(共17张PPT)
Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking
Learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
skillfully use the vocabulary of this text to answer questions.
(语言能力)
express opinions on space exploration.(思维品质）
develop the ability of summarizing, scanning and thinking.
(学习能力)
have a passion for our country and be proud of the space
exploration.(文化意识）
Lead-in
15 May 2021
Prediction
Read to fill
B
D
A
C
Several sentences have been removed from the text. Choose the correct sentence(A-D) to fill each gap.
Tip:
First,analyse the sentences by role.
Second,pay attention to the key
words and sentences.
Paragraph 1: People ____________________and scientists ________________.
Paragraph 2: In the 20th century, _____________________________________
Paragraph 3: Humans __________________________ in spite of _____________
Paragraph 4: China’s space programme _________________________________
________________________________________
Paragraph 5: The future of space exploration __________________.
Use your own words to summarise
the main idea for each paragraph.
looks bright
are curious about space
work hard to find answers
travelling into space became a reality.
continue the space exploration
the great risks.
has made great progress, becoming the 3rd
country to independently send humans into space.
Read to summarise
The passage is about the____________ of space exploration.
development
Tip:
The main idea of each para is usually stated in a topic sentence, but sometimes, there is not a topic sentence in a para, you should use your own words to summarize the main idea by finding some key words or ideas that repeat themselves.
before
now
future
development
time
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Para2&4
before
dream
1961
1957
1969
2003
then
(2005&2008)
followed by
(2013)
after that
(2016&2017)
more recently
(2018)
stepped onto the moon
the first person into space
orbited around the earth
study...transmit...
China became ...independently ...
the 2nd manned orbit and the 1st spacewalk
being sent to the moon to...
1977
space lab; dock with...
explore the surface of ...
reality
the USSR
the US
China
slowly
rapidly
time
important events
achievements
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Para3
Q1: In which spacecrafts did all the astronauts die during their
missions
Q2: Did the desire to explore the universe die after the disaster
the USSR’s Soyuz 11 &
America’s Challenger
Q2: Did the desire to explore the universe die after the disaster
NO!
the International Space Station
It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuously human presence in space.
Why
Q3:What good qualities do they have
Were the space missions always successful
NO!
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Para3
What good qualities do they have
bright future
hard-working
persistent
brave
determined
cooperative
selfless
Para5
Scan for details
①enable us to understand how the universe began
②help us survive well into the future
A.worried B.supportive C.doubtful D.opposed
Q1:Why does the future of space exploration remain bright
Q2:What’s the purpose of space exploration
Q3:What’s the author’s attitude towards space exploration
Europe
the US
China
plan to further study and explore planet
bright future
Discussion
Q: Do you think it is worthwhile or not
Give your reasons.
advantages disadvantages
＞
Pros: *make a great contribution in giving us more information
about space;
*use satellites for communication and weather forecast;
*enable us to find new resources to solve the problem of
enegy shortages;
*help us survive well into the future;
*..........
Cons: * a waste of time and money;
* very dangerous and challenging with many huge risks;
* a real hard work;
*.........
Q:What does the title mean to you
Literal meaning:
SPACE:THE FINAL FRONTIER
太空：最后的边境
Space is the last field that remains
mysterious and unknown to mankind.
Star Trek星际迷航
Implied meaning:
Mind-map
SPACE:
in the past
at present
in the future
dream
reality
bright future
THE FINAL FRONTIER
good qualities:
__________;
____; _______;
______;_______
huge_____
________
_____ never died.
hard-working
brave
determined
selfless
cooperative;
& accidents
desire
risks
believe in the ________
of space exploration.
importance
enable us ___________
help us ____________
to understand...
survive well...
Summary
SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
Today, we learned some information about the s______exploration. Before the mid-20th century, travelling into space was an i__________dream, but some scientists worked hard and were d_________to carry brave people into space by making vehicles. So now, we have r________the dream to explore space.
However, it is full of huge r______. Some astronauts even lost their lives during the missions. These disasters made everyone sad and d____________, but the d_______ to explore the universe never died and people believe in the i___________of carrying on space exploration--enable us to u___________how the universe began and help us s________well into the future.
What have we learned today
pace
mpossible
etermined
ealised
isks
isappointed
esire
mportance
nderstand
urvive
Homework
The China’s Space Day is approaching on April 24, please write a short passage to talk about your opinion and
expectation on space exploration.
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Thank you!
