Unit 2 Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit & Reading
【学习目标】
1.通过阅读课文内容,了解空间站的情况,了解人类对太空的探索历程,感受人类对客观世界不断探索的精神和情感。(思维品质,文化意识)
2.通过分析课文结构,了解文本大意,培养略读和查读等阅读能力。(语言能力,学习能力)
3.通过分析课文细节,培养分析长难句的能力。(学习能力)
【自主预习】
Step 1 单词认读
Ⅰ.释义匹配
( )1.gravity ( )2.frequency
( )3.bother ( )4.permanent
( )5.ceiling ( )6.evaluate
( )7.constant ( )8.exposure
( )9.visible ( )10.merely
( )11.luxury ( )12.mission
A.vt.使烦恼;花费时间精力(做某事) n.麻烦;困难
B.n.任务;使命
C.n.重力;地球引力;严重性;严肃
D.adj.看得见的;明显的
E.n.不常有的乐趣(或享受);奢侈品
F.n.发生率;出现率;频繁;频率
G.vt.评估;估计;评价
H.adv.仅仅;只不过
I.adj.永久的;永恒的
J.adj.固定的;不变的;连续发生的;重复的
K.n.面临;遭受;揭露;报道
L.n.天花板;上限
答案 1~6 CFAILG 7~12 JKDHEB
Ⅱ.默写单词
1. n.缺乏;不存在;缺席
2. vt.占用;使用;居住;侵占;使忙于
3. n.维护;保养;维持;保持
4. vt.严格要求(自己);惩罚 n.训练;纪律
5. adj.至关重要的;关键性的
6. n.居所;住处;庇护 vt.保护;掩蔽 vi.躲避
7. adv.极其;极端地;令人难以置信地
8. vt.计算;核算;预测
9. adj.必不可少的;对……极重要的
10. n.原因;动机;目的
答案 1.absence 2.occupy 3.maintenance
4.discipline 5.crucial 6.shelter 7.incredibly
8.calculate 9.vital 10.motive
Step 2 短语记诵
1. 与……不同;区别于……
2. 显而易见的
3. 在这种情况下;既然如此
4. 鉴于;考虑到
5.cast new light on
6.exposure to
7.discipline oneself
8.lay the foundation for
答案 1.differ from 2. plain to see 3.in the circumstances 4.in view of 5.使进一步了解……
6.曝光于;显露于 7.严格要求(自己) 8.为……打下基础
【合作探究】
语篇研读
Step 1 先导入,拓展背景知识
Ⅰ.Write the Chinese names of the eight planets that circle the sun according to the following picture.
1.Mercury
2.Venus
3.Earth
4.Mars
5.Jupiter
6.Saturn
7.Uranus
8.Neptune
答案 1.水星 2.金星 3.地球 4.火星 5.木星 6.土星 7.天王星 8.海王星
Ⅱ.Use your knowledge to choose the correct answers.
1.How old is the earth
A.About 3.5 billion years. B.About 4.5 billion years.
C.About 5.5 billion years. D.About 6.5 billion years.
2. of the earth surface is covered by water.
A.20% B.30% C.50% D.70%
3.How many planets are there in the Solar System
A.6. B.7. C.8. D.9.
4.How long does the rotation(自转) of the earth take
A.12 hours. B.24 hours. C.A month. D.365 days.
5.Which continent is the smallest
A.Africa. B.North America. C.South America. D.Oceania.
6.On what day is the Earth day celebrated
A.April 22. B.May 4. C.August 21. D.November 11.
7.Which ocean is the largest
A.The Pacific Ocean. B.The Arctic Ocean. C.The Indian Ocean. D.The Atlantic Ocean.
8.Which country has the largest area
A.Canada. B.China. C.Russia. D.USA.
9.Who is China's first astronaut to go into space
A.Fei Junlong. B.Nie Haisheng. C.Yang Liwei. D.Jing Haipeng.
答案 1~5 BDCBD 6~9 AACC
Step 2 再精读,明确概要细节
Ⅰ.Read the passage on Pages 16-17 quickly and match each paragraph with its main idea.
