Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading for Writing公开课课件 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“太空探索是否浪费时间和金钱”主题，聚焦议论文写作核心知识点，涵盖结构分析、观点表达及论据支持。课堂导入通过展示各国太空预算数据与地球未解决问题（如人口爆炸、污染等）引发讨论，搭建从阅读范文到分析结构、再到迁移写作（AI主题）的学习支架，帮助学生构建知识脉络。 其亮点在于运用思维导图梳理议论文“引言-论点-结论”结构，培养思维品质中的分析与归纳能力，同时通过词汇拓展（如“high-end”同义词、“meet the requirements”短语）提升语言能力。设置观点辨析练习（区分支持/反对太空探索观点）和高考题型训练，结合现实主题（AI利弊）的写作任务，既落实学科特色教学，又助力学生形成批判性思维，教师可直接使用完整资源提升教学效率。

IS EXPLORING SPACE A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY ? B3U4 Reading for Writing 1 Lead in Can you imagine how much we spend on space exploration? Is exploring space a waste of time and money? From my point of view ... Personally speaking ... As to me ... As far as I am concerned ... From where I stand.... In my opinion/view ... I believe/think/feel ... There are still problems unsolved on the Earth... population explosion and hunger pollution disasters diseases conflicts limited resources Is exploring space a waste of time and money? :evidence: Many problems on Earth remain to be solved: population explosion hunger pollutions disasters diseases conflicts limited resources :opinion: Read to study the organisation and language features. 1. Read the first paragraph and underline the different opinions about space exploration. 2. Find the three topic sentences that summarise the writer’s arguments about space exploration. 3. Underline the sentence that repeats the writer’s opinion in the last paragraph. 4. What’s the type of this passage? 1. Read the first paragraph and underline the different opinions about space exploration. argument ≈ ： opinion view point standpoint perspective evidence proof ground : stand one’s ground argue 争论 argument 论点；论据 argumentation 议论文 argumentative 论证性的 2. Find the three topic sentences that summarise the writer’s arguments about space exploration. 3. Underline the sentence that repeats the writer’s opinion in the last paragraph. A. Narrative 记叙文 B. Expository 说明文 C. Argumentation 议论文 D. Advertisement 广告 E. Instruction/Guide 指南 F. Announcement/Notice G. Poster H. Review 评论 I. Report J. Journal K. Biography 人物传记 L. Brochure/leaflet 宣传册 4. What’s the type of this passage ? title Part 1 (Para ) Introduction Part 2 (Para ) Body Part 3 (Para ) Conclusion Introduce the t State your o Argument 1-Supporting e Argument 2-Supporting e Argument 3-Supporting e R your opinion Conclude the structure by mind map opic pinion epeat 1 2-4 5 Read for details 1. What has space exploration done for food production? 2. How does space exploration benefit the products that people use nowadays? 3. What did the pictures of Earth from space make people realize? 1.What has space exploration done for food production? Satellites record data on land and weather patterns. Then the data is transmitted to scientists on Earth. After careful analysis, the scientists can provide useful recommendations and advice for farmers. As a result, space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food to feed Earth’s increasing population. argument 1: By exploring space, humans make efforts to deal with/cope with . Is exploring space a waste of time and money? summary: population explosion hunger pollutions disasters 处理、应对 ...... 2. How does space exploration benefit the products that people use nowadays? High-end products around the world are made to higher standard now because of advanced technology which was first created to meet the requirements for space exploration. heart monitors memory foam pillows smartphone cameras So, today, space technologies are widely used in all kinds of . industries words similar to “high-end”: top-end 高端的 high-level 高级别的 high-grade 高级的、优质的 high-quality 高品质的 first-class 一流的 top-class 顶级的 world-class 世界级的 state-of-the-art 顶尖技术的、最先进的 middle-end 中端的 low-end 低端的 phrases similar to “meet the requirements”: satisfy the requirements 满足要求 fulfill the requirements 达到要求 live up to the requirements达到要求 meet the standard 达到标准 meet the demands 满足要求 meet one’s needs 满足某人的需要 idiom(习语): make ends meet 维持生计；勉强糊口；使收支相抵 Many families struggle to make ends meet. 许多家庭只能勉强维持生计。 High-end products around the world are made to higher standard now because of advanced technology which was first created to meet the requirements for space exploration. 2. How does space exploration benefit the products that people use nowadays? heart monitors memory foam pillows smartphone cameras As we can see, today, space technologies are widely used in all kinds of . industries some words about industry: industry: 行业、产业、工业 manufacturing industry 制造业 service industry 服务业 tourism industry 旅游业 heavy industry 重工业 light industry 轻工业 industry chain 产业链 public sector 公共部门 the building trade 建筑业 the fashion business 时尚行业 the field of education 教育领域 all walks of life 各行各业 argument 1: By exploring space, humans make efforts to deal with/cope with . argument 2: By exploring space, humans strive to tackle/address . Is exploring space a waste of time and money? summary: population explosion hunger pollutions disasters diseases 处理、应对 为目标奋力、力求 解决、处理 ...... ...... 