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人教必修
第三册
Unit 4
Listening and Speaking
Talk about how to become an astronaut
教学目
Lead-in
1.What can you see in the photo
Who do you think took the photo
2. How do you understand the quote
Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand.
—Neil Armstrong
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To know about the detailed information about how Yang Liwei became an astronaut and summarise the requirements for becoming an astronaut
To talk with your partner about your opinions on being an astronaut
目标一：To know about the detailed information about how Yang Liwei became an astronaut and summarise the requirements for becoming an astronaut
Activity 1: Read through P 38~39, find out the new words and phrases, read them in groups and share their usage.
astronaut, procedure, mental, centimetre, intelligent, rocket, gravity
Activity 2: Discuss the questions in groups.
1 Can you name any famous astronauts from China or abroad 2 Do you know anything about the selection procedure for astronauts Make a list of the possible requirements.
Yang Liwei—the first Chinese astronaut to go into space.
Liu Yang—
the first Chinese woman astronaut.
Zhai Zhigang
翟志刚
Jing Haipeng
景海鹏
Wang Yaping
王亚平
The first Chinese astronaut to walk in space.
The only Chinese astronaut to go into space for three times.
The only female astronaut on board the Shenzhou 10 spacecraft, taught physics lesson to Chinese student through a live video.
The first man going into the space.
Yuri Gagarin
尤里 加加林
2 good education; flying experience; excellent health; rich
knowledge; special training
Activity 3: Listen to the interview and tick the correct statements.
( ) 1 The audience is curious about how Yang Liwei became the first Chinese astronaut.( ) 2 Mr. Yang always believed that he would become an astronaut one day.( ) 3 Mr. Yang was selected to attend pilot training with 13 other people.( ) 4 To become an astronaut in China, you have to have 1,350 hour of flying experience.( ) 5 Astronauts not only had to learn how to use space equipment, but also had to do a lot of mental and physical training.
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Activity 4: Listen again and fill in the blanks with the correct numbers.
Listen for numbersNumber questions are typically related to: time, telephone numbers, addresses, prices, weights, distances, etc. When you listen for numbers, you need to pay special attention to big numbers as well as those that sound quite similar, such as thirteen and thirty, fourteen and forty, etc.
1. Yang Liwei graduated from college at the age of ______.2. Before he joined China's space programme, Mr Yang trained as a fighter pilot for ______ years.3. Mr Yang was one of the ______ pilots who were chosen to train for space flights.4. At the time when Mr Yang entered the space programme, astronauts had to be shorter than ______ cm in height and less than ______ kg in weight.5. Mr Yang became China's first astronaut when he was ______ years old.
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Activity 5: Listen to the interview again and make a list of the requirements for becoming an astronaut.
Education background: Experience: Health condition: Courses: Special training:
college degree, trained to be a fighter pilot
more than 1,000 hours of flight experience
must be in perfect health and shape
English, science and astronomy
practise using space equipment and do a lot of mental and physical training
目标二：To talk with your partner about your opinions on being an astronaut
Activity : Work in pairs. Discuss whether you would like to be an astronaut in the future and give your reasons. Use what you have learnt from the interview to help you.
1. Do you want to be an astronaut in the future Why 2. Do you know what it takes to become an astronaut 3. If you are determined to become an astronaut, what might be the hardest part you need to overcome
Example:A: You know, I think being an astronaut would be cool.B: Do you want to work in space in the future A: I’m not sure, but I think it might be too difficult for me. There are so many requirements. First of all, you must be intelligent enough to get a related college degree. Then you have to …B: So, what might be the most difficult part for you A: I guess it might be the …
Sample:A: You know, I think being an astronaut would be cool.B: Do you want to work in space in the future A:I'm not sure,but I think it might be too difficult for me. There are so many requirements. First of all, you must be intelligent enough to get a related college degree. Then you have to be a pilot with years of training and practise flying. Finally, you must be really physically fit.B:So what might be the most difficult part for you A:I guess it might be the space travel itself. I'm sure being weightless must be fun, and it would be wonderful to see the Earth and stars from space. But the spacesuit and capsule look terribly small and uncomfortable. It would be hard to stay in such a small space for so long. Also,there's no privacy at all. What if I have to go to the restroom B: I see what you mean.
Read the poem. Mark the stressed syllables with and unstressed syllables .
Then try reading the poem to each other with rhythm.
Gravity
One day, Isaac Newton sat
and saw an apple fall.
Then he thought, “It’s not just fruit!
Something pulls us all.”
“There is a force,” he said to himself, “That pulls things to the ground,
Not only apples, but all of us
Stay still though Earth spins round.”
Of course, we know that this is true!
Earth goes round but we stay still.
What goes up must come down,
and it always will.
Gravity
Listen and repeat after the recording. Check whether your mark-ups are correct.
Not only apples, but all of us
Stay still though Earth spins round.”
Of course, we know that this is true!
Earth goes round but we stay still.
What goes up must come down,
“And it always will.