( )1.Para.1 ( )2.Para.2
( )3.Para.3 ( )4.Para.4
( )5.Para.5 ( )6.Para.6
( )7.Para.7
A.Workouts are important to astronauts' health.
B.Eating is different in space.
C.The most challenging work takes place outside the space station.
D.We like watching our planet go by and taking pictures in our leisure time.
E.My stay on a space station has come to an end.
F.Our routine tasks are demanding.
G.Sleeping in space is strange.
答案 1~7 EGFCBAD
Ⅱ.Read the passage on Pages 16-17 carefully and choose the best answers.
1.Why do astronauts sleep in sleeping bags attached to the wall or the ceiling in space
A.Because of the near absence of gravity.
B.Because of their special work.
C.Because of their challenging stay.
D.Because of the scientific research.
2.Which is NOT mentioned in their biological research
A.Fish. B.Mice. C.Mosquitoes. D.Storm.
3.Which is NOT the task astronauts need to perform outside the space station
A.Testing new equipment. B.Spacewalking without plans.
C.Monitoring scientific experiments. D.Repairing the space station.
4.Which is the reason why their salt must be liquid
A.It is easily controlled. B.To ensure a balanced supply of nutrients.
C.They will float away. D.They will not block the air pipes.
答案 1~4 ADBD
Step 3 后结构,分析语篇逻辑
Ⅰ.Fill in the blanks with proper words according to the passage on Pages 16-17.
Sleeping Because of the near absence of gravity, we have to attach ourselves. We usually sleep in private quarters,or in sleeping bags which are attached to the walls or the ceiling.
Routine tasks The routine tasks are demanding but extremely 1..We carry out scientific research. The experiment I have been working on is to locate and track 2. over large regions of the Earth. Hopefully,it will cast new light on the Earth's climate and lead to better lightning 3..
The most challenging work Performing tasks 4. the space station is the most challenging work.The 5. allow us to breathe in space and protect us from exposure to the cold and radiation.
Eating Eating is different. We must eat dried or 6. food.Salt and pepper are only in liquid form to avoid floating away and blocking the air 7..We must ensure a balanced supply of8. by taking pills.
Workouts To keep healthy,we 9. ourselves to do at least two hours of exercise every day,using specially designed exercise 10..
Leisure time Sit back with the rest of the crew,watch our remarkable planet go by and take pictures for our family and friends back home.
答案 1.rewarding 2.lightning 3.protection 4.outside 5.spacesuits 6.freeze-dried 7.pipes
8.nutrients 9.discipline 10.equipment
Ⅱ.长难句分析
The most challenging work takes place when we need to perform tasks outside the space station,such as testing new equipment,monitoring scientific experiments or repairing the space station.
善分析 本句是一个复合句,(1) 引导时间状语从句,testing、monitoring、repairing是并列的(2) 。
会翻译 (3)
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_______________________________________________________________________________
答案 (1)when (2)宾语 (3)最具挑战性的工作发生在我们需要在空间站外执行任务时,例如测试新设备、监测科学实验或维修空间站。
【随堂检测】
夯实基础
Ⅰ.品句填空
1.An (航天员) took it from space.
2.Increasing (重力) is known to speed up the multiplication of cells.
3.His (缺席) went unremarked.
4.She split her head open on the (碗橱)door.
5.He hit his head on the low (天花板).
6.A single m can infect a large number of people.
7.US forces now o a part of the country.
8.The squadron(中队) flew on a reconnaissance(侦察) m .
9.For each side of the subject, think carefully and e it.
10.The panda is a shy c .
