Unit 4 Section Ⅱ “Reading and Thinking”的课文习读环节-【新课程学案】2025-2026学年高中英语必修第三册配套课件PPT（人教版）

该高中英语课件围绕“太空探索”主题，系统涵盖课文阅读理解、写法借鉴、美文阅读及课时检测，通过泛读理清文脉结构（如关键事件时间线）、精读分析主旨与细节、写作借鉴标题及句式等递进式学习支架，帮助学生衔接知识。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与文化意识培养，通过精读训练（如段落主旨题）提升理解与表达能力，美文阅读结合中外航天成就（如中国嫦娥工程、美国阿波罗计划）增强家国情怀与人类命运共同体意识。采用“阅读-分析-实践”教学方法，学生能提升思维品质，教师可高效落实核心素养。

“Reading and Thinking”的 课文习读环节 Section Ⅱ 课文阅读理解 课文写法借鉴 美文阅读润心 课时跟踪检测 Contents 目录 01 02 03 04 2 01 课文阅读理解 泛读课文，完成以下学习任务 (一)理清文脉结构 vehicles first moon orbited carrying further (二)把握主旨大意 1．What's the main idea of the text? A．The future of space exploration. B．The importance of space exploration. C．The space exploration of mankind. D．China's rapid development in space exploration. √ 2．Match the main idea with each paragraph. Para.1　 A．China has made great progress in exploring space. Para.2 B．The future of space exploration remains bright. Para.3 C．The achievements that the USSR and America made. Para.4 D．People's curiosity about space. Para.5 E．The risk and people's determination to explore space. 精读课文，完成以下学习任务 (一)阅读理解 1．What had happened before the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched? A．Quite a few severe accidents had killed some astronauts. B．Many experiments on rockets had been carried out. C．Yuri Gagarin had got well prepared to fly into space. D．America's NASA had made great research on rockets. √ 2．What do Neil Armstrong's words mean in the text? A．It is easy for him to step onto the surface of the moon. B．Neil Armstrong has made unbelievable achievements. C．Human beings have made a great breakthrough in history. D．In exploring space the US achieved more than the USSR. √ 3．How did the scientists react after the disasters happened? A．They felt disappointed and seemed all at sea. B．They rose to the challenge bravely. C．They gave up building the International Space Station. D．They decided to put off the work of exploring space. √ 4．What does the author want to tell us in the fourth paragraph? A．China has invested too much in space exploration. B．The Shenzhou 5 spacecraft is the first to take humans into space. C．Tianwen 1 and spacemen have landed on the moon. D．China has made rapid progress in exploring space. √ [Tip] 寻找主题句概括大意 解答段落大意题，最关键的是要找到段落主题句。段落主题句常出现在段首或段尾，一般段内层次较为分明，多采用“总—分”或“分—总”结构。但有时主题句会出现在段落的中间，这时段落结构一般是：细节—主题—细节。另外，特别关注段落内起过渡作用的词汇，如however, but, and, also, for example, in conclusion, on the contrary等。本文第四段是“总—分”结构，段落主题句在段首，由此可知答案。 5．What's the attitude to the space exploration according to the author? A．Supportive.　　　　　 B．Neutral. C．Objective. D．Negative. √ (二)阅读表达 1．What can we benefit from future discoveries? ________________________________ 2．Why is China's space industry developing so fast? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We can survive well into the future. Because of China's rapid economic development and the strengthening of scientific research exchanges, as well as the efforts of the vast number of scientific research workers. 3．What does the title “SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER” mean to you? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ While I support space exploration, I don't think space is the final frontier just yet.There is still much to learn about the Earth, and we are only at the very beginning of the new technological breakthroughs involving information technology and AI.There are many scientific and technological frontiers all around us. |阅|读|技|能|提|升| 厘清说明顺序，把握说明对象 本文为科普文，按照时间顺序简要介绍了人类探索太空的历史。首先以问题的形式开头，吸引读者一探究竟。然后以时间线索娓娓道来，这有助于学生将碎片化的信息结构化、清晰化，使文章的内容更有张力。文章通过举例说明了美国和苏联在太空探索领域取得的成就，随后运用举例子和列数字等科普文常见的写作手法，详细、准确地介绍了太空探索之路上的艰险及中国的太空探索计划虽然起步较晚，但发展迅速，成就显著。 科普文章与科学论文之间最大的区别是受众不同，科普文的核心目标在于既要抓住科学方法和科学事实，又要保持语言通俗易懂。 02 课文写法借鉴 (一)赏标题之美　 本文的标题是“SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER”。final frontier 意为“最后的边境”，它带给读者无限的遐想——是地球的边境还是宇宙的边境？一个好的标题能起到画龙点睛的作用。该标题简洁且引人注目，能够吸引读者的兴趣，使读者迫切地想读下去，一探究竟。 (二)赏用词之妙　 1．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.” 赏析：stepped突出了人类终于真真实实地踏上月球，并突出强调了步伐的踏实、坚定有力； giant leap突出了人类进入太空在以前是不敢期望的，现在终于实现了，是一个大的进步、质的飞跃。 2．However, while such disasters brought much sadness and disappointment, the desire to explore the universe did not die. 赏析：句中die一词用得非常确切，表明了科学家探索宇宙的渴望永不磨灭，有强烈的感情色彩。 