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Unit 4
Space Exploration
Assessing Your Progress
agency Astronaut Data determined Intelligent Satellite figure out result in 导致，造成
adj. 意志坚定的
n.人造卫星，卫星
弄懂，弄明白
n.宇航员，太空人
n.专门机构，代理处
n.数据，资料
adj.有智慧的
①Read the passage about Lee's work in space and fill in the blanks with the words and phrases in the box.
首先，分析句子，判断空白处所缺句子成分，进而断定所填内容的词性。如，做定语和表语的是形容词、动词不定式to后填(短语)动词原形、冠词后填名词等。其次，根据上下文语义选择合适的单词或短语。
agency intelligent astronaut satellite data
figure out determined 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)___________。
satellite
It was supposed to send information about the the sun back to the ________ on Earth, but the equipment for sending the________ was not working property, So it was Lee's mission to ________________ the problem and solve it.
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.
intelligent
astronaut
determined
result in
动词不定式可用作定语和状语.
作定语时，一般置于被修饰词之后用作后置定语
Scientists were determined to help humans realize their dream to explore space.
On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space.
Sending people to other planets or even beyond the solar system is not an easy goal to achieve
2) 作状语时，可表示目的、结果或原因等
Scientists work hard to find out the secrets of the universe.
As we all know, an astronaut needs to be healthy and calm in order to work in space.
You must be intelligent enough to get a related college degree
2.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.
sending
On 3 November 1957, a dog named Laika became the first living thing_________space. She was also the first one to die there.
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.
to step
___________,so they had to explore the moon on foot. On the fourth mission _________ on the moon, astronauts took a lunar vehicie so that they could explore places further away.
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.
to breathe
sleeping
to prevent
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 survive
to help
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.
*Project: Give a presentation on China's space exploration
①Search online or in the library for information about China's achievements in space exploration, especially the important technological breakthroughs and space missions. Organise the information into a table like the one below.
2.Get into groups. Each group will be assigned several missions. Prepare for the presentation by finding out more details.
分组。每个小组将被分配几个任务。了解更多细节，为演示做准备。
Pictures Interesting stories Outcomes
图片 有趣的故事 结果
News reports Videos
新闻报道 视频
3.Prepare a slide presentation using the information you have found.
使用您找到的信息准备一张幻灯片演示。
4.Show your slide presentation to the whole class.
向全班同学展示你的幻灯片演示。
Continuing the dream
Building the dream
Pursuing the dream
Realizing the dream
China’s Flying Dream
China’s flying dream dates back to ancient times.
What conclusion can you draw from the three pictures
Kua Fu
Wan Hu
He is the first Major General (少将)_______(fly) into space.
Shenzhou 12 mission.
Clue 2: He is a native of Hubei province.
Who is he
to fly
As a(n) 1.____________, Nie Haisheng is 2._____________and also very careful. If there is a problem with a(n) 3.____________, which is supposed to send 4._______ about space back to the 5.__________ on Earth, it will be Nie’s mission to 6.______________the problem and solve it.
astronaut
intelligent
satellite
data
agency
figure out
He is 7._______________ to make the satellite work properly, but meanwhile, he should make sure to be safe. He knows that small mistakes can 8._____________death.
determined
result in
Now that exploring space may cause damage or even death , is it a waste of time and money
You may answer in this way:
1) Statement (Your viewpoint)
2) Argument(s) & Evidence
3) Conclusion
Is space exploration a waste of time and money
Example:
Statement: No, it isn’t. Exploring space is of great benefit in seeking new resources.
Argument: Building power plants in space can help solve the electricity shortage on the earth.
Conclusion: So space exploration is by no means a waste of time and money.
Four Milestone Achievements
里 程 碑
Mission: Dongfanghong 1
Launch time: April 24, 1970
Launch vehicle: Long March 1
Mission goal: Launching a satellite and receiving signals from it.
Significance: China became the fifth country in the world to independently launch satellites into space.
