(共33张PPT)
Period 2 Reading and Thinking
Unit 4 Space Exploration
Learning aims
1. To read about the development and value of space exploration.
2. To explore the mysteries of the universe and the achievements in space exploration.
3. To summarize the main idea of each paragraph as well as the main idea of the text.
4. To comprehend the main reasons for space exploration.
Leading-in
1. Who are they 2. What are they doing
3. Where are they 4. Do you know the name of the experiment
Q＆A
1. Who are they
They are Chinese astronauts Nie Haisheng, Wang Yaping and Zhang
Xiaoguang.
2. What are they doing
They are doing space experiments.
3. Where are they
They are in Tian gong-1 in space.
4. Do you know the name of the experiment
Space experiment of water drop water ball
Chinese meaning:_________________
Frontier: _________, which might mean__________________
______________________
太空：最后的边境
edge or exploration edge.
Space: the final frontier
the border
human’s recognition
From the title and the pictures, we can know that the article might be about_________________________________________________________
_______________________________. So it may be a(n)____________.
the development of space exploration. It broadens us human’s recognition edge or exploration edge
exposition
Space: the final frontier
Reading Comprehension
Task 1: Fast reading
1. Read the text. Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentences A--D to fill each gap in the text.
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.
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.
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 5
B
D
A
C
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
A．China has made great progress in exploring space.
B．The future of space exploration remains bright.
C．The achievements that the USSR and America made.
D．Humans have always had a natural curiosity space.
E．The desire of people to explore the universe never died.
2.Scan the text and match the main idea.
3.The main idea of the passage is_____________________ _____________.
the space exploration of
humankind
launched
orbited
to go
Task 2: Careful reading
1969
leap
deep
transmits
2003
independently
Q1: Who was the first person in the world to go into the space
Q2: Who was the first man to orbit Earth in Shenzhou 5 spacecraft
Q3: In which satellites all the astronauts died during their missions
Q4: What is the function of the International Space exploration
2. Read the text and answer the following questions.
Yuri Gagarin.
Yang Liwei.
The USSR’s Soyuz 11 and America’s Challenger.
It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continous human presence in space.
Q5: What can you learn from Para 4
Q6: What is the attitude to the space exploration
China has made great achievements in exploring space.
Supportive.
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 realising 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.
independently
Task 3: Post reading
travelling
with
to explore
1. Complete the passage according to the text.
was launched
Although
disappointed
carrying
discoveries
a
I think it is beneficial to us. Through further study of space, people will make full use of it in the future, such as the space experiments by Wang Yaping in Tian gong-1.
Q1: What do you think of the space exploration
2. Discuss these questions in groups.
First of all, I should study hard to get a related college degree.
Besides, I must keep mental and physical health.
Q2: If you are determined to be an astronaut, what should you prepare at present
1. determine vt. 查明；确定；决定
However, some scientists were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space.
然而，一些科学家决心帮助人类实现探索太空的梦想。
determine to do sth. 决定/ 决心做某事
determine on（doing）sth. 决定（做）某事
determined adj. 坚决的；有决心的 determination n. 决心；决定
be determined to do sth. 决心做某事
be determined that... 决心……
with determination 坚决地
Language points
【知识归纳】
【即学即练】语法填空
(1) I have determined ________ going to the countryside after graduating
from college.
(2) He is ___________（determine）to take good care of his parents from
now on.
(3) The ___________（determine）expression on her face suggested that she
wouldn’t change her mind.
(4) Helen was a strong girl and she finally achieved her dream with great
____________（determine）.
on
determined
determined
determination
2. disappointed adj. 失望的；沮丧的
These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed，but the desire to explore the universe never died.
这些灾难使每个人都感到悲伤和失望，但探索宇宙的欲望从未消失。
be disappointed in/with sb. 对某人失望
be disappointed at/about sth. 对某事失望
be disappointed to do sth. 对做某事感到失望
disappoint vt. 使……失望
disappointing adj. 令人失望的
disappointment n. 失望
to one’s disappointment 令某人失望的是
【知识归纳】
【即学即练】语法填空
（1） Although I was ______________I couldn’t keep the toys，I was somewhat proud to take them back.
（2） To my______________（disappoint），his behaviour cause some
misunderstanding between us.
（3） The teacher is disappointed __________ Tony’s attitude towards study.
（4）The fans looked quite _____________（disappoint）when they heard
the _____________（disappoint）result.
disappointed
disappointment
disappointed
disappointing
at/about
3. desire n. 渴望；欲望 vt. 渴望；期望
I am inspired by her courage and strong desire to succeed.