提能训练 ①(完成句子)The door opened and Jim __________ and closed it. 门开了，杰姆迈步进来并随手关上。 ②(完成句子)The result has been ___________ in productivity. 其结果是生产力的大幅提高。 ③(翻译句子)Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly. __________________________________________________________________ stepped in a giant leap 紧紧抓住梦想，因为一旦梦想消亡，生活就像折断翅膀的小鸟，无法飞翔。 (三)赏句式之高　 1．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. 赏析：本句为复合句。when引导非限制性定语从句，对2003年进行补充说明；to independently send humans into space是不定式作后置定语修饰country。该句概括地介绍了中国成为世界上第三个独立将人类送入太空的国家的情况。 2．Despite the difficulties, scientists hope to make more valuable discoveries that will enable the human race to survive well into the future. 赏析：Despite the difficulties作状语，表明了太空探索困难重重。主句中hope后接不定式作宾语，其中包含一个that引导的定语从句，修饰先行词discoveries。本句突出了太空探索的重要性，以及科学家们对太空探索的前景充满希望并继续探索太空的坚定信念。 提能训练/完成句子 ①I always remember the day ________________, and it was a sunny afternoon in the park. 我永远记得我们第一次相遇的那一天，那是一个阳光明媚的下午，在公园里。 ②________________________________, we managed to successfully complete the project on time. 尽管我们面临困难，但我们还是设法按时成功地完成了这个项目。 when we first met Despite the difficulties that we faced (四)赏衔接之顺　 Before the mid－20th century, most people felt travelling into space was only a dream that could never come true.However, scientists were determined to realise that dream ... Afterwards, the USSR focused on sending people into space ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon ... 赏析：本段文字中使用了表示时间的衔接性词语，如Before the mid－20th century, Afterwards, Over eight years later 等，使得文章流畅、连贯，层次清晰。 提能训练/补全语段 ①___________________________ (在20世纪中叶之前), the use of computers was limited to large institutions and government organizations. ②__________(之后), technological advancements revolutionized the accessibility and functionality of computers, making them an essential tool in various industries. ③__________________ (十多年以后), smartphones emerged as a dominant force in the technology market, transforming the way we communicate and access information. Before the mid－20th century Afterwards Over ten years later 03 美文阅读润心 探索是我们的天性。从人类在地球上生命的早期开始，我们对未知的好奇心就驱使我们去探索新的地方。我们渴望探索茂密的原始森林、攀登巍峨的山脉、穿越深邃的海洋以及揭秘遥远的太空。我们渴望探索所有空间的最远边界。了解太空探索的原因，有助于帮助学生了解人类在太空探索事业上的进程和贡献，从而树立远大志向，刻苦学习，为未来的科技事业贡献自己的力量。 Why we explore In 1969, when Neil Armstrong first landed on the Moon, many people thought that soon we would be regularly visiting other planets in our solar system and would even dare to travel beyond it.This is clearly not the case.The reality is that space exploration is extremely difficult and dangerous, can take a very long time and costs a huge amount of money.Some people believe that while space exploration expands our understanding of the universe, it is a waste of the public purse and does nothing to enhance the quality of our lives here on the Earth. Why do we continue to explore space, then? It is in our nature to explore.From the very early days of human life on the Earth，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.We desire to explore the furthest frontier of all — space.As Stephen Hawking once said, “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.” That we are fascinated by the sky is evident in ancient tales from around the world, such as that of Chang'e.While space exploration is a reality, we remain curious about the mysteries of the universe.With each space mission comes greater insight, thus motivating us to continue along the same path of adventure. ① ② The results of these space investigations have made major contributions to an understanding of the origin, evolution, and likely future of the universe, such as planets, stars, and all other forms of matter and energy.Exploring space helps address fundamental questions about our place in the universe and the history of our solar system.It is through our research into space that we have confirmed that the Earth is round and that it orbits the Sun. As we learn more about the universe, we may one day answer the question whether there is life on other planets. ③ With technologies first researched and developed for space exploration, we can solve some of the big problems facing mankind, making our lives safer and easier.One of these is earthquake shock absorbers. Shock absorbers originally applied to the space shuttle launch