Mission: Shenzhou 5
Launch time: October 15, 2003
Launch vehicle: Long March 2F
Astronaut: Yang Liwei
Mission goal: Assessing the environment of a manned spacecraft
Significance: China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space when Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth.
Mission: Chang’e 1
Launch time: October 24, 2007
Launch vehicle: Long March 3A
Mission goal: Sending a probe (太空探测器) to the moon and collecting data
Significance: China succeeded in exploring deep space.
Mission: Tiangong 1
Launch time: September 29, 2011
Launch vehicle: Long March 2F
Mission goal: Launching and performing experiments on target spacecraft
Significance: China reached the early stage of building a space station.
China’s space exploration is full of g______and p______.
What’s the secret of China’s success on aerospace
Intelligence &
determination.
lory
ride
China’s Flying Dream
Well-planned
Full of
determination
Ambitious
Space is a mystery
Waiting for _________(giant) to touch
With __________(limit) power
China started from nothing
Despite __________________(disappoint) failures
giants
limited
disappointing
The desire _____________(explore) space never dies
With great ___________________(determine)
We have taken a leap
For the ongoing road to space
China carries on ____________(figure) out the final frontier.
to explore
determination
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Unit 4
Space Exploration
Discovering Useful Structures
Describe space facts and efforts to explore space
1.Look at the following sentences and focus on the italicised infinitives. In pairs，discuss their functions and meanings. Find more examples from the unit.看下面的句子，集中注意斜体的不定式。两人一组，讨论它们的功能和含义。从单元中查找更多示例。
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.
Rewrite the sentences using infinitives or "in order to/so as to + do". Change the italicised parts accordingly.
用不定式或“为了/为了+do”改写句子。相应地更改斜体部分。
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 heip 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.
3.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.
to achieve
For example, _________(use) current technology, it would take over two years__________(get) to the closet 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.
using
to get
known
Will scientists figure out a way___________(store) sufficient food and water for the long journey ls 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) astronaut get enough food on longer journeys through space.
to store
to help
Nothing but a tear, that's all for breakfast
除了眼泪什么都没有，早餐就这样
Watching you pretend you're unaffected
看着你假装自己不受影响
You're pulling our connections, expecting me_______ you go
to let
I look in your direction, hoping that the message goes
Somewhere close to you
Close to you
Working hard __________ it
Now your fear is reckless, and it's out of your control
Would you let it go
to perfect
adverbial
adverbial
adverbial
attribute
attribute
Activity3: Concluding-不定式作后置定语
3. 不定式作定语也可用在have … to do和there be句型中。
There is no one to take care of her.
I have no jewelry __________(wear）.
4. 若不定式动词为不及物动词，则该动词必须与介词连用，组成及物的动词短语。
Please pass me some paper to write ____.
on
to wear
不定式作状语
1.目的状语
① He came here to attend an important meeting.
② He laid down his life to save the child.
③ He shouted and waved _____________________(notice).
in order to be noticed
④ I'll write down his telephone number __________________(forget) it.
so as not to forget
表目的时to=in order to=so as to
Activity3: Concluding-不定式作状语
2.结果状语
① He returned home to learn his daughter had just been engaged.
② He went home to find his old friend George waiting for him.
③ What have I said to make you so excited
不定式作结果状语常与learn, find, see, hear, make等动词连用。
不定式作状语
2.结果状语
① She was so angry as to be unable to speak.
② The boy is old enough to take care of himself.
③ He hurried to the station, only to find the train had left.
④ I'm too tired to stay up longer.
不定式作结果状语常用于以下句型结构：
① so/such… as to do ② enough to do
③ only to do (常表示意外的或事与愿违的结果,但only前一定要加上逗号“，”)
④ too … to do
不定式作状语
3. 原因状语
① I'm glad to see you.
② Sam was very surprised to hear the news.
③ I was a fool not to listen to you at that time.
Activity4: PracticeⅠ
... followed by the vehicle Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to study its surface,
... China launched the Tiangong 2 space lab into space and Tianzhou 1 to dock with it.
adverbial
adverbial
This signalled one step further in China's plan to establish a space station in the future.
