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Unit 6 Beyond Earth
Section B(1a-1e)
· 学习目标
· 新课导入
· 内容讲解
· 课堂总结
Learning goals
1. New words: god, mysterious, spacecraft, board, billion, trillion, cooperate,
galaxy, imagination, expectation
2. Expressions: in case, on board, cooperate with, set foot on
3. Sentences: ① The man-made object which has travelled farthest from
Earth is Voyager 1.
② The challenge of visiting the stars gets even bigger for
space flights with humans.
③ It seems likely that one day we will reach the stars.
Lead-in
How far can we go into space?
New words
god /gɒd/ n. 神
mysterious /mɪˈstɪəriəs/ adj. 神秘的;奇怪的
spacecraft /ˈspeɪskræft/ n. (pl. spacecraft)
宇宙飞船
New words
board /bɔːd/ n. 板;牌子
billion /ˈbɪljən/ num. 十亿
trillion /ˈtrɪljən/ num. 万亿;兆
New words
cooperate /kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/ v. 合作;协作
galaxy /ˈgæləksi / n. 星系
New words
imagination /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/ n. 想象力;想象
expectation /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/ n. 期望;希望
New words
god /gɒd/ n. 神
mysterious /mɪˈstɪəriəs/ adj. 神秘的;奇怪的
spacecraft /ˈspeɪskræft/ n. (pl. spacecraft) 宇宙飞船
board /bɔːd/ n. 板;牌子
billion /ˈbɪljən/ num. 十亿
New words
trillion /ˈtrɪljən/ num. 万亿;兆
cooperate /kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/ v. 合作;协作
galaxy /ˈgæləksi / n. 星系
imagination /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/ n. 想象力;想象
expectation /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/ n. 期望;希望
Textbook
1a
Where do you prefer to find information about space exploration? Choose the ones that are true for you.
A. Popular science magazines.
B. Science fiction books.
C. Online news.
Read the title and the text quickly. Where would you find an article like this?
Textbook
1b
Identifying the text type
Before you read, decide what kind of text it is. Is it a sci-fi story, popular science article, news report, or something else?
Reaching For the Stars
Textbook
1b
Since the beginning of human history, people have looked up at the stars and wondered what they were like. Many ancient cultures believed that these points of light were from gods or other mysterious worlds. However, as technology and science developed, we learnt the truth about stars. They are real places like our own sun, and they are farther away than anyone imagined. This raises the question: Can we visit the stars one day?
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1b
The man-made object which has travelled farthest from Earth is Voyager 1. This spacecraft was launched in 1977. In case Voyager 1 is found by alien life, a special record with sounds and pictures from Earth is carried on board. It shows who we are and where we are from. By 2025, Voyager 1 was over 25 billion kilometres from Earth, but that is still a long way from Earth’s second-closest star, Proxima Centauri. That star is 4.2 light years away—about 40 trillion kilometres!
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1b
The challenge of visiting the stars gets even bigger for space flights with humans. The farthest that any human has travelled in space is only about 400,000 kilometres, to the far side of the moon. Time is a big problem. At present, even a journey to the planet Mars will take around six to nine months. What will the astronauts eat and drink during this period? And how about their health and safety? These problems grow when we talk about visiting another star. It might take hundreds of thousands of years to get there!
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Scientists, however, believe that visiting the stars is not a completely wild dream. One idea is to have the astronauts sleep during their journey, like some animals do in winter. Another is to develop much faster spacecraft.
While this is not possible right now, with nations and scientists cooperating with one another, there is hope that the necessary technology will be developed. Humans have photographed other galaxies, set foot on the moon, and even successfully landed rovers on Mars. It seems likely that one day we will reach the stars.
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1b
Textbook
1c
Read again and match each paragraph with its main idea.
Paragraph 1 A. Long distance space travel is difficult for humans.
Paragraph 2 B. Humans have long been curious about the stars.
Paragraph 3 C. In the future, it may be possible to visit a star.
Paragraph 4 D. No spacecraft has travelled close to a star.