她的勇气和对成功的强烈渴望激励着我。
（have）a desire to do（有）做……的渴望
（have）a desire for（有）做……的渴望
desire to do... 渴望做……
◆误区警示
desire that + 主语+（should+）动词原形 希望……（desire 后的主语从句、宾语从句和同位语从句用虚拟语气，谓语动词用“should+ 动词原形”，（should 可以省略）
【知识归纳】
【即学即练】语法填空
（1） He desires ___________（join）the army and devote himself to the
country.
（2） Several people have expressed a desire _________（see）the report.
（3）Fashion is a competitive and hard business where people’s desire
___________new ideas is hard to satisfy.
（4） At yesterday’s meeting，the manager desired that the project
__________________（ finish）on time.
to join
to see
for
(should）be finished
4. independently adv. 独立地；自立地
China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003...
中国在2003 年成为世界上第三个独立将人类送入太空的国家……
independent adj. 独立的；自主的
independence n. 独立
depend on 依靠；信赖；取决于
be dependent on 依赖；取决于
【知识归纳】
【即学即练】语法填空
（1） Not only my spoken English，but also my ability to live _______________（ independent）has been improved a lot.
（2） All living things depend _____ the sun for their growth.
（3） Susan wanted to be independent _______ her parents. She
tried living alone，but she didn’t like it and moved back home.
（4） A study abroad program can teach students ____________
（independent） and important life skills.
independently
on
of
independence
5.signal vt. & vi. 标志着；标明；发信号 n. 信号；标志；信号灯
This signalled one step further in China’s plan to establish a space station in the future.
这标志着中国在未来建立一个空间站的计划又向前迈进了一步。
signal to sb. 示意某人；向某人发信号
signal to sb. to do sth. 示意某人做某事
send out a signal 发出信号
【知识归纳】
【即学即练】语法填空
（1） The police seems to be ___________（signal）to us with his arm.
（2） In order not to be heard，she pointed her finger upwards _________ （ signal）that someone was moving about upstairs.
（3） The far side of the moon is a rare quiet place that is free from interference from radio _________（signal）from Earth.
（4） In our class，when the bell rang and the teacher closed his book，it was _____ signal for everyone to stand up.
（5） The judge signaled ________ a police officer and the man was led away.
signaling
to signal
signals
a
to
6. 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.
时间状语从句
2003年，杨利伟乘坐“神舟五号”宇宙飞船成功环绕地球运行，中国成为第三个能够独立将人类送入太空的国家。
不定式 to do 作后置定语，修饰有序数词、最高级等修饰的名词
Summary
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认知词汇:
giant, leap, transmit, ongoing, spacecraft, spacewalk, jade, dock, float, solar, soap,
microwave, keen, fatal, analysis, high-end,regularly, foam, pillow, smartphone, closing, mystery
拓展词汇：
1.mental→mentally
2.intelligent→intelligence
3.determine→determined→
determination
4.independent→ independence
5.current→currency
6.sufficient→sufficiency
7.globe→global
8.argue→argument
应用词汇：
1.determine：determine on（doing）sth.; be determined to do sth.; be determined that... ;with determination 2.disappointed：be disappointed in/with sb.; be disappointed at/about sth. ;be disappointed to do sth.;to one’s disappointment
3.desire：（have）a desire to do;（have）a desire for; desire to do...;
desire that (should) do
4.independently：depend on; be dependent on
5.signal：signal to sb. ; signal to sb. to do sth. ;send out a signal
词 汇 清 单
核心短语
重点句式
1.Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space. (sb./sth. be/become the first... to do... 某人/ 某物是第一个做……的…… )
2. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.(This is because...)
succeed in doing sth.
make sure
carry on
on board
in the hope of doing sth.
lead to
so as to（do sth.）
enable sb./sth. to do sth.
It has passed through an interesting ___________ of evolution.
The exact quantity cannot be ____________ at present.
NASA plans to _______ a satellite to study cosmic rays.
My ________ to live and to succeed is far greater than my fear of failure.
She was _____________ not to be chosen.
Exercise
ⅠComplete the sentences with the correct forms of the new words.
procedure
determined
launch
desire
disappointed
1.飞机使人们能够很快地进行远距离旅行。
_________________________________________________________
2.来自大学的支持使得这位教授有能力探索新技术。
_________________________________________________________
3.先进的科学技术使我们与别人交流起来更容易。
_________________________________________________________
4.社会活动可以使学生对我们的社会了解得更多。
_________________________________________________________
Airplanes/Planes enable people to travel great distances rapidly.
The support from the university enabled the professor to explore new technologies.
The advanced technology enables us to communicate with others more easily.
Social activities enable students to learn more about our society.
ⅡTranslate the Chinese into English.
Books are treasure banks storing wisdom passed down from generation to generation.
书籍是贮存人类代代相传的智慧的宝库。
