学习任务单
课程基本信息
学科 英语 年级 高一 学期 春季
课题 Space: the final frontier
学习目标
了解课文大意,学习写作技巧。 2. 了解世界各国在太空探索中所做出的努力及成功背后的原因。
课前学习任务
1.Prediction:Space: the final frontier Chinese meaning:_________________ Frontier: _________, which might mean__________________ From the title and the pictures and the title, we can know that the article might be about_____________________ Step 2 Before reading Ask students to read the title and and three pictures on pages 40-41, predict what the text is mainly about and answer four questions. Who's the astronaut When did he step on the moon What is “Challenger” What is Jade Rabbit used for? Step 3 While reading Task 1 Read for information Several sentences have been removed from the text. Choose the correct sentences [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. Task 2Read for main idea Read the text quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph. Para.1 A.China’s development of space exploration. Para.2 B.Earlier achievements of space exploration. Para.3 C.Bright future of space exploration. Para.4 D.The desire to explore the outer space. Para.5 E.Continuous effort in spite of disaste Task 3 Read for detailed information Para. 1 Why do people want to explore space Why does the passage begin with two questions Para. 2 How does the writer show the achievements in space exploration using examples C. giving specific number B. making comparison D. giving definition
课上学习任务
【学习任务一】
Fill in the blanks timeeventBefore the mid-20th century Travelling into space was an __________ dream.On 4 Oct. 1957 The Sputnik 1 _________ was _________ by the USSR and ___________ ___________ around EarthOn 12 Apr. 1961Yuri Gagarin became the ______ person in the world to ___ ____ spaceOn 20 Jul. 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first person to ______ _____ the moon.On 5 Sep. 1977 Voyager 1 was launched to _______ deep space, and ________ _____ today.
Para. 3 What are the two accidents Why don’t people stop exploring space despite the huge risks. Para.4 What progress did China make In 2003 China became the third country to ______________ send humans into space in the Shenzhou 5 ___________.Shenzhou 6 and 7 __________ a second manned orbit and the first Chinese __________. followed by the _________ Jade Rabbit studies the moon’s _________.Tiangong 2 space labChina launched it into space and Tianzhou1 to ______ with it.Chang’e 4________ the surface of the far side of the moon to make ______________ and ______________.
Para.5 What is the attitude of scientists A.Pessimistic B. Disappointed C. puzzled D. positive Step 4 Discussion What contributes to the success of space exploration. 【学习任务二】
Summary Complete the passage according to the text. People have always wanted to learn more about space. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt (1)__________ (travel) into space was an impossible dream. However, (2)_____ the help of scientists, people succeeded in realizing their dream (3) ___________ (explore) space. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite (4) ______________ (launch) by the USSR. (5) ___________ scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. These disasters made everyone (6)_____________ (disappoint), but people still believe in the importance of (7) _________(carry)on space exploration. In 2003, China became the third country to (8)____________ (independent) send humans into space. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed (9)____ second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk. In spite of the difficulties, scientists hope future (10)____________ (discovery) will not only enable us to understand the universe but also help us survive well into the future.