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Unit 6 Developing ideas
Writing&Presenting ideas
To learn more words and expressions about space life.
To use the vocabulary of the text to express, combined with the writing characteristics of the journal, learn to write a journal entry about living in space.
To talk about things you would put on a disc to be sent on the next Voyager mission.
Learning objectives
telescope n. 望远镜 90
the naked eye 肉眼 90
angle v. 斜置 90
* galaxy n. 星系 91
* cosmic adj. 宇宙的 91
* conceivably adv. 可以相信地;可想像地
91
* subatomic adj. 亚原子的;原子内的 92
* particle n. 粒子 92
invisible adj. 看不见的 92
straightforward adj. 简单的 94
self-discipline n. 自我约束,自律 94
fetch v. (去)拿来 94
muscle n. 肌肉 94
pepper n. 胡椒粉 94
sneeze v. 打喷嚏 94
disc n. 激光唱片;光碟,光盘 96
Words and expressions
Writing a journal entry about living in space
Writing a journal entry about living in space
Lead-in
Read the passage and answer the questions.
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1 What is the main reason why everyday tasks are less simple in space
2 Why is it important for astronauts to exercise regularly
3 What else do you know about life on
a spacecraft
Read the passage and answer the questions.
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In space, even the most straightforward, everyday tasks can be quite difficult for astronauts who are spending months on board a spacecraft. In this zero gravity world, there is no up or down, and while sleeping on the ceiling might sound like fun, astronauts need to be strapped to sleeping compartments to protect themselves from injury.
Although not many people enjoy doing housework, astronauts need to find the self-discipline to keep the small interior of their spacecraft clean; even using a vacuum cleaner to stop dust from getting into the air filters. A vacuum cleaner also comes in handy for fetching items that are floating around out-of-reach !
Astronauts also need to keep themselves clean. To do this, they use special soap and shampoo which do not need to be rinsed off with water. After brushing their teeth, they spit into a towel.
With no gravity to push against, astronauts' bones and muscles can become weak. In order to stay fit, astronauts have to exercise on a regular basis.
And while some food items, such as cakes and fruit can be eaten in more or less the same way that they are on Earth, water needs to be added to much of the food that is eaten in space. Nonetheless, a menu for a hungry astronaut can sill be varied and balanced, often including soup, prawn sandwiches, as well as fruit yogurt. And as salt and pepper would simply float away, astronauts are provided with these in liquid form.
Carrying out these everyday tasks effectively helps the astronauts stay healthy and focus on their work in space --- after all, imagine what would happen if they caught a cold and started to sneeze!
在太空中,即使是最简单的日常任务,对于在宇宙飞船上呆上几个月的宇航员来说也相当困难。 在这个零重力的世界里,没有上下之分,虽然睡在天花板上听起来很有趣,但宇航员需要被绑在睡眠隔间里,以保护自己免受伤害。
虽然没有多少人喜欢做家务,但宇航员需要自律来保持航天器内部的清洁; 甚至使用真空吸尘器来阻止灰尘进入空气过滤器。 吸尘器也可以用来抓取漂浮在够不着的地方的东西!
宇航员也需要保持自己的清洁。 为了做到这一点,他们使用特殊的肥皂和洗发水,不需要用水冲洗。 刷完牙后,他们把口水吐在毛巾上。
在没有重力的情况下,宇航员的骨骼和肌肉会变得虚弱。 为了保持健康,宇航员必须定期锻炼。
虽然蛋糕和水果等食物的食用方式与地球上的大致相同,但在太空中食用的大部分食物都需要添加水。 尽管如此,饥饿的宇航员的菜单仍然可以多样化和均衡,通常包括汤、对虾三明治和水果酸奶。 由于盐和胡椒会飘走,所以宇航员可以以液体的形式获得这些物质。
执行这些日常任务有效地帮助宇航员保持健康,并专注于他们在太空中的工作——毕竟,想象一下如果他们感冒并开始打喷嚏会发生什么!