have also been set up in the cities with a high frequency of earthquakes in order to protect buildings and save lives.Some technologies need further research to better solve real－life problems.For example, liquid hydrogen is a clean alternative energy source that is used widely as rocket fuel, and it is likely that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be mass－produced and launched in the near future. These scientific and technological advances can provide benefits to societies on the Earth in many areas including health, energy and information technology.This should be a strong motive for continuing to explore space. ④ Although space exploration demands huge investment, the space industry can actually bring great economic value.It has been calculated that the global space economy is increasing by billions of dollars every year.At the same time, space exploration can provide a variety of career opportunities for young people.Jobs in the space industry go far beyond the astronauts that receive widespread media coverage.There are many support staff on the ground, such as engineers, mechanics and research assistants. Moreover, the amazing work these people do can provide education and inspiration for the next generation.For me personally, this is by far the biggest reason for humanity to explore space.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 shape children's lives forever and motivate them to become the scientists and engineers of the future. It is this kind of inspiration that keeps our thirst for knowledge alive and ensures that advances in space exploration and many other fields will continue to be made. When you have seen a man walk on the Moon, you grow up believing that anything is possible! ⑤ ⑥ [阅读理解] 1．How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1? A．By introducing Neil Armstrong. B．By telling a fact. C．By raising some people's doubts. D．By raising a question. √ 2．From what Stephen Hawking said we can know that . A．humans have been tired of space exploration B．to travel beyond space is puzzling humans C．keeping curious is fundamental in space exploration D．watching the stars is a free activity for humans √ 3．What's the biggest reason for humanity to explore space? A．Bringing more employment for humans. B．Providing more information technology. C．Bringing great economic value. D．Providing education and inspiration for the next generation. √ [素养积累] 1．由文积词汇 enhance vt.　　　 提高；增强；增进 curiosity n. 好奇心；求知欲 investigation n. (正式的)调查；科学研究 origin n. 起源；起因；出身 evolution n. 演变；进化；发展 fundamental adj. 基本的；根本的；十分重大的 confirm vt. 证实；证明；确认 absorber n. 减震器；吸收器 shuttle n. 航天飞机；来往于两地之间的航班(或班车、火车) hydrogen n. 氢；氢气 motive n. 原因；动机；目的 investment n. 投资；投入 mechanic n. 机械师；技工 incredibly adv. 极其；极端地；令人难以置信地 2．据文悟句式 句①　what you see ...作of的宾语；what makes the universe exist作about的宾语。 句②　现在分词短语作结果状语。 句③　第一个that是强调句式中的引导词，强调的是状语through our research into space；第二、三个that引导宾语从句作confirmed的宾语，其中第三个that不能省略。 句④　that引导主语从句，it是形式主语。 句⑤　that引导定语从句，修饰先行词these moments。 句⑥　第一个that是强调句式的引导词，强调的是主语this kind of inspiration。第二个that引导宾语从句，作ensures的宾语。 04 课时跟踪检测 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A( )　　 Over the past few years, China's aerospace industry has witnessed many landmark events.Apart from celebrating these scientific achievements, the public has also developed a growing interest in the missions' unique names, of which many are derived from China's myths and legends. China's spacecraft are called Shenzhou.This literally means “heavenly ship” in Chinese, and is also a homonym for the Chinese words “divine land”， which is a term used in literary works to refer to the country.China's moon exploration project and its lunar probes (月球探测器) are both named after a Chinese goddess of the moon, Chang'e.In 2013, the Chang'e－3 lunar probe landed on the moon and it carried a lunar rover (月球车) called Yutu.The two names perfectly match the legend of the moon fairy and her pet.In another example, the relay satellite for the Chang'e－4 moon exploration mission is called Queqiao, or “magpie bridge”．