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”主题展开科普文阅读教学，课堂导入通过太空知识小测试激活学生兴趣，再以体裁识别、段落填空等学习支架，引导学生从整体感知到细节理解，构建阅读逻辑脉络。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，如通过国家-事件表格填空、交通工具-任务匹配等活动锻炼信息提取与逻辑分析能力，Language Points部分聚焦句型结构提升语言运用能力。这既帮助学生掌握阅读策略，又为教师提供结构化教学方案，提升教学效率。

Unit 4 SPACE EXPLORATION Reading & Thinking 1 Lead-in About Space How much do you know about space exploration? Lead-in Let’s do a small test. Are you ready? 1. There are eight planets in the Solar System. F T T F 2. Footprints left by astronauts on the lunar surface(月球表面) would disappear. 3. The hottest planet in the solar system is Venus(金星). 462 ℃ T F 4. The human body will explode(爆炸) in space without a spacesuit(太空服). T F 5. There is no sound in space. T F Because there is no air in space, and air transmits sound. gravity frontier vehicle universe transmit data satellite launch orbit astronaut n. 重力；引力 n. 边境；国界；边远地区 n. 交通工具；车辆 n. 宇宙；天地万物 n. 资料，数据 n. 人造卫星；卫星 vt. & n. 发射；发起；上市 n. 轨道，势力范围 vt. & vi. 沿/环绕轨道运行 n.宇航员 vt. & vi. 传输；发送 Words Words the USSR Sputnik 1 Voyager 1 spacecraft Challenger Jade Rabbit dock signal the International Space Station n.苏联 n. 旅伴一号 n. 旅行者一号 n. 航天器；宇宙飞船 n. “挑战者”号航天飞机 n. “玉兔”月球车 vt.&vi (两架航天器)对接;使……进港 n. 码头；船坞 vt. & vi. 标志着；标明；发信号 n. 信号；标志 国际空间站 launch a spacecraft universe rocket satellite orbit astronaut transmit data/signals Basic knowledge Pre-reading Space: The Final Frontier 1. What kind of passage is it? A. A piece of news. B. A science article. C. A travel journal. D. A novel. 2. Where can you find this kind of passage? A. In a dictionary B. In a storybook C. In a newspaper D. In a science magazine 科普文，是以浅显、通俗易懂的文字让公众了解科技领域的知识的一种文章。阅读时，可看作是科技说明文。 13 While-reading 标题文字添加 this is a sample text. insert your desired text here. Again. this is a dummy text. 标题文字添加 this is a sample text. insert your desired text here. Again. this is a dummy text. 标题文字添加 this is a sample text. insert your desired text here. Again. this is a dummy text. 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很大进展，我们现在希望能发现其他适合生命生存的行星。 多次实验后，他们成功制造出能够摆脱地心引力的火箭。 太空探索的未来依旧光明。 尽管科学家们努力确保万无一失，但事故仍然有时会发生。 While-reading 15 “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 A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. para.1 同义词discover复现 B. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planet that are suitable enough to support life. 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. ______________________________ . 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. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. D B. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planet that are suitable enough to support life. para.3 ________________________________________________________________For example, all the astronauts on the Soyuz11, Challenger and Columbia spacecraft 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. A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. 关键词复现：died, disasters → accidents A B. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planet that are suitable enough to support life. Reading ________________________________________________. Many countries have plans to further study planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope to make more valuable dicoveries that will enable the human race to survive well into the future. A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. C B. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planet that are suitable enough to support life. Read the passage again and match the main idea with each paragraph. Para. 1 A. Achievements of the USSR and America. Para. 2 B． People don’t stop exploring space despite risks. Para. 3 C．The future of space exploration. Para. 4 D．People are curious about space. Para. 5 E．China’s progress of space exploration. What do people want to do when looking up at the stars? They want to know more about space. Why do scientists make vehicles? To carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries. Read para. 1 and answer the following questions. 