1 What is the main reason why everyday tasks are less simple in space
2 Why is it important for astronauts to exercise regularly
Read the passage and answer the questions.
It’s important for astronauts to exercise regularly because with no gravity to push against, astronauts’ bones and muscles can become weak in space. Exercising regularly can help them stay fit.
or: It is important for astronauts to exercise regularly because, without gravity, their bones and muscles can become weak. Regular exercise helps them maintain their physical health and strength while in space.
Everyday tasks are less simple mainly because of the zero gravity in space.
The main reason why everyday tasks are less simple in space is the absence of gravity. In a zero-gravity environment, there is no up or down, making it challenging to perform routine activities like sleeping, cleaning, and eating.
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3 What else do you know about life on a spacecraft
Read the passage and answer the questions.
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Life on a spacecraft involves adapting to a unique environment. Astronauts use special hygiene products like no-rinse soap and shampoo, and they manage food and liquids carefully to prevent them from floating away. They also have to keep the spacecraft clean, often using vacuum cleaners to manage dust and floating debris. The food they eat is specially prepared, often requiring water to be added, and condiments like salt and pepper are provided in liquid form. Maintaining a routine and staying healthy are crucial for their well-being and mission success.
The outline of the writing
1 What astronauts need to do in a spacecraft:
2 What are provided for astronauts to help them keep fit:
being strapped to sleeping compartments; doing housework;
keeping themselves clean;
exercising on a regular basis;
providing proper food for astronauts
Writing Skills
What you did on the spacecraft
How you felt
What you enjoyed most/least
Now write your journal entry.
Do further research if necessary.
Imagine you have spent 24 hours on board a spacecraft.
Use the notes to organise your journal entry.
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Sunday 12 April
I was lucky enough to be chosen as a visitor to the
space station! After an exciting blast into orbit, I couldn’t
wait to look through the space station windows into deep
space! You can imagine my disappointment when I didn’t
see many stars.
The astronauts laughed and explained to me that we were still in the sunlight, so of course we couldn’t see much, because the light was too bright. Shortly after, we passed into Earth’s shadow, and I looked out of the window to see the most amazing number of stars!
Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s entries and share them with the class.
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Sample
I felt very excited! This is the most unforgettable
experience on the station. Soon after that, it was time
for dinner.
The thing I noticed most was not the zero gravity
measures for eating, but the fact that the food didn’t
have much taste. And my nose felt blocked. It turns out
these things are related, because in zero gravity, your
face swells up more. After that, it was time to get strapped into bed. It was a bit hard to sleep in zero gravity – my arms kept floating away, and I woke up to see them right in front of my face, instead of lying on the bed like they would on Earth.
Despite even simple things being harder to do, I really enjoyed being in zero gravity, and I loved being able to float around instead of having to walk. It’s a pity my stay on the station was so short. It would have been great to stay longer and learn more about life in space!
Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s entries and share them with the class.
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Sample
How to write a journal entry about living in space
太空生活日志
文体感知
太空生活日志记叙在太空里生活的事情。写此类文章时,需要注意以下几点:
1.简要讲述在太空的日常生活,其次是自己最喜欢的、最感动的事情。
2.人称:一般以第一人称为主,记录自己做的事情。
3.时态:一般以一般过去时为主。
另外,写关于太空生活的作文的时候,因为会涉及太空的相关常识,所以积累这方面的表达是关键。另外,还要多阅读一些科技发展方面的文章,从中了解太空知识和相关表述。
How to write a journal entry about living in space
太空生活日志
增分佳句
1.I lived in space for...
2.In space, what I mainly did was to...
3.My life in space was...
4.What impressed me most in space was...
5.What I liked to do in space was to...
6.I hope that you will have a chance to experience the life in space in the future.
