Unit4 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，系统呈现太空探索的历史事件、挑战与成就，课堂导入通过视频观看和图片讨论激发兴趣，Pre-reading以问题预测搭建学习支架，While-reading结合句子填空、段落分析及词汇表帮助理解，Post-reading通过时间线填空和写作模板巩固知识。 其亮点在于融合语言能力、文化意识与思维品质，通过关键词汇（如escape Earth’s gravity）和阅读技巧（skimming、scanning）提升语言能力，借助载人航天精神和国际合作案例培养文化意识，设置Critical thinking问题和推断题发展思维品质。时间线总结和写作模板便于学生系统掌握，多样化活动助力教师高效教学。

人教版2019必修第三册 UNIT 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking Learning Aims By the end of this class, you will be able to: Memorize and apply key vocabulary and phrases such as launch, orbit, accomplish, overcome, etc. Master reading techniques such as skimming and scanning to enhance your reading comprehension skills.; Experience the perseverance and pioneering spirit of aerospace professionals. Lead-in Watch Video Lead-in Look at the title and photos. Discuss these questions in pairs. Pre-reading What do you think are the main reasons for space exploration? 1. Curiosity for knowledge 2. Exploration of possibilities for humanity's future 3. Promotion of technological advancement 4. Expansion of human cognitive boundaries 5. International cooperation and competition What do you expect to read about in this text? Pre-reading From the title and preview, I expect the text to talk about the reasons for space exploration, major events in space history, the challenges faced, and the importance of exploring the final frontier. Pre-reading When the main idea is not clearly stated in a topic sentence, you should read the full paragraph or passage carefully and find the words or ideas that repeat themselves.They are likely evidence of the author's main idea.. Reading Skills：Summarise the main idea Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. They also really wish 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. Pre-reading Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. They also really wish 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. While-reading Read for main idea ：Circle some clues that may help! Para 1: “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. ____________________________________________________________ While-reading Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. They also really wish 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. B Para 2: 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, 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. While-reading Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. They also really wish 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. D While-reading Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. They also really wish 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. Para 3 ___________________________________________________ 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 huge risks. ... A While-reading Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. They also really wish 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. Para 5 __________________________________________________ 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. C While-reading Para.1 : “Are we alone? What’s out there?” People have always looked up at the stars and wondered about space. Today, scientists design vehicles to carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. 1.What is one major aim of modern space exploration according to Para.1? A. To prove humans are the only living beings in space B. To find livable planets besides the Earth C. To create new transport for ordinary people D. To record the history of star watching While-reading Para.1 : “Are we alone? What’s out there?” People have always looked up at the stars and wondered about space. Today, scientists design vehicles to carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life. wonder v. 想知道；n. 奇迹 vehicle n. 运载工具；航天器 astronaut n. 宇航员 discovery n. 发现 exploration n. 探索 suitable adj. 合适的 support life 维持生命 While-reading Para.2: 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. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. 2. What can we infer from Para.2? A. Space travel was widely accepted before 1950 B. Breaking Earth’s gravity was key to space travel C. Scientists gave up experiments for space rockets easily D. Rockets were invented right in the mid-20th century While-reading mid-20th century 20 世纪中叶 determined adj. 坚定的；下定决心的 experiment n. & v. 实验 escape v. 逃离；摆脱 gravity n. 重力 Para.2: 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. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. While-reading 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 enter space. Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon...Voyager 1...International Space Station (1998)... 3. Which event happened earliest? A. Neil Armstrong landed on the moon B. Yuri Gagarin travelled to space C. Sputnik 1 circled the Earth D. Voyager 1 was launched into deep space 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 enter space. Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon...Voyager 1...International Space Station (1998)... launch v. 发射；发起 orbit v. 环绕…… 运行；n. 轨道 focus on 集中于 famous adj. 著名的 agency n. 机构；代理处 transmit v. 传输；发送 continuous adj. 持续的 presence n. 存在；驻扎 While-reading Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. Some astronauts lost their lives during missions, such as those on Soyuz 11, Challenger and Columbia. These disasters saddened everyone, but the desire to explore never died. Scientists still believe in the value of space exploration. 4. What does the author stress in Para.4? A. Space accidents stopped exploration work B. Failures failed to stop humans’ space pursuit C. Scientists can fully avoid space accidents now D. Most space missions ended with deadly disasters While-reading Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. Some astronauts lost their lives during missions, such as those on Soyuz 11, Challenger and Columbia. These disasters saddened everyone, but the desire to explore never died. Scientists still believe in the value of space exploration. accident n. 事故 mission n. 任务；使命 disaster n. 灾难 sadden v. 使难过 desire n. 渴望；愿望 value n. 价值 v. 重视 While-reading Lead-in Para.5: China’s space programme started later than Russia and the US, but it has made rapid progress in a short time. In 2003, Shenzhou 5, carrying Yang Liwei...Yutu rover...2020 Tianwen 1 to Mars, 2021 Zhurong landed successfully... 5. What achievement did China make in 2021? A. Sent the first Chinese astronaut into space B. Launched the lunar rover Yutu to the moon C. Landed its first rover on Mars D. Completed China’s first extravehicular spacewalk Para.5: China’s space programme started later than Russia and the US, but it has made rapid progress in a short time. In 2003, Shenzhou 5, carrying Yang Liwei...Yutu rover...2020 Tianwen 1 to Mars, 2021 Zhurong landed successfully... While-reading programme n. 项目；计划 rapid adj. 快速的 progress n. 进步 manned adj. 载人的 spacewalk n. 太空行走 rover n. 探测车 surface n. 表面 While-reading Para.6: Space exploration is a huge task that requires all nations to work together. With so many countries planning new missions to the moon, Mars and beyond, there is no doubt that humans will keep reaching for the stars. 6. What is the main idea of the last paragraph of Reading and Thinking? A. Space exploration needs global cooperation and has a promising future B. Only powerful countries can carry out Mars exploration tasks C. Human space travel will meet few challenges in the future D. Most countries have finished their moon exploration plans Critical thinking enduring extreme hardships 特别能吃苦 the spirit of the manned space program 载人航天精神 being competent 特别能战斗 being dedicated 特别能奉献 being effective against barriers 特别能攻关 Post-reading 1957：USSR launched __________ to circle Earth. 1961：__________ became the first man in space. 1969：Armstrong landed on the __________. 2003：Yang Liwei flew aboard . 2021： rover successfully landed on Mars. Complete the blanks according to the article. Critical thinking Post-reading Should countries keep investing lots of money in space exploration?（简短议论文 80 词左右） Complete the essay based on what you have learned. Opinion: I think… Reason1 (from text): Although there were terrible disasters, humans’ desire to explore never died. Reason2 (from text): China’s space programme made rapid progress through constant efforts. Conclusion: All nations need to work together to reach for the stars. Writing Template Post-reading Summary Key Phrases escape Earth’s gravity 脱离地球引力 focus on 集中于 transmit data 传输数据 make rapid progress 取得飞速进步 in spite of 尽管 reach for the stars 追逐星辰 Sentence Patterns ...succeeded in doing... 成功做…… Although..., ...never died. 尽管……， …… 从未消减 It requires sb. to do... 需要某人做…… Timeline of Space Exploration: 1957 USSR: Sputnik 1 → orbit Earth 1961 USSR: Gagarin → first man in space 1969 US: Armstrong → step on the moon 1977 US: Voyager 1 → deep space 1998: ISS (International Space Station) 2003 China: Shenzhou 5 (Yang Liwei) Later: Yutu (moon rover) 2021 China: Zhurong (Mars rover) Basics 1. Copy the key words and phrases from each paragraph of the text twice, and provide their Chinese definitions. 2. Complete the classroom space-time timeline tree diagram fully, and memorize all events on the timeline. Promotion 1. Write five sentences following the sentence structure of the text. 2. Introduce the three major aerospace milestones of the US, USSR, and China; identify the transitional and concessive sentence patterns (although/however) in the text, and write two examples for each. Extension 1. Independently gather the latest space news from China and summarize its content in three English sentences. 2. Reflect: What difficulties do space explorers face? List three key points in English. Homework Lavf56.40.101 Tencent APD MTS $