21 Read para. 2 carefully and fill in the blanks. Country Time Event the USSR in _______ in 1961 The Sputnik 1 satellite was launched and _________ around Earth. ____________ went into the space. in _______ in 1977 Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon. America’s NASA space agency launched __________. America 1957 orbited Voyager 1 1969 Yuri Gagarin 22 02 01 Para.3 How did people feel after the disasters of space exploration? These disasters made everyone______________________ , but the desire to explore the universe ________________ . sad and disappointed did not die Why did the desire to explore the universe never die? This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration. n.渴望;欲望 vt.渴望;期望 24 Read Para.4 carefully and then match the vehicles with their missions. 1．Shenzhou 5　 A．To study the surface of the moon. 2．Shenzhou 6 B．To explore the surface of Mars. 3．Shenzhou 7 C．To complete a second manned orbit. 4．Jade Rabbit D．To signal the basic completion of the Tiangong Space Station. 5．Tianwen 1 E．To independently send humans into space. 6．Mengtian module F．To complete the first Chinese spacewalk. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of space exploration? A. worried B. positive C. doubtful D. disappointed Read para. 5 and choose the correct answer. 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. 26 Read the passage again, complete the time order of the passage. Complete the timeline according to the events of space exploration in human history. 1957 1961 1969 1977 2003 then after that recently Sputnik 1 satellite launched by… orbited… Yuri Gagarin the first person… Neil Armstrong, stepped…, saying,… Voyager 1, to study…, it still… Yang Liwei, orbited…in…spacecraft Shenzhou 6/7 completed…, the first…, Jade Rabbit moon surface... Tiangong 2 space lab…, Tianzhou 1 to dock with… Chang’e 4 Explore the surface of... future ...plans.... Mars and Jupiter... difficulties... before the mid-20th century ...travelling into space ... 1. When did the first man step onto the moon? A. In June. B. In July. C. In September. D. In December. 2. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. All the astronauts on the Soyuz 11, Challenger and Columbia spacecrafts died during their missions. B. Everyone was disappointed with these disasters. C. Despite the huge risks, people still carry on exploring space. D. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. 3. What does “It” (sentence 5 in paragraph 4) most probably refer to? A. The Mengtian module. B. Shenzhou 7 spacecraft. C. Jade Rabbit. D. Tianwen 1. 4. How does the author support the theme of the text? A. By giving examples. B. By stating arguments. C. By explaining statistical data. D. By providing research results. Which reasons for space exploration are mentioned in this passage? A. To satisfy human’s curiosity about the universe. B. To prove the bravery of human beings. C. To gather knowledge about the universe. D. To find out suitable planets for life. How does the writer illustrate the achievements made in space exploration? A. By giving explanations. B. By comparison. C. By analysing cause and effect. D. By listing examples. Post-reading 我们生在红旗下，长在春风里，目光所至皆为华夏，五星闪耀皆为信仰，人民有信仰，国家有力量，民族有希望。欣逢盛世，当不负盛世，愿吾辈之青春，捍卫这盛世之中华! We were born under the red flag and grew up in the spring breeze. Our people have faith, and our country has power. As far as we can see, It’s China. And the five stars on red flags shine because of our belief. 36 Language Points 结构：“the+序数词+名词+to do” 表示“第几个做某事的人或物” 点拨：当名词前有序数词或形容词的最高级修饰时，多用动词不定式(to do)作后置定语。 1.I am always the first person ________ to the office. 我总是第一个到达办公室的人。 2.You are the work so well. 你是第一个将这项工作做得这么好的人。 to get 1.Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space. 2. Dr. Lin became the first woman ever to be hired as a resident physician. the first person to do 38 This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.(Page 41) 这是因为人们坚信太空探索的重要性,哪怕面临巨大的风险。 句法分析 This is because... 后面接造成结果的原因，意为“这是因为......”。 This is why... 后面接造成的结果，意为“这就是为什么......”。 39 选词填空(because/why) She didn’t catch the bus. This is she got up late.  He has been smoking too much. This is he has lung cancer（肺癌）.  because　 why 40 THANK YOU EV录屏3.9.7软件录制 null 257375.67 Robot Brain A Kevin MacLeod Public Domain 2011 Sci-Fi Soundtrack 56945.965 eng - iTunNORM 00003BA4 0000139B 00027B21 0000D22D 00000997 000007A7 00007E86 00004F2E 00008E8D 000022B1� eng - iTunSMPB 00000000 00000210 000007F0 0000000000264800 00000000 0022A14F 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000� eng - A robot brain, or computer thought process. (hint - it is random sine waves)� $