... of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations…
... and China all have plans to further study and explore planets like Mars and Jupiter.
attribute
adverbial
attribute
Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs.
1. As it is at the end of summer, people think it is their last chance _______ (have) fun before going back to boring work.
2. I think you have every right ___________ (complain).
to have
to complain
3. ________ (make) friends easily, you need to be very kind.
4. It's never too old _______ (learn).
5. He went back, only _______ (find) the door firmly locked.
To make
to learn
to find
6. We are very pleased _______ (hear) your wonderful news.
7. He is too ready ________ (help) others.
8. The child has no toys _______ (play) with.
9. There is no time _______ (lose).
10.Would you be so kind as _______ (tell) me the time
to help
to hear
to play
to lose
to tell
1. 她总是第一个到教室，最后一个离开的。
She is always the first to arrive and the last to leave the classroom.
2. 孩子们，安静一下，我有件事情要宣布！
Be quiet please, boys and girls, I have an announcement to make.
3. 这只狗很勇敢，跳到水里救那个小女孩。
The dog was brave enough to jump into the water to save the little girl.
4. 有很多作业要做，我没时间出去玩了。
I have no time to play outside with so much homework to do.
Introduce Zhai Zhigang 's experience as an astronaut, using as many infinitives as possible
用尽可能多的不定式介绍翟志刚作为宇航员的经历
On September 27, 2008, Zhai Zhigang, a Chinese astronaut, climbed out of the spacecraft to fix a Chinese flag on the outside of the spaceship. He is the first Chinese astronaut to make spacewalk.
2008年9月27日，中国宇航员翟志刚爬出飞船，将一面中国国旗固定在飞船外部。他是第一位进行太空行走的中国宇航员。(共28张PPT)
Unit 4
Space Exploration
Listening and Talking
Talk about life in space
①Before you listen, look at the pictures below and guess whether they would be useful for astronauts in space.
在你听之前，看看下面的图片，猜测它们是否对太空中的宇航员有用。
②Max is interviewing Captain Brown about his life in space. Listen to the interview and answer the questions.
马克斯正在采访布朗上尉，了解他的太空生活。听录音，回答问题。
1.What did Captain Brown usually wear inside the station
布朗上尉在车站里通常穿什么？
2.How did he prepare his food in space
他是如何在太空中准备食物的？
3.How did he keep himself clean in space
他是如何在太空中保持清洁的？
4.How did he spend most of his time in space
他大部分时间是如何在太空中度过的？
5.What did he do during his free time
他在空闲时间做了什么？
6.What did he look forward to most during his stay in space
在太空期间，他最期待的是什么？
我很想知道
我真的很想知道
我最好奇的是
我想知道怎么/什么/为什么/
我特别想知道
我最感兴趣的是发现
我想知道
我希望你不会介意我问
③Work in groups. lmagine 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.
分组工作。假设你要去太空营，布朗上尉被邀请做演讲。讨论你想问他的问题，然后列出一个清单。
EXAMPLE
A: Hey, guys. We're going to meet a real astronaut. Isn't it exciting
嘿，伙计们。我们要去见一个真正的宇航员。这不是很令人兴奋吗？
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.
是的。我等不及要见布朗上尉了！我真的很好奇他在太空中的生活。我有很多问题要问他。
C: Such as 比如？
B: Oh, such as what facilities do they have in space to support their daily life
哦，比如他们在太空中有什么设施来支持他们的日常生活？
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
这个问题听起来不错。但我也想了解宇航员的睡眠情况。它们是怎么做的，以免在睡觉时四处漂浮？
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
anxious : 强调因忧虑、关注或害怕而产生的急切心情。
eager : 侧重于急于成功的迫切心情。
keen : 强调因兴趣强烈或欲望而急于做某事。
词义辨析
facility 指能提供方便或服务的设备
instrument 意为“仪器，器具”，尤指医疗器械和高科技仪器，如:surgical instruments 外科器械
utensil 指有特殊用途的工具或容器，
如:cooking utensils 厨房用具;
equipment 指实用或技术的装备、设备，如:video equipment 录像设备，fire-fighting equipment 消防设备
appliance 通常指需要动力才能操作的家用电器和装置等
4. can’t wait to do sth 迫不及待做某事
I can’t wait to see Captain Brown.