How to write a journal entry about living in space
太空生活日志
写作要求
请根据下列提示,写一篇英语日志。
我是翟志刚,一名来自中国的宇航员。我很自豪成为中国第一名在太空行走的宇航员。我和我的战友一起在太空里待了接近三天。我们主要观察地球,做科学和技术实验。令我最激动的是我出舱展示五星红旗的时刻。看到五星红旗飘扬在太空中,我感到非常自豪。我们的国家成为世界上第三个独立掌握空间出舱技术的国家。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.文章须包括所有的内容,可以适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
参考词汇:船舱(cabin); 空间出舱(extravehicular activities)
How to write a journal entry about living in space
太空生活日志
审题谋篇
项目 结论
体裁 应用文
话题 太空生活日志
时态 一般过去时
人称 第一人称
How to write a journal entry about living in space
太空生活日志
审题谋篇
项目 结论
结构 第一段:简要介绍自己,介绍太空中的日常生活;
第二段:讲述自己最喜欢的事情或最激动、感动的事情;
第三段:表达自己的看法或感受。
How to write a journal entry about living in space
太空生活日志
词句推敲
词汇
①自豪的 __________
②宇航员 __________
③在太空 __________
④做实验 ____________________________
⑤五星红旗 ____________________________
⑥禁不住 ____________________________
proud
astronaut
in space
do/perform/conduct an experiment
the five star flag
can't help but do/can't help doing
How to write a journal entry about living in space
太空生活日志
词句推敲
句式
①最让我激动的是,我走出飞船舱,展示了五星红旗。
(普通表达)I went out of the cabin and showed the five star flag and that excited me most.
(高级表达) ____________________________I went out of the cabin and showed the five star flag.(主语从句,表语从句)
What excited me most was that
How to write a journal entry about living in space
太空生活日志
词句推敲
句式
②当我看到飘扬在太空中的国旗时,我感到非常自豪。
(普通表达)While I saw the flag floating in space, I felt very proud.
(高级表达) ____________________________ in space, I felt very proud.(状语从句的省略)
③我激动得忍不住哭了起来。
(普通表达)I was so excited that I couldn't help but cry.
(高级表达) __________________________________________ (倒装)
While seeing the flag floating
So excited was I that I couldn't help crying.
How to write a journal entry about living in space
太空生活日志
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妙笔成篇
How to write a journal entry about living in space
太空生活日志
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妙笔成篇
One possible version:
I'm Zhai Zhigang, an astronaut from China. I'm quite proud that I am the first astronaut in China to walk in space. My comrades in arms and I stayed in space for nearly three days. What we mainly undertook there were to observe the earth and do scientific and technological experiments.
What excited me most was that I went out of the cabin and showed the five star flag. While seeing the flag floating in space, I felt very proud. So excited was I that I couldn't help crying.
You know, our country has now become the third country in the world to master the independent extravehicular activities technology.
How to write a journal entry about living in space
太空生活日志
根据下列提示,写一篇英语日志。
我是来自美国的一名宇航员,名叫戴维(David),曾在太空生活过半年。在太空中,我主要进行科学实验,记录各种数据。总体来说,我在太空的生活是美妙的,但有时也感到很孤独。如果感到心烦,我和同事们就相互开玩笑或听音乐。在太空里我最喜欢做的事情是锻炼。因为没有重力,我们宇航员的骨头和肌肉很容易变得脆弱,需要每天定时锻炼来保持健康。每当锻炼时,我会感到放松。希望你有机会体验一下太空中的生活。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.日志须包括所有的内容,可以适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
实战演练
How to write a journal entry about living in space
太空生活日志
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实战演练
One possible version:
I'm David, an astronaut from America. I lived in space for more than half a year. In space, what I mainly did were to do scientific experiments and take notes of various kinds of data.
All in all, my life in space was wonderful. However, I felt very lonely sometimes. If I felt upset, my colleagues and I would play jokes on each other or listen to music.
What I like most in space was to work out. With no gravity, our astronauts' bones and muscles can become weak easily. In order to keep fit, we have to exercise on a regular basis. While taking exercise, I felt relaxed. I hope you will have a chance to experience the life in space.
Presenting ideas
Voyager 1 took a record called Sounds of Earth, which has recordings of greetings, music and sounds from Earth, as well as many photographs of our world.
