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Unit 6
Looking into space
Science affects us
Learning Objectives
Towards the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
learn about science and technology and the influence in our lives;
extract key details from the passage, master core vocabulary and sentence patterns and use them to introduce science and technology;
discuss the influences of science and technology in our lives and share with peers.
Pre-reading
Pre-reading
“What are they? How do they affect us?”
Pre-reading
Read the passage and tick the main idea.
A. To discuss the history of scientific development.
B. To explain how science has a wide impact on our daily lives, health, and the world around us.
C. To argue that science is only important for space exploration and medical research.
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While-reading
What’s the structure of this passage?
A
C
B
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② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥
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② ③ ④ ⑤
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Artist Nationality Art Form Key Achievement
Michelangelo
Picasso
Van Gogh
Qi Baishi
While-reading
Scan the passage to find details.
Items Effects
daily lives
easier and convenient;smartphones and computers; talk to our friends, watch videos, and find information at the click of a button.
stay healthy
study how our bodies work, discover what causes illnesses and find better treatments.
space and the
universe
use telescopes and other tools to explore planets, stars, and galaxies far away.
environment
study things like pollution and climate change; find ways to reduce pollution and protect the earth.
While-reading
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
A How does science affect us?
B What can we do on a smartphone or computer?
Science affects us in many ways. It provides us with convenient devices and technology like smartphones and computers. It helps us stay healthy by developing treatments and vaccines. It allows us to explore space and understand our place in the universe. It also helps us study and protect the environment by finding ways to reduce pollution.
We can talk to our friends, watch videos, and find information at the click of a button.
While-reading
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
C What can we do with telescopes and other tools related space and the universe?
D What's the author's attitude on science?
(indifferent/negative/positive)
We can use them to explore planets, stars, and galaxies far away, and learn about our place in the universe.
The author's attitude is positive. The passage emphasizes how science improves our lives, keeps us healthy, and opens up a world of possibilities, which shows a positive view.
Post-reading
Read the passage again and talk about how science is related to your daily life. You can use the following words as reference.
Example:Science is deeply connected to my daily life in so many ways.
• In the morning, I check the weather forecasting app on my phone, which uses satellite data to tell me if it will rain. This helps me decide what to wear.
• For breakfast, the milk and bread I eat are made with modern food processing techniques that keep them fresh and safe.
• When I go to school, my dad drives an electric vehicle, which uses clean energy instead of gasoline…
Post-reading
Share something you think makes your life easier. It can be a small invention or a big invention.
Example:The invention that makes my life the easiest is the smartphone. It’s a small device that does so much: I can call or message friends instantly, pay for things with a tap, look up information for my homework, and even control household appliances like the air conditioner from my room. It keeps me connected, saves time, and makes so many daily tasks feel effortless.
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Checklist Stars
Language(语言正确)
Pronunciation(发音标准)
Body language(使用肢体语言)
Creation(有创意)
Excellent Great Good
Science enriches our lives,
the future holds boundless possibilities.
1.Science has a big impact on our lives in many ways and it's everywhere around us.科学以多种方式对我们的生活产生重大影响,它无处不在。
have an impact on“对……有影响”
例句:
Social media has a huge impact on how people communicate.社交媒体对人们的交流方式有巨大影响。
Language pointsS
2.When it comes to space and the universe, science plays a role too.
在太空与宇宙领域,科学同样发挥着重要作用。
when it comes to“当提到;当涉及到”,用于引出特定的话题,其中to为介词,后接名词、代词或v.-ing形式 。
例句:
When it comes to cooking, my mother is a real expert.
说到做饭,我妈妈是个真正的行家。
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3.Without science, we wouldn't have vaccines that protect us from diseases.
如果没有科学,我们就不会有保护我们免受疾病侵害的疫苗。
“without + 名词/名词短语”相当于一个条件状语从句,表示“如果没有……”,
例句:
Without your help, I wouldn’t have finished the project on time.
如果没有你的帮助,我不会按时完成这个项目。
Language pointsS
一、汉译英
1.在我们周围,无处不在 _____________
2.按一下按钮(轻而易举) _______________________
3.对我们的生活有巨大影响 _______________________________
4.开启充满可能的世界 _____________________________
5.带来巨大改变 ____________________
6.当提到太空探索时____________________________________
all around us
at the click of a button
have a big impact on our lives
open a world of possibilities
make a big difference
when it comes to space exploration
二、根据汉语意思完成句子
1. Science ______________ (对……有影响) almost every aspect of our daily lives.
2. _________ (没有) modern technology, we couldn’t communicate so easily.
3._____________________________ (最重要的原因之一) people love traveling is to experience different cultures.
4. _____________________ (通过阅读更多书籍), you can expand your vocabulary.
has an impact on
Without
One of the most important reasons
By reading more books
Basic homework
Practical homework
Read the passage aloud 3 times, then retell 8 key words and phrases from the text and explain their meanings in your own words.
Extended homework
With a partner, discuss how science and technology change our lives.
Research one more famous invention, write a 6-sentence passage about it and the influence, then make a mini poster to introduce the invention.
Homework
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