答案 1.astronaut 2.gravity 3.absence
4.cupboard 5.ceiling 6.mosquito 7.occupy
8.mission 9.evaluate 10.creature
Ⅱ.课文语法填空
Due to the near 1.(absent) of gravity in space,we have to attach ourselves.We usually sleep in private quarters,or in sleeping bags,2.(attach) to the walls or the ceiling. The routine tasks are demanding but extremely 3.(reward).We conduct scientific research. The experiment I have been working on is to locate and track lightning over large regions of the Earth. Hopefully,4. will cast new light on the Earth's climate and lead to better lightning 5.(protect).It's time 6. a spacewalk to test new equipment,monitor scientific experiments or repair the space station,which is the most 7.(challenge) work. The spacesuits allow us to breathe in space and protect us from 8.(expose) to the cold and radiation. Eating is different. We must eat dried or freeze-dried food.Salt and pepper are only in liquid form to avoid floating away and blocking the air pipes. We must ensure a 9.(balance) supply of nutrients by taking pills.To keep healthy,we discipline ourselves to do at least two hours of exercise every day,using specially designed equipment. We love to sit back with 10. rest of the crew,and watch our remarkable planet go by,taking pictures for our family and friends back home.
答案 1.absence 2.attached 3.rewarding 4.it 5.protection 6.for 7.challenging 8.exposure 9.balanced 10.the
Ⅲ.读后续写微技能——段落主题句
1.阅读课文中含有段落主题句的语句
(1)In view of the low-gravity environment,eating is also different in space.
(2)Spending some time in the gym is of vital importance to astronauts' health.
(3)During our leisure time,there's nothing we like more than to sit back with the rest of the crew and watch our remarkable planet go by,taking pictures for our family and friends back home.
2.判断下列语句中哪个不是段落主题句
(1)Living in space is every would-be astronaut's dream.
(2)The strangeness of living in space is apparent from the moment we sleep.
(3)The routine tasks that occupy most of the day are demanding,but they can also be extremely rewarding.
答案 (1)
Ⅳ.创新活动(选做题)
Use the following key words and try to write an essay in about 30 words.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
答案 略
导学思路
引导学生根据表格中的英文关键词,连词成句,最后适当使用连接词,组句成篇。在这一过程中,教师巡视,给予学生必要的帮助和指导,特别是对一些有困难的学生进行指导。查看学生写作的内容要点是否齐全,表达是否准确,词汇、句型结构的使用是否正确,单词拼写是否有错误,语法结构是否准确,上下文是否连贯以及语言是否得体。鼓励学生在完成这一任务的过程中应用较多的语法和词汇,合理使用较复杂的结构和较高级的词汇。
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UNIT 2 Out of this world
Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit & Reading
1.通过阅读课文内容，了解空间站的情况，了解人类对太空的探索历程，感受人类对客观世界不断探索的精神和情感。（思维品质，文化意识）
2.通过分析课文结构，了解文本大意，培养略读和查读等阅读能力。（语言能力，学习能力）
3.通过分析课文细节，培养分析长难句的能力。（学习能力）
Ⅰ.释义匹配
A.vt.使烦恼;花费时间精力（做某事） n.麻烦;困难
B.n.任务;使命
C.n.重力;地球引力;严重性;严肃
D.adj.看得见的;明显的
E.n.不常有的乐趣（或享受）;奢侈品
F.n.发生率;出现率;频繁;频率
G.vt.评估;估计;评价
H.adv.仅仅;只不过
I.adj.永久的;永恒的
J.adj.固定的;不变的;连续发生的;重复的
K.n.面临;遭受;揭露;报道
L.n.天花板;上限
1.gravity( )
C
2.frequency( )
F
3.bother( )
A
4.permanent( )
I
5.ceiling( )
L
6.evaluate( )
G
7.constant( )
J
8.exposure( )
K
9.visible( )
D
10.merely( )
H
11.luxury( )
E
12.mission( )
B
Ⅱ.默写单词
1.________n.缺乏;不存在;缺席
absence
2._______vt.占用;使用;居住;侵占;使忙于
occupy
3.____________n.维护;保养;维持;保持
maintenance
4._________vt.严格要求（自己）;惩罚 n.训练;纪律
discipline
5._______adj.至关重要的;关键性的
crucial
6._______n.居所;住处;庇护 vt.保护;掩蔽 vi.躲避
shelter
7.__________adv.极其;极端地;令人难以置信地
incredibly
8._________vt.计算;核算;预测
calculate
9._____adj.必不可少的;对……极重要的
vital
10._______n.原因;动机;目的
motive
1.___________与……不同;区别于……
differ from
2.____________显而易见的
plain to see
3.___________________在这种情况下；既然如此
in the circumstances
4.___________鉴于；考虑到
in view of
5.cast new light on __________________
使进一步了解……
6.exposure to ______________
曝光于;显露于
7.discipline oneself __________________
严格要求（自己）
8.lay the foundation for ________________
为……打下基础
Step 1 先导入，拓展背景知识
Ⅰ.Write the Chinese names of the eight planets that circle the sun according to the following picture.
