Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Unit 4 SPACE EXPLORATION Reading & Thinking 1 SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER n.边境;国界; 边远地区 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。 Prediction A. a border between two countries B. an area that is unknown What information will we get from the text? the exploration on the moon accidents during the exploration facilities and equipment 阿波罗11号登月 挑战者号飞机失事 “玉兔”号月球车 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。 1.When did American astronaut step on the moon? 2. WHAT did Neil Armstrong say when he landed on the moon? On 20 july 1969. That’s a small step for a man,one giant leap for mankind.. Predicting. 1.What kind of passage is it? 2.Where can you find this kind of passage? A popular science article(科谱说明文). In a science magazine/ website. Reading. Read the passage carefully and finish Activity 2 -3 on your book.(Page40-41) Have a disscussion about your answers. Main idea of each paragraph: Para1:People are curious about space. Para 5. The future of space exploration. Para 2. Achievements of American and Soviet. Para 3. Space exploration continues in spite of great risks. Para 4. China’s space programme. 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... 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. “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 Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was only a dream that could never come true. However, some scientists were determined to realise that dream to explore space. _______. On 4 October 1957, ... and on 12 April 1961, ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, ... 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 解释例证 _____. All the astronauts on the Soyuz 11 and Challenger,and Columbia spacecrafts died during their missions. However, 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 … A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. A 关键词复现：近义词；同义词 C. 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. C 关键词复现： “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. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. ①“Are we alone? What’s out there?” Looking up at the stars and wondered about space . Today scientist design vehicles to carry astronauts into space to 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. 抬头看 交通工具 太空探索 合适的 维持生命 想知道 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. /After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity. /On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was lunched 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. 太空探索 决定做某事 实现他们的梦想 成功做某事 制作火箭 逃离地球的引力 旅伴一号 人造卫星 发射 围绕地球运行 专注于 载人飞行 ②Over 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, many more goals were achieved./ For example, America’s NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 on 5 September 1977 to study deep space, and it still transmits data today. /And the international Space Station (1998)has provided a continuous human presence in space , with astronauts from many different countries on board. 踏入 巨大的 人类 旅行者一号 传输 国际空间站 出现 在宇宙飞船上 Read para. 2 carefully and fill in the blanks. Country Time Event the USSR in _______ in 1961 The Sputnik 1 satellite was sent and _________ around Earth. ____________ went into the space. in _______ in 1977 Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon. America’s NASA space agency launched __________. America 1957 orbited Voyager 1 1969 Yuri Gagarin Reading. Read the passage again, complete the time order of the passage. Work in pairs to recite the passage. Complete the timeline according to the events of space exploration in human history. 1957 1961 1969 1977 2003 then after that recently Sputnik 1 satellite launched by… orbited… Yuri Gagarin the first person… Neil Armstrong, stepped…, saying,… Voyager 1, to study…, it still… Yang Liwei, orbited…in…spacecraft Shenzhou 6/7 completed…, the first…, Jade Rabbit moon surface... Tiangong 2 space lab…, Tianzhou 1 to dock with… Chang’e 4 Explore the surface of... future ...plans.... Mars and Jupiter... difficulties... before the mid-20th century ...travelling into space ... Critical thinking: Whether it is a waster to explore the space. 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 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; should focus on the problems on Earth, such as climate change, hunger problem and pollution. $$