3. What did the pictures of Earth from space make people realize? Seeing pictures of our planet as an island in a black sea made people realise that our planet’s resources are limited. argument 1: By exploring space, humans make efforts to deal with/cope with . argument 2: By exploring space, humans strive to tackle/address . argument 3: By exploring space, humans devote themselves to resolving/handling . Is exploring space a waste of time and money? summary: population explosion hunger pollutions disasters diseases limited resources 处理、应对 为目标奋力、力求 解决、处理 献身于、致力于（后接 doing） 解决、处理 conflicts ...... ...... ...... title Part 1 (Para 1) Introduction Part 2 (Para 2-4) Body Part 3 (Para 5) Conclusion Introduce the t State your o Argument 1-Supporting e Argument 2-Supporting e Argument 3-Supporting e R your opinion Conclude the structure by mind map opic pinion vidence vidence vidence epeat Conclusion In closing, exploring space provides the world with many different . Therefore, it should . benefits continue There are a lot of unsolved mysteries on Earth. So why are we going into space to explore? It is necessary to find a new home for people in space, as the resources on Earth will run out. I cannot understand spending all this money on expensive research and experiments when so many people need food. Exploring space encourages scientists to improve technology that can help people in other ways, too. For space exploration Against space exploration B A After Reading Exercise 1: Figure out what opinions they are. C D After Reading Exercise 2: Reading Test 1. What does the underlined word “shallow” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean? （词义猜测题・高考高频题型） A. narrow and not thoughtful(深思熟虑的) B. optimistic and active C. reasonable(合理的) and practical (实用的实际的) D. popular and widely accepted 2. What benefit can we get from space exploration in fighting world hunger? （细节理解类・高频高考题型） A. It helps scientists develop new types of high-yield seeds directly for poor farmers. B. Satellites collect land and weather data to guide agricultural production. C. Space technology creates new materials to improve the living conditions of hungry people. D. Scientists find other planets to move hungry people to reduce Earth’s population pressure. 3. What can we infer from the second benefit of space exploration? (推理判断题・高考必考题型） A. Most daily electronic products are originally invented for space research. B. Medical equipment used by doctors benefits from space technological advances. C. High-end products all rely entirely on space exploration technology. D. GPS was invented mainly to satisfy the demands of medical industry. 4. What is the main idea of the text? （主旨大意题・高考压轴题型） A. Space exploration costs too much money and should be stopped immediately. B. We should solve problems like poverty and pollution before exploring space. C. Exploring space brings multiple(多种多样的) benefits to human beings and is worth continuing. D. Finding a new home on Mars is the most important aim of space exploration. Background: As the developing technology promotes space exploration, it also boosts the development of AI (Artificial Intelligence). Reading for writing 你校英文报“Opinion”栏目正在进行征稿，随着科技的进步，人类对人工智能的开发和探索为我们的生活带来了巨大的改变，请你对“AI: A Helper or a Threat?”这一主题发表看法，并阐述理由。 注意：(1)写作词数应为80词左右；(2)正确使用写作格式。 推动、促进 Part 1 (Para 1) Introduction Introduce the topic State your opinion How to introduce a topic? Just a background !!! AI plays an increasingly important role in modern life. With the rapid development of technology, AI has greatly changed our life. Nowadays, AI is developing fast and entering people’s daily life. How to state your opinion? 正方：As far as I am concerned, AI is more a helper than a threat. 正方：In my opinion, its advantages still outweigh its disadvantages. 反方：From my point of view, it is more a potential threat than a helpful tool. 反方：From where I stand, its hidden risks cannot be ignored. Tips for writing Part 2 (Para 2) Body Argument 1,2,3 + Supporting evidences More useful arguments expressions：A Helper： 普通：Firstly, AI helps us study better. ​ 高分：Firstly, AI e us to improve our learning efficiency with less time.​ 普通：Secondly, AI makes our life easy. ​ 高分：Besides, AI brings great c to our daily life.​ 普通：Finally, it offers us more chances to learn new things. 高分：Last but not least, it provides us with greater opportunities to a fresh knowledge and skills. Tips for writing nables onveniences cquire Part 2 (Para 2) Body Argument 1,2,3 + Supporting evidences More useful arguments expressions：A Threat： 普通：Firstly, AI makes people lazy. 高分：Firstly, over-reliance on AI makes people lazy, weakens our learning and creative ability. 普通：Secondly, AI is not safe. 高分：In addition, the wide use of AI may c information security problems. 普通：Finally, we should not overuse AI. 高分：Furthermore, heavy d on AI does harm to our long-term development. Tips for writing which ause ependence Part 3 (Para 3) Conclusion Repeat your opinion More useful structures to close your article: (In short, In brief, In conclusion, In a word, To sum up, In closing, On the whole) 总而言之 Helper: In short, AI s as a powerful tool for us to make better use of modern technology. Threat: In closing, we should be alert to AI’s threats and use it c . Tips for writing erves autiously 警惕的，警觉的 beneficial / useful / practical / helpful好用的、有益的 serve as a useful tool 充当有用的工具快速的significant / essential 重要的 reshape our daily life​ 改变生活 assist us in doing sth 帮助我们 improve efficiency 提高效率 the booming development of AI 人工智能蓬勃发展​ make life more efficient and orderly 让生活高效有序 convenient and beneficial 便利且有益的​ properly controlled 合理管控的 advance with the times 与时俱进 relieve people of heavy work 减轻繁重的工作负担 productive and time-saving 高效省时的 provide abundant learning resources 提供丰富的学习资源 widespread popularity 广泛普及​ potential threat 潜在威胁 over-reliance 过度依赖 independent thinking 独立思考 lack self-thinking 缺乏自我思考 creative ability 创造力​ practical ability 实践能力 become lazy and passive 变得懒惰被动 reduce face-to-face communication 减少面对面交流 bring negative effects 带来负面影响 information leakage 信息泄露 outweigh （弊端）超过（益处） deserve attention 值得警惕 avoid blind use 避免盲目使用 shortcoming 短板；缺点 Word Bank Homework: 你校英文报“Opinion”栏目正在进行征稿，随着科技的持续进步，人类对人工智能的开发和探索为我们的生活带来了巨大的改变，请你对“AI: A Helper or a Threat?”这一主题发表看法，并阐述理由。 注意：(1)写作词数应为80词左右；(2)正确使用写作格式。 Because of all kinds of explorations, we can know more about the world. “Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand.” --Neil Armstrong null 231668.67 $