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Module 4
Module 4
Great Scientists
To read a passage to learn about rockets
To enjoy a short video to know the great success of Chiniese space development
The development of rockets
In 2019, China launched rockets 34 times, which was at the top around the world. We’ve made huge progress in the development of space exploration. This year, China intends to launch 40 times rockets in order to finish various space tasks. Let’s enjoy a video to witness these great moments.
Read the passage quickly and find the answers to the questions.
1. How were rockets invented
By accident – when people threw bamboo tubes with gunpowder inside into the fire to make explosions and saw that some of them flew into the air.
2. What are they used for today
They are used to send astronauts into space and in firework displays.
Read the text carefully and fill in the blanks.
Rockets
How they were invented
About 2,000 years ago the Chinese discovered that the ______ escaping from a bamboo tube with gunpowder could lift into the air.
gas
In 1232 the Song army shot “arrows of __________” when they were at war with the Mongols, which was the first military use of rockets.
Between the 13th and 15th centuries, many rocket ____________ were done for military purposes in England, France and Italy.
Military uses
Rockets
flying fire
experiments
Rockets
What they are used for today
To send __________ into space
To celebrate great events
astronauts
Wan Hu who invented the flying chair
Rockets are used for ordinary people
Give a description of Wan Hu’s flying chair according to the picture. Using the words below.
attached … to …
two kites
chair
rockets
1. The rockets that the Mongols made could travel over the surface of water.
2. Wan Hu invented a flying chair by using two big kites and 47 rockets.
F
T
True (T) or False (F).
Appreciate the following sentences and remember them.
Today rockets are very advanced machines which we can use to send astronauts into space.
2. The Chinese discovered that the gas escaping from the tube could lift it into the air.
3. The tubes were attached to a long stick which helped keep the rocket moving in a straight direction.
What can rockets help us in the future Write down your imagination and share with your classmates.
The Chinese discovered that the gas escaping from the tube could lift it into the air.
中国人发现从竹筒里散失的气体能将竹筒发射到空中。
escape v. (从不愉快或危险处境中)逃脱escape from 从……逃脱,从……逃走
eg The boy managed to escape from the
burning car.
1) The police announced that two prisoners had escaped two days before.
escape v. (从监狱或管制中)逃跑
escape v. 溢出,流出
2) Tears escaped (from) his eyes and
rolled down his cheeks.
3) I’m sorry but your name escapes me for the moment.
escape v. 被忘掉
阅读下列句子,归纳escape的用法。
5) As for me, watching television is an escape.
6) The bank robbers made their escape
in a car.
escape n. 消遣
escape n. 逃避,逃脱
make one’s escape 逃跑
escape v. 避免,escape doing sth.
4) He escaped being punished because he
was absent that day.
7) More than once he had a narrow
escape from being eaten by sharks.
escape n. 逃避,逃脱
a narrow escape 死里逃生
【拓展】
escaped adj. 逃跑了的 escapee n. 逃亡者
We need to find a place to escape the rain.
He escaped being hurt in the traffic accident.
【语境应用】汉译英。
1) 我们需要找个地方避雨。
2) 他在这起车祸中没有受伤。
3) 我想不起来聚会的确切日期了。
The exact date of the party escapes me.
I. 根据下面各句句意以及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示词,写出该单词的正确形式 (每空一词)。
1. The test is used to ________ (诊断) a variety of diseases.
2. Kate g________ from a medical school last year.
3. She had not had a very impressive school ________ (生涯) up till then.
diagnose
graduated
career
4. She has one of the most b________ minds in the country.
5. He broke down the locked door and ________ (逃跑).
6. The ________ (受害者) received head injuries from which she died a week later.
brilliant
escaped
victim
II. 选用方框内合适的短语并用其正确形式填空(每个短语限用一次)。
earn one’s living, come to power, be known for, in the area of, because of
1. When the party ________________, many people were forced to leave their country.
2. He ________________ his films and TV work.
came to power
is known for
3. Over the past years, there have been many advances ________________ medicine.
4. She ________________ by singing in a nightclub.
5. Many families break up ______________ a lack of money.
in the area of
earned her living
because of
Write a short summary about the passage “Rockets”. You can include their development or usage in your writing. Try to use the words and expressions you’ve learned in this unit.