Read the news report and find out what the Voyager 1 spacecraft took into space.
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Voyager 1 is the spacecraft most distant from Earth. It contains a record called Sounds of Earth, which has recordings of greetings, music and sounds from Earth, as well as many photographs of our world. It is hoped that the record will be found by other civilisations on distant planets and help them learn about us.
旅行者1号是离地球最远的航天器。它包含了一张名为《地球之声》的唱片,里面有来自地球的问候、音乐和声音的录音,以及许多我们这个世界的照片。人们希望这些记录能被遥远星球上的其他文明发现,帮助他们了解我们。
Decide which three things you would put on a disc to be sent up on the next Voyager mission and complete the table.
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Contents on disc Reasons for your choice
A
B
C
Your Show Time!
Decide which three things you would put on a disc to be sent up on the next Voyager mission and complete the table.
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Contents on disc Reasons for your choice
A
B
C
Greetings in different languages
To show the diversity of human communication and culture.
Classical music pieces
To represent the artistic and creative achievements
of humanity.
Images of Earth's landscapes and wildlife
To provide a visual understanding of our planet's natural beauty and biodiversity.
Work in groups. Share your ideas with your group and decide on a final list.
Prepare a short presentation. Consider the following:
1 the structure of your presentation
2 useful words, expressions and structures
Give your presentation to the class. Vote for the three things your class would most like to put on the disc.
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Your Show Time!
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Give your presentation to the class. Vote for the three things your class would most like to put on the disc.
For the next Voyager mission, I would send three items on a disc. First, greetings in different languages to show the diversity of human communication and culture. Second, classical music pieces to represent our artistic achievements. Finally, images of Earth's landscapes and wildlife to display our planet's natural beauty. These items would help other civilizations understand our world and its richness.
Sample
Write a reflection after completing this unit. Consider the following:
1 What is your understanding of the spirit of space exploration
2 What text types have you learnt about What are their features
3 What words, expressions and structures have you learnt
4 What improvement have you made in understanding different cultures
5 What improvement have you made in using learning strategies and
exploring effective ways of learning
6 What improvement have you made in analysing and solving problems
For thousands of years, people already regarded the night sky as 1____ endless source of fascination. It 2_____________(believe) that the large-eyed bronze statues from the Chinese archaeological site at Sanxingdui were able to look across great distances into the stars. In 3_________(real), humans can see very little of the night sky with the naked eye. Our power 4___________( see) the sky changed dramatically when the first telescope was angled at the night sky. It extended the power of the human eye and enabled us to realise that the universe is a far 5___________(large) place than we ever imagined.
an
was believed
reality
to see
larger
直击高考
In 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit, 6_________(give) astronomers the first breathtakingly beautiful images of our universe 7_______(take) from beyond Earth. These ranged from enormous clouds of gas 8________ stars are being born, to huge black holes, and even to new planets. In 2016, the FAST telescope was completed in China. It is used in the search for dark matte , 9_______ can`t be observed through an ordinary telescope. Its vast dish has the ability 10________(make) discoveries beyond our imaginations.
giving
taken
where
which
to make
直击高考
应用文写作
最近,你们班级就“普通人去太空旅游”的话题展开了讨论。请你根据下列表格的提示以“The Advantages and Disadvantages of Space Travel”为题写一篇英语短文,谈谈你的观点。
Advantages Disadvantages
1.提供新居住场所; 2.更好地了解宇宙; 3. …… 1.花费大;
2.有危险;
3. ……
你的观点:…… Homework
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Space Travel
There are several advantages of space travel. First of all, it could provide humans with new places to live in and new sources of energy. In addition, space travel helps people understand the universe better. Also, space travel research does good to other research fields.
However, space travel also has some disadvantages. It uses up too much money which could be spent in other ways. What's more, the idea of people living on other planets is unrealistic. Space travel could be dangerous, too.
In my opinion, though there are disadvantages, space travel is a good thing. It is important for humans to learn about the universe.
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