1.Mercury______2.Venus______
水星
金星
3.Earth______4.Mars______
5.Jupiter______
6.Saturn______
7.Uranus________
8.Neptune________
地球
火星
木星
土星
天王星
海王星
Ⅱ.Use your knowledge to choose the correct answers.
1.How old is the earth ( )
B
A.About 3.5 billion years. B.About 4.5 billion years.
C.About 5.5 billion years. D.About 6.5 billion years.
2.___of the earth surface is covered by water.
D
A.20% B.30% C.50% D.70%
3.How many planets are there in the Solar System ( )
C
A.6. B.7. C.8. D.9.
4.How long does the rotation（自转） of the earth take ( )
B
A.12 hours. B.24 hours. C.A month. D.365 days.
5.Which continent is the smallest ( )
D
A.Africa. B.North America. C.South America. D.Oceania.
6.On what day is the Earth day celebrated ( )
A
A.April 22. B.May 4. C.August 21. D.November 11.
7.Which ocean is the largest ( )
A
A.The Pacific Ocean. B.The Arctic Ocean.
C.The Indian Ocean. D.The Atlantic Ocean.
8.Which country has the largest area ( )
C
A.Canada. B.China. C.Russia. D.USA.
9.Who is China's first astronaut to go into space ( )
C
A.Fei Junlong. B.Nie Haisheng. C.Yang Liwei. D.Jing Haipeng.
Step 2 再精读，明确概要细节
Ⅰ.Read the passage on Pages 16-17 quickly and match each paragraph with its main idea.
A.Workouts are important to astronauts' health.
B.Eating is different in space.
C.The most challenging work takes place outside the space station.
D.We like watching our planet go by and taking pictures in our leisure time.
E.My stay on a space station has come to an end.
F.Our routine tasks are demanding.
G.Sleeping in space is strange.
1.Para.1( )
E
2.Para.2( )
G
3.Para.3( )
F
4.Para.4( )
C
5.Para.5( )
B
6.Para.6( )
A
7.Para.7( )
D
Ⅱ.Read the passage on Pages 16-17 carefully and choose the best answers.
1.Why do astronauts sleep in sleeping bags attached to the wall or the ceiling in
space ( )
A
A.Because of the near absence of gravity. B.Because of their special work.
C.Because of their challenging stay. D.Because of the scientific research.
2.Which is NOT mentioned in their biological research ( )
D
A.Fish. B.Mice. C.Mosquitoes. D.Storm.
3.Which is NOT the task astronauts need to perform outside the space station ( )
B
A.Testing new equipment. B.Spacewalking without plans.
C.Monitoring scientific experiments. D.Repairing the space station.
4.Which is the reason why their salt must be liquid ( )
D
A.It is easily controlled. B.To ensure a balanced supply of nutrients.
C.They will float away. D.They will not block the air pipes.
Step 3 后结构，分析语篇逻辑
Ⅰ.Fill in the blanks with proper words according to the passage on Pages 16-17.
Sleeping Because of the near absence of gravity， we have to attach ourselves.
We usually sleep in private quarters，or in sleeping bags which are
attached to the walls or the ceiling.
Routine tasks The routine tasks are demanding but extremely 1.__________．We
carry out scientific research. The experiment I have been working on
is to locate and track 2._________ over large regions of the Earth.
