摘要:
该初中英语课件围绕“太空探索”主题,涵盖航天成就谈论、被动语态预测等核心知识点。通过图片讨论(中国火箭)、视频观看(Shenzhou 23发射)导入,结合Pre-listening图片匹配(Tiangong等项目)、While-listening新闻听力填空、Post-listening复述活动,构建“输入-内化-输出”的学习支架。
其亮点在于融合文化意识与语言能力培养,如中国航天项目(嫦娥、祝融)名称关联古代文化,增强家国情怀,通过听力理解、对话复述提升语言运用。任务型教学结合词汇巧记(如“mission”词源解析)和中考考点,培养思维品质,学生能深化语言理解与文化自信,教师可依托结构化活动提升教学效率。
内容正文:
Unit 6
Beyond Earth
What does it take to explore space?
Section A (1a-1d)
In this unit, you will:
1.talk about space achievements.
(谈论航天成就)
2. make predictions about space exploration using the passive voice.(用被动语态对太空探索做出预测)
3. describe your space dream.
(描述自己的航天梦想)
4. explore the meaning of and reasons for space exploration.(探究太空探索的意义与缘由)
Look and share
What does the photo show?
It shows a Chinese rocket. It is ready to launch for space exploration.
2. How does this photo make you feel?
3. Would you like to experience space travel one day?
It makes me feel excited and proud.
Yes, I’d love to. I want to look at the Earth from space and see the stars closely.
Pre-listening
4
What did you see in the video?
A rocket is launching.
Shenzhou 23.
on May 24, 2026
What do you know about China’s space programme?
What do you know about the objects or names in the pictures? Complete the sentences.
1a
Tiangong
Zhurong
Chang’e
Xuntian
What do you know about the objects or names in the pictures? Complete the sentences.
1a
____ is a space programme’s name for a mission to the moon.
____ is China’s first long-term space station.
____ is another name known for China Space Station Telescope (CSST).
____ is a rover sent to Mars to explore its surface.
/ˈmɪʃn/ n. 任务;使命
/ˈtelɪskəʊp/ n.
/ˈrəʊvə(r)/
What do you know about the objects or names in the pictures? Complete the sentences.
1a
____ is a space programme’s name for a mission to the moon.
____ is China’s first long-term space station.
____ is another name known for China Space Station Telescope (CSST).
____ is a rover sent to Mars to explore its surface.
C
A
D
B
While-listening
9
Listen to three news reports and circle the objects in 1a that you hear.
1b
____ is a space programme’s name for a mission to the moon.
____ is China’s first long-term space station.
____ is another name known for China Space Station Telescope (CSST).
____ is a rover sent to Mars to explore its surface.
C
A
D
B
Listen again and complete the notes.
1c
News report 1
Zhurong rover has 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 ______________.
News report 3
Chang'e‑6 collected 1,935.3 grams of ______________ samples.
It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the ______________ will be greatly improved.
/mænd/ adj. 需人操作的;载人的
Listen again and complete the notes.
1c
News report 1
Zhurong rover has 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 ______________.
News report 3
Chang'e‑6 collected 1,935.3 grams of ______________ samples.
It is believed that our understanding of the moon and the ______________ will be greatly improved.
in 2021
around 2030
astronauts
in 2022
precious soil
universe
Listen again and complete the notes.
1c
News report 1
Zhurong rover has successfully landed on Mars ____________.
It is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow ____________.
News report 2
The Tiangong Space Station was completed ____________.
More ____________ will be sent there.
News report 3
The Xuntian telescope weighs about __________________.
It can be more easily maintained and ____________.
in 2021
around 2030
in 2022
astronauts
15,550 kilograms
repaired
Post-listening
14
News report 1
China’s new space programme __________________today. Exploration of the planet Mars and the moon will be continued. China’s Zhurong rover__________________on Mars in 2021, and it is hoped that a manned mission to the moon will follow around 2030.
News report 2
China_______________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______________________with Germany, Italy, and Russia on __________________.
