人教版（2019）必修第三册Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking 任务单

Unit 4 SPACE EXPLORATION
Reading and Thinking
Learning objectives
At the end of this class, I will be able to:
1. summarize the main idea for each paragraph based on topic sentences.
2. use some reading strategies 阅读策略.
3. have a better understanding of the title, and the spirits of space exploration.
Fast-reading
Mission tips:
When summarizing the main idea, we should pay attention to the topic sentence or pay attention to repeated words or ideas if there is no topic sentence.
Match the main idea and summarize the structure.
Choose correct answers to the following questions.
Which reasons for space exploration are mentioned in this passage
A. To satisfy human’s curiosity about the universe.
B. To prove the bravery of human beings.
C. To gather knowledge about the universe.
D. To find out suitable planets for life.
How does the writer illustrate the achievements made in space exploration
A. By giving explanations.
B. By comparison.
C. By analysing cause and effect.
D. By listing examples.
What is the writer’s attitude towards the future of space exploration
A. Neutral. B. Objective.
C. Positive. D. Disappointed.
Step four Read the text carefully again and choose the best answer.
1.What happened at about 3:00 a.m.on July 28,1976
A.People felt the earth was shaking.
B.Fish were seen jumping out of water.
C.Strange loud noises were heard in the sky.
D.Bright stars were seen in the sky.
2.What feelings did the author show about the earthquake in the text
A.Serious and hopeless.
B.Sad and hopeless.
C.Serious but hopeful.
D.Angry but hopeful.
3.What can we infer from the text
A.The whole city was at an end.
B.The army’s coming brought hope to the city.
C.People lost hope faced with the terrible earthquake.
D.The signs before the earthquake weren’t obvious at all.
4.How is the text developed
A.In the order of time.
B.In the order of place.
C.In the order of space.
D.In the order of logic.
Important sentences
2.The satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth.这颗卫星是苏联发射的，并成功地绕地球轨道运
句子仿写
这个文化项目是政府在2008年发起的。
被动：
主动：
3.On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space.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。
句子仿写
令我惊讶的是，我是第一个跑到终点的人。
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4.This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks. 这是因为人们相信进行太空探索的重要性，尽管有巨大的风险。
句子仿写
你要相信坚持做笔记的重要性，尽管缺乏趣味。
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5.China's space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. 中国的太空计划起步晚于俄罗斯和美国，但在短时间内取得了巨大进步。
句子仿写
他虽然表现差于其他同学，但他在短时间内取得了巨大进步。
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【即学即练】单句语法填空/句型转换
①The coach asked him to train more so as _______________(improve) his level as soon as possible.
②In order _______________(raise) the awareness of environmental protection,we’ll go to the beach to collect waste.
I got up early this morning so as to catch the first train.
→③I got up early this morning __________________catch the first train.
→④I got up early this morning _________________________I could catch the first train.
【即学即练】单句语法填空/一句多译
①I overslept this morning.That was _______________I was late for school.
②I didn’t go to the cinema with my sister yesterday evening.That was _________ I had seen the movie before.
③The main reason why he helps those in trouble is _________he is a kind-hearted man.
我既没有雨衣也没有雨伞。所以我浑身湿透了。
→④I had neither a raincoat nor an umbrella.________________ I got wet through.
→⑤I got wet through.______________________ I had neither a raincoat nor an umbrella.
【即学即练】单句语法填空/句式升级
①She speaks English not only in class _______________also at home.
②Not only Zhang Kai but also his parents _______________(be) fond of watching football matches.
③He not only has a first-class brain,but he is also a tremendously hard worker.(用倒装句升级该句)
→_______________________a first-class brain,but he is also a tremendously
hard worker.
【即学即练】单句语法填空/一句多译
①When you leave college and begin to earn money,you can live a life of _______________(independent).
②Our maths teacher often encourages us to think __________________
(independent) and have our own opinions.
李辉是一个热心肠的人。所以无论遇到什么困难,我们都指望他提供帮助。(读后续写之人物介绍)
→③Li Hui is a warm-hearted person.So we ________________________no matter what difficulties we come across.(depend on sb to do)
→④Li Hui is a warm-hearted person.So we ___________________________
no matter what difficulties we come across.(depend on it that...)
【即学即练】单句语法填空/单句写作
①In terms of personal relationships,parents should be careful not to send wrong signals _______________their children.
②警察向来往车辆打信号,示意缓慢前行。(读后续写之动作描写)
The police _______________________________________forward slowly.