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Unit 6
Beyond Earth
How far can we go into space?
Section B (3a-3c writing)
Thinking Quality
Learning Ability
Cultural Awareness
Language Ability
Learning Objectives
Use the “dream + reasons” structure and space vocabulary to write about a space dream.
Understand that personal dreams connect to humanity’s greater journey of exploration.
Extract the structure from a model text and apply it to independent writing.
Analyze the writer‘s three reasons and evaluate the importance of space dreams.
What can you see in the picture?
astronauts
space station
My Space Dream
My space dream is that one day a space station will be built on the moon. I believe there are quite a few benefits.
First, it will be a good place for scientists to cooperate and do space research together. New technologies can be developed, tested, and operated there. These technologies can then be used to help build stations on Mars and other planets.
Second, more resources will be found. I think the moon may have some special kind of resources that can be useful to Earth. It just takes time for scientists to find it.
Third, people may live and work there. Tourists will also be able to visit. I want
to be one of the first visitors. I hope that one day we humans can spend holidays
in space and explore the universe.
Humans have achieved many things that were once only dreams. I hope the space
station on the moon will be built in the near future, and I hope it will happen during my lifetime.
What’s the topic of today’s writing?
My dream for space
My Space Dream
My space dream is that one day a space station will be built on the moon. I believe there are quite a few benefits.
First, it will be a good place for scientists to cooperate and do space research together. New technologies can be developed, tested, and operated there. These technologies can then be used to help build stations on Mars and other planets.
Second, more resources will be found. I think the moon may have some special kind of resources that can be useful to Earth. It just takes time for scientists to find it.
Third, people may live and work there. Tourists will also be able to visit. I want to be one of the first visitors. I hope that one day we humans can spend holidays in space and explore the universe.
Humans have achieved many things that were once only dreams. I hope the space station on the moon will be built in the near future, and I hope it will happen during my lifetime.
A.
B.
C.
What is the dream?
Why does he/she have this dream?
What is his/her expectation?
Read about one teenager's dream for space. Then complete the chart.
3a
My Space Dream
My space dream is that one day a space station will be built on the moon. I believe there are quite a few benefits.
First, it will be a good place for scientists to cooperate and do space research together. New technologies can be developed, tested, and operated there. These technologies can then be used to help build stations on Mars and other planets.
Second, more resources will be found. I think the moon may have some special kind of resources that can be useful to Earth. It just takes time for scientists to find it.
Third, people may live and work there. Tourists will also be able to visit. I want
to be one of the first visitors. I hope that one day we humans can spend holidays
in space and explore the universe.
Humans have achieved many things that were once only dreams. I hope the space
station on the moon will be built in the near future, and I hope it will happen during my lifetime.
Why?
What?
Reason 1:
Reason 2:
Reason 3:
My Space Dream
Read about one teenager's dream for space. Then complete the chart.
3a
Para. 1
Para. 2-4
My Space Dream
My space dream is that one day a space station will be built on the moon. I believe there are quite a few benefits.
First, it will be a good place for scientists to cooperate and do space research together. New technologies can be developed, tested, and operated there. These technologies can then be used to help build stations on Mars and other planets.
Second, more resources will be found. I think the moon may have some special kind of resources that can be useful to Earth. It just takes time for scientists to find it.
Third, people may live and work there. Tourists will also be able to visit. I want
to be one of the first visitors. I hope that one day we humans can spend holidays
in space and explore the universe.
Humans have achieved many things that were once only dreams. I hope the space
station on the moon will be built in the near future, and I hope it will happen during my lifetime.
What is the teenager’s dream for space?
Why?
What?
Reason 1:
Reason 2:
Reason 3:
My Space Dream
Read about one teenager's dream for space. Then complete the chart.
3a
One day a space station will be built on the moon.
My Space Dream
My space dream is that one day a space station will be built on the moon. I believe there are quite a few benefits.
First, it will be a good place for scientists to cooperate and do space research together. New technologies can be developed, tested, and operated there. These technologies can then be used to help build stations on Mars and other planets.
Second, more resources will be found. I think the moon may have some special kind of resources that can be useful to Earth. It just takes time for scientists to find it.
Third, people may live and work there. Tourists will also be able to visit. I want
to be one of the first visitors. I hope that one day we humans can spend holidays
in space and explore the universe.
Humans have achieved many things that were once only dreams. I hope the space
station on the moon will be built in the near future, and I hope it will happen during my lifetime.
Why does the teenager have this dream for space?
Why?
What?
Reason 1:
Reason 2:
Reason 3:
My Space Dream
Read about one teenager's dream for space. Then complete the chart.
3a
One day a space station will be built on the moon.
a good place for scientists to cooperate and do space research
More resources will be found.
People may live and work there.
Discuss the ideas about space. Which interests you the most and why?
3b
build a space station on the moon
send a spacecraft to the nearest star
search for life in the solar system
build a satellite to collect the sun's energy and send it to Earth
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build a space station on the moon
do lots of special science experiments there that we cannot do on Earth
be a safe stopover for astronauts before they fly to other far planets
become a backup home for humans to live on
send a spacecraft to the nearest star
take clear photos of the star and its surrounding space environment
help us learn more about how stars form and develop in the universe
know whether human beings can travel between star systems in the future
search for life in the solar system
bring us new discoveries and satisfy people’s curiosity about the universe
compare alien life with creatures on Earth and figure out the common rules
completely change our understanding of life itself
build a satellite to collect
the sun's energy and send it to Earth
cut down our use of polluting coal and oil
provides endless power, so we will never worry about running out of energy
slow down global warming and protect Earth’s fragile environment
As a teenager,
what's your dream for space?
