentence __________ was sent to the moon to _______________. In 2003 China became the ______ country to independently send humans into space. _________ orbited Earth in the _________________. China sent ________________________________ and from 2021 to 2022, China completed a number of rocket missions to establish__________________. ________________ completed a second manned orbit and ________________________. Then On 23 July 2020 In 2022 __________________ signaled the basic completion of the ______________________. third Yang Liwei Shenzhou 6 and 7 the first Chinese spacewalk Tianwen 1 to explore the surface of Mars Mengtian module Shenzhou 5 spacecraft follow by Jade Rabbit study its surface its own space station Tiangong Space Station Paragraph 4: Paragraph 4: China’s space program started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. China became the 3rd country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003, when Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk, followed by the vehicle Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to study its surface. On 23 July 2020, China sent Tianwen 1 to explore the surface of Mars. It arrived in February 2021 and then sent back lots of valuable information. And from 2021 to 2022, China completed a number of rocket missions to establish its own space station. In 2022, the launch of the Mengtian module signaled the basic completion of the Tiangong Space Station. This modern space station will allow astronauts to conduct many important experiments, greatly furthering our understanding of the universe. China has _____________________ in space exploration in the early 21st century. made great progress Task② Read for main idea topic sentence ... 25, April, 2024 In the future Why do China's space programs make great progress ? political support financial support devotion of scientists development of high-technology spirits of the manned space program 22 What qualities do the world’s space crew share in common ? determined and resilient dedicated and devoted keen on space industry patriotic and cooperative courageous and innovative persistent and hard-working Paragraph 5: 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. The _______ of space exploration looks ________. future bright topic sentence Task② Read for main idea What is the author’s attitude towards space exploration? A. pessimistic B. doubtful C. indifferent D. positive 观点态度题攻略 表中立客观的： 表赞同或支持的： 表否定或批评： 无态度或态度不明： 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流露作者思想倾向或感情色彩的形容词、副词等。 objective, neutral，factual positive, approval, optimistic, hopeful negative, disapproval, critical, pessimistic, doubtful indifferent，unconcerned，uninterested（一般不会选） 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 Para1:People are curious about space General statement Supporting details Conclusion Task3. Read for structure Dream Future Reality To explore the unknown world Is it worthwhile for the astronauts to explore the space? Why? space is too far away from us and our daily life; space exploration will waste a lot of money; we should focus on the problems on Earth, such as climate change, hunger problem and pollution. Post reading——Critical Thinking To solve the problem of energy shortages on Earth To seek out new life and new civilization To create new technologies which could have benefits for Earth To gather knowledge of the universe To gain scarce resources(稀缺资源) To promote the development of high technology Retelling People have always wanted to learn more about space. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt (1)__________ (travel) into space was an impossible dream. However, (2)_____ the help of scientists, people succeeded in realizing their dream (3) ___________ (explore) space. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite (4) ______________(launch) by the USSR. (5) ___________ scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. These disasters made everyone (6)_____________ (disappoint), but people still believe in the importance of (7) _________(carry) on space exploration. In 2003, China became the third country to (8)_______________ (independent) send humans into space. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed (9)____ second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk. In spite of the difficulties, scientists hope future (10)____________ (discovery) will not only enable us to understand the universe but also help us survive well into the future. travelling with to explore was launched Although disappointed carrying independently a discoveries 短语积累 The final frontier Look up at the stars Make vehicles Find out the secrets of the universe Be determined to help humans Realize their dream to explore space Succeed in making rockets Escape earth’s gravity Launch satellites Orbit around earth The first person to go into space Step onto the moon One giant leap for mankind Transmit data 最后的边境 仰望星空 研制飞行器 探寻宇宙的奥秘 下定决心帮助人类 实现探索太空的梦想 成功研制出火箭 摆脱地心引力 发射卫星 环绕地球运行 第一个进入太空的人 踏上月球 人类的一次巨大飞跃 传送数据 The desire to explore the universe Carry on space exploration Despite the huge risks Make great progress Make measurements and observations 探索宇宙的渴望 继续探索太空 尽管风险巨大 取得巨大进步 进行测量和观察 Becoming an aerospace power has always been a dream we’ve been striving for. President Xi Jinping 建设航天强国，是我们不懈追求的航天梦。 —习近平主席 我们生在红旗下，长在春风里，目光所至皆为华夏，五星闪耀皆为信仰，人民有信仰，国家有力量，民族有希望。欣逢盛世，当不负盛世，愿吾辈之青春，捍卫这盛世之中华! We were born under the red flag and grew up in the spring breeze. Our people have faith, and our country has power. As far as we can see, it’s China. And the five stars on red flags shine because of our belief. News link NASA will allow private citizens to stay at the International Space Station (ISS) for month-long getaways (短假) at a cost of about $35,000 per night, the U.S. space agency said on Friday. … NASA will allow up to two private trips to the station per year, each lasting up to 30 days, NASA said. The first mission could be as early as 2020. But the ride won’t be cheap. NASA estimated (估计) the cost of a flight would be around $50 million per seat. In addition, NASA will charge visitors for food, storage and communication once at the station. … NASA officials also said opening the door to private enterprise gives the agency more room to focus on the Trump administration’s goal of returning to the moon by 2024, which could be fueled in part by revenue (收益) generated from new commercial services and paying astronauts. News link Are you looking forward to the vacation in space if you have enough money? Why or why not? 1.Read the passage again and find out the expressions that are difficult for you to understand. 2. If you are interested in being an astronaut, find more information about how to be an astronaut. Homework Thank you! 中 国 航 天 89078.43 Lavf58.29.100 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 Lavf58.29.100 Bilibili VXCode Swarm Transcoder v0.3.42_sync_fix $$