One day, Isaac Newton sat
And saw an apple fall.
Then he thought, “It’s not just fruit!
Something pulls us all.”
“There is a force,” he said to himself, “That pulls things to the ground,
Summary:通常情况下，英语句子中需要重读的词包括：名词(包括专有名词)、动词、形容词、大多数副词、数词、动词-ing形式、过去分词、双音节介词、特殊疑问词、指示代词等，而不需要重读的词主要是冠词、代词、be动词、单音节介词、连词、助词、关系代词和关系副词等。不过，在某些情形下，为了表达特定的意义，一些通常无须重读的词也会出现重读。
例如：Carla invited me to her party. (not you)Carla invited me to her party. (not your party)
1 Can you retell the information you get about Yang Liwei 2 What are the requirements to become an astronaut (共22张PPT)
人 教 必 修
第三册
Unit 4
Assessing Your Progress
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To consolidate the words, phrases and grammar in this unit by finishing the exercises
To give a presentation on China’s space exploration
To get the information about Mars and talk about something about Mars exploration
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目标一: To consolidate the words, phrases and grammar in this unit by finishing the exercises
Activity 1: Try to say some words and phrases from this unit as many as possible, and give one example to explain their usage.
astronaut, procedure, mental, intelligent, rocket, gravity, frontier, vehicle, universe, determine, satellite, launch, orbit, mankind, agency, data, disappointed, desire, carry on, on board, signal, in the hope of doing sth. so as to (do sth), recycle, muscle, lack, otherwise, beyond, solar system, current, figure out, sufficient, towel, tissue, facility, globe, argue, shallow, result in, pattern, as a result, regular, resource, limited, provide for sb. in closing, run out, attach, oxygen
Activity 2: Read the passage about Lee’s work in space and fill in the blanks with the words and phrases in the box.
agency astronaut data determined
intelligent satellite figure out result in
Lee was busy at work. Unlike most people around the world though, his workplace was in space. There was a problem with a(n) _________. It was supposed to send information about the sun back to the ________ on Earth, but the equipment for sending the ________ was not working properly. So it was Lee's mission to _________ the problem and solve it.
satellite
agency
data
figure out
Lee was very _________ as a(n) _________, and he was also very careful. He was __________ to make the satellite work properly again, but he would make sure to be safe. He knew that one small mistake could ________ death.
determined
astronaut
intelligent
result in
Activity 3: Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box.
send survive prevent reach breathe
step land sleep use help
1. After having succeeded in _________ satellites into space, people wanted to know if it was safe for a human to go into space. On 3 November 1957, a dog named Laika became the first living thing ________ space. She was also the first one to die there.
sending
to reach
2. The USSR and the US both wanted to be the first to send a person to the moon. Later, the US succeeded, and Neil Armstrong became the first man ________ onto the moon. During the first moon landing, astronauts had no vehicles ________, so they had to explore the moon on foot. On the fourth mission ________ on the moon, astronauts took a lunar vehicle so that they could explore places further away.
to step
to use
to land
3. Astronauts must wear spacesuits when they work in space because there is no air _________ and it can be very cold outside the spacecraft. While _________, they must attach themselves to something so as _________ floating around.
4. The accident on the Apollo 13 spacecraft resulted in a loss of oxygen, water, and electrical power. The astronauts on board had to fight _________. At the same time, Houston's Mission Control worked hard ________ the astronauts return to Earth safely.
to breathe
sleeping
to prevent
to survive
to help
Activity 4: Reflecting
What do you think is the most interesting part of an astronaut's life Why What new information did you learn from this unit Do you find it easier to use English to express curiosity now Do you feel more confident about writing an argumentative essay in English now Why or why not Overall, I thought this unit was ◎inspiring ◎interesting ◎so-so ◎difficult.
Activity 1: Search online or in the library for information about China’s achievements in space exploration, especially the important technological breakthroughs and space misssions. Organise the information into a table like the one below.