Language points
1
1. “ in case ” 意为以防;万一;免得,引导目的状语从句,表提前做
准备,预防将来可能发生的事。
2. 易混辨析
• in case + 从句 = 以防万一
• in case of + 名词/代词 = 万一;倘若(后不接句子)
• in no case = 绝不(句首倒装)
• as is often the case = 情况往往如此
3. in case 从句常用一般现在时表将来。主句将来/祈使,从句不用
will,用一般现在时。
例:Take an umbrella in case it rains.(带把伞,以防下雨)
Language points
练
1. I’ll leave my phone number here ______ you need help.
A. if B. in case C. unless D. until
B
2. 翻译句子。
我把地址写下来,以防我忘记。
I wrote down the address in case I forgot it.
Textbook
1d
Complete the mind map with the information from the text. You can use your own words.
Can we visit the stars one day?
Human Imagination
Humans looked up at the stars and ________ what they were like.
People learnt the ______ about stars as technology and science developed.
wondered
truth
Achievement
Voyager 1 was launched in _______.
Voyager 1 carried a special _________.
1977
record
Can we visit the stars one day?
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1d
Challenge
Even a journey to the planet Mars will take around __________ months.
Astronauts may face health and _________ problems.
Expectation
Astronauts can _______ during their journey.
We can _______ much faster spacecraft.
six to nine
safety
sleep
develop
Textbook
1e
Discuss the questions. Find more information to support your answers.
1. What did some ancient cultures think about the stars? Why?
Some ancient cultures thought the stars were lights from
gods or mysterious worlds, because they had no advanced
technology to study stars scientifically.
2. What is carried on board by Voyager 1? Why?
Voyager 1 carries a special record with Earth’s sounds and
pictures. It is for alien life to learn about humans if they
find the spacecraft.
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3. What is the farthest trip that a human has travelled from Earth?
Do you know any details about it?
The farthest human trip from Earth is about 400,000 kilometres,
to the far side of the moon (from the Apollo missions).
4. What do you think about the future of space exploration?
The future of space exploration is promising. With technological
progress and international cooperation, we may solve problems
like long travel time and health risks, and one day reach other stars.
Language points
21
1. “ cooperate with ” 意为合作;协作;配合。
2. 固定搭配核心结构
cooperate with sb. 与某人合作/配合某人
例句:We should cooperate with our classmates.
我们应该和同学合作。
3. 同义替换
• work with sb.
• team up with sb.
• make joint efforts with sb.
Language points
练
1. 用所给词适当形式填空。
We need ____________ (cooperate) with others in group work.
to cooperate
2. 翻译句子。
我们应该学会和他人友好合作。
We should learn to cooperate with others politely.
Summary
New words
god, mysterious, spacecraft, board, billion, trillion, cooperate, galaxy, imagination, expectation
Expressions
in case, on board, cooperate with, set foot on
Sentences
① The man-made object which has travelled farthest
from Earth is Voyager 1.
② The challenge of visiting the stars gets even bigger
for space flights with humans.
③ It seems likely that one day we will reach the stars.
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Unit 6 Beyond Earth
Section A(4a-4c)
· 学习目标
· 新课导入
· 内容讲解
· 课堂总结
Learning goals
1. New words: require, cancel, publish, rocket, exoplanet, solar
2. Sentences: ① Will you be visited by other astronauts?
② For a long time, scientists have known that the universe is
filled with stars.
③ It is thought that if there is water, there might also be alien
life!
Lead-in
🚀 “If you were to go to Mars in the future, who
would be sent on the mission?”
🌕 “For the construction of the Moon base, what
tools would be used to continue the work?”
🌌 “Our understanding of the universe — how
will it be changed by technology?
New words
require /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/ v. 需要;要求
cancel /ˈkænsl/ v. 取消;终止
publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v. 刊登;出版
New words
rocket /ˈrɒkɪt/ n. 火箭
exoplanet /ˈeksəʊˌplænɪt/ n. 系外行星
solar /ˈsaʊlə(r)/ adj. 太阳的;太阳能的
New words
require /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/ v. 需要;要求
cancel /ˈkænsl/ v. 取消;终止
publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v. 刊登;出版
rocket /ˈrɒkɪt/ n. 火箭
exoplanet /ˈeksəʊˌplænɪt/ n. 系外行星
solar /ˈsaʊlə(r)/ adj. 太阳的;太阳能的
Textbook
4a
Read the sentences and underline the verbs in the passive voice. Pay attention to how they are used in the simple future tense.
Will you be visited by other astronauts?
More astronauts will be sent there.
