Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking课件 2024-2025学年高一英语人教版必修第三册

该高中英语课件围绕“太空探索”主题，系统呈现太空探索的发展历程、中外成就及探索精神，通过Quiz（如中国航天第一人等）、图片标题预测和问题讨论导入，借助略读练习、段落主题句查找及小组合作分析细节，搭建从感知到深入理解的学习支架。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质，通过任务型小组合作（查找主题句、梳理细节）和观点对比讨论（是否继续探索太空），培养学生概括与表达能力，结合中外航天成就对比渗透文化意识，教师可利用结构化活动提升教学互动性，学生在探究中深化阅读策略与批判性思维。

Space Exploration Book3 unit4 Reading: Space: The Final Frontier 1 Learning objectives At the end of this class, I will be able to: 1. summarize the main idea for each paragraph based on topic sentences. 2. use some reading strategies. 3. have a better understanding of the development of space exploration, and the spirits of space exploration. Rocket What lifts the space shuttle into space? a craft capable of traveling in outer space spacecraft How much do you know about space exploration? About Space Who completed the first Chinese spacewalk? Who was the first Chinese female astronaut sent into space ? Zhai Zhigang 翟志刚 liu Yang 刘洋 Who was the first Chinese person to be sent to the space? Yang Liwei 杨利伟 Quiz:the firsts in space exploration Before you read, look at the title and the photos. Who's the astronant? When did he step on the moon? What is “Challenger” ? What is Jade Rabbit used for？ 1. a line that seperates two countries. 2. a line that seperates the known and the unknown, an undeveloped field of study. 1. Look at the title and the pictures, answer the following questions. 1. What kind of passage is it? A. a piece of News B. a popular science article C. a travel journal D. a scientific article 2. Where can you find this kind of passage? A. newspaper B. novel C. advertisement D. science book 3. What is the main idea of the passage? It mainly tells about the ________________ of space exploration. development 科普文章 While-reading: Activity 1 skimming 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。 科学论文 People have always wanted to learn more about ______, they make _______ to carry brave people into space: to _______ the secrets of the universe hope to discover other planets that are _______ enough to support life Para.1 space vehicles find out suitable Fill in the blanks Main idea: Humans have always had a natural ____________ for space exploration. curiosity 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 Para2-4: Group Work Topic sentence group Details group 1. Find out the topic sentence of para 2-4. 2. Why do you choose this sentence? (write down your ideas on your cards, using words, phrases or pictures) G1-para2; G2-para3; G3-para4 Find out some details (time, events, famous figures...) in para 2-4, and list them on your paper. G4, G5, G6 The USA The USSR Para.2 20 July. 1969 before the mid-20th century Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon Yuri Gagarin, the first person to go into space The Sputnik 1 satellite was launched at the USSR impossible dream Voyager 1 transimits data 5 Sep. 1977 12 Apr. 1961 That’s one small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind. 4 Oct. 1957 Main idea: Some great ________________ made by ____________ and ______________ in space exploration from 1950s to 1970s. achievements Soviet America However, some scientists were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space. These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed , but the desire to explore the universe never died. Para.3 …died never died Desire The International Space Station Soyuz 11 Challenger Disasters Main idea: Despite the _________and huge risks, people ________ on the space exploration. accidents carry China’s space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. China became the third 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. After that, China launched the Tiangong 2 space lab into space and Tianzhou1 to dock with it. This signalled one step further in China’s plan to establish a space station in the future. More recently, China has sent Chang’e 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations. China’s space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time What’s the topic sentence in Para. 4? Para. 4 Reading for topic sentences supporting details China’s progress Launching Time Launching Vehicles Astronauts Achievements/Mission Goals 2003 Shenzhou 5 2005/ 08 Shenzhou 6 and 7 Completed a second manned orbit The first Chinese spacewalk 2013 Jade Rabbit Sent to the moon to study its surface 2016/ 17 Tiangong 2 and Tianzhou1 2018 Chang’e 4 Yang Liwei China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space Explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations Signaled one step further to establish a space station in the future China has __________________ in space exploration in the early 21st century, becoming only _________ country to send humans into space. the third made great progress What’s the future of space exploration? Is it bright or hopeless? ____________________________________________________ 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. The future of space exploration remains bright. Which sentence is the topic sentence in Para. 5? Para. 5 Reading for topic sentences What is the attitude of scientists? pessimistic B. disappointed C. puzzled D. positive The future of space exploration remains bright. There are endless efforts for further study and exploration from countries. China has made great progress in a short time. People are curious about the universe, ...work hard… The development of space exploration In 20th century... are determined to realize the dream to... reality Future... plans to further study and explore other planets. Despite the accidents and huge risks, people carry on... spirits of space exploration Why can mankind make great progress in space exploration? curiosity to find anwers hard-working determinnation to achieve dreams perserverance to carry on the space exploration ambition to further explore... Post-reading: Disscusion Do you think we should keep on exploring space? Why? Agree Disagree v.s. I agree/ disagree to keep on exploring space. The reasons are as follows: First of all, _________________________________________________ What’ s more, _______________________________________________ Therefore, I am for/ against space exploration. Maybe you are right, but I don’t think so... Do you agree? 1. a line that seperates two countries. 2. a line that seperates the known and the unknown, an undeveloped field of study. 17 Tiny dust particles are the beginning of the universe. Our small steps are the beginning of greatness. Space is not the final frontier but the initial starter. Work harder · Dream bigger · Explore further 星辰大海·永不止步 如愿 王菲 如愿 Nero AAC codec / 1.5.4.0 $