目标二：To give a presentation on China’s space exploration
China’s Space Missions
Missions Launch Time Launch Vehicles Astronauts Mission Goals
Shenzhou 1
Shenzhou 2
Shenzhou 3
Shenzhou 4
Shenzhou 5
Shenzhou 6
Shenzhou 7
China’s Space Missions
Missions Launch Time Launch Vehicles Astronauts Mission Goals
Tiangong 1
Shenzhou 8
Shenzhou 9
Shenzhou 10
Tiangong 2
Shenzhou 11
Tianzhou 1
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China’s Space Missions
Missions Launch Time Launch Vehicles Astronauts Mission Goals
Shenzhou 1 20 November 1999 Long March 2F N/A Test the Long March 2F rocket
Shenzhou 2 10 January 2001 Long March 2F a monkey, a dog, and a rabbit Test life-support systems
Shenzhou 3 25 March 2002 Long March 2F a dummy Test life-support systems and facilities for human flight
Shenzhou 4 30 December 2002 Long March 2F two dummies Final dressed rehearsal for human flight
China’s Space Missions
Missions Launch Time Launch Vehicles Astronauts Mission Goals
Shenzhou 5 15 October 2003 Long March 2F Yang Liwei First Chinese manned flight
Shenzhou 6 12 October 2005 Long March 2F Fei Junlong, Nie Haisheng Scientific experiments; test orbital module
Shenzhou 7 25 September 2008 Long March 2F Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming, Jing Haipeng Scientific experiments; first Chinese spacewalk
Tiangong 1 29 September 2011 Long March 2F/G N/A Tests for a space station prototype
China’s Space Missions
Missions Launch Time Launch Vehicles Astronauts Mission Goals
Shenzhou 8 1 November 2011 Long March 2F N/A Test unmanned docking with Tianngong 1
Shenzhou 9 16 June 2012 Long March 2F Jing Haipeng, Liu Wang, Liu Yang Test manned docking with Tianngong 1; China’s first female astronaut
Shenzhou 10 11 June 2013 Long March 2F Nie Haisheng, Zhang Xiaoguang, Wang Yaping Dock with Tiangong 1 and conduct experiments
China’s Space Missions
Missions Launch Time Launch Vehicles Astronauts Mission Goals
Tiangong 2 15 September 2016 Long March 2F N/A A replacement for Tiangong 1; a test platform for the design of a future Chinese space station
Shenzhou 11 17 October 2016 Long March 2F Jing Haipeng, Chen Dong Dock with Tiangong 2 and test life-support systems
Tianzhou 1 20 April 2017 Long March 7 N/A An automated cargo spacecraft which tested docking procedures with Tiangong 2
Activity 2: Get into groups. Each group will be assigned several missions. Prepare for the presentation by finding out more details.
Pictures Interesting stories Outcomes News reports Videos
Prepare a slide presentation using the information you have found.Show your slide presentation to the whole class.
目标三: To get the information about Mars and talk about something about Mars exploration
Exploring Mars
Mars is truly a fascinating planet for people on Earth. Although exploring the Red Planet has never been easy, scientists are determined to continue their explorations.
Activity 1: Before you watch
How much do you know about Mars Read the statements below and decide whether they are true (T) or false (F).
1. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the smallest planet in the solar system.2. It is one of the few planets that we can see with the naked eye.3. Like Earth, Mars has volcanoes, valleys, polar ice caps, seasons, and weather.4. Olympus Mons, the largest volcano on Mars, is about twice as high as Mount Qomolangma.
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T
T
F
Activity 2: While you watch
Put the events in the correct order.
___ The probe separates from the launch vehicle.
___ The lander lands on the surface of Mars.
___ The probe enters the Earth-Mars transfer orbit.
___ Controllers on Earth guide the probe into the orbit around Mars.
___ The lander discards the protective shield and the parachute.
___ The space-to-ground communications link is created.
___ The orbiter and the lander separate.
___ The rover transmits data back to Earth and receives orders from Earth.
___ The rover begins to explore the surface of Mars.
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Activity 3: After you watch
Work in pairs. One student acts as a space expert and the other acts as a reporter. Use what you have learnt from the video to make up an interview.
A: So, tell me about Mars.B: Well, it's our nearest planetary neighbour, and one of the few planets that we can see with the naked eye.A: Is it like Earth B: In many ways it is. For example, it has volcanoes, valleys, and seasons like Earth. However, it is much colder than Earth, and its atmosphere is quite thin.A: When does China expect to launch its first mission to Mars B: Around 2020....
1 Can you list some words and phrases related to space exploration 2 What are some of China’s space exploration missions recently 3 Can you share your opinions about exploring Mars (共21张PPT)
人 教 必 修
第三册
Unit 4
Discovering Useful Strutures
Describe space facts and efforts to explore space
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To identify and analyse the uses of infinitives as adverbials and attributes
To use infinitives to describe space facts and efforts to explore space
目标一: To identify and analyse the uses of infinitives as adverbials and attributes
Activity 1: Look at the following sentences and focus on the italicised infinitives. In pairs, discuss their functions and meanings.
1 I trained for a long time to fly airplanes as a fighter pilot.
2 As we all know, an astronaut needs to be healthy and calm in order to work in space.
3 First of all, you must be intelligent enough to get a related college degree.
4 Some scientists were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space.
5 On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space.
infinitive as adverbial
infinitive as adverbial
infinitive as adverbial
infinitive as attribute
infinitive as attribute
Summary: 不定式 (to do) 的功能和意义： 可作状语，表目的或结果，多可转化为 in order that/so that 引导的状语从句；为强调目的，可用 in order to/so as to。 可作定语，起修饰或限定作用，可转化为定语从句。
Find more examples from the text.
