Unit 2 Out of this world Extended Reading 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语牛津译林版（2020）选择性必修第三册

该高中英语课件围绕“Why we explore”主题，聚焦太空探索的原因，通过图片提问宇航员导入，结合热身问题引发兴趣，再引导学生分析文本结构（引言+五个原因），梳理段落大意并解析论证方法（如霍金名言、嫦娥传说），搭建从整体到细节的学习支架。 其亮点在于任务链设计层层递进，结合语言能力（分析文本结构、论证技巧）和思维品质（问题链引导原因分析，讨论教育意义），用具体实例（如地震减震器、液态氢应用）辅助理解，总结写作技巧提升语言能力。学生能提升阅读理解和批判性思维，教师可借助结构化流程和丰富实例提高教学效率。

Extended reading Why we explore 1 He is an astronaut. He explores the space. Lead-in 1. Who is the person in the picture? What does he do? Warm-up Why do we explore space? 2. Why do we explore space? Lead-in To solve the mysteries of universe. To satisfy human beings’ curiosity and pushes the boundaries of our knowledge To find out a livable planet （alternative habitats ）to live on. To drive technological innovation … To gain great ______________ To satisfy humans’ ________ To _______ and _______ the next generation To solve _____________ and make our lives _______________ To better understand the ______, _________, and likely ______ of the universe Para. 3: Reading for structure Para. 1: Why we explore Why do we continue to explore space? Para. 2: Para. 4: Para. 5: Para. 6: curiosity origin evolution future big problems safer and easier economic value educate inspire ________ for space exploration Reasons Introduction ___________ 5 Fast reading Finish Activitiy2 on the activity list : Choose the best answers according to the text. B D A C Reading for structure What are the main idea of each paragraph? It is_______________. It improves _______________________________. It solves________________. It influences__________. human nature humans’ understanding of the universe real-life problems the young It brings___________________. great economic value Why do we continue to explore space? Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.6 Which of the following best shows the structure of the text? A B C Reading for structure Para 1: Why do we continue to explore space? Para 2 Para 4 Para 3 Para 5 Para 6 To satisfy our curiosity To better understand the universe To make our lives safer and easier To gain great economic value To educate and inspire the next generation Reading for structure Introduction I_______ motive: our nature E_______ motives: Advantages of space exploration nternal xternal Paragraph Examples Techniques Para. 2 As Stephen Hawking once said, “Remember to look up at ” That we are fascinated by the sky is evident in ancient tales from around the world, such as that of Chang’e. Para. 3 We have confirmed that the Earth is round and that it orbits the Sun. Para. 4 One of these is earthquake shock absorbers .For example, liquid hydrogen is a clean alternative energy source that is used widely as rocket fuel … Detailed reading Giving examples Giving examples Giving examples Quoting Paragraph Examples Techniques Para. 5 That has been calculated that the global space economy is increasing by billions of dollars every year. There are many support staff on the ground, such asengineers, mechanics and research assistants. Para. 6 Such wonders as a space shuttle launch or astronauts walking on the Moon are incredibly exciting and inspiring to witness, and it can be these moments that---- Giving examples Giving examples Citing statistics Detailed reading Para. 1: introduction “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” — Neil Armstrong “We would be regularly visiting other planets in our solar system and would even dare to travel beyond it.” One small step forward, one giant leap for civilization. Para. 1: introduction 1. What is the reality of space exploration? (Use adjectives to describe it) difficult time-consuming dangerous money-consuming 2. How does the author introduce the topic? By presenting the ______ of space exploration and some ______________ about it. reality concerns/doubts Careful reading Para. 2 What is our nature in exploration? Our curiosity about the unknown has kept us adventuring into new places. We long to visit thick and wild forests, climb vast mountain ranges, and cross deep oceans. 翻译： 我们渴望探索茂密的原始森林，攀登广袤的山脉，越过深邃的海洋。 