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基于Space Exploration主题的群文阅读
Lead-in
the exploration on the moon
accidents during the exploration
facilities and equipment
...
Look at the title and the photos and then discuss these questions.
Activity 1: Prediction
What do you expect to read about in this text?
Reading for the writing syle and origin
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
Activity 2:
(科普文章)
1. Choose the correct sentence to fill in the gap. 2. Explain to us the reasons.
Acitivity 3: Read to fill the gaps
Choose the correct sentence to fill each gap.
Reading
①
②
⑤
③
④
What should we pay attention to while filling the gaps?
linking words
pronouns
the position of the gaps
①
②
B. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
D. After many experiences, they succeeded in making rockets that could excape Earth’s gravity.
③____________________________________________________________________________________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. An example of this ongoing work is the International Space Station. It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuous human presence in space.
A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
⑤___________________________________________ 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. The future of space exploration remains bright.
repeated words/ideas
linking words
pronouns
the position of the gaps
Logic among sentences
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
Acitivity 4: Skimming for the main idea
Para. 1: People are ___________________and scientists ___________
________________.
Para. 2: In the 20th century,___________________________________
________________________.
Para. 3: Humans _____________________________ in spite of
_______________.
Para. 4: China’s space programme _____________________________
_________________________________________________.
Para. 5: The future of space exploration ________________________
___________________________.
looks bright, as many countries
curious about space
to find answers
American and Russia space missions
continue the space exploration
the great risks.
has made great progress, becoming
the 3rd country to independently send humans into space
are planning further missions
made space travel a reality
Use your own words to summarize the main idea for each paragraph.
work hard
Review 1
How to get the main idea?
The last sentence of the paragraph.
Read the full paragraph carefully and find the words or ideas that repeat themselves.
The first sentence of the paragraph.
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
Acitivity 5
Read for structure
Dream
Future
Reality
What life is like
on a space station?
Fast reading for the outline
Go through the title and the 1st paragraph to get the main idea of the text.
Acitivity 6
Para. 1
Last Para.
The text may be about what people’s life is like on a space station.
Fast reading
Topic sentences: Paras. 2-7
The strangeness of living in space is apparent from the moment we sleep.
The routine tasks that occupy most of the day are demanding, but they can also be extremely rewarding.
The most challenging work takes place when we need to perform tasks outside the space station, such as ...
In view of the low-gravity environment, eating is also different in space.
Spending some time in the gym is of vital importance to astronauts’ health.
During our leisure time, there’s nothing like more than to sit back …..
Different aspects of life on a space station
Fast reading
16
Life on a space station
Sleeping
(1) _____________
(3) _____________
(4) _____________
(5) ______________________
Performing tasks inside the space station
(2) ____________________
____________________
Working
Eating
Exercise
Leisure activities
Performing tasks outside the space station
Read the lecture transcript and complete the chart below.
P18 A1
Introduction
Main body
Topic sentences
Six aspects of life on the space station
Try to analyze the structure of the lecture.
Conclusion
Acitivity 7Read for the main idea
The text talks about:
the possible problems and
solutions of living on Mars.
scientists' opinions of living
on Mars.
the introduction of Mars.
the project we are making to
send humans to Mars
Match the main idea with related paragraph(s) in the text.
Para 2-3
Para 1
Para 4
Para 2.
Para 3.
Para 4.
Homes on Mars?
Para1:
opinions
problems
and
solutions
Conclusion
Read for structure
The Flow Chart
Homes on Mars?
However
terraform Mars
warm up
greenhouse gases
factories
stay healthy
feel bored
busy with activities
Another big concern
get along
work together
cost
Regardless
however
opinions
problems
and
solutions
conlusion
signal words
To explore the unknown world;
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 solve the problem of energy shortages on Earth
Is it worthwhile to explore the space? Why?
space is too far away from us and our daily life;
space exploration will waste a lot of money;
should focus on the problems on Earth, such as climate change, hunger problem and pollution.
Acitivity 8
Critical thinking
Homework
1. Prepare a speech whose topic is “Is it worthwhile to explore the space? Why?”
Thank You
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