Unit 2 Out of this world Extended reading 导学案（无答案）-2024-2025学年高二英语译林版（2020）选择性必修第三册

XB3 U2 Extended Reading1
Learning objects:
To identify the structure and the main idea of the essay.
To analyse the reasons why we explore.
To strengthen the desire to further explore the unknown field in science.
Step 1 Lead-in
1.Watch the video and think about the question: What are China’s achievements in space exploration
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Step 2 Fast reading
Look through the article quickly for the main idea of each paragraph.
Title: Why we explore
Para. 1: Why do we continue to explore space
Para. 2: To satisfy human’s ___________.
Para. 3: To better understand the________, _______, and likely _______ of the universe.
Para. 4: To solve __________ and make our lives ________________.
Para. 5: To gain great ______________.
Para. 6: To ________ and _________ the next generation.
Step 3 Careful reading
Para.1: Introduction
Would we be regularly visiting other planets in our solar system Why
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Para.2 Reason 1: To satisfy our curiosity about ____________.
1. What is our nature in exploration
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2. Do you know any ancient tales that reflect human's curiosity
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Para.3 Reason 2: To expand our understanding of the _________________ of the universe.
Confirmed facts: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions to be answered: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.What fundamental questions can exploring space address
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Para.4 Reason 3: To ______________ and make our lives safer and easier.
How can these advances help humankind
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Para.5 Reason 4: To gain great __________________.
What economic benefits do space exploration bring
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Para.6 Reason 5: To provide _________________ for the next generation.
Shape _______________________________________________________
Motivate _____________________________________________________
Keep ________________________________________________________
Ensure ______________________________________________________
Step 4 Summary
The reasons 1._____we desire to explore space are as follows. First of all, it is out of our natural 2. ________(curious) about the unknown.3. _____we are fascinated by the sky is evident in ancient tales from around the world, such as that of Chang’e. Secondly, the results of the space 4. ___________(investigate) have made major contributions to an 5.__________(understand) of the origin, evaluation, and likely future of the universe. Thirdly, with technologies first researched and developed for space 6.__________(explore), we can solve some of the big problems 7.______(face) mankind, 8._______ (make) our lives safer and easier. Fourthly, the space industry can actually bring great 9.________(economy) value as well as job opportunities. Furthermore, what these people do can provide education and 10._________ (inspire) for the next generation.
Step 5 Discussion
Suppose you are one of the astronauts who have been sent to space. What will you do during your exploration
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