People have always wanted to learn more about space, and scientists work hard to find answers. adverbial They make vehicles to carry brave people into space to find out the secrets of the universe. attribute adverbial For example, America’s NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 on 5 September 1977 to study deep space. adverbial These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed, but the desire to explore the universe never died. attribute China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003. attribute
Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk, followed by the vehicle Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to study its surface. adverbial After that, China launched the Tiangong 2 space lab into space and Tianzhou 1 to dock with it. adverbial This signalled one step further in China’s plan to establish a space station in the future. attribute More recently, China has sent Chang’e 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations. both as adverbial
Europe, the US, and China all have plans to futher study and explore planets like Mars and Jupiter. attribute
Activity 2: Read the following groups of sentences, summarise the usage of infinitives as attribute.
Group 1:1.We must find a person to do the work. 主谓关系2.There are lots of interesting things to see. 动宾关系3.They got the order to leave the city. 同位关系
Summary 1:不定式作定语的位置和关系： 动词不定式作定语通常放在名词、代词或不定代词的后面作后置定语。 动词不定式作定语一般与所修饰的名词构成主谓关系、动宾关系、或同位关系。
动词不定式的时态和语态
主动语态 被动语态
一般式 to do to be done
进行式 to be doing
完成式 to have done to have been done
完成进行式 to have been doing
Group 2:1. She is the first graduate to get an offer in the big company.2. He is the only one to survive the accident. 3. He is the right person to do the job.
Summary 2:当名词被序数词或 the only, the next, the last, the right修饰，且该名词是作定语的非谓语动词的执行者时，用不定式主动形式作定语。
Group 3:1. In the past, women had no chance to go to school.2. He made an attempt to be admitted to the big company. 3. A good teacher must have the ability to make himself understood. 4. I must keep the promise to pay on time.5. His eagerness to get back home was quite obvious.
Summary 3:当修饰的名词是ability, ambition, attempt, chance, courage, desire, decision, effort, failure, moment, promise, right, time, wish ... （一些表示企图、努力、愿望、打算、能力等意义的名词）
Group 4:1. Give me a pen to write with. 2. He is looking for a room to live in. 3. There is nothing to worry about.4. Here is a piece of paper for you to write on.
Summary 4:作定语的动词不定式如果是不及物动词或者不定式所修饰的名词或代词是不定式动作的地点、工具等，不定式后面须有相应的介词。
【拓展】1. I have a lot of things to do tomorrow.2. Please give me something to drink.3. He will show you the right path to take.在一些固定句型中，动词不定式作定语用主动形式表被动意义，如 have / get / give / show sth to do。在此类句型中，不定式与前面的名词构成动宾关系，和句中另一个名词或代词构成主谓关系。
I do a lot of things. / I drink something. / You take the right path.
1. There is a lot of homework to do. 2. There is a lot of homework to be done.3. There is nothing to see.4. There is nothing to be seen.在there be + n. + to do 结构中，可用不定式的主动形式也可用被动形式，只是意义和侧重点不同，to do强调人，其逻辑主语是动作的发出者，to be done强调物，其逻辑主语是动作的承受者。
Activity 3: Read the following groups of sentences, summarise the usage of infinitives as adverbial.
Group 1：1. To make friends easily, you need to be very kind. 2. They went there to save people who were injured. 3. More TV programmes were produced to raise people’s concern over food safety. 4. To / In order to catch the first bus, he got up early. 5. The bus stopped so as to pick up passengers.
Summary 1:不定式作目的状语，可用in order to / so as to 代替，有时为了突出强调目的，还可将这个词组置于句首，但so as to一般不用于句首。
Attention:目的状语与不定式的转换:
A 当目的状语从句中的主语与主句中的主语相同时，可以直接简化为 不定式或不定式短语作状语。We'll start early in order that/so that we may arrive in time. →We'll start early in order to/so as to arrive in time.
B 当目的状语从句中的主语与主句中的主语不相同时，要用动词不定式的复合结构作状语。I came early in order that you might read my report before the meeting. →I came early (in order) for you to read my report before the meeting.
Group 2：1. He woke up to find everybody gone. 2. He arrived at the train station, only to find the train had already left. 3. She is too tired to do the job. 4. He is old enough to go to school.5. Will you be so kind as to open the window
Summary 2:不定式作结果状语，表示出乎意料的结果；有时也可用only to, too ... to, enough to, so ... as to 来表示结果状语。
Group 3: 1. I am so excited to be here! 2. I am more than delighted to be with you!3. She is proud to have won the first place. 4. He is glad to be invited to the meeting.
Summary 3:不定式作原因状语，常用于“主语 + be + 形容词 + to do”结构中，此类形容词多是glad, excited, disappointed, shocked等表示喜怒哀乐的形容词。
Activity 1: Rewrite the sentences using infinitives or “in order to/so as to+do”. Change the italicised parts accordingly.
目标二：To use infinitives to describe space facts and efforts to explore space
1 In 2003 Yuri Malenchenko became the first person who got married in space.
→In 2003 Yuri Malenchenko became the first person to get married in space.2 In space, astronauts collect all dirty water so that it can be recycled for later use. →In space, astronauts collect all dirty water so as to recycle it for later use.
