人教版（2019）必修第三册Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading课件（共16张ppt，内镶嵌音频）

(共16张PPT)
UNIT 4
SPACE EXPLORATION
Reading and thinking
UNIT4 PRE - READING
If you had a chance to travel into space, what would you like to do
Think about a question:
The first Chinese going into the space: Yang Liwei, Chinese astronaut, in 2003
The first man landing on the moon: Neil Armstrong, USA astronaut, Apollo 11 in 1967
Some famous astronauts
Before you read, look at the title and the photos. Discuss: What will we learn in this passage
Learn about the development of space exploration
Jade Rabbit
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Challenger after the accident
The following passage is a popular science article(科普文) . It is from newspaper or magazine. It is about space exploration. The main reasons for space exploration are to gather knowledge of the universe.
Background knowledge
Read the text, then choose the correct sentence (A-D) to fill each gap.
A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
B. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
C. The future of space exploration remains bright.
D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
B
D
A
C
n.火箭
n.重力;引力
UNIT4 WHILE - READING
Use your own words to summarize the main idea for each paragraph.
When the main idea is not clearly stated in a topic sentence, you should read the full paragraph or passage carefully and find the words or ideas that repeat themselves. They are likely evidence of the author’s main idea.
Summarise the main idea
People wanted to learn more about space.
Space travel became a reality.
Space travel has risk and accidents.
China’s space programme.
The future of space exploration.
Summarise the main idea
Title: ______________________________
Introduction:
Body:
Conclusion:
SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
Para.1
Para.5
People’s desire for space exploration.
Space exploration in different countries and some accidents.
The future of space exploration.
Para.2-4
Read para. 4 and fill in the blanks.
Time China Events
in Yang Liwei orbited Earth in Shenzhou spacecraft.
Then... completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk.
was sent to the to study its surface.
After that China sent and
to dock with it.
China has sent Chang’e .
2003
5
Shenzhou and
Jade Rabbit
More
recently
Tiangong space lab
Tianzhou
n.航天器;宇宙飞船
6
4
moon
7
2
1
n.太空行走
What is the author’s attitude towards space exploration
A. angry.
B. disappointed.
C. puzzled.
D. positive.
Read para. 5 and choose the correct answer.
Further - learning
Complete the passage with words from the text.
M_______ is exploring space in the hope of finding out more about the u________. However, exploring space is both dangerous and challenging. One of the most dangerous parts of space exploration is helping people to escape Earth’s g_______. If there is a mistake during the l________, it can lead to an accident that kills everyone on b________. Getting out of o_____ and back to Earth’s surface is also very dangerous. Despite the huge risks though, people will always continue to explore this final f_______ so as to learn its secrets.
Mankind
universe
gravity
launch
board
orbit
frontier
抱……的希望
为了;以便
SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
Introduction:
Body:
Conclusion:
People’s desire for space exploration
Space exploration in different countries and some accidents
The future of space exploration
1. Review the main ideas of the passage.
2. Review the key words and expressions.
3. Pre-view the next essay by yourself.
Thanks for
Your cooperation!