牛津译林版（2019）选择性必修 第三册Unit 2 Out of this worldUnit 2 Extended reading课件(共35张PPT)

(共35张PPT)
Extended reading
—Reading comprehension
Unit 2
　Out of this world
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
1. summarize the author’s arguments for space exploration;
2.analyze the structure of the argumentative essay and appreciate the writing techniques that the author adopts;
3. strengthen the desire to further explore the unknown field in science.
Learning objectives
CONTENTS
Pre-reading
I
While-reading
II
Post-reading
III
Sentences analysis
IV
Enjoy some pictures about China’s exploration in space.
Shenzhou 13, 2021
Dongfanghong 1, 1970
Shenzhou 5, 2003
Tiangong 1, 2013
Chang’e 4, 2019
Tianwen 1, 2020
Shenzhou 15, 2022
Pre-reading
Now let’s read a magazine article arguing for space exploration to get more information.
Brainstorming: Why do we explore space
To make our dream of landing the moon a reality.
To solve the crises facing human beings on the Earth.
To satisfy human beings’ curiosity.
To find out a planet to live on.
...
1. What’s the main idea of the text
A. The reasons for exploring space.
B. The space industry brings great economic value.
C. Space exploration is difficult and dangerous.
D. Curiosity drives people to explore space.
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Activity 1　Fast-reading for basic information.
While-reading
Introduction
Reasons
Para.1: Why do human beings continue to _____________ despite visible disadvantages
Para. 2: It is human’s nature to _______.
Para. 3: It helps better understand the _______, __________, and likely _______of the universe.
Para. 4: It helps solve big ________ and make our live _____ and _______.
Para.5: It helps bring great_______________.
2. Fill in the blanks and analyze the structure of the passage.
explore space
explore
origin
evolution
future
Para.6: It helps educate and inspire the ______________.
problems
safer
easier
economic value
next generation
1. How does the author lead to the topic in Para.1
An : Neil Armstrong
The reality: space exploration is extremely ,
and .
Some people about the significance of space exploration.
A : Why do we continue to explore space
example
difficult and dangerous
time-consuming
money-consuming
doubt
rhetorical question
Activity 2　Careful-reading for details
Para. 1: Introduction
Writing tip 1: a rhetorical question is a question that is asked merely to make a point with no expected.
answer
2. Which is NOT the function of the rhetorical question “Why do we continue to explore space, then ”
A．To indicate that the author wants to talk about the reasons why people keep exploring the space.
B．To introduce the following paragraphs.
C．To encourage us to think about the problem critically.
D．To inform us that space exploration is very challenging and risky.
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Our nature
Curiosity about the unknown
visit thick and wild _______.
climb vast _______________.
cross deep _________
explore the furthest frontier—_______
Para 2: Reason 1 Natural curiosity
1. Fill in the following chart.
forests
mountain ranges
oceans
space
“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.”
——Stephen Hawking
2. What’s the writing skill used here
Writing tip 2: The use of quotation is to make the argument more __________.
persuasive
It is a quotation.
3. What can we infer from Stephen Hawking’s words
A. Humans have been tired of space exploration.
B. To travel beyond space is puzzling humans.
C. Keeping curious is fundamental in space exploration.
D. Watching the stars is a free activity for humans.
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4. Do you know any ancient tales that reflect human’s fascination with the sky
the tale of Chang’e
Kuafu Ran after the Sun
Wanhu challenged the
space
Now, some space mission names embody Chinese ancient tales, let’s enjoy it!
5. How do you understand the sentence
With each space mission comes greater insight, thus motivating us to continue along the same path of adventure. (Lines17-18)
Driven by curiosity, humans never stop the adventure into new places. In this continuous process, humans become more insightful and knowledgeable about the universe, which in turn motivates mankind to explore further.
1.What fundamental questions does exploring space help address
Para. 3: Reason 2 Better understanding of the universe
2.Which word or phrase has the similar meaning to the word “address” in Paragraph 3
A. Ask. B. Deal with.
C. Write letters to. D. Give a speech.
Questions about our place in the universe and the history of our solar system.
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The Earth is round.
It orbits the Sun.
...
Is there life on other planets
What’s the future of the universe
...
confirmed facts
questions to
be answered
3.What facts have been confirmed and what questions remain to be answered
Space exploration
earthquake shock absorbers
liquid hydrogen
1.How does the author show the wide application of space exploration
A. By making a comparison. B. By giving a definition.
C. By listing examples. D. By citing statistics.
Para 4: Reason 3 wide application
2.Can you discover these examples
Writing tip 3: Listing examples can make the argument more ____________.
convincing
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3.What is the function of the last but one sentence Is it related to the first sentence
It sums up the main point of this para in a different way. It echoes the first sentence.
4. What does “This” refer to in the last sentence
A. The problems of space exploration.
B. The disadvantages of space exploration.
C. The development of space exploration.
D. The benefits space exploration can bring us.
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Space exploration
Health
Provide ________to societies in many areas
Energy
Information
technology
A strong motive
___________ ___________advances
Scientific and
technological
benefits
5. Fill in the chart.
Para 5: Reason 4 economic value
1. Why does the author say space exploration helps to gain great economic value
Because space exploration has the feature of increasing space economy and provides a variety of job opportunities for astronauts, engineers, mechanics and research assistants.