3 Mankind has always been curious about the universe and many people have dreamt that one day they would fly into space.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 Astronauts' bones and muscles can get very weak in space due to the lack of gravity, so they need to exercise every day, which will help them stay healthy.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5 Astronauts have to use tape to stick everything down while working in space because everything would float off otherwise.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 During a spacewalk, astronauts have to move slowly so that they can keep their bodies under control.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mankind has always been curious about the universe and many people have the dream to fly into space one day.
Astronauts' bones and muscles can get very weak in space due to the lack of gravity, so they need to exercise every day to/in order to/so as to stay healthy.
Astronauts have to use tape to stick everything down while working in space to/in order to/so as to keep everything from floating off.
During a spacewalk, astronauts have to move slowly to/in order to/so as to keep their bodies under control.
Activity 2: Complete the passage with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
Sending people to other planets or even beyond the solar system is not an easy goal __________ (achieve). One of the problems is that the trip would take a very long time. For example, ______ (use) current technology, it would take over two years _________ (get) to the closest planet, Mars, and back. Although light is the fastest thing _________ (know) in the universe, it could take more than four years to reach the nearest star system. Will scientists figure out a way _______ (store) sufficient food and water for the long journey Is it possible to travel faster than light No one knows the answers yet. However, space scientists never give up. They are experimenting with growing crops in space so as _______ (help) astronauts get enough food on longer journeys through space.
to achieve
using
to get
known
to store
to help
1 Can you make some sentences to illustrate the usage of infinitives as attributes 2 Can you make some sentences to illustrate the usage of infinitives as adverbial (共28张PPT)
人 教 必 修
第三册
Unit 4
Reading and Thinking
Learn about the development of space exploration (I)
教学目
Lead-in
视频：China’s exploration highlights
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To learn about the development and significant historical events of space exploration and learn about China’s achievements in space and contributions to space exploration
To analyse the structure of the article and writing techniques and express your opinions on space exploration
To use the words and phrases from the passage correctly
目标一: To learn about the development and significant historical events of space exploration and learn about China’s achievements in space and contributions to space exploration
Activity 1: Look at the title and the photos.
Discuss these questions in pairs.
SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
1.What do you think are the main reasons for space exploration 2.What do you expect to read about in this text
1 The main reasons for space exploration are to further human exploration and to gather knowledge of the universe.2 I expect to read about the history of space travel, the reasons why we explore space, what space exploration has given us, how we continue to explore further, etc.
Activity 2: Read the text. Several sentences have been removed from the text. 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
Activity 3: Use your own words to summarise the main idea for each paragraph.
Summarise the main ideaWhen 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.
Paragraph 1: People are ______________________ and scientists _____________________________________________________.Paragraph 2: In the 20th century, __________________________
_____________________________________________________.Paragraph 3: Humans __________________________ in spite of _____________________________________________________.Paragraph 4: China’s space programme __________________________________________________________________________.Paragraph 5: The future of space exploration ______________________________________________________________________.
curious about space
work hard to find answers
American and Russia space missions made space travel a reality
continue the space exploration
the great risks
has made great progress, becoming the 3rd country to independently send humans into space
looks bright, as many countries are planning further missions
Activity 4: Read the passage carefully and finish the following tasks.
Task 1: Read para. 1 and discuss the following questions.1 What do people want to do when looking up at the stars 2 Why do scientists make vehicles
1 They want to learn more about space.2 To carry brave people into space to find out the secrets of the universe.
Task 2: Read para. 2 carefully and fill in the blanks.
Country Time Events
the USSR In ______ ________________________ was sent and orbited around Earth.
In 1961 _____________ went into the space.
________ In ______ _____________ stepped onto the moon.
In 1977 America’s NASA space agency launched __________.
1957
1969
America
The Sputnik 1 satellite
Yuri Gagarin
Neil Armstrong
Voyager 1
Task 3: Read para. 3 and answer the questions.
1 Why did the desire to explore the universe never die 2 What does the international Space Station do
1 This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration.2 It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuous human presence in space.
Task 4: Read para. 4 and fill in the blanks.
Time Event
in ______ Yang Liwei orbited Earth in _________________.
Then _______________ completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk.
___________ was sent to the moon to study its surface.
After that China sent ___________________ and __________ to dock with it.
More recently China has sent Chang’e 4.
2003
Shenzhou 5 spacecraft.
Shenzhou 6 and 7
Jade Rabbit
Tiangong 2 space lab
Tianzhou 1
Activity 5: Read the passage again. Think about the question below.
What does the title “Space: The Final Frontier” mean to you
Share your ideas with the whole class.
While I support space exploration, I don’t think space is the final frontier just yet. There is still much to learn about the Earth, and we are only at the very beginning of new technological breakthroughs involving information technology and AI. There are many scientific and technological frontiers all around us.
目标二：To analyse the structure of the article and writing techniques and express your opinions on space exploration
Activity 1: Analyse the writing techniques. Answer the questions below.
