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Space Exploration
Reading and Thinking
Pre-reading: Think and talk
What do you think are the main reasons for space exploration
space exploration
Scientific experiments
Curiosity
Advance of technology
New knowledge
What may the passage be about
space exploration
Several sentences have been removed from it. Circle the hints of these sentences and choose the correct sentence (A-D) to fill each gap.
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
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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 and out the secrets of the universe.
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Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
Para. 1
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Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
“Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was an impossible dream. However, some scientists were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space. _____________. On 4 October 1957,... and on 12 April 1961, ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969,...
Para. 2
D
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Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
_________. All the astronauts on the USSR's Soyuz11 and America's Challenger died during their missions. These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed, but the desire to explore universe never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks....
Para. 3
A
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_________. Europe, the US, and China all have plans to further study and explors planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope future dicoveries will not only enable us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive welll into the future.
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Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
Para. 5
Reading Strategy
main idea of each Para
topic sentence
repeated words/ideas
Summarize the main idea
When 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:
“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.
repeated words/ideas
Humans have always had __________________
about space.
a natural curiosity
Paragraph 2
Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was an impossible dream. However, some scientists were determined to help humans realizes 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 lunched 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 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, famously saying, “That’s one small step 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.
How does the writer show the achievements in space exploration
By using examples C. By giving specific number
By making comparison D. By giving definition
__________________successfully explored space in the 20th century
Soviet and America
Before the mid-20th century
On 4 Oct. 1957
On 12 Apr. 1961
On 20 Jul. 1969
On 5 Sep. 1977
an impossible dream
The Sputnik 1 ________was _________ by the USSR and ___________ ___________ around Earth.
Yuri Gagarin became the _____ person in the world to ___ ____ space.
Neil Armstrong became the first person to ______ _____ the moon.
Voyager 1 was launched to ______ deep space, and ________ ___ today.
a reality
determination
persistence
curiosity
effort
ambition
That’s one small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind.
Para. 2
Travelling into space was an _________ dream.
impossible
launched
successfully
orbited
first
go into
step onto
study
transmits data
satellite
Paragraph 3
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. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite huge risks. An example of this ongoing work in the International Space Station. It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuous human presence in space.
Despite ____________, exploration _________.
great risks
continues
Critical Thinking
01
02
03
Is it worthwhile for the astronauts to explore the space Why
Paragraph 4:
China’s space program started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. China became the 3rd country in the world to independently 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.
bright
China has _____________________ in space exploration in the early 21st century.
made great progress
Para. 4
In 2003
China became the third country to ______________ send humans into space in the Shenzhou 5 ___________.
China launched it into space and Tianzhou1 to ______ with it.
__________ a second manned orbit and the first Chinese __________.
followed by the _________ Jade Rabbit studies the moon’s _________.
Shenzhou 6 and 7
Tiangong 2 space lab
Chang’e 4
________ the surface of the far side of the moon to make ______________ and ______________.
Space exploration witnesses China’s progress.
independently
spacecraft
completed
spacewalk
vehicle
surface
dock
explore
measurements
observations
China’s history of space exploration.
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.
What is the attitude of scientists
pessimistic B. disappointed
C. puzzled D. positive
Paragraph 5:
The future of space exploration remains________.
bright
What does the title “Space: The Final Frontier” mean Why does the author use this title
Chinese meaning:_________________
Frontier: _________, which might mean_______________________
______________________
太空:最后的边境
or exploration edge.
the border
human’s recognition edge
Summary of the text
Para 2.
Achievements of US and USSR
Para 3.
Space exploration continues in spite of great risks
Para 4.
China’s achievements
Para 5. The future of space exploration
Space: The Final Frontier
Para 1:People are curious about space
Dream
Future
Reality
Test for goals
1. When was the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR
A. 1961.04.12 B. 1957.10.04
C. 1969.07.20 D. 1977.08.05
2. The first man stepped onto the moon in ______
A. spring B. summer C.autumn D.winter
3.What does "it"(Sentence 4 in Paragraph 4)most probably refer to
A. Chang'e 4. B. Shenzhou 7 spacecraft.
C. Jade Rabbit. D. The Tiangong 2 space lab.
4. How does the author support the theme of the text
A. By giving examples. B. By stating arguments.
C. By explaining statistical data. D. By providing research results.
语法填空
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.
travelling
with
to explore
was launched
Though
disappointed
carrying
independently
a
discoveries
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