Exploration of the planet Mars and the moon will be continued.
A new home for us human beings will be needed.
It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the universe will be greatly improved.
Textbook
4b
Change these sentences from the active voice to the passive voice.
1. This project will require students to do research on space exploration.
Students _____________________________________________.
will be required to do research on space exploration
2. Scientists will position more satellites in space.
More satellites _________________________________.
will be positioned in space
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3. Because of the bad weather, they will cancel the trip to the space museum.
The trip _____________________________________________________.
to the space museum will be canceled because of the bad weather
4. The magazine will publish an article about future space travel next month.
An article __________________________________________________
___________.
about future space travel will be published by the magazine
next month
5. Will the space centre launch a new rocket next month?
Will a new rocket ____________________________________?
be launched by the space centre next month
Language points
1
一般将来时的被动语态
1. 肯定句
结构:主语 + will / shall + be + 动词过去分词
例句:More astronauts will be sent there.
2. 否定句
结构:主语 + will / shall + not + be + 动词过去分词
例句:The project won’t be finished until next year.
Language points
1
3. 一般疑问句
结构:Will / Shall + 主语 + be + 动词过去分词
例句:Will you be visited by other astronauts?
4. 特殊疑问句
结构:疑问词 + will / shall + 主语 + be + 动词过去分词
例句:What will be sent to Mars in the next mission?
Language points
1
5. 情态动词 + 被动语态(将来含义)
当句子中出现must, should, can, might等情态动词时,被动语态结
构为“情态动词 + be + 动词过去分词”,也可表达将来的含义。
例句:The plan must be approved by the manager before we start.
6. “ be going to ” 结构的被动语态
除了will/shall,“ be going to ”也可表达将来时,对应的被动语态
结构为“主语 + am / is / are going to + be + 动词过去分词”。
例句:A new museum is going to be built near the park.
Language points
练
1. 用括号内动词的正确形式填空。
A new library _____________ (open) in our school next term.
Will the sports meeting __________ (hold) next week?
will be opened
be held
更多的宇航员将会被送往太空。
2. 翻译句子。
More astronauts will be sent to the space station.
Textbook
4c
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. What are exoplanets? What are your views on finding life on another planet?
For a long time, scientists have known that the universe ________ (fill) with stars. In more recent times, however, thousands of “exoplanets” have also been ________. These are planets that _______(move) around stars — just like in our own solar system.
is filled
discovered
move
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4c
So far, more than 5,000 exoplanets have been known to us, and as technology improves, many more ___________ (find). Some exoplanets are similar to Earth. They are of a similar size and temperature, and they might ______ (have) water. Scientists are excited about this. It __________ (think) that if there is water, there might also be alien life!
will be found
have
is thought
Language points
21
... more than 5,000 exoplanets have been known to us, ...
1. “ be known to us ” 意为我们所熟知、被我们所了解。
2. 易混辨析
• be known for sth. 侧重因……而出名,后接原因、特长、特产。
例:The city is known for its beautiful scenery.
这座城市因美景而出名。
• be known as sth. 侧重作为……身份而出名,后接职业、称号。
例:He is known as a great scientist.
他作为一名伟大的科学家而出名。
Language points
21
3. 常搭配标志词
so far(到目前为止)、in the past、now、in the future
常和现在完成时、一般现在时、一般将来时连用。
4. 可拓展句型
It is known to us all that… 众所周知……
例:It is known to us all that the earth goes around the sun.
众所周知,地球绕着太阳转。
Language points
练
1. This kind of plant is known ______ us all.
A. for B. as C. to D. by
C
2. 用所给词适当形式填空。
This new planet ________ (not be) known to us many years ago.
wasn’t
3. 翻译句子。
宇宙中的许多星星都为我们所熟知。
Many stars in the universe are known to us.
Language points
31
1. It is believed that… 人们认为……/大家普遍认为……
It is thought that… 人们认为……/据认为……
2. 句型结构
It + be + 过去分词 + that 从句
3. 核心用法
• 用于引出社会普遍看法、大众观点、客观评价
• 文体正式、书面化,适合英语作文、阅读理解、说明文、议论文
• 比直接写 People believe that… / People think that… 更高级、更客
观,不强调具体某个人,侧重“公认”
Language points
练
1. ______ is believed that we will know more about space soon.