1 What genre is the passage What are its features 2 How does the text develop 3 What writing techniques are used in this article
1 It is a popular science article (科普说明文).Features: A brief and eye-catching title;Explaining general concepts in a simplified way;Emphasizing on main events;Using quotes, metaphors (比喻), analogies (类比) to explain difficult or abstract scientific concepts. 2 It develops in chronological order.3 Giving examples, using quotes and listing important events.
Activity 2: Discuss the question in groups. Share your ideas.
What is the writer’s attitude towards space exploration Find evidence from the text to support your idea.
The writer feels positive about future space exploration and emphasizes this attitude by presenting important events in the history of space exploration, giving examples, using quotes, and showing respect and gratitude for the contributions scientists and astronauts have made.
Unit 4
Reading and Thinking
Learn about the development of space exploration (II)
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Activity 1: Find the important words, phrases, and language points you want to share with your partner. Then discuss in groups and share their usage with the class.
目标三：To use the words and phrases from the passage correctly
1 Looking up at the stars, people have always wanted to learn more about space, and scientists work hard to find answers. 仰望星空，人们一直想更多地了解太空，科学家们也在努力寻找答案。【句型】Looking up at the stars在句中作状语，与逻辑主语people构成主动关系。【词块】looking up at the stars 仰望星空 work hard 努力学习；辛勤工作
2 However, some scientists were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space.然而，一些科学家决意要帮助人类实现探索太空的梦想。【词块】be determined to do 决心做某事 realise one’s dream 实现某人的梦想【单词】determined adj.有决心的;意志坚定的 【观察思考】Driven by heaven-knows-what motives, he determines to write a book. His enemies are determined to ruin him. Healthy volunteers will be enrolled in the trial, which aims to determine whether the vaccine triggers an immune response.
【即学即练】
(1)The outcome of this election will be __________ (determine) by the votes and by the law.
(2)Everyone concerned acted with great courage and _____________ (determine).
(3)We are __________ (determine) to rescue these two countrymen.
determined
determination
determined
3 After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity. 经过多次实验后，他们成功地制造出能够逃脱地球引力的火箭。【句型】that 引导定语从句在从句中做主语。 【词块】succeed in making rockets 成功地制造出火箭 escape Earth’s gravity摆脱地球引力 【单词】succeed vi. 做成，成功；继承 vt. 接替，继任【观察思考】He succeeded in passing the entrance examination and was admitted to Peking University. 他成功地通过了入学考试，被北京大学录取了。I’m sure that David is to succeed him as chairman. 我确信大卫将接替他当主席。Who do you think will succeed to Mr Li’s company 你认为谁会继承李先生的公司？
【归纳总结】succeed in doing sth 成功地做某事succeed sb. as... 接替某人担任succeed to sth. 继承（王位等）【即学即练】(1) If I succeed in ___________(manage) one cafe, I will open more.(2) I never thought such a little child could ______________________
（成功地解决）such a difficult problem. (3) He will succeed his father___________manager of the shop.
managing
succeed in dealing with
as
4 On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. 1957年10月4日，苏联发射了“伴侣1号”卫星，并成功绕地飞行。【单词】launch vt.&n. 发射；发起；上市【观察思考】China’s Zhejiang province launched an online services trade exhibition on April 29,2020.中国浙江省于2020年4月29日举办了在线服务贸易展览会。It’s now Puma’s turn to launch its self-lacing sneakers, the FI.现在轮到彪马推出自己的系带运动鞋—FI了。Make sure you stay hydrated and please don’t launch yourself into the sun!一定要多喝水，不要在阳光下暴晒。Claire Luna is introducing a new product at her launch party. 克莱尔·卢娜在她的发布会上推出了一款新产品。
【归纳总结】launch a rocket 发射火箭launch a campaign发起一场运动launch a new enterprise创办新企业
5 Afterwards, the USSR focused on sending people into space, and on 12 April 1961,Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space. 此后，苏联将重点放在将人类送入太空，1961年4月12日，尤里·加加林成为世界上第一个进入太空的人。【句型】sb./sth. be/become the first... to do... 某人/ 某物是第一个做……的……，句中的to go into space是不定式短语作后置定语，修饰person。【词块】focused on集中注意力于 the first person in the world to go into space 世界上第一个进入太空的人
【观察思考】He is always the last to leave the classroom. Lang Ping became the first person in volleyball to win an Olympic gold medal as both a player and a coach. The girl is the best person to finish the whole work.
【归纳总结】序数词或被序数词及形容词最高级等修饰的名词后跟动词时，通常用不定式作定语。【即学即练】(1) Although light is the fastest thing _______(know) in the universe, it could take more than 4 years to reach the nearest star system.(2) She is______________________（第一个工作的女性）in the desert.
to know
the first woman to work
6 These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed, but the desire to explore the universe never died. 这些灾难使每个人都感到悲伤和失望，但探索宇宙的欲望从未消失。【句型】but连接并列句。【词块】made everyone sad and disappointed 每个人都感到悲伤和失望 the desire to explore the universe 探索宇宙的欲望【单词】 disappointed adj. 失望的；沮丧的 desire n. 渴望；欲望 vt. 渴望；期望【观察思考】I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I can’t come to your party.I’m really disappointed in you. Being the coach of the new team, I was excited because I knew we are going to win. But to my disappointment, we were defeated.
