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Unit 2 Out of this world
Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit and Reading—Preview
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1.challenging adj.富有挑战性的
2.magical adj.神奇的
3.demanding adj.苛刻的
4.rewarding adj.有意义的;值得的
5.scientific research科学研究
6.send...to...将……送往……
7.microorganisms n.微生物
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8.allow sb.to do sth.允许某人做某事
9.protect sb.from保护某人免遭……
10.splendid adj.壮丽的;非常好的
11.spacewalk n.太空漫步
12.potential adj.潜在的n.潜能
13.have effects on对……产生影响
14.workout n.锻炼
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读文思义
Step 1 Fast Reading
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
Life on a space station
challenging
gravity
Sleeping
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outside
repair
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Eating
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leisure
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Step 2 Careful Reading
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The importance of space exploration.
B.How the writer became an astronaut.
C.An astronaut's daily life in space.
D.The differences and similarities between life on the Earth and in space.
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2.Where do astronauts usually sleep in space?
A.In large cupboard. B.In sleeping bags.
C.On the walls. D.On the ceiling.
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3.What is the function of spacesuits when astronauts are outside the space station?
A.Helping astronauts enjoy the splendid view of the Earth.
B.Protecting astronauts from potential risks,such as the cold and radiation.
C.Offering astronauts necessary food and drink.
D.Giving astronauts instructions on how to perform tasks.
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4.Which of the following is TRUE about astronauts eating on the space station?
A.Astronauts can't eat any fresh fruit or vegetables.
B.There are no salt or pepper in astronauts' eating.
C.For astronauts,food in liquid forms is easy to control.
D.Taking pills can offer astronauts a balanced supply of nutrients.
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5.How do astronauts feel at their leisure time?
A.Satisfied. B.Bored.
C.Disappointed. D.Nervous.
答案 1~5 CBBDA
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Step 3 Post Reading
Fill in the blanks according to the passage or the given words.
Life on a space station
The daily life in space differs from that on the Earth—the low gravity definitely makes ordinary things strange!
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Due to the near 1._______(absent) of gravity in space,we have to attach ourselves so that we don't float around.We usually sleep in private quarters,2._____ are more like large cupboards,or in sleeping bags.Our main mission in space is 3.__________ (conduct) scientific research.We need to evaluate the effects of low gravity 4.__ animals and plants.The space station needs a lot of maintenance,so we 5.___________(constant) check support systems and do some cleaning.
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The most 6.___________ (challenge) work is performing tasks outside the space station,such as testing new equipment,monitoring scientific experiments or repairing the space station.Most food in space 7.________ (dry) or freeze-dried because fresh fruit and vegetables can only be delivered to the space station from the Earth every couple of months.8.___________(consider) low-gravity's negative effects,we discipline ourselves to do at least two hours of exercise every day.Exercise in space is not your average workout.We have to be tied onto specially 9._________(design) exercise equipment to stop ourselves from floating around.
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As the space station travels at 10.___speed of about 17,500 miles per hour,we get to see the sunrise every 90 minutes.In these precious moments,all the challenges of life in space seem worth it.
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谢 谢
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