A. That B. It C. This D. One
2. It is thought that the problem ______ soon.
A. will solve B. will be solved C. solved D. is solving
B
B
Summary
New words
require, cancel, publish, rocket, exoplanet, solar
Sentences
① Will you be visited by other astronauts?
② For a long time, scientists have known that the
universe is filled with stars.
③ It is thought that if there is water, there might also be
alien life!
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Unit 6 Beyond Earth
Section A(1a-2e)
· 学习目标
· 新课导入
· 内容讲解
· 课堂总结
Learning goals
1. New words: beyond, mission, telescope, rover, manned, launch,
weightless, movement, asleep, tie
2. Expressions: fall asleep
3. Sentences: ① It is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow
around 2030.
② It has been used to do research on biology, medicine, and
materials.
③ Well, it’s a little hard to fall asleep.
Lead-in
Do you dare to dream beyond the stars?
Let’s break the gravity and explore the space!
New words
beyond /bɪˈjɒnd/ prep. 超出;
在……较远的一边
adv. 在(或向)更远处
mission /ˈmɪʃn/ n. 任务;使命
telescope /ˈtelɪskəʊp/ n. 望远镜
New words
rover /ˈrəʊvə(r)/ n. 探测器;漫游者
manned /mænd/ adj. 需人操作的
launch /lɔːntʃ/ v. & n. 发射;发起
New words
weightless /ˈweɪtləs/ adj. 失重的;无重量的
movement /ˈmuːvmənt/ n. 运动;活动
New words
asleep /əˈsliːp/ adj. 睡着(的)
tie /taɪ/ v. 系上;束紧 n. 领带
New words
beyond /bɪˈjɒnd/ prep. 超出;在……较远的一边 adv. 在(或向)更远处
mission /ˈmɪʃn/ n. 任务;使命
telescope /ˈtelɪskəʊp/ n. 望远镜
rover /ˈrəʊvə(r)/ n. 探测器;漫游者
manned /mænd/ adj. 需人操作的
New words
launch /lɔːntʃ/ v. & n. 发射;发起
weightless /ˈweɪtləs/ adj. 失重的;无重量的
movement /ˈmuːvmənt/ n. 运动;活动
asleep /əˈsliːp/ adj. 睡着(的)
tie /taɪ/ v. 系上;束紧 n. 领带
Textbook
1a
What do you know about the objects or names in the pictures? Complete the sentences.
1. _____ is a space programme’s name for a mission to the moon.
2. _____ is China’s first long-term space station.
3. _____ is another name for the China Space Station Telescope (CSST).
4. _____ is a rover sent to Mars to explore its surface.
C
A
D
B
Tiangong
A
Zhurong
B
Chang’e
C
Xuntian
D
Textbook
1b
Listen to three news reports and circle the objects in 1a that you hear.
Tiangong
A
Zhurong
B
Chang’e
C
Xuntian
D
Textbook
1c
Listen again and complete the notes.
News report 1
• Zhurong rover successfully landed on Mars _________ .
• It is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow __________.
News report 2
• More _________ will be sent there.
• The Tiangong space station was completed __________ .
in 2021
around 2030
astronauts
in 2022
News report 3
• Chang’e-6 collected about 1,935.3 grams of ___________ samples.
• It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the ___________
will be greatly improved.
Textbook
1c
precious soil
universe
Textbook
1d
Retell a news report from above or share a different one with a partner.
A: Do you know / Have you heard that ... will be launched soon?
B: No. What’s that about? / Oh, yes. I heard about that. It’s ...
Show Time
Tapescript
News report 1
China’s new space programme was made public today. Exploration of the planet Mars and the moon will be continued. China’s Zhurong rover successfully landed on Mars in 2021, and it is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow around 2030.
Tapescript
News report 2
China has announced that more astronauts will be sent to the Tiangong space station. Since the space station was completed in 2022, it has been used to do research on biology, medicine, and materials. It will also continue its cooperation with Germany, Italy, and Russia on scientific research.
Tapescript
News report 3
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e-6 collected about 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon. These samples will be stored and studied by scientists. It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the universe will be greatly improved. Let’s wait and see what will be discovered in the future.