【归纳总结】disappoint vt. 使失望 disappointing adj.令人失望的；令人扫兴的 disappointment n.失望；使人失望的人或物
be disappointed at/ about sth. 对……失望
be disappointed in/with sb. 对某人失望
to one’s disappointment 令人失望的是 【即学即练】(1)To my_______________(disappoint), his behaviour cause some misunderstanding between us. (2)The teacher is disappointed___________Tony’s attitude towards study. (3)We were greatly disappointed______________(know) that she was absent.
disappointment
at/about
to know
【观察思考】He desires to join the army and devote himself to the country. Several people have expressed a desire to see the report.Fashion is a competitive and hard business where people’s desire for new ideas is hard to satisfy. At yesterday’s meeting, the manager desired that the project (should) be finished on time.
【归纳总结】
(have) a desire for/to do sth. （有）做……的渴望 desire to do sth.... 渴望做……
desire that + 主语+（should+）动词原形 希望……（desire 后的主语从句、宾语从句和同位语从句用虚拟语气，谓语动词用“should+ 动词原形”, should 可以省略）
【即学即练】(1) He desired ___________ (win) the competition.(2) I _____________________________（不想惹任何麻烦）, so I keep away from Jackson.(3) He has little desire _________ power.
to win
have no desire to cause any trouble
for
Activity 2: 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.
ankind
niverse
ravity
aunch
oard
rbit
rontier
1 Can you share the tips to summarise the main idea 2 Do you think there is a frontier in the research of the universe (共16张PPT)
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Unit 4
Reading for Writing
Present an argument about space exploration
教学目
Lead-in
世界各国航天局每年预算排行 top 9 :
Do you think it is worth the money in space exploration
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To distinguish the thesis statement and the related arguments while reading the argumentative essay about space exploration, analyse the structure and language features of an argumentative essay
To write an argumentative essay about space exploration
目标一: To distinguish the thesis statement and the related arguments while reading the argumentative essay about space exploration, analyse the structure and language features of an argumentative essay
Activity 1: Look at the picture and answer the following questions.
1.What can you see in the picture
2. Where do you think the picture was taken
3. Why do people take such pictures from space
4. Do you think it’s worth the money and effort
There is a powerful cyclone called Typhoon Goni.
It was taken from the space by NASA satellite.
It can help predict the weather, protecting lives and reducing losses.
Activity 2: Look at the title and answer the questions.
IS EXPLORING SPACE A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY
1. What do you think will be included in the passage 2. What kind of text is it
1 It talks about the question of whether exploring space is worth the money and effort.2 It’s an argumentative essay.
Activity 3: Read the argumentative essay about space exploration and answer the questions.
1Why are some people against space exploration 2What has space exploration done for food production 3What did the pictures of Earth from space make people realise 4 How does space exploration benefit the products that people use nowadays
1 Because they think it is a waste of time and money, and that we should feed the world’s poor and find immediate solutions to other problems, such as pollution and fatal diseases, instead.2 Satellites study land and weather patterns. These studies help farmers grow more crops and warn them about natural disasters before they occur.3 They made people realise that our planet's resources are limited.4 Advanced technology developed for space exploration has promoted technological improvements that benefits us all by allowing products to be made to a higher standard.
Activity 4: Study the organisation and language features.
1 Read the first paragraph and find out the different opinions about space exploration.2 Find out three topic sentences that summarise the writer’s arguments about space exploration.3 Find out the sentence that repeats the writer’s opinion in the last paragraph.4 Summarise the structure of the passage.
1 Some people argue that we should stop wasting time and money exploring space.However, others feel this is a shallow view which fails to realise how exploring space helps us. 2 Firstly, exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all.Finally, sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the world's problems and even to find ways to solve them.3 In closing, exploring space provides the world with many different benefits. 4
Para.1 argument
Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 proof
Para.5 conclusion
Activity 1: Use what you have learnt to write about your opinion about space exploration.
目标二: To write an argumentative essay about space exploration
Task 1: Are these arguments for or against exploring space
Put them in the table below.
A. There are a lot of unsolved mysteries on Earth. So why are we going into space to explore B. It is necessary to find a new home for people in space, as the resources on Earth will run out.C. I cannot understand spending all this money on expensive research and experiments when so many people need food.D. Exploring space encourages scientists to improve technology that can help people in other ways, too.
For space exploration:
B D
Against space exploration:
A C
Then add your own ideas and write your essay.
Task 2: Exchange drafts with a partner.
Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft.
√ Does the introduction state the topic √ Does the introduction express different opinions about the topic √ Does the body give arguments with suitable supporting information √ Does the closing express the writer’s opinion and end properly √ Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors Get your draft back and revise it.