Write your own space dream. You can include some pictures in your writing.
My Space Dream
My space dream is that one day a space station will be built on the moon. I believe there are quite a few benefits.
First, it will be a good place for scientists to cooperate and do space research together. New technologies can be developed, tested, and operated there. These technologies can then be used to help build stations on Mars and other planets.
Second, more resources will be found. I think the moon may have some special kind of resources that can be useful to Earth. It just takes time for scientists to find it.
Third, people may live and work there. Tourists will also be able to visit. I want to be one of the first visitors. I hope that one day we humans can spend holidays in space and explore the universe.
Humans have achieved many things that were once only dreams. I hope the space station on the moon will be built in the near future, and I hope it will happen during my lifetime.
What is the dream?
Why does he/she have this dream?
What is his/her expectation?
Structure
dream
3 reasons
expectation
3c
My Space Dream
My space dream is that one day a space station will be built on the moon. I believe there are quite a few benefits.
First, it will be a good place for scientists to cooperate and do space research together. New technologies can be developed, tested, and operated there. These technologies can then be used to help build stations on Mars and other planets.
Second, more resources will be found. I think the moon may have some special kind of resources that can be useful to Earth. It just takes time for scientists to find it.
Third, people may live and work there. Tourists will also be able to visit. I want
to be one of the first visitors. I hope that one day we humans can spend holidays
in space and explore the universe.
Humans have achieved many things that were once only dreams. I hope the space
station on the moon will be built in the near future, and I hope it will happen during my lifetime.
How did the writer explain his/her reasons?
topic sentence
Add specific facts & future values
Explain real functions & connections
Describe vivid pictures with personal ideas
What usful sentence patterns can we use?
Not only can we… here, but the achievements will also help us…
We are able to…, and these results will make it possible for humans to…
Imagine that we can… in space. It is my biggest wish to experience this amazing life.
We can make full use of…, so people on Earth will no longer worry about the shortage of…
Structure
dream
3 reasons
expectation
Write your own space dream. You can include some pictures in your writing.
3c
topic sentence
Add specific facts & future values
Explain real functions & connections
Describe vivid pictures with personal ideas
Tense & Person
Simple future tense & the first person
Checklist Self-evaluation Peer-evaluation Teacher-evaluation
Clear structure
Topic sentence
More relative information
Right linking words
Right grammar
Right spelling
Good handwriting
Read and check, then exchange and check!
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My space dream is to build a special satellite to collect solar energy and send it back to Earth. I believe this project will bring great benefits to human beings.
First, it provides endless clean energy in space. It can greatly cut down the use of polluting coal and oil, slow global warming and better protect our fragile home planet.
Second, this kind of space power will solve Earth’s serious energy shortage. People will no longer worry about using up limited natural resources.
Third, all families on Earth can enjoy cheap green power. I really hope to take part in designing this satellite in the future.
Humans have turned many space dreams into reality. I hope this satellite will be completed soon, and I wish to help build it in my lifetime.
一、单词默写
1. /ˌriːˈsɔːs/ n. 资源 _____________
2. /ˈɒpəreɪt/ v. 操作;运行 _____________
3. /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪt/ v. 合作;协作 _____________
4. /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ v. 探索;考察 _____________
5. /ˈenədʒi/ n. 能源;精力 _____________
6. /ˈtaʊərɪst/ n. 游客 ____________
7. /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ n. 一生;终生 ____________
8. /əˈtʃiːv/ v. 实现;取得 ____________
resource
operate
cooperate
explore
energy
tourist
lifetime
achieve
二、词组默写
1. 太空梦 __________________________
2. 空间站 __________________________
3. 做研究 __________________________
4. 能量资源 __________________________
5. 在不久的将来 __________________________
6. 度假 __________________________
7. 探索宇宙 __________________________
8. 第一次登上月球_______________________________________
9. 在某人一生中 __________________________
10. 住在那里 __________________________
space dream
space station
do research
energy resources
in the near future
spend holidays
explore the universe
set foot on the moon for the first time
during one’s lifetime
live there
1. space dream 2. space station 3. do research
4. energy resources 5. in the near future
6. spend holidays 7. explore the universe
8. set foot on the moon for the first time
9. during one’s lifetime 10. live there
三、汉语提示填空题
1. 我的太空梦想是有一天月球上会建一个空间站。
My space dream is that one day a space station will ________ ________ on the moon.
2. 我相信有不少好处。
I believe there are ________ ________ ________ benefits.
3. 对科学家来说,这将是合作和一起做太空研究的好地方。
It will be a good place for scientists to ____________ and do space research together.
4. 新技术可以在那里被开发、测试和操作。
New technologies can be ___________, tested, and ________ there.
5. 这些技术之后可以用来帮助在火星和其他行星上建造空间站。
These technologies can then be used to help ________ stations on Mars and other planets.
be built
quite a few
cooperate
developed
build
operated
6. 更多的资源将被发现。
More ________ will be ________.
7. 月球可能有一些特殊的能源资源,对地球有用。
The moon may have some special kind of ________ ________ that can be useful to Earth.
8. 人们可以住在那里工作。
People may ________ and ________ there.
9. 游客也可以去参观。
________ will also be able to visit.
10. 人类已经实现了许多曾经只是梦想的事情。
Humans have ________ many things that were once only ________.
resources
energy resources
work
Tourists
achieved
found
live
dreams
Unit 6
Beyond Earth
How far can we go into space?
Section B (3a-3c writing)
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