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

Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking Learning objectives Learn about the development and significant historical events of space exploration. Learn about the structure and language feature of popular science articles. Summarize the main idea of each paragraph; Learn the spirits of scientists and astronauts and strengthen cultural confidence. What does the passage mainly talk about? Pre-reading achievements accident/risk China's progress The passage mainly talks about the___________and ____________of space exploration. history development A. a border between two countries B. an area that is unknown Read the text. Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentence (A-D) to fill each gap. 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. 虽然科学家们极力确保万无一失，但事故仍时有发生。 太空探索已经取得了长足的进步，我们现在希望能发现其他适合生命生存的行星。 太空探索的未来依旧光明。 无数次实验后，他们成功研制出能摆脱地心引力的火箭。 Which two sentences are general statements that could serve as topic sentences for paragraphs? 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. Which sentence talks about both the past and the future? 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. Which sentence begins with a sequence word(顺序词) showing that it is probably a detail from the middle of a narrative? 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. Read the text. Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentence (A-D) to fill each gap. 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. 虽然科学家们极力确保万无一失，但事故仍时有发生。 太空探索已经取得了长足的进步，我们现在希望能发现其他适合生命生存的行星。 太空探索的未来依旧光明。 无数次实验后，他们成功研制出能摆脱地心引力的火箭。 B. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. B 同范畴词复现 近义词复现 To add more detailed information about scientists' wishes 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. D 逻辑上时间先后顺序 人物指代 To explain the previous sentence and introduce the following achievements Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. A 同一语义词反复出现 It is the topic sentence to introduce the following explanation about the accidents. C.The future of space exploration remains bright. C 同一语义词反复出现 It is the topic sentence to introduce the following text about plans and future discoveries. Look through the text and think about the following question. What kind of passage is it? A. News report B.Scientific article (科学论文) C. Popular science article(科普文章) D. travel journal features popular science article scientific article target readers non-specialist readers specialist readers language simple serious words few technical terms(术语) many technical terms 科普文章又称大众科学或普及科学，是以浅易、通俗易懂的文字让公众了解科技领域知识的一种文体。 What do people want to do when looking up at the stars? Why do scientists design vehicles? They want to learn more about space. To carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries. To discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. Read for details--Para. 1 Read for details--Para. 2 A. using examples C. giving specific number B. making comparison D. giving definition 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 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, 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. TIME EVENT Before the mid-20th century Traveling into space was only a dream. On 4 October 1957 ______________________ by the USSR and _________ around Earth. On 12 April 1961 _____________, the first person to go into space. On 20 July 1969 Neil Armstrong___________________ On 5 September 1977 _____________ was sent to study deep space, and transmits data today. Read para.2 carefully and fill in the blanks Travelling into space was _____________________. before the mid-20th century 4 Oct. 1957 ______________________was launched by the USSR. 12 Apr. 1961 _____________, the first person to go into space. 20 Jul. 1969 ______________ stepped onto the moon. 5 Sep. 1977 ___________ was sent to study deep space, and transmits data today. only a dream Travelling into space was an ______________________. before the mid-20th century 4 Oct. 1957 ___________________________________by the USSR and _________ around Earth. 12 Apr. 1961 _____________, the first person to go into space. 20 Jul. 1969 ______________ stepped onto the moon. 5 Sep. 1977 ___________ was sent to study deep space, and transmits data today. impossible dream The Sputnik 1 satellite was launched orbited Travelling into space was an ______________________. before the mid-20th century 4 Oct. 1957 ______________________was launched by the USSR. 12 Apr. 1961 _____________, the first person to go into space. 20 Jul. 1969 ______________ stepped onto the moon. 5 Sep. 1977 ___________ was sent to study deep space, and transmits data today. impossible dream The Sputnik 1 satellite Yuri Gagarin Travelling into space was an ______________________. before the mid-20th century 4 Oct. 1957 ______________________was launched by the USSR. 12 Apr. 1961 _____________, the first person to go into space. 20 Jul. 1969 Neil Armstrong ______________ 5 Sep. 1977 ___________ was sent to study deep space, and transmits data today. impossible dream The Sputnik 1 satellite Yuri Gagarin stepped onto the moon. Travelling into space was an ______________________. before the mid-20th century 4 Oct. 1957 ______________________was launched by the USSR. 12 Apr. 1961 _____________, the first person to go into space. 20 Jul. 1969 ______________ stepped onto the moon. 5 Sep. 1977 ___________ was sent to study deep space, and transmits data today. impossible dream The Sputnik 1 satellite Yuri Gagarin Neil Armstrong Voyager 1 Is space exploration always successful and satisfying? Do humans stop exploring the space due to problems or failures? Read para. 3 and answer the questions. What accidents are showed? All the astronauts on the Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia spacecraft died during their missions. The accident of Challenger Disasters Feeling: Desire: sad and disappointed to explore the universe never died Why did the desire to explore the universe never die? This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration. What efforts did China make? Read para.4 and choose the right answers. VEHICLES MISSIONS 1. Shenzhou 5 _________ 2. Shenzhou 6 and 7________ 3. Jade Rabbit _________ 4. Tianwen 1 _________ 5. Rockets _________ 6. Mengtian module _______ 7. Tiangong Space Station ___ A. Completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk. B. Explore the surface of Mars. C. Signaled the basic completion of the Tiangon space station D. Independently send humans into space. E. Be sent to the moon to study its surface. F. Conduct many important experiment. G. Establish its own space station. D A E B G C F Space exploration witnesses China’s progress. What’s the future of space exploration? Read para. 5 and answer the questions. What is the author’s attitude towards space exploration? A. Pessimistic. B. Disappointed. C. Puzzled. D. Positive. Key words: bright, despite the difficulties, hope, enable, survive well Mr.Yang Liwei has been invited to our school to deliver a speech. Discuss with your group members and list two questions you want to ask Mr. Yang Liwei and share your ideas about whether you want to be an astronaut. Discussion Q1: ___________________________. Q2: _______________________________. I want / don't want to be_________, because_________. c Read for structure. Para 1 Human have always had a natural _________about space. Para 2 The ________________ that the USSR and Americans made. Para 3 People continue to explore space despite the huge________. Para 4 China has made great ___________ in exploring space. Para 5 The _______ of space exploration remains bright. General idea Supporting evidence Conclusion curiosity achievements risks progress future Self-Evaluation Content Excellent Good OK Not OK I can summarize the development and significant historical events of space exploration. I can sout out the basic structure. I can analyze the language features of popular science articles. I can learn the spirits of scientists and astronauts I raise my cultural confidence. Assignment Retell the development of space exploration based on the main idea and key information in each paragraph. THANKS Lavf57.56.101 $