Language points
1
1. “ do research on sth. ” 意为对……做研究;研究……
2. 同义替换
• do research on = carry out research on(更正式)
= make a study of
= study
3. research 多作不可数名词
do some research on / carry out research on
例:We do research on space biology. 我们研究太空生物学。
Language points
练
1. The lab has done research ____ the moon for 5 years.
A. about B. on C. for D. with
B
2. 翻译句子
科学家们正在针对月球土壤做研究。
Scientists are doing research on moon soil.
Textbook
2a
What questions do you have about life in a space station? Write down two questions and share them with a partner.
1. _____________________________________________
How do astronauts take a shower in the space station?
2. _____________________________________________
Do astronauts feel homesick in space?
Textbook
2b
Listen to the conversation from a live class in space and number these questions in the order you hear them.
____ A. How does it feel to be weightless?
____ B. Will you be visited by other astronauts?
____ C. What does Earth look like from space?
____ D. What’s difficult about living in space?
____ E. How do you eat up there?
1
2
3
4
5
Textbook
2c
Listen again and take notes to complete the mind map.
Life in Space
• fun
• can _________ easily
• can move by pushing
against ________
turn around
the wall
• prepared _______
• kept ________
• over _________ to
choose from
on Earth
in bags
120 dishes
• do some experiments
• will be visited by
______________
other astronauts
• Earth is beautiful and looks
like ________________
a huge shining ball
• __________ to fall asleep
• have to be tied down
a little hard
Movement
Food
Visitor
Sleep
View
Work
Textbook
2d
Answer the questions in 2b. Use the mind map to help you.
A: It’s so much fun. She can turn around easily and move everywhere
by pushing against the wall.
B: Yes. Two astronauts will visit the space station next month.
C: It looks like a huge shining ball and it’s really beautiful.
D: It’s a little hard to fall asleep, and they have to be tied down when
sleeping.
E: All their food is prepared on Earth and kept in bags. They have over
120 dishes to choose from.
Textbook
2e
Brainstorm more questions you would like to ask about life in space.
• If I want to become an astronaut, what would you suggest?
• What do you do for fun in space?
• What’s the coolest thing you’ve done in space?
Tapescript
Ms Wang: All right. So, we’ve done some experiments. Now it’s time for
questions.
Anna: Hi, Ms Wang! I want to know how it feels to be weightless.
Ms Wang: Oh, it’s so much fun! I can turn around easily! You see, I can
move everywhere by just pushing against the wall!
Mike: Ms Wang, what does Earth look like from the space station?
Tapescript
Ms Wang: It looks like a huge shining ball. It’s really beautiful.
Julie: Ms Wang, I want to know how you eat up there.
Ms Wang: Nice question. Well, all our food is prepared on Earth and kept
in bags. We have over 120 dishes to choose from.
David: What’s difficult about living in space?
Tapescript
Ms Wang: Well, it’s a little hard to fall asleep. We have to be tied down so
we don’t fly away!
Li Hua: Do you get bored? Will you be visited by other astronauts?
Ms Wang: It’s never boring in space. Actually, two astronauts will arrive
next month. It’s very exciting.
Language points
21
1. “ fall asleep ” 意为入睡;睡着(强调从清醒到睡着的瞬间动作)
2. “ fall asleep ”为瞬间动作,强调动作结果,“刚睡着”,不能
接时间段
例:He fell asleep 10 minutes ago. 他10分钟前睡着了。(正确)
He fell asleep for 2 hours.(错误)
3. 拓展:fall + 形容词:进入某种状态
fall ill 生病 / fall silent 沉默 / fall in love 坠入爱河
Language points
练
1. He ______ at 9:00 last night.
A. falls asleep B. fell asleep C. was asleep D. is sleeping
B
2. 翻译句子
我昨晚太困了,很快就睡着了。
I was so sleepy last night that I fell asleep soon.
Summary
New words
beyond, mission, telescope, rover, manned, launch, weightless, movement, asleep, tie
Expressions
fall asleep
Sentences
① It is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will
follow around 2030.
② It has been used to do research on biology, medicine,
and materials.
③ Well, it’s a little hard to fall asleep.
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Unit 6 Beyond Earth
Section A(3a-3c)
· 学习目标
· 新课导入
· 内容讲解
· 课堂总结
Learning goals
1. New words: geology, satellite, crazy
2. Expressions: human being
3. Sentences: ① At some point in the far future, we may find new resources
in outer space.
