Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking课件2025-2026学年高中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，涵盖发展历程、历史事件及文本结构分析，通过“目的探讨+影视引语”导入，衔接阅读判断、完形填空及段落匹配，搭建从兴趣激发到技能训练的学习支架。 其亮点在于融合思维品质（完形填空逻辑线索分析）、文化意识（中国航天成就展示）与语言能力（语法结构详解），如通过“the first person to go into space”句式教学提升表达，借嫦娥四号等案例增强文化自信。采用任务型教学，学生能提升综合语言运用能力，教师可获得系统教学资源支持。

CHINA AEROSPACE ENGINEERING ASTRONOMICAL SPACE STATION 中国航天工程天和空间站 Unit 4 SPACE EXPLORATION Reading and Thinking By the end of this unit, you will be able to: 1. Learn about the development and significant historical events of space exploration; 2. Analyze the structure of the text and summarize the main idea for each paragraph; 3. Express your opinions about the title: “Space: The Final Frontier”; 4. cultivate the cultural confidence about space technology. Learning objections 1. What are the purposes of exploring space? 2. What does “The Final Frontier” refer to? To explore , to seek out and , and to boldly go where . strange new worlds new life new civilizations no one has gone before It refers a line between and . Lead in 标题源于美国系列连续剧《星际迷航》 (Star Trek) 每一集最初的引语，是剧中人物James Kirk柯克舰长的一段独白。 “Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of starship Enterprise, her ongoing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life forms and civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.” ——James Kirk “勇踏前人未至之境。” SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER Space: The Final Frontier A line between ________ _________ the earth the universe the known the unknown 5 Challenger after the accident 挑战者号飞机失事 Jade Rabbit “玉兔”号月球车 Apollo 11 Moon Landing 阿波罗11号登月 achievements Jade Rabbit “玉兔”号月球车 Apollo 11 Moon Landing 阿波罗11号登月 Challenger after the accident 挑战者号飞机失事 challenges achievements Apollo 11 Moon Landing 阿波罗11号登月 Challenger after the accident 挑战者号飞机失事 Jade Rabbit “玉兔”号月球车 challenges achievements China’s progress READING 1. What is the type of the text? A. A piece of news B. A fiction novel C. A travel journal D. A popular science article 2. What is the main idea of the passage? It mainly talks about the ______________ of space exploration . development gap-filling Read the text. Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentence to fill each gap. Mission tips: When filling the gaps, we should pay attention to: 1. The linking word(s): now, however, although, after, ... 2. Pronoun(s): they, it, this, ... 3. Repeated word(s) - the same or similar words or phrases 4. The position of the missing sentence 空格在段落开头→选主旨句 根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词或相关的词，推断出主题句，段落主题句 空在段首 空格在段落末尾→选总结句 通常是结论、概括性语句 ，或起呈上的作用。在选项中查找表示结果、结论、总结的句子。 空在段尾 空格在段落中间→盯前后逻辑 紧扣本段主旨，分析该空与空前、空后之间的逻辑关系。注意同词/同范畴词复现、替代词。 空在段中 A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. B. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity. Circle some clues that may help! 转折词 新话题 时间顺序 指代 递进 指代 新话题 “Are we alone? What’s out there?” Looking up at the stars, people have always wanted to learn more about space, and scientists work hard to find answers. They make vehicles to carry brave people into space and find out the secrets of the universe. ______________________ . A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. B. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity. B repeated words linking words pronoun: they—scientists 逻辑上，递进also；代词they复现 关键词复现：近义词 “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. _____________. On 4 October 1957,... and on 12 April 1961, ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969,... A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. B. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity. linking words—time order D 逻辑上：时间先后 同义词复现: realise、 succeed in doing sth. 语义:反复出现，加以概括 _________. All the astronauts on the USSR’s Soyuz11 and America’s Challenger died during their missions. However, while such disasters brought so much sadness and disappointed, but the desire to explore universe never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.... A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. B. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity. A repeated words 关键词复现：died，disaster, risk, accident _________. 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. A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. B. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity. repeated words C 相同词高频复现 同一语义词复现 Para 5 Para 4 Para 3 Para 2 Para 1 Match the main idea and summarize the structure. The wish for space exploration. China’s huge progress in space exploration. The bright future of space exploration. Ongoing work despite accidents. Earlier achievements in space exploration. When summarizing the main idea, we should pay attention to the topic sentence or pay attention to repeated words or ideas if there is no topic sentence. Para.1 reason “Are we alone? What’s out there?” Looking up at the stars, people have always wanted to learn more about space, and scientists work hard to find answers. They make vehicles to carry brave people into space and find out the secrets of the universe.They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. To meet curiosity To know more about the space To discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life Why do we need to explore the space? Para.2 achievements 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 lunched 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. What achievements have been made during these times? An impossible _________. before the mid-20th century 4 October 1957 12 April 1961 20 July 1969 5 September 1977 ___________ was launched and orbited around Earth. Yuri Gagarin became _____________ to go into space. Neil Armstrong ________________. America’s NASA space agency launched __________. . dream stepped onto the moon Voyager 1 The Sputnik 1 the first person ↓ What accident is shown? Para.3 caccidents Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. All the astronauts on the USSR’s Soyuz 11 and America’s Challenger died during their missions. These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed , but the desire to explore the universe never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks. An example of this ongoing work is the International Space Station. It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuous human presence in space. All the astronauts on the USSR’s Soyuz 11 and America’s Challenger died during their missions. Do people give up exploring the universe? perseverance This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks. Why don’t people stop exploring? Any example? What achievements have been gained with China’s effort? Para.4 China’s huge progress 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. Shenzhou 5 (2003) Chang’e 4 (2018) Tiangong 2 & Tianzhou 1 (2016 & 2017) Jade Rabbit (2013) Shenzhou 6 & 7 (2005 & 2008) ________successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. They completed __________________ and __________________ To study______________. China launched __________________ _____________and __________________ To explore _______________________________ Yang Liwei a second manned orbit the first Chinese spacewalk the moon’s surface the Tiangong 2 space lab into space the surface of the far side of the Tianzhou 1 to dock with it the moon China’s huge progress spirits of the manned space program political support financial support devotion of scientists development of high-technology Why does China's space programme make great progress? determination curiosity courage enthusiasm devotion hardwork perseverance innovation What is the attitude of scientists towards space exploration? A. Pessimistic B. Disappointed C. Puzzled D. Optimistic Para.5 bright future The future of space exploration remains bright. 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. Continue to explore! Critical Thinking What benefits has the space exploration brought to us? it lets us know more about the mysterious universe. it drives the progress of high-tech and improves our daily life. satellites make our communication, navigation and weather forecast more convenient. it helps us develop better medical treatment (advanced medical imaging devices) and find new resources. It's meaningful and beneficial for all human beings! The future of space exploration remains ___________. Scientists help us _________ well into the future. Why to explore (Para 1) How to explore (Para 2-4) What to explore (Para 5) People always want to learn more about _______, so they send people into space: * to ________ the secrets of the universe. * hope to discover other planets that are ________ enough to support life. space find out suitable Despite many ___________________, * scientists __________ in making rockets. * many countries have made great _________________. succeeded achievements risks /difficulties bright survive Space Exploration Summary Retell People have always wanted to learn more about space.Before the mid­-20th century, most people felt 1.__________(travel) into space was an impossible dream.However, 2.____ the help of scientists, people succeeded in realising their dream 3.