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，系统呈现其发展历程、关键历史事件（如阿波罗登月、挑战者号事故、中国“玉兔”“祝融”任务）及挑战与成就，通过提问“探索太空的目的”、引用《星际迷航》台词、填空“已知与未知界限”等导入活动，搭建兴趣激发到知识衔接的学习支架。 其亮点在于融合语言能力（段落主旨匹配、逻辑线索分析及词汇注释）、文化意识（对比中外太空成就培育家国情怀）和思维品质（批判性问题“太空探索益处”及逻辑填空训练），采用快速阅读、细节阅读等方法，以“Why-How-What”结构小结。学生能提升语言运用与跨文化理解，教师可借助清晰结构和多样活动提高教学效率。

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 Zhurong rover “祝融”号火星车 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 Read the text, then choose the correct sentence A-D to fill each gap. A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. B. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope 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. 太空探索已经取得了长足的进步，我们现在希望能发现其他适合生命生存的行星。 无数次实验后，他们成功研制出能够摆脱地心引力的火箭。 太空探索的未来依旧光明。 虽然科学家们极力确保万无一失，但事故仍时有发生。 Fast reading 12 "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. _______________________________________. B 逻辑线索：同范畴词复现 Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope 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. 1 13 Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity. 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. _____________. On 4 October 1957,... and on 12 April 1961, ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969,... Para. 2 D 逻辑线索：时间；语义：概括 14 Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. The future of space exploration remains bright. _________. For example, all the astronauts on the Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia spacecrafts died during their missions. However, while such disasters brought much sadness and disappointment, the desire to explore the universe did not die. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks. Para. 3 A 逻辑线索：同一语义反复出现，加以概括 died disasters despite the huge risks. 15 _________. Many countries have plans to further study planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope to make more valuable discoveries that will enable the human race to survive well into the future. C 逻辑线索：关键词复现 The future of space exploration remains bright. Para. 5 16 Para 5 Para 4 Para 3 Para 2 Para 1 Match the main idea and summarize the structure. The reasons 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 Reading for details “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. look up... 抬头看 carry...into... 带...进入... hope to do ... 希望做.... be suitable to do... 适合... Why does the author begin the passage with two questions? A. To introduce the topic of the passage. B. To test reader’s knowledge about space exploration. C. To show scientists have found answers to these questions. D. To compare different opinions about life on other planets. Voyager 1 That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. ____________, the first person to ____ _______________ __________, the ______ person to go into _______ 公众号：陈西设计之家。微信搜索即可 公众号：陈西设计之家。微信搜索即可 October 4, 1957 April 12, 1961 July 20, 1969 September 5, 1977 _________, launched by the USSR Yuri Gagarin Neil Armstrong ________, to study deep space and still ____________ to this day Sputnik 1 step onto the moon first transmits data Para.2 The development of space exploration. before the mid-20th century ———— Reality only a dream space How does the writer show the achievements in space exploration? A. using examples           B. making comparison C. giving specific number   D. giving definition 下定义 Para. 2 Reading for details Important phrases: 实现；成真： 下定决心做某事： 由......发射： 集中于做某事： 登上....： 巨大的跳跃： famously: continuous: 来自许多不同的国家： come true be determined to do sth. be launched by... focus on doing... step onto... giant leap adv. 著名地，出名地 adj. 连续不断的 from many different countries 20 What accident is shown? Para.3 accidents All the astronauts on the USSR’s Soyuz 11 and America’s Challenger died during their missions. Do people give up exploring the universe? Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. For example, all the astronauts on the Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia spacecrafts died during their missions. However, while such disasters brought much sadness and disappointment, the desire to explore the universe did not die. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks. 确保... go wrong 出错 继续做；坚持干 What spirit can we learn from this paragraph? A. Be careful and give up easily facing risks. B. Keep exploring and never give up despite difficulties. C. Space travel is too dangerous and limit future missions.. D. Scientific progress is more important than human life. Put the following sentences in time order. China’s space exploration A second manned orbit and Chinese spacewalk was completed. Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in 2003. Tianwen 1 was sent to the Mars on 23 July 2020. With the modern space station, astronauts can conduct important experiments. 1 2 3 4 Para.4 China’s development of space exploration. 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 Continue to explore! The future of space exploration remains bright. Many countries have plans to further study planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope to make more valuable discoveries that will enable the human race to survive well into the future. 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! M_______ is exploring space in the hope of finding out more about the u________. However, exploring space is both dangerous and challenging. One of the most dangerous parts of space exploration is helping people to escape Earth’s g_______. If there is a mistake during the l________, it can lead to an accident that kills everyone on b________. Getting out of o_____ and back to Earth’s surface is also very dangerous. Despite the huge risks though, people will always continue to explore this final f_______ so as to learn its secrets. ankind niverse ravity aunch oard rbit rontier Complete the passage with words from the text. 导致 The future of space exploration remains ___________. Scientists hope to make us _________ well into the future. Why to explore (Para 1) How to explore (Para 2-4) What to explore (Para 5) People always wondered about _______, so they send astronauts into space: * to make important ______ _ _ * hope to discover other planets that are ________ enough to support life. space discoveries suitable Despite many ___________________, * scientists __________ in making rockets. * many countries have made great _________________. succeeded achievements risks /difficulties bright survive Space Exploration Summary 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 $