② In that case, a new home for us human beings will be needed.
Lead-in
“Why Explore Space? — A Future Career or a Human Mission?”
If one day Earth is too crowded, what would you do?
New words
geology /dʒiˈɒlədʒi/ n. 地质;地质学
satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ n. 人造卫星;卫星
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ adj. 疯狂的;不理智的
New words
geology /dʒiˈɒlədʒi/ n. 地质;地质学
satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ n. 人造卫星;卫星
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ adj. 疯狂的;不理智的
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3a
Read the interview and complete the mind map.
Host: Our question today is: Why do we explore space? Let’s talk to
space scientist Dr Yang. Welcome, Dr Yang!
Dr Yang: Thank you very much. Well, there are three good reasons to
explore space. First, to improve our knowledge of Earth and
its place in the universe.
Host: Could you explain that a bit more?
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Dr Yang: Sure. The study of other planets helps us better understand Earth’s
geology, history, and relationship with other planets.
Host: Oh, right.
Dr Yang: Second, technology developed for space can benefit us here on Earth.
Host: Could you give our listeners an example?
Dr Yang: Of course. Some satellites, for example, help us deal with problems
caused by climate change.
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Host: Yes, that’s very useful. And the third reason?
Dr Yang: Well, at some point in the far future, we may find new resources
in outer space. It might sound crazy, but our Earth may run out of
resources. In that case, a new home for us human beings will be
needed.
Host: Wow, interesting! Maybe Mars will be turned into our new home in
the future.
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Reasons for space exploration
The study of other planets helps _______
__________________
______________________________________________________
Technology for space can ____________________
We may _____________
____________________
understand Earth’s geology, history, and relationship with other planets;
us better
benefit us here on Earth
find new
resources in outer space
Language points
1
1. “ deal with ” 含义:
• 处理;应付;解决(问题、麻烦、困难、事情)
• 对待;看待(人)
• 涉及;论述;探讨(书籍、文章、讲座主题)
• 与……打交道;和……相处(人/客户)
... help us deal with problems caused by climate change.
2. 被动语态
结构:be dealt with
例句:The problem has been dealt with. 这个问题已经被处理了。
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1
3. 拓展短语
• deal in 经营;做……生意
例:He deals in cars. 他做汽车生意。
• a good / great deal (of ) 大量(修饰不可数名词)
例:a great deal of time 大量时间
4. 句式高频考点
• It’s hard to deal with + 名词 很难应付……
• learn to deal with life 学会面对生活
• deal with people politely 礼貌待人
Language points
练
1. 用所给词适当形式填空。
He doesn’t know how ________ (deal) with his anger.
to deal
这本书主要涉及青少年心理健康问题。
2. 翻译句子。
This book mainly deals with teenagers’ mental health problems.
Textbook
3b
Listen to the interview. Pay attention to how the host keeps the interview going with questions and comments. Then role-play the interview.
Show Time
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3c
Work with a partner to discuss your reasons for space exploration.
• Space exploration helps us solve problems like climate change and
natural disasters.
• It encourages us to invent new things, like better medicine and
materials.
• It brings people all over the world together to work on big projects.
Language points
21
... but our Earth may run out of resources.
1. “ run out of ” 意为用完、耗尽(某物);花光(钱)
2. 易混辨析
• run out of + 宾语
及物,主语是人,主动表“某人用完某物”
• run out
不及物,主语是物,无of、无宾语,表“某物被用完了”
例:I ran out of ink. 我把墨水用完了。
The ink ran out. 墨水用完了。
Language points
21
3. 同义替换
• be used up = run out of 用完
My money is used up. = I have run out of my money.
• give out(物作主语)也可表“耗尽、用完”
4. 拓展固定搭配
• run out of patience 失去耐心
• run out of money 花光钱
• run out of energy 筋疲力尽
• run out of supplies 物资耗尽
Language points
练
1. We have ______ all the paper.
A. run out B. run out of C. ran out D. ran out of
B
2. 翻译句子。
我的耐心已经耗尽了。
The petrol ran out on the way home.
I have run out of my patience.
在回家的路上汽油用完了。
Language points
31
Could you explain that a bit more?