我迫不及待要见布朗队长
can’t help doing sth 忍不住做某事
On hearing the bad news, he can’t help crying.
一听到这个坏消息，他就忍不住哭了。
5. look forward to 期待着…
What did he look forward to most during his stay in space
他在太空最期待什么？
Looking forward to your reply.期待您的回复。
He look forward to seeing you again.
他期待着再次见到你。
教材原句
I am very keen to know…. 我很渴望知道……
I wonder… 我想知道……
I’d love to know…我想要知道……
I am most interested to discover…
我很感兴趣要知道……
I am most curious about… 我很好奇……
I hope you won’t mind me asking about…
我希望你不介意我问……(共25张PPT)
Unit 4
Space Exploration
Listening and Speaking
Talk about how to become an astronaut
谈谈如何成为一名宇航员
You are going to listen to an interview with an astronaut. Before you listen, discuss the questions in groups.
你要听一个宇航员的采访。在听之前，分组讨论问题。
①Can you name any famous astronauts from China or abroad
① 你能说出任何来自中国或国外的著名宇航员的名字吗？
②Do you know anything about the selection procedure for astronauts Make a list of the possible requiremments.
② 你知道宇航员的选拔程序吗？列出可能的要求。
2.Listen to the interview and tick the correct statements.
听采访，勾选正确的陈述。
①The audience is curious about how Yang Liwei became the first Chinese astronaut.
① 观众很好奇杨利伟是如何成为第一位中国宇航员的。
②Mr Yang always believed that he would become an astronaut one day.
② 杨先生一直相信他总有一天会成为一名宇航员。
③Mr Yang was selected to attend pilot training with 13 other people.
③ 杨被选中与其他13人一起参加飞行员培训。
④To become an astronaut in China, you have to have 1,350 hours of flying experience
④ 要想在中国成为一名宇航员，你必须有1350小时的飞行经验
⑤Astronauts not only had to learn how to use space equipment, but also had to do a lot of mental and physical training.
宇航员不仅要学习如何使用太空设备，还要进行大量的心理和身体训练。
3.Listen again and fill in the blanks with the correct numbers.
①Yang Liwei graduated from college at the age of______
②Before he joined China's space programme, Mr Yang trained as a fighter pilot for_________ years.
③Mr Yang was one of the __________pillots who were chosen to train for space flights.
④At the time when Mr Yang entered the space programme, astronauts had to be shorter than______cm in height and less than _________kg in weight.
⑤Mr Yang became China's first astronaut when he was__________ years old.
④Listen to the interview again and make a list of the requirements for becoming an astronaut.
再听一遍面试，列出成为宇航员的要求。
Education background Experience
Health condition Courses
Special training
Education background:
Experience :
Health condition :
Courses :
Special training :
perfect physical and mental health and bod proper height and weight
using space equipment;physical and mental training
5.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.
两人一组。讨论你将来是否想成为一名宇航员，并给出你的理由。利用你从面试中学到的知识来帮助你。
EXAMPLE示例
A: You know, I think being an astronaut would be cool.
你知道，我认为当宇航员会很酷。
B: Do you want to work in space in the future
你将来想在太空工作吗？
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 ……
我不确定，但我认为这对我来说可能太难了。要求太多了。首先，你必须足够聪明才能获得相关的大学学位。那你必须……
B: So what might be the most difficult part for you
那么，对你来说最困难的部分是什么呢？
A: I guess it might be the ……
我想可能是……
Pronunciation发音
①Read the poem. Mark the stressed syllables: with O and unstressed syllables with o.
读这首诗。标记重音音节：带O，非重音音节带O
Then try reading the poem to each other with rhythm.
然后试着有节奏地互相朗读这首诗。
②Listen and repeat after the recording. Check whether your mark-ups are correct.