Listen again and complete the sentences.
was made public
successfully landed
has announced
continue its cooperation
scientific research
News report 3
According to Chinese space scientists, Chang’e‑6 collected 1,935.3 grams of precious soil samples from the far side of the moon. These samples will________________ and studied by scientists. _______________________ 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.
be stored
Listen again and complete the sentences.
It is believed
What other China’s space programme do you know?
What did you find from these pictures?
China has made a great success in space exploration.
They are named after Chinese ancient stories or poems.
Why do we explore space?
They carry the wisdom of ancient Chinese culture and the dreams of Chinese people.
It’s about curiosity, courage, the desire to know more about our universe.
Retell a news report from above or share a different one with a partner.
1d
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 ...
beyond /bɪˈjɒnd/ prep.
超出;在……较远的一边 adv. 在(或向)更远处
【巧记】
be(在)+ yond(那边)→ 在那边更远处
【常用搭配】
beyond the mountain(山的那边),beyond imagination(超乎想象)
【例句】
The space station is far beyond the Earth.(空间站远在地球之外。)
【中考考点】
beyond常用于表示“超出……的范围”
mission /ˈmɪʃn/ n. 任务;使命
【巧记】
miss(送)+ ion(名词后缀)→ 送出去做的事 → 任务
【常用搭配】
space mission(太空任务),complete a mission(完成任务)
【例句】
The astronauts are on a mission to explore Mars.(宇航员正在执行探索火星的任务。)
【中考考点】
mission常与太空探索相关
telescope /ˈtelɪskəʊp/ n. 望远镜
【巧记】
tele(远)+ scope(看)→ 看远处的东西 → 望远镜
【常用搭配】
look through a telescope(用望远镜看),space telescope(太空望远镜)
【例句】
Scientists use telescopes to study the stars.(科学家用望远镜研究星星。)
【中考考点】
telescope与microscope(显微镜)区别
maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ v. 维修;保持
【巧记】
main(主要)+ tain(拿住)→ 把主要的拿住 → 保持
【常用搭配】
maintain a machine(维修机器),maintain good health(保持健康)
【例句】
Astronauts maintain the space station regularly.(宇航员定期维护空间站。)
【中考考点】
maintain与keep近义,但maintain更正式
launch /lɔːntʃ/ v. & n. 发射;发起
【巧记】
谐音“浪起”→ 火箭如浪花般腾起 → 发射
【常用搭配】
launch a rocket(发射火箭),launch a campaign(发起活动)
【例句】
The rocket was launched successfully.(火箭成功发射。)
【中考考点】
launch既是动词也是名词
一、单词默写
1. /bɪˈjɒnd/ prep. 超出;在……较远的一边__________________
2. /ˈmɪʃn/ n. 任务;使命__________________
3. /ˈtelɪskəʊp/ n. 望远镜__________________
4. /ˈrəʊvə(r)/ n. 探测器;漫游者__________________
5. /mænd/ adj. 需人操作的__________________
6. /meɪnˈteɪn/ v. 维修;保持__________________
7. /lɔːntʃ/ v. & n. 发射;发起__________________
beyond
mission
telescope
rover
manned
maintain
launch
二、选用方框中的短语填空(每个限用一次)
space station rover space telescope manned mission land on
1. Tiangong is China’s first long-term ____________________.
2. Zhurong is a ____________________ sent to Mars to explore its surface.
3. Xuntian is a ____________________ that will help scientists study the universe.
4. China hopes to have a ____________________ to the moon in the future.
5. The Zhurong rover successfully ____________________ Mars.
space station
rover
space telescope
manned mission
landed on
1.—Have you heard ______ Tiangong space station?
—Yes, it was completed ______ 2022.
A.of; in B. about; on C. from; at
2.It is hoped that we will send more ______ to work in space station.
A.rovers B. astronauts C. telescopes
3.Chang’e-6 collected lots of precious ______ samples from the moon.
A.soil B. universe C. biology
4.The scientists do research ______ medicine and materials on Tiangong.
A.to B. on C. for
5.Many people fall ______ easily when they stay weightless in space.
A.sleep B. asleep C. sleeping
Unit 6
Beyond Earth
What does it take to explore space?
Section A (1a-1d)
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