Hopefully，it will cast new light on the Earth's climate and lead to
better lightning 3.__________.
rewarding
lightning
protection
The most challenging work Performing tasks 4._______ the space station is the most challenging
work. The 5.__________ allow us to breathe in space and protect us
from exposure to the cold and radiation.
Eating Eating is different. We must eat dried or 6.___________ food. Salt and
pepper are only in liquid form to avoid floating away and blocking the
air 7.______．We must ensure a balanced supply of 8._________ by
taking pills.
outside
spacesuits
freeze-dried
pipes
nutrients
续表
Workouts To keep healthy，we 9._________ ourselves to do at least two hours
of exercise every day，using specially designed exercise
10.__________.
Leisure time Sit back with the rest of the crew，watch our remarkable planet go by
and take pictures for our family and friends back home.
续表
discipline
equipment
Ⅱ.长难句分析
The most challenging work takes place when we need to perform tasks outside the space station，such as testing new equipment，monitoring scientific experiments or repairing the space station.
善分析 本句是一个复合句，（1）______引导时间状语从句，testing、monitoring、
repairing是并列的（2）______。
会翻译（3）________________________________________________________________
_______________________________
when
宾语
最具挑战性的工作发生在我们需要在空间站外执行任务时,例如测试新设备、监测科学实验或维修空间站。
Ⅰ.品句填空
1.An_________（航天员） took it from space.
astronaut
2.Increasing _______（重力） is known to speed up the multiplication of cells.
gravity
3.His ________（缺席） went unremarked.
absence
4.She split her head open on the _________（碗橱）door.
cupboard
5.He hit his head on the low _______（天花板）.
ceiling
6.A single m________can infect a large number of people.
osquito
7.US forces now o______a part of the country.
ccupy
8.The squadron（中队） flew on a reconnaissance（侦察） m______.
ission
9.For each side of the subject, think carefully and e_______it.
valuate
10.The panda is a shy c_______.
reature
Ⅱ.课文语法填空
Due to the near 1.________（absent） of gravity in space，we have to attach
ourselves. We usually sleep in private quarters，or in sleeping bags，2.________
（attach） to the walls or the ceiling. The routine tasks are demanding but extremely
3.__________（reward）．We conduct scientific research. The experiment I have been
working on is to locate and track lightning over large regions of the Earth. Hopefully，
4.___ will cast new light on the Earth's climate and lead to better lightning
5.__________（protect）．It's time 6.____ a spacewalk to test new equipment，
monitor scientific experiments or repair the space station，which is the most
absence
attached
rewarding
it
protection
for
7.___________（challenge） work. The spacesuits allow us to breathe in space and
protect us from 8._________（expose） to the cold and radiation. Eating is different.
We must eat dried or freeze-dried food. Salt and pepper are only in liquid form to
avoid floating away and blocking the air pipes. We must ensure a 9._________
（balance） supply of nutrients by taking pills. To keep healthy，we discipline
ourselves to do at least two hours of exercise every day，using specially designed
equipment. We love to sit back with 10.____ rest of the crew，and watch our
remarkable planet go by，taking pictures for our family and friends back home.
challenging
exposure
balanced
the
Ⅲ.读后续写微技能——段落主题句
1.阅读课文中含有段落主题句的语句
（1）In view of the low-gravity environment，eating is also different in space.
（2）Spending some time in the gym is of vital importance to astronauts' health.
（3）During our leisure time，there's nothing we like more than to sit back with the rest of the crew and watch our remarkable planet go by，taking pictures for our family and friends back home.
2.判断下列语句中哪个不是段落主题句
（1）Living in space is every would-be astronaut's dream.
（2）The strangeness of living in space is apparent from the moment we sleep.
（3）The routine tasks that occupy most of the day are demanding，but they can also be extremely rewarding.
[答案] （1）
Ⅳ.创新活动（选做题）
Use the following key words and try to write an essay in about 30 words.
____
略
续表