The magpie bridge, in a Chinese folk tale, was formed by millions of magpies, so that a separated couple could meet each other across the Milky Way.Likewise，the Queqiao relay satellite serves as a “space－bridge”for communication between the moon and the earth. Chinese people's eagerness for the universe dates back to ancient times, and some even tried to explore it.Luban, a great inventor living in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, made a flying wood bird.Others created many myths and legends, such as “Kuafu Chases the Sun”， to explain phenomena that they could not explain.These traditional stories have become the source of inspiration for Chinese scientists in the naming of major space missions. The famous spacecraft and rovers built by the United States include the Challenger，the Opportunity and the Spirit, whose names reflect a positive and enterprising spirit.This is quite unlike how the Chinese name their spacecraft，which reflects the Chinese people's sense of romance and awe for space as well as their efforts to pass down traditional culture and their ancestors' spirit of scientific discovery.Nevertheless, all these names, Chinese or foreign, showcase the dreams of humankind and our collective pursuit to discover the secrets of space. When Apollo 11 prepared to land on the moon, the control center on earth told the astronauts onboard to “watch for a lovely girl with a big rabbit”， which refers to Chang'e and her rabbit Yutu.With the rapid progress of China's aerospace industry, more and more Chinese stories embodying Chinese romanticism will be shown to the world. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国航空航天业见证了许多具有里程碑意义的事件，这些任务独特的名字来自中国的神话与浪漫传说。 1．How is paragraph 2 developed? A．By making comparisons. B．By describing processes. C．By giving examples. D．By analyzing causes. √ 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段可知，该段列举了多个与中国神话相关的航空航天任务的名称，所以本段是用举例子的方式展开的。 2．Why the relay satellite was named “Queqiao”？ A．Because this name can draw public attention. B．Because this name comes from a Chinese folk tale. C．Because this name reflects Chinese romanticism. D．Because this name indicates the function of the relay satellite. √ 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中“鹊桥”的例子可知， “鹊桥”可以使一对分离的夫妻在银河相聚，而“鹊桥”中继卫星充当的是月球和地球通信的“太空桥梁”，由此可知，二者的功能相似，所以中继卫星命名为“鹊桥”是因为这个名字暗示了中继卫星的功能。 3．What can we infer from the last three paragraphs? A．The ancient Chinese explored the space to create myths and legends. B．Some spaces missions' names are originated from traditional stories. C．China and the US name their spacecraft differently because of different pursuits. D．China's aerospace industry has changed the world. √ 解析：推理判断题。最后三段中都提到了中国航空航天任务的名称与中国的神话和浪漫的中国故事相关，由此可推断出一些太空任务的名称来源于传统故事。 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Space Missions' Names B．How to name Space Missions? C．Space Missions' Names Embody Chinese Romanticism D．Chinese Myths and Legends √ 解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段以及全文中列举的中国航天任务的名称可知，本文主要介绍的是中国航天任务名称与中国的神话传说以及浪漫的故事有关。因此，选项C适合作本文标题。 B The Moon is attracting much attention these days as NASA is ready for its Artemis Ⅰ launch and preparing for more to follow.The mission objectives are clear: develop a sustainable presence on its surface and pave the way to go to Mars. And then what? What's the next great leap in humans' quest for the secrets of the universe? When it comes to the near future scientific exploration, there are a few areas of the solar system that will be receiving some special attention. First off, there's Venus, a planet which was a relative paradise with oceans and a pleasant atmosphere.Something went terribly wrong there a few billion years ago, and NASA has scheduled a series of missions to explore what exactly is going on there. At the other end are the gas giants.Several of the satellites of Jupiter and Saturn are covered in thick sheets of ice, and underneath that ice sit oceans of liquid water.NASA has missions planned to investigate those mysterious worlds, hunting for any signs of possible life hidden deep within. As for us humans, Mars is certainly the grand prize in the coming decades.If we have the adequate drive and funds, we can establish a semi－permanent presence on the red planet, keeping crews working and studying in person on the Martian surface.The other planets of our solar system are not so suitable for people to settle on.Mercury is too close to the Sun for comfort and too far away from the Earth. Over the coming decades, humans expect to see a rise of “space hotels”， set up for visiting tourists and scientific explorations.Naturally, turning the space rock into a habitat for humans is not very practical considering our current level of technological maturity, but in my best estimation, it's the next easiest thing to accomplish after the Moon and Mars, of course. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了未来太阳系探索的几个方向。 5．What does the underlined word “quest” probably mean in the second paragraph? A．Request.　　　　　 B．Explanation. C．Question. D．Search. √ 解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“When it comes to ... some special attention.”可知，此处是指对宇宙奥秘的探索，结合画线词后的“for the secrets of the universe”可推知，quest意为“寻求，探求”，和search意思相近。 6．Which is the least likely to be explored in the next decades according to the text? A．Mars. B．Venus. C．Mercury. D．Gas giants. √ 解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“The other planets of our solar system ... too far away from the Earth.”可推知，在未来几十年里，水星是最不可能被探索的。 7．What's the author's attitude towards the “space hotels”？ A．Doubtful. B．Hopeful. C．Critical. D．Unconcerned. √ 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Over the coming decades, humans expect to see a rise of ‘space hotels’， set up for visiting tourists and scientific explorations.”可推知，作者对“太空旅馆”的出现充满希望。 8．What's the text mainly about? A．The launch of Artemis Ⅰ. B．The secrets of the solar system. C．The missions of NASA. D．The areas of the future universe exploration. √ 解析：主旨大意题。根据第二段以及下文对未来要探索的星球的描述可知，文章主要介绍了未来宇宙探索的领域。 Ⅱ.阅读七选五 Benefits of Space Exploration On April 12, 1961, the astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey to outer space. The age of space exploration started that day. __9__？ Well, the answer is simple. The benefits of space, including medical, technological and economic benefits, are more than the dangers of it. ·Medical benefits __10__. Analyzing the effects of zero－gravity on blood circulation (循环) led to many discoveries on how to prevent some types of heart failure. And the experiments and measurements of bone strength and bone loss in astronauts have helped doctors better understand bone diseases. __11__ The space race has led to technological advancements in the shortest period of time, such as vacuum－sealed (真空密封的) food, fireproof materials and modern vacuum cleaners.__12__. Yet, we even don't know that some NASA engineers originally developed them for the Apollo program that took humankind to the moon. As you can see, it is important for us to keep pushing the limits of space exploration. Who knows what kind of new technologies could be developed that will make our lives easier in the future. ·Creation of STEM jobs Space exploration is one of the industries that require the largest percentage of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs. A lot of those jobs are positions for engineers, data analysts, doctors, biologists and so on. Although these positions require highly qualified people to fill them, they are some of the highest－paid jobs in the market. __13__. A．Space tourism industry B．Development of new technologies C．Is exploring space a waste of time and money D．Today, we still use them in our daily lives E．So, the growing space industry creates high－paid jobs F．The medical benefits of space exploration reach every area of the human body G．Why should we spend so much time and money to explore dangerous environments 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了太空探索的好处。 9.选G　根据下文“Well, the answer is simple.”可知，空处是一个问题。结合下文介绍太空探索带来的好处远远大于它的危险可知，空处应该是在问为什么需要探索太空。G项“为什么我们要花这么多的时间和金钱去探索危险的环境”符合文意，选项中的关键词dangerous照应空后的dangers。 10．选F　根据小标题Medical benefits可知，本段主要介绍太空探索的医疗好处。F项“太空探索的医学益处覆盖到人体的每个部分”符合文意，选项中的The medical benefits呼应小标题。 11．选B　根据小标题下的内容可知，本段主要讲述了太空探索带来了科技的进步，故B项“新技术的发展”适合作本段的小标题。 12．选D　根据空前“The space race ...cleaners.”可知，太空竞赛带来了科技进步，如真空密封食品、防火材料和现代真空吸尘器。D项“今天，我们仍然在日常生活中使用它们”承接上文，符合文意，其中them代指上文提到的“vacuum－sealed(真空密封的)food, fireproof materials and modern vacuum cleaners”。 13．选E　根据上文“Space exploration ... the market.”可知，太空探索创造了高薪工作。E项“因此，不断发展的太空产业创造了高薪工作”符合文意，是对前文的总结，空前关键词“the highest－paid jobs”呼应选项中的high－paid jobs。 本课结束 更多精彩内容请登录：www.zghkt.cn $