听录音，录音后重复。检查你的标记是否正确。(共52张PPT)
Unit 4
Space Exploration
Reading for Writing
ECOSOC Youth Forum 2021
Countries around the globe are spending billions of dollars and lots o f time on various space missions.
Nowadays, the main threats to our well-being are the damaged environment, hunger, fatal diseases and so on.
Should we spend so much time, money and even lives to explore space
Is exploring space a waste of time and money
During space explaration, there are hugh risks which may cause deaths or disasters.
Is exploring space a waste of time and money
Your point Yes No
Your Reasons (Arguments)
Present an argument about space exploration
1.Read the argumentative essay about space exploration and answer the questions.
阅读关于太空探索的议论文并回答问题。
1.Why are some people against space exploration
2.What has space exploration done for food production
3.What did the pictures of Earth from space make people realise
4.How does space exploration benefit the products that people use nowadays
Skim the passage quickly and work out the structure.
1
5
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
Body
Introduction
Conclusion
Read the passage carefully and
answer the questions.
1.What is the author’s point
2.How does the author develop his point
3.Do you think it is a good and persuasive argumentative essay Why
1.What is the author’s point
2.How does the author develop his point
3.Do you think it is a good and persuasive argumentative essay Why
some
others
Introduction
Conclusion
Body
The author argues that exploring space has benefitted us a lot thus it should continue.
Argument1
1.What is the author’s point
2.How does the author develop his point
3.Do you think it is a good and persuasive argumentative essay Why
Body
The author develops his point by giving arguments in 3 different aspects.
Argument2
Argument3
...has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger.
...has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all.
...has helped people to think about the world’s problems and even to find ways to solve them.
proper conjunctions
(logical words)
3.Do you think it is a good and persuasive argumentative essay Why
Firstly
Secondly
Finally
some
others
Then
After
As a result
For example
also
Today
In order to
In the future
clear structure
Advantage1
In closing
Advantage3
parallel sentences
Advantage2
...has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger.
...has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all.
...has helped people to think about the world’s problems and even to find ways to solve them.
3.Do you think it is a good and persuasive argumentative essay Why
clear structure
Advantage1
Writing Techniques
A.giving examples
B.making comparisons or contrasts
C.making graphs
D.using quotos
E.listing data or numbers
F.giving explanations
B
F
A
F
proper writing techniques
Advantage4
proper conjunctions
(logical words)
Advantage3
parallel sentences
Advantage2
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.
Are the statements FOR or AGAINST space exploration
Is exploring space a waste of time and money
Your Title:
Your opinion + supporting details
Checklist
Partner’s feedback
About the opinion Is there a topic sentence which clearly states the opinion
1-3 stars
About the content Does the paragraph give arguments with suitable supporting information
1-3 stars
Abou the language Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation（标点） errors
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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 he hungry.
possible version2
Ever since space research began, it has been criticized as a huge waste of money and other resources. Despite the disadvantages and potential dangers, the advantages are far greater.
We have already succeeded in using satellites for communications, weather forecast and oil exploration and with further space research, more problems we are having now can be solved. Space exploration contributes not only to the improvement of the quality of human life, but also to our understanding of all the creatures.
Assignment
1.Polish your draft and exchange it with your classmates.
2.Find stories about space exploration from the Internet.
②Study the organisation and language features.
1.Read the first paragraph and underline the different opinions about space exploration.
2.Find the three topic sentences that summarise the writer's arguments about space exploration.
3.Underline the sentence that repeats the writer's opinion in the last paragraph.
在重复最后一段中作者观点的句子下面划线。
③Use what you have learnt to write about your opinion about space exploration.
1.Are these arguments for or against exploring space Put them in the table below. Then add your own ideas and write your essay.
这些论点是支持还是反对探索太空？把它们放在下表中。然后加上你自己的想法，写下你的文章。
A. There are a lot of unsolved mysteries on Earth. So why are we going into space to explore
A.地球上有许多未解之谜。那么，我们为什么要进入太空进行探索呢？
B. It is necessary to find a new home for people in space, as the resources on Earth will run out.
B.由于地球上的资源将耗尽，有必要为太空中的人们找到一个新家。
C. I cannot understand spending all this money on expensive research and experiments when so many people need food.
C.当这么多人需要食物时，我无法理解把这些钱都花在昂贵的研究和实验上。
D.Exploring space encourages scientists to improve technology that can help people in other ways,too.
