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Unit 4 Space Exploration
Reading for Writing
Is Exploring Space a Waste of Time and Money?
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Free talk
The Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft was successfully launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on May 24, 2026. The three-member crew includes astronaut Zhu Yangzhu and two first-time flyers, Zhang Zhiyuan and Li Jiaying, the first Hong Kong astronaut.
Is exploring space a waste of time and money? Why?
Free talk
Introduction
Body:
Arguments
Conclusion
2.How many parts can the text be divided into?
B. narration
C. travel journal
A. argumentation
1.What is the type of the passage?
Read and Answer
Countries around the globe are spending billions of dollars and lots of time on various space missions, whether to Mars or other planets much further away. Some people argue that we should stop wasting time and money exploring space. Instead, we should feed the world’s poor and find immediate solutions to other problems, such as pollution and fatal diseases. However, others feel this is a shallow view which fails to realize how exploring space helps us.
Para. 1
Please underline different opinions.
Read and Answer
Which one is the author’s opinion?
A
B
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However, others feel this is a view which fails to realize how exploring space helps us.
Thesis statement/ Claim
shallow
Read and Answer
The thesis statement clearly states the writer’s position.
Why does the author hold the statement?
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Why does the author hold the statement?
Arguments
Firstly
Secondly
Finally
Read and Answer
Tip 1: Applying transition words (过渡词) can make a passage more logical (合乎逻辑的).
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Supporting evidence
What’s the function of blue parts?
Read and Answer
Read paragraph 2-4: How does the author develop each paragraph to support the argument?
A. By giving examples
B. By giving explanations
C. By listing data or numbers
D. By analyzing the cause and effect
E. By making comparisons or contrasts
F. By using quotes
G.By explaining problem and solution.
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Read the second paragraph and find out how exploring space helps to fight against world hunger.
❶ It has resulted in the many satellites ______ Earth.
❷ The satellites __________ on land and ________________.
❸ Then the data is __________
____ scientists on Earth.
❹After analysis, the scientists can provide useful ________________ ______________ for __________.
❺As a result, space-based science _________________ in its efforts to grow ____________ to feed Earth’s increasing population.
orbit
record data
weather patterns
transmitted
to
recommendations
and advice
farmers
has helped farming
enough food
Para. 2
How does the author develop this paragraph to support the first argument ?
By analysing cause and effect.
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Read and Analyze
Examples can make your arguments more convincing.
Para. 3
How does the author develop this paragraph to support the second argument ?
By giving examples.
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Read and Analyze
Para. 4
How does the author develop this paragraph to support the third argument ?
the world's problems
find ways to solve them
to find other planets
our planet's resources are limited
a rapidly increasing population
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By explaining problem and solution.
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Tip 2: Polish the language with
various writing techniques.
A. By giving examples
B. By giving explanations
C. By listing data or numbers
D. By analyzing the cause and effect
E. By making comparisons or contrasts
F. By using quotes
G.By explaining problem and solution.
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In closing, exploring space provides the world with many different benefits. Therefore, it should continue so as to provide new and better solutions to people’s short-term and long-term problems.
How to conclude the passage?
Tip 3:
Rephrase(复述) the statement in the conclusion.
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Summary
Language
Structure
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Do you agree or disagree with the ideas presented by the writer? Give your reasons.
Every coin has two sides(任何事物都有两面性). There are some
different voices about space exploration.
high costs
potential risks
too much use of resources
environmental impact - pollution and climate change
Further critical thinking
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1. Brainstorm your own opinions and draw an outline of your argumentation.
2. Only write the statement and three arguments.
Writing Requirements
Is Exploring Space a Waste of Time and Money?
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Homework
1. Use some writing technques to finish the supporting evidence .
2. Polish your essay with your partners.
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Assessment
Self-assessment
Aspects Items Checklist Assessment
Structure 1 Is there a statement, arguments and supporting evidence?
Content 2 Are the expressions of the statement and arguments clear?
3 Do the arguments support the statement?
4 Does the supporting evidence support the argument?
Language 5 Is your language subjective, logical, convincing and vivid?
6 Are there any grammar, spelling or punctuation errors?
Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner's draft.
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