1. “ a bit more ” 意为再多一点;稍微更……一点
2. 核心结构分类
① a bit more + 不可数名词
表示:再多一点(某物)
例:a bit more water 再多一点水
a bit more time 再多一点时间
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② a bit more + 可数名词复数
表示:再多几个……
例:a bit more books 再多几本书
a bit more friends 再多几个朋友
③ a bit more + 形容词/副词原级
构成比较级:a bit + 形容词/副词比较级
= a bit more + 多音节形容词/副词
例:a bit more beautiful 稍微更美一点
a bit more carefully 稍微更认真地
Language points
练
1. Could you give me ______ ink? I need it.
A. a bit more B. a few more C. bit more D. few more
A
2. 用 a bit more 完成填空。
Can you be _________________ (耐心一点)?
I want ______________ (再多一点米饭).
a bit more patient
a bit more nice
Summary
New words
geology, satellite, crazy
Expressions
human being
Sentences
① At some point in the far future, we may find new
resources in outer space.
② In that case, a new home for us human beings will
be needed.
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Unit 6 Beyond Earth
Section B(2a-3c)
· 学习目标
· 新课导入
· 内容讲解
· 课堂总结
Learning goals
1. New words: craft, spaceship, survey, crowded, operate
2. Sentences: ① Though many missions failed or had to be canceled, space
exploration never stopped.
② New technologies can be developed, tested, and operated
there.
Lead-in
Is Your Dream “ Out Of This World ” ?
New words
craft /krɑːft/ n. 技艺;工艺 (pl. craft) 飞行器;船
spaceship /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/ n. (航天) 飞船
survey /ˈsɜːveɪ/ n. 测绘;民意调查
New words
crowded /ˈkraʊdɪd/ adj. 人(太)多的;拥挤的
operate /ˈɒpəreɪt/ v. 操作;运行
New words
craft /krɑːft/ n. 技艺;工艺 (pl. craft) 飞行器;船
spaceship /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/ n. (航天) 飞船
survey /ˈsɜːveɪ/ n. 测绘;民意调查
crowded /ˈkraʊdɪd/ adj. 人(太)多的;拥挤的
operate /ˈɒpəreɪt/ v. 操作;运行
space
+
walk
suit
craft
telescope
station
ship
Textbook
2a
Match the word space with the words in the box and complete the sentences. Then discuss the questions.
1. Do you hope to travel by spaceship to other planets one day?
2. Who was the first Chinese astronaut to do a _________ ?
3. What is the name of China’s first large survey_______
__________?
spacewalk
space
telescope
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4. How many kilograms does a __________ that an astronaut wears usually weigh?
5. What is the longest time that an astronaut has lived on a _______ __________ ?
6. How fast do you think a _________ can travel?
spacesuit
space
station
spacecraft
space
+
walk
suit
craft
telescope
station
ship
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2b
Complete the conversation with the phrases in the box.
on board fall asleep in space rocket launch in case in time
Ann: Are you going to watch the ____________ tomorrow morning?
Bob: Yes. I’m going there early _________ there are too many people.
Ann: Yeah, it will be very crowded. I think I’ll watch it online instead.
Bob: I’d prefer to see it with my own eyes. I want to be an astronaut in the
future.
Ann: Cool! The job must require you to be strong both in mind and body.
rocket launch
in case
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2b
on board fall asleep in space rocket launch in case in time
Bob: Yes. I think it’s fantastic to live and work _________.
Ann: But it must be difficult to ___________ if you need to be tied down!
Bob: Not a problem for me. I believe that space travel will be made much
easier __________.
Ann: Well, I’ve only been _________ a plane twice, and I was scared. I
prefer to have a job that keeps my feet on the ground.
in space
fall asleep
in time
on board
Textbook
2c
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
set foot on complete cooperate cancel
For thousands of years, human beings dreamt of visiting the moon and other planets. Though many missions failed or had to be _________ , space exploration never stopped. In 1969, humans finally __________ the moon’s surface. Since then, more missions to the moon have been ___________ .
cancelled
set foot on
completed
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It is hoped that moon bases will be built in the near future so that scientists can ____________ and do more research there. In time, it seems possible that the wildest dream of visiting other planets will also come true.