D.探索太空鼓励科学家改进技术，也可以在其他方面帮助人们。
For space exploration Against space explaration
②Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner's draft.
与同学交换草稿。使用检查表对同学的草稿进行反馈。
√ Does the introduction state the topic
引言是否陈述了主题？
√ Does the introduction express different opinions about the topic
引言是否表达了对主题的不同意见？
√ Does the body give arguments with suitable supporting information
机构是否提供了具有适当支持信息的论据？
√ Does the closing express the writer's opinion and end properly
结尾是否恰当地表达了作者的观点和结尾？
√ Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors
是否有语法、拼写或标点错误？
③Get your draft back and revise it.
④Present your essay to the rest of the class.(共53张PPT)
Unit 4
Space Exploration
Reading and Thinking
exploration
With the help of _____________, such as _______, __________, mankind is exploring space. Some spacecraft are _________, which have carried _________ into space. They will be ________ by rockets, after which they will ________around the earth along the _________.
space vehicles
satellites
spacecraft
manned
astronauts
launched
orbit
orbits
1. What kind of passage is it
A. A piece of news.
B. A popular science article.
C. A travel journal.
D. A novel.
Read the text Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentence [A-D] to fill each gap.
阅读课文中删除的几个句子。选择正确的句子[A-D]填空。
A.Although scientist try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
尽管科学家们努力确保一切正常，但事故仍有可能发生B. B.They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
他们还真的希望发现其他足以支持生命的行星。
C.The future of space exploration remains bright.
太空探索的前景依然光明。
D.After many experimens, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity.
经过多次试验，他们成功地制造出了能够逃脱地球引力的火箭。
SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
"Are we alone What's out there " Looking up at the stars. people have always wanted to learn more about space, and scientist work hard to find answers. They make vehicles to carry brave people into space to find out the secrets of the universe._______________________
They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was an impossible dream. However, some scientist were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space. _________________________
________________________________________________
_____________
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth.
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.
Over eight years later, on 20 July 1989，American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto The moon famously saying, “that’s one small slep for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Following this, many more goals were achieved, For example, America's NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 on 5 September 1977 to study deep space, and it still transmits data today.
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. All the astronauts on the USSR’s Soyuz 11 and America’s Challenger died during their missions. These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed , but the desire to explore the universe never died.
尽管科学家努力确保万无一失，但是意外还是可能发生。苏联“联盟11号”和美国“挑战者”号航天飞机上的所有宇航员都在执行任务时死亡。这些灾难让每个人都感到悲伤和失望，但是探索宇宙的渴望却从未停止过。
This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks. An example of this ongoing work is the International Space Station. It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuous human presence in space.
是因为人们坚信太空探索的重要性，哪怕面临巨大的风险。仍在工作的一个例子是国际空间站。它绕地球运转，并有来自不同国家的宇航员在宇宙飞船上，为太空提供了持续的人类存在。
China’s space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003, when Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft.
中国的太空计划起步晚于俄罗斯和美国，但中国在短时间内取得了巨大进展。2003年，杨利伟乘坐神舟五号成功绕地球飞行，中国成为世界上第三个实现载人航天的国家。
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. After that, China launched the Tiangong 2 space lab into space and Tianzhou1 to dock with it.
此后，神舟六号和七号分别完成了第二次载人飞行以及中国人的第一次太空行走，随后，“玉兔”月球车被送上月球研究其表面。之后，中国将天宫二号空间实验室送入太空，天舟一号与其交会对接。
This signalled one step further in China’s plan to establish a space station in the future. More recently, China has sent Chang’e 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations.