2. How does the author support his viewpoint in this paragraph
A. By making a comparison. B. By giving a definition.
C. By listing examples. D. By citing statistics.
Writing tip 4: Citing statistics can make the argument more ____________.
objective
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shape _________________________;
motivate_______________________;
keep __________________________;
ensure __________________________.
children’s lives forever
the youth to aim high
their thirst for knowledge alive
further advances in many fields
Parallelism
Para 6:Reason 5 education and inspiration
1. How can the space exploration benefit the young
Writing tip 5: Parallelism can make the argument more .
organized
2. What’s the biggest reason for humanity to explore space
A. Bringing more employment for humans.
B. Providing more information technology.
C. Bringing great economic value.
D. Providing education and inspiration for the next generation.
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3. What does the author imply by saying “For me personally, this is by far the biggest reason for humanity to explore space” (Lines 45-46)
In the author’s opinion, the positive influence on children is the most significant reason for exploring space. Children are a nation’s and even the world’s future. Humans should not only pass on knowledge but also ensure future generations have a thirst for knowledge. Amazing work done by great scientists, astronauts and other support staff may deeply inspire children to work hard.
1. Where is the text taken from
A. A newspaper. B. A magazine.
C. A guidebook. D. A novel.
2. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of space exploration
A. Favourable. B. Intolerant.
C. Doubtful. D. Unclear.
3. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage
A. To explain how to explore space.
B. To tell a story of space exploration.
C. To present the reasons for space exploration.
D. To inspire the next generation to explore space.
Read the whole passage and do the following exercises.
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4. Which of the following best shows the structure of the text
B
B
A
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To satisfy our _________.
To better understand history and _____
To solve some big and __________ problems.
To gain great ____________ value.
To educate and inspire the _________generation.
curiosity
future
real-life
economic
young
internal motivation
external motivation
Summary: The advantages of space exploration.
Activity 1　Discussion
I agree with the author’s opinion. One of the key advantages mentioned in the article is that the exploration of space has brought us technologies that we use in our everyday lives. For example, the small cameras that we find on our mobile devices were first developed so that they could be used on the spacecraft. Another important advantage the author mentions is that space exploration inspires young people to study hard and build careers in science and engineering. These fields are absolutely crucial for the future of humanity, and space exploration plays a vital part in this.
1. The article talks about the advantages of space exploration. Do you agree or disagree with the author’s opinion Why (Critical thinking)
Post-reading
2. What do you think the future of space exploration holds for human understanding (Creative thinking)
The future of space exploration will expand our understanding of our role as humans. As space exploration reveals more mysteries, our perspective of our planet and ourselves will change.
The pursuit of the ultimate truth of the universe is the final objective and destination of civilization.
—Liu Cixin
Push the limits of human civilization!
Why we explore
When Neil Armstrong first 1._______(land) on the Moon in 1969, many people thought that soon we would be regularly visiting other planets in our solar system. However, the reality is that space exploration is 2. _________(extreme) difficult and dangerous, can take a very long time and costs a huge amount of money. Why do we continue to explore space, then
It is in our nature 3.__________(explore). From the very early days of human life on the Earth, our curiosity about the unknown has kept us 4.___________(adventure) into new places. The results of these space investigations have made major contributions 5.____an understanding of the origin, evolution, and likely future of the universe. 6.___is through our research into space that we have confirmed that the Earth is round and that it orbits the Sun. As we learn more about the universe, we may one day answer the question 7._________ there is life on other planets. With technologies first researched and 8.___________(develop) for space exploration, we can solve some of the big problems facing mankind, making our lives safer and easier.
Although space exploration demands huge investment, the space industry can actually bring great 9.__________(economy) value. Moreover, the amazing work these people do can provide education and 10._________(inspire) for the next generation.
Activity 2　Summary
extremely
landed
to explore
adventuring
to
It
whether
developed
economic
inspiration
1. Some people believe that while space exploration expands our understanding of the universe , it is a waste of the public purse and does nothing to enhance the quality of our lives here on the Earth.
[句式分析]　本句为________句。that 引导的是______从句，while 引导的是__________从句，enhance 意为“______”。
[自主翻译]　
Sentences Analysis
复合
宾语
让步状语
提高
有些人相信，虽然太空探索拓展了我们对宇宙的理解，
但它浪费政府经费，并且对于提升我们在地球上的生活质量毫无帮助。
2.With technologies first researched and developed for space exploration, we can solve some of the big problems facing mankind, making our lives safer and easier.
[句式分析]　本句为_______句。With technologies first researched and developed for space exploration 作_______，facing mankind 作________，修饰名词__________，making our lives safer and easier作___________。
[自主翻译]　
简单
状语
定语
problems
结果状语
面临的一些重大问题，让我们的生活变得更加安全和舒适。
依靠为太空探索首次研发的技术，我们可以解决人类
3. Shock absorbers originally applied to the space shuttle launch
have also been set up in the cities with a high frequency of earthquakes in order to protect buildings and save lives.
[句式分析]　本句的主干为_______, applied to the... 为过去分词短语作__________,修饰________________,with a high frequency of earthquakes作后置定语，修饰______，in order to...作__________.
[自主翻译]　
后置定语
Shock absorbers
cities
目的状语
最早应用到航天飞机发射中的减震器，也已经被安装
在地震频发的城市里，用以保护建筑和拯救生命。
4. It is this kind of inspiration that keeps our thirst for knowledge alive and ensures that advances in space exploration and many other fields will continue to be made.
[句式分析]　本句为_____句。主句部分含有强调句，强调主语_____________________；_________和_________作并列谓语，第二个that引导的宾语从句作动词________的宾语。
[自主翻译]　
复合
this kind of inspiration
keeps
ensures
ensures
也正是这种激励，使我们始终保持对知识的渴望，并
确保在太空探索及其他许多领域会一直取得进步。
Read more articles about space exploration and compare the ideas with this article.
Homework