Para. 2: natural curiosity Humans are curious about ____________. the unknown visit ___________ ______ ranges cross __________ explore _____ thick and wild forests climb ___________ ______ vast mountain deep oceans space 16 Para. 2: natural curiosity Why does the author quote the saying of Stephen Hawking? “Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” (Lines 13-15) The author quotes Hawking’s words to show that it is basic ____________ to be curious about the universe. In other words, he __________ us to be curious. Without curiosity, no m_______ would be solved and no p_______ could be made. Each small step may further lead to a great ____ in discovering more. human nature encouraged ysteries rogress leap 17 Para. 2: natural curiosity Do you know any ancient tale that reflect human’s curiosity? The tale of Chang’e Kuafu ran after the sun Wanhu challenged the space Galileo’s telescope 18 How do you understand the sentence? “With each space mission comes greater insight, thus motivating us to continue along the same path of adventure.” (Lines 17-18) In the continuous process of adventuring into new places, humans become more _________ (insight) and _____________ (knowledge) about the universe, which ______ motivates mankind to explore further. Para. 2: natural curiosity insightful knowledgeable in turn \ 19 Para. 3: better understanding 1. What fundamental questions can exploring space address? 2. What facts have been confirmed and what questions remain to be answered? Exploring space helps address questions about our place in the universe and the history of our solar system. Facts: the Earth is round and that it orbits the Sun. Questions: whether there is life on other planets? 20 Space exploration Health Provide ________to societies in many areas Safety (Shock absorbers) Energy (Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles) Information technology A strong motive Reading for detailed information (Para. 4) ___________ ___________advances Reason 3: To solve ________ problems and make our lives safer and easier real-life Scientific and technological benefits Applications Functions Para. 4: wide applications How does the author support his argument? What are the examples mentioned? By giving examples. To protect buildings and save lives To mass-produce and launch hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (氢能源电车) Earthquake shock absorbers (地震减震器) Liquid hydrogen (液态氢) 22 Para. 4: wide applications Do you know any other applications of space exploration technology? mobile navigation weather forecast dried or freeze-dried food baby diapers 23 Space exploration Health Provide ________to societies in many areas Safety (Shock absorbers) Energy (Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles) Information technology A strong motive Reading for detailed information (Para. 4) ___________ ___________advances Reason 3: To solve ________ problems and make our lives safer and easier real-life Scientific and technological benefits Para. 5: economic value How does the author support his argument? 2. What economic benefits do space exploration bring? Workers behind the scenes By listing/citing numbers/statistics/data. (Lines 38-39) It can also provide a variety of career opportunities for young people. 25 shape_________________________; motivate_______________________; keep___________________________; ensure___________________________. children’s lives forever the youth to aim high their thirst for knowledge alive further advances in many fields The youth is the hope of a country. Reading for detailed information (Para. 6) Reason 5: To provide ______________________ for the next generation education and inspiration Discussion Why does the author think providing education and inspiration for the next generation is the biggest reason for space exploration? Do you agree or not? Why? Children are a nation’s and even the world’s future. Humans should not only _______ knowledge, but also ensure future generations ______________ knowledge. Amazing work done by great scientists, astronauts and other support staff may deeply ______ children to work hard. pass on have a thirst for inspire 27 The dream that you dare to dream really comes true! Summary: writing techniques What’s the genre of this magazine article? 2. What are the writing techniques the author uses to make his argumentation more persuasive? An argumentative essay. Quoting Giving examples Citing statistics 29 The reasons _______we desire to explore space are as follows. First of all, it is out of our natural _______about the unknown. _____we are fascinated by the sky is evident in ancient tales from around the world, such as that of Chang’e. Secondly, the results of the space ___________(investigate) have made major contributions to an ____________(understand) of the origin, evaluation, and likely future of the universe. Thirdly, with technologies first researched and developed for space __________(explore), we can solve some of the big problems ______(face)mankind, _______ (make) our lives safer and easier. Fourthly, the space industry can actually bring great ________(economy) value as well as job opportunities. Furthermore, _____ these people do can provide education and _________ (inspire) for the next generation. Reviewing facing making economic what inspiration why curiosity That investigations understanding exploration null 2021 67708.18 null 2021 69641.43 $