Task 3: Present your essay to the rest of the class.
Sample Writing
Everyone gets excited by the news of the most recent space flights, and I too share in people’s sense of awe and wonder at the photos from space that we see. Having said that, it is hard to believe that the high cost of space flight is justified so that we can get some lovely pictures. We should be spending our money more wisely, on what people need.
Space Exploration is a Waste of Time and Money
I cannot understand spending all this money on expensive research and experiments when so many people need food. Around the world, millions of people are hungry and dying of starvation. On the other hand, we hear on TV that for as little as a dollar a day, a child in Africa can be saved. Considering the billions spent on space travel, it just seems a better investment to feed the hungry. Some people argue that someday we will have to go live in space because the world will be made impossible to live in through pollution. This seems silly. When your house gets dirty, you spend the time and money to clean it up. You don’t move house simply because you need to wash your windows or vacuum the floor. In the same way, it makes more sense to use our time and money to take care of our planet, rather than look for a new home.
Finally, there are a lot of unsolved mysteries on the earth. So why are we going into space to explore There are still many things to discover in the ocean depths and the Antarctic. But we do not even have to go that far: Science has yet to unlock all the mysteries of the atom, and there are many realms of technology that we are just beginning to understand and explore. In the end, it just does not seem a very wise investment to go to space. We have too many needs here on the earth to be wasting our effort on space exploration.
1 Can you share your opinion on space exploration 2 What is the suitable structure of an argumentative essay (共14张PPT)
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Unit 4
Listening and Talking
Talk about life in space
教学目
Lead-in
视频：A day in China’s space station
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To know more about life in space through listening
To express your curiosity and raise questions that interest you in conversations
目标一: To know more about life in space through listening
Activity 1:Work in pairs and guess whether they would be useful for astronauts in space.
soap towel guitar shower
microwave pen tape tissue
Can it be easily carried to space Can it be easily used in space Are there other alternatives to these items which might be more practical If so,what are they
Suggested answer:The most useful items by far in space would appear to be the tape and the tissues. Both are light and do not take up much space, and neither of them can cause a mess which is difficult to clean up.
Activity 2: Listen to the tape for the first time. Answer the question.
What is the interview about
It is about Captain Brown’s life in space.
Activity 3: Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.
1. I’ve gotten used to floating around just ____________________________.2. We don’t have to _______________ in space. We choose what we _______________ before we go to space, and then the food is _________________ for us. We just have to ___________________ it.3. I know astronauts _______________ in space since the water would _______________, so I’d love to know how you ____________________.4. We use _____________________. And we brush our teeth _______________ we do on Earth. But astronauts usually __________________________.5. I was there for ____________________. I was usually busy __________________.6. When I was free, I _______________. I also _______________. My favourite thing to do, though, was to _______________________ with my family.
wearing shorts and a T-shirt
cook
want to eat
prepared and stored
heat the food and enjoy
cannot shower
float away
keep yourselves clean
a soapy towel to wash
the same way as
swallow their toothpaste
more than five months
doing different experiments
played the guitar
played chess
have my weekly video call
Activity 4: Listen to the interview and answer the questions.
1.What did Captain Brown usually wear inside the station 2.How did he prepare his food in space 3.How did he keep himself clean in space 4.How did he spend most of his time in space 5.What did he do during his free time 6.What did he look forward to most during his stay in space
1 He wore shorts and a T-shirt.2 The food was prepared and stored for him. He just had to heat the food and enjoy it.3 He used a soapy towel to wash.4 He was often busy doing different experiments.5 He played the guitar and chess.6 He looked forward to having a weekly video call with his family most.
Activity 1: Work in groups. Imagine you are going to a space camp and Captain Brown has been invited to give a talk. Discuss the questions you would like to ask him and then make a list.
目标二：To express your curiosity and raise questions that interest you in conversations
Topics:eating, dressing, living, work, research, differences between life in space and on Earth, feelings during the journey to space, special training before being an astronaut...
Useful expressions:Direct question: How do astronauts sleep in space Indirect question: Can you tell me how astronauts sleep in space Statement of curiosity: I’d love to know how astronauts sleep in space.
Expressing curiosity●I’d love to know... ●I wonder how/what/why/...●Well, I’d really like to find out... ●I’d particularly like to know...●I’m most curious about... ●I’m most interested to discover...●I’m very keen to know... ●I wish to know...●I hope you won’t mind me asking about...
EXAMPLEA: Hey, guys. We're going to meet a real astronaut. Isn't it exciting B: Yeah. I can't wait to see Captain Brown! I’m really curious about his life in space. I have plenty of questions to ask him.C: Such as B: Oh, such as what facilities do they have in space to support their daily life C: That sounds like a good question. But I'd also like to know about how astronauts sleep. What do they do so as not to float around while they sleep
1 Can you describe Captain Brown’s life in space 2 Can you use the expressions to express curiosity
