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Reading and Thinking
Unit 4 Space Exploration
Look at the title and the photos, discuss the question in pairs.
What do you expect to read about in this text (多选)( )
A.Read about the development of space travel.
B.Read about the accident in space travel.
C. Read about the future of space travel.
A,B,C
Self-study
1.Read and translatethe text .
2.Complete task2 and task 3 on the textbook.
3. Underline the points and translate.
1. escape Earth's gravity2. realize one’s dream3. launch a satellite4. orbit (around) Earth5. step onto the moon6. space agency7. transmit data8. continuous presence9. desire to do sth.10. carry on space exploration11. complete a second manned orbit12. Jade Rabbit13. signal the basic completion of the Tiangong Space Station14. establish a space station15. conduct experiments16. further the understanding of the universe17. despite the difficulties18. enable...to do
A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
B. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope todiscover 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.
Task 1
1. Several sentences have been removed from the text. Choose the correct sentence (A-D) to fill each gap.
Tips:
1. 从意思上判断
2. 从词汇上锁定线索
关注空白前后的名词和动词,然后在选项中查找它们的近义词、反义词、同义词、同类词等。其次是一些专有名词,比如说数词、代词、时间、年代、地点/名称等。
3. 从关联词作为切入点
英语的句段之间经常会运用关联词表示过渡和衔接,让文章的思路与更清楚、逻辑更连贯,因此文章中和选项中表示各种逻辑关系的路标性信号词在选择答案时都是很重要的线索。
"Are we alone What's out there " People have always looked up at the stars and wondered about space. Today, scientists design vehicles to carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries. ____________
Para.2
Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was only a dream that could never come true. However, scientists were determined to realise that dream. _____________. On 4 October 1957,... and on 12 April 1961, ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969,...
Para.3
_________. For example, all the astronauts on the Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia spacecraft died during their missions. However, while such disasters brought much sadness and disappointment, the desire to explore the universe did not die. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.
Para.1
Para.5
________. Europe, the US, and China all have plans to further study and explore planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope valuable discoveries will not only enable us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive well into the future.
key words
"Are we alone What's out there " People have always looked up at the stars and wondered about space. Today, scientists design vehicles to carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries. _______________________________________.
B
逻辑线索:递进,同范畴词复现
Para. 1
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other plants that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other plants that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was only a dream that could never come true. However, scientists were determined to realise that dream. _____________. On 4 October 1957,... and on 12 April 1961, ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969,...
Para. 2
D
逻辑线索:时间,语义
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other plants that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
_________. For example, all the astronauts on the Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia spacecraft died during their missions. However, while such disasters brought much sadness and disappointment, the desire to explore the universe did not die. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.
Para. 3
A
同一语义和相关词反复出现,加以概括
________. Europe, the US, and China all have plans to further study and explore planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope valuable discoveries will not only enable us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive well into the future.
Para. 5
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other plants that are suitable enough to support life.
The future of space exploration remains bright.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
同一语义高频复现
C
Fast - reading:Activity 1: Read to match
(1) Para. 1 A. China's progress of space exploration.
(2) Para. 2 B. Earlier achievements of space exploration.
(3) Para. 3 C. Bright future of space exploration.
(4) Para. 4 D. The desire to explore the outer space.
(5) Para. 5 E. Continuous effort in spite of disasters.
Para2.
Achievements of American and Soviet
Para3.
Space exploration continues in spite of great risks
Para4.
China’s achievements
Para5. The future of space exploration
Space: The Final Frontier
Para1:People are curious about space
Read for the structure
Mission Ⅳ:
Reading for details
What do people want to do when looking up at the stars
They want to learn more about space.
Why do scientists make vehicles
To carry brave people into space to find out the secrets of the universe.
n.宇宙;天地万物
Read para. 1 and answer the following questions.
Read para. 2 carefully and fill in the blanks.
Country Time Event
the USSR in _______ in 1961 The Sputnik 1 satellite was sent and _________ around Earth.
____________ went into the space.
in _______ in 1977 Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon.
America’s NASA space agency launched __________.
America
1957
orbited
Voyager 1
1969
Yuri Gagarin
n.机构;代理处
What does the international Space Station do
Read para. 3 and answer the questions.
It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries
on board, providing a continuous human presence in space.
Why did the desire to explore the universe never die
This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration.
n.渴望;欲望 vt.渴望;期望
继续做;坚持干
在宇宙飞船上;在船(飞机)上
Read para. 4 and fill in the blanks.
Time Event
in ______ Yang Liwei orbited Earth in ____________________.
Then... _______________ completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk.
___________ was sent to the moon to study its surface.
in 2020 China sent ___________ to explore the surface of _______.
in______ China launched_________________,signaling the basic completion of ____________________.
2003
Shenzhou 5 spacecraft
Shenzhou 6 and 7
Jade Rabbit
2022
Tianwen 1
Mars
n.航天器;宇宙飞船
the Mengtian module
the Tiangong Space Station
What is the author’s attitude towards space exploration
A. pessimistic.
B. disappointed.
C. puzzled.
D. positive.
Read para. 5 and choose the correct answer.
How do you know
Presentation
1. escape Earth's gravity
2. realize one’s dream
3. launch a satellite
4. orbit (around) Earth
5. step onto the moon
6. space agency
7. transmit data
8. continuous presence
9. desire to do sth
1. 摆脱地球引力
2. 实现某人的梦想
3. 发射一颗卫星
4. 绕地球运行
5. 踏上月球
6. 航天局
7. 传输数据
8. 持续存在
9. 渴望做某事
Presentation
10. carry on space exploration
11. complete a second manned orbit
12. Jade Rabbit
13. signal the basic completion of the Tiangong Space Station
14. establish a space station
15. conduct experiments
16. further the understanding of the universe
17. despite the difficulties
18. enable...to do
10. 开展太空探索
11. 完成第二次载人轨道飞行
12. 玉兔
13. 标志着天宫空间站基本建成
14. 建立一个空间站
15. 进行实验
16. 增进对宇宙的了解
17. 尽管困难重重
18. 使……能够做
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