内容正文:
Unit 6 Beyond Earth
Section A Why do we explore space?
课时2(3a-3c)
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1. 掌握并正确运用词汇:crazy, run out of, deal with, in that case
2. 分角色表演采访对话:扮演主持人和太空科学家,围绕“人类为什么要探索太空”进行问答
3.讨论并表达个人观点:有条理地阐述自己对太空探索的看法,并尝试使用一般将来时的被动语态(如… will be needed/improved)
What do you see in these pictures?
In the first picture, I see a beautiful Earth from space, but on the other side, there are dry lands, pollution, and maybe a lack of resources.
In the second picture, I see a space station, astronauts working in space, and perhaps a future base on Mars.
Warming up
Which problem on Earth do you think space exploration might help solve?
Maybe space exploration can help us find new resources when the Earth’s resources
run out.
Warming up
Before you read
Questions:
1. What is the topic of the interview?
2. How many reasons will Dr Yang talk about?
Think about these questions before reading.
Read the interview and complete the mind map.
3a
Host:
Dr Yang:
Host:
Dr Yang:
Host:
Dr Yang:
Our question today is: Why do we explore space? Let’s talk to space
scientist Dr Yang. Welcome, 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.
Could you explain that a bit more?
Sure. The study of other planets helps us better understand Earth’s geology,
history, and relationship with other planets.
Oh, right.
Second, technology developed for space can benefit us here on Earth.
Read the interview and complete the mind map.
3a
Host:
Dr Yang:
Host:
Dr Yang:
Host:
Could you give our listeners an example?
Of course. Some satellites, for example, help us deal with problems
caused by climate change.
Yes, that’s very useful. And the third reason?
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.
Wow, interesting! Maybe Mars will be turned into our new home in
the future.
处理;应付
在某个时刻/阶段
用完;耗尽
Read the interview and complete the mind map.
3a
Reasons for space exploration
us better
The study of other planets helps (1) __________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
understand Earth’s geology, history, and relationship with other planets.
Read the interview and complete the mind map.
3a
Reasons for space exploration
benefit us here
Technology for space can (2) ________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
on Earth.
Read the interview and complete the mind map.
3a
Reasons for space exploration
find new resources in outer space.
We may (3) _____________________________
_______________________________________
It might sound crazy but our Earth may run out of resources ... (教材P54 3a)
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ adj. 疯狂的;不理智的
What a crazy idea!这个想法真疯狂!(作定语)
You must be crazy to say that to your boss.
你对老板说那种话,一定是疯了。(作表语)
词义拓展 [形容词]热衷的,狂热的
be crazy about 对······着迷;热衷于······
Simon is crazy about birdwatching. 西蒙热衷于观鸟。
Language points
Listen to the interview. Pay attention to how the host keeps the interview going with questions and comments. Then role-play the interview.
3b
Work with a partner to discuss your reasons for space
exploration.
3c
A: Why do you think humans keep exploring space?
B: I believe one important reason is to find new life.
A: That’s a good point. What else?
B: We can have more chances to develop our economy, such as
travelling to space.
Work with a partner to discuss your reasons for space
exploration.
3c
A: Oh, right! Is there another reason?
B: Yes. Exploring space can satisfy our curiosity about the unknown universe.
A: You’re right. Space is full of mysteries, and we always want to know more.
It might sound ______ (疯狂的), but it is true.
We should _______ (探索) space to know more about the universe.
Technology developed for space can also ________ (使……受益) us here on Earth.
一、根据句意及汉语提示填空。
crazy
explore
benefit
Exercises
二、单项选择。
B
A
( ) 1. We should learn to ______ the problems in our life.
A. look after B. deal with C. take up
( ) 2. If we don’t save water, we will ______ it one day.
A. run out of B. look for C. think of
( ) 3.A new home for humans ______ in the future.
A. will need B. will be needed C. is needed
B
Exercises
三、完成句子,每空一词。
1. 我们的地球可能会耗尽资源。
Our Earth may______ ______ ______ resources.
2.那样的话,我们将需要为人类建立一个新的家园。
______ ______ ______ , a new home for us human beings will be needed.
run out of
In that case
Exercises
Key words
Expressions
crazy
run out of, deal with, in that case
…will be needed/improved
Sentences
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1. 和同伴分组,扮演主持人(Host)和太空科学家(Dr Yang),
完成一段“Why do we explore space?” 的采访对话。
要求:
至少使用一句一般将来时的被动语态
内容要结合课文 “太空探索的 3 个原因”
对话不少于 6 句
2. 将本课所学内容形成重点笔记。
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Thank You!
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$Our question today is, why do we explore space? Let's talk to space scientist, doctor Young. Welcome, doctor 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. Could you explain that a bit more sure? The study of other planets helps us Better understand earth's geology, history and relationship with other planets. Oh, right. Second, technology . developed for space can benefit us here on earth. Could you give our listeners . an example? Of course, some satellite, for example, help us deal with problems caused by climate change. Yes, that's very useful. And the third reason, 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. Well, interesting, maybe mars will be turned into our new home in the future.