__________(explore) space.On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite 4.____________(launch) by the USSR. 5.________ scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.These disasters made everyone 6.____________(disappoint), but people still believe in the importance of 7.________(carry) on space exploration.In 2003, China became the third country to 8._____________(independent) send humans into space.Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed 9.___ second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk. In spite of the difficulties, scientists hope future 10.___________(discovery) will not only enable us to understand the universe but also help us survive well into the future. travelling with to explore was launched Although disappointed carrying independently a discoveries Enter Language Points “Are we alone? What’s out there?” Looking up at the stars, people have always wanted to learn more about space, and scientists work hard to find answers. They make vehicles to carry brave people into space to find out the secrets of the universe. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. Paragraph 1 此句是并列句，and为并列连词 现在分词短语作时间状语，相当于when/while引导的时间状语从句 不定式短语作目的状语 不定式短语作后置定语 不定式短语作目的状语 that 引导的定语从句, 修饰先行词planets SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER 【句式 1】the+序数词+n.+动词不定式作后置定语 1)当中心词是序数词或被序数词、形容词最高级、the next、the only、the right、the last等修饰,且该中心词是作定语的非谓语动词动作的执行者时,常用不定式作后置定语。 2)动词不定式作定语常用来修饰ability、chance、opportunity、need、way、wish、effort、right、ambition、 patience、anxiety、attempt等名词 教材原句　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. 之后，苏联专注于载人太空飞行。1961年4月12日，尤里·加加林成为世界上进入太空的第一人。 ①Personally, I think I am the best person __________ (take) up the job. 就个人而言,我认为我是做这个工作的最佳人选。(全国卷Ⅰ申请信) ②You’d always be the first __________ (offer) to help, for which I was quite grateful. 你总是第一个主动提出帮忙,对此我非常感激。(感谢信) ③Suddenly, before he had a chance __________ (think), Chet was in the water, swimming as fast as he could toward Sid.(续写动作细节描写) 切特还没来得及想,就突然跳进了水里,拼命地向希德游去。 to take to think to offer 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. Paragraph 2 that引导限制性定语从句，为关系代词，在从句中作主语 成功做某事 动名词作主语 苏维埃社会主义共和国联盟 （Union of Soviet Socialist Republics） be determined to do 下定决心做某事 felt后是省略了that的宾语从句 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. 现在分词作伴随状语 focus on专注 the +序数词/最高级+n. +to do sth. 踏上，迈上 目的状语 不定式作后置定语 Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. All the astronauts on the USSR’s Soyuz 11 and America’s Challenger died during their missions. These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed , but the desire to explore the universe never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks. An example of this ongoing work is the International Space Station. It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuous human presence in space. 不定式作后置定语 Paragraph 3 此句为并列句，but连接两个并列分句 Although引导让步状语从句 即使，尽管 =in spite of 表语从句，这是因为… 在飞船上 现在分词作状语 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. 过去分词作伴随状语 作后置定语，表示正在进行的被动动作 Paragraph 4 when引导非限制性定语从句，在从句中作时间状语，解释先行词2003 不定式作目的状语 取得巨大进展 After that, China launched the Tiangong 2 space lab into space and Tianzhou 1 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. 发射……进入…… （使宇宙飞船在外层空间）与…对接 不定式作后置定语 表面 不定式作目的状语；以进行测量和观察 The future of space exploration remains bright. 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. not only…but (also)…不但……而且…… Paragraph 5 hope后是省略了that的宾语从句 v. 仍然是，保持不变 【句式 2】not only...but (also)...不仅……而且…… 教材原句　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. 尽管困难重重，科学家们希望未来的发现不仅能让我们了解宇宙的起源，还能让人类延续生存，直到未来。 本句中的not only...but also...意为“不仅……而且……”，连接两个并列成分。 1) not only...but(also)...连接的两个并列成分作主语时，谓语动词的人称和数遵循“就近原则”。 2) not only...but(also)...连接两个并列分句，且not only位于句首时，not only后的分句需用部分倒装，but(also)后的分句不倒装。 ①Not only I but also he ________ (have) the fortune to be admitted to a good college. ②Not only did the festival immerse us in diverse cultures, _______it resulted in mutual understanding and friendship.(电子邮件) 文化节不仅使我们浸润在不同的文化中,也促进了彼此的理解和友谊。 ③(读后续写之升华句)A beautiful smile can not only make ourselves delighted but also enable others to feel pleased. → _______________________________________________，but it can also enable others to feel pleased.(变为倒装句) has but Not only can a beautiful smile make ourselves delighted Lavf56.40.101 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 Sand 能激励斗志的纯音乐 网络歌手 null 68256.805 XXX - 酷我音乐 Lavf57.71.100 Bilibili VXCode Swarm Transcoder v0.2.58(gap_fixed:False) Lavf61.7.105 Bilibili VXCode Swarm Transcoder v1.3.29 $