这标志着中国在未来建立空间站的计划又向前迈进了一步。最近，中国发射嫦娥四号探测月球背面，以进行测量和观察。
The future of space exploration remains bright. Europe, the US, and China all have plans to further study and explore planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope future discoveries will not only enable us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive well into the future.
太空探索的未来依然光明。欧洲、美国和中国都计划进一步研究和探索火星和木星等行星。尽管困难重重，科学家们希望未来的发现不仅能让我们了解宇宙的起源，而且还能帮助我们更好地在未来生存。
“Are we alone What’s out there ” Looking up at the stars, people have always wanted to learn more about space, and scientists work hard to find answers. They make vehicles to carry brave people into space to find out the secrets of the universe.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Para. 1
curiosity of people about space
make vehicles to…
wish to discover…
They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
It is the curiosity of…that …
Para. 2
.
Sep 5, 1977
The Sputnik
orbited around..
Yuri Gagarin
first person to space
Neil Armstrong
stepped to the moon firstly
Voyager 1
to study deep space
and still transmits …
That’s one small step for （a） man,
a giant leap for mankind.
a reality
Before the mid-20th century
an impossible dream
The USA
The USSR
determination
…
VS
Oct 4, 1957
Apr 12, 1961
Jul 20, 1969
Sep 5, 1977
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
Para. 3
Disasters
…died
never died
e.g.: The International Space Station
Despite the …, humans’ …for space exploration never died. For example, …. Thus, greater achievements are made.
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
Desire
why
China’s space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003, when Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. 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. After that, China launched the Tiangong 2 space lab into space and Tianzhou1 to dock with it. This signalled one step further in China’s plan to establish a space station in the future. More recently, China has sent Chang’e 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations.
Shenzhou 5…Yang Liwei… orbited the earth…
Para. 4
This paragraph develops in the order of ___________.
Time Spacecraft/ Vehicle; Astronauts ; Missions
In 2003
Then
followed by…
After that, / Afterwards
More recently
Shenzhou 6 & 7…completed …and …
Jade Rabbit… be sent to the moon to study the surface
Tiangong 2 space lab was launched into space and Tianzhou 1 to dock with it
Sent Chang’e 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make…
time
remarkable achievements
China’s space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003, when Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. 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. After that, China launched the Tiangong 2 space lab into space and Tianzhou1 to dock with it. This signalled one step further in China’s plan to establish a space station in the future. More recently, China has sent Chang’e 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations.
Para. 4
China’s space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time.
remarkable achievements
…lead(s) to the
Para. 5
The future of space exploration remains bright.
Scientists’ hope:
enable us to understand how the universe began
help us survive well into future
Your hope
There are endless efforts for further study and exploration from countries.
3.Use your own words to summarise the main idea for each paragraph.
Paragraph 1:
Paragraph 2:
Paragraph 3:
Paragraph 4:
Paragraph 5:
4.What does the title "Space: The Final Frontier" mean to you Share your ideas with the whole class.
5.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.
These disasters made everyone sad and disappoited, but the desire to explore the universe never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.
An example of this ongoing work is the International Space Station.
lt orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuous human presence in space.
China's space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time.
China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003, when Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. 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.
After that China launched the Tiangong 2 space lab into space and Tianzhou 1 to dock with it, This signalled one step further in China's plan to establish a space station in the future. More recently, China has sent Chang'e 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations.
____________________________________Europe, the US, and China all have plans to further study and explore planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope future discoveries will not only enable us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive well into the future.
Space: The Final Frontier
Frontier:
is the limit of sth. especially the limit of a place or field for people to learn or explore.
Voice your opinion: (pair work)
Is space the “final” frontier
What other frontiers will be explored
(underground; the deep sea; the Arctic; new life forms; new civilizations)
Frontier is limited, while _____________ is limitless;
Books are limited, while _____________ is limitless;
_______ is limited, while ____________ is limitless;
…
exploration
knowledge
learning
Time
As a student in Senior Two, what are you eager to explore
What qualities can help us to explore the limitless with the limited
Assignment
Write down your detailed plans of your limitless exploration.
The following should be included:
you ambition
qualities needed
actions to take