2c
set foot on complete cooperate cancel
cooperate
Language points
1
1. “ set foot on ” 意为访问;参观(某地),侧重带有历史性、第
一次、庄重正式的抵达,多用于书面语、科普、历史、航天话题。
2. 适用对象
多用于人、宇航员;火箭、探测器不用 set foot on,要用 land on。
3. 句式常用搭配
• never set foot on 从未涉足、从未踏足
• be the first to set foot on 第一个踏上……
• dream of setting foot on 梦想踏上……
Language points
练
1. 用所给词适当形式填空。
Humans first ______ foot on the moon in 1969. (set)
set
2. Neil Armstrong was the first human to ______ the moon.
A. step on B. set foot on C. arrive D. get
B
Textbook
Read about one teenager’s space dream. Then complete the chart.
My Space Dream
My space dream is that one day a research station will be built on the moon. I believe there are quite a few benefits.
First, it will be a good place for scientists to cooperate and do space research together. New technologies can be developed, tested, and operated there. These technologies can then be used to help build stations on Mars and other planets.
3a
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Second, more resources will be found. I think the moon may have some special kind of energy resource that can be useful to Earth. It will just take time for scientists to find it.
Third, people may live and work there. Tourists will also be able to visit. I want to be one of the first visitors. I hope that one day we humans can spend holidays in space and explore the universe.
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3a
Humans have achieved many things that were once only dreams. I hope the research station on the moon will be built in the near future, and I hope it will happen during my lifetime.
Reason 3: _________________________
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3a
My Space Dream
What? ___________________________________________
Why?
One day a research station will be built on the moon .
Reason 1: ________________________________________
__________________________
Reason 2: ______________________________________
It will be a good place for scientists to cooperate
and do space research together.
More resources will be found on the moon.
People may live and work here.
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3b
Discuss the ideas about space. Which interests you the most and why?
• build a research station on the moon
• send a spacecraft to the nearest star system
• search for life in the solar system
• build a satellite to collect the sun’s energy and send it to Earth
• ...
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3c
Write your own space dream. You can include some pictures in your writing.
My space dream is to visit the space station in the future.I have three reasons for my dream. First, I want to know how astronauts live and work in space. It is very magical to see the Earth far away. Second, I hope to learn more space knowledge and study new science things. Third, I wish humans can travel to space easily one day.To make my dream come true, I will study math and science hard every day. I believe my space dream will come true in the future.
Language points
21
1. “ on board ” 主要两个意思:
• 在船/飞机/火车/航天器上
• 加入团队、参与项目、支持某人观点
2. 词性与用法特点
on board 是副词性短语,也可作介词搭配使用;后面不直接
接名词,不能说 on board the plane。
3. 重点固定搭配
get on board 登上(船、飞机、火箭)
be on board 在……上面
welcome on board 欢迎登机/登船/加入团队
Language points
练
1. There are three scientists ______ the space station.
A. on board B. on the board C. in board
A
2. 翻译句子。
机上所有人员都平安无事。
All people on board are safe.
Textbook
4a
Put these names into different groups. You may add other space missions you know.
• Shenzhou • Chang’e • Tiangong • Tianwen • Tianhe • Zhurong • Yutu • ...
Manned space flight Mission to Mars Mission to the moon Space station
Shenzhou
Tianwen, Zhurong
Chang’e, Yutu
Tiangong, Tianhe
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4b
Work in groups. Choose one type of space mission to research. Share and discuss the information you find.
We choose manned space flight to research.China’s Shenzhou series is the core of our manned space program. In 2003, Yang Liwei became China’s first astronaut in space on Shenzhou-5. Later missions have sent more astronauts to live, work and do experiments in the Tiangong space station. These missions help develop new technologies and prepare for future deep-space exploration. We are proud of these great achievements.
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4c
Make a poster about what you have found to showcase China’s space programme. You can include the following:
• important events or missions
• pictures or drawings of the space flights,
spaceships, or satellites
• important people or organizations
Textbook
Reflecting
1. Which part of space exploration interests you the most?
2. Why do you think human beings want to explore space?
3. Can you talk about future space exploration using the passive voice?
4. Can you talk about China’s achievements in space exploration?
5. What is your dream for space exploration?
To explore and discover new things and places is part of what makes us human.
Summary
New words
craft, spaceship, survey, crowded, operate
Sentences
① Though many missions failed or had to be
canceled, space exploration never stopped.
② New technologies can be developed, tested,
and operated there.
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