Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking课件(共44张PPT) -2025-2026学年人教版（2019）必修第三册
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(共44张PPT)
UNIT 4
SPACE EXPLORATION
What is outside our Earth
Are there any creatures /aliens living on other planets
If any, what is their life like
If not, why
….
Have you ever wondered…
Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand. —— Neil Armstrong
Reading
Space: The Final Frontier
Space: the Final Frontier
Edwin Aldrin
The photo of the man on the moon is of Edwin Aldrin standing by the leg of the lunar module, taken by Neil Armstrong in 1969. On the Apollo 11 mission, he piloted (驾驶) the lunar module (月球舱) as it landed and took off from the moon. And he was the second man to walk on the moon.
The space shuttle Challenger broke up upon lift-off on 28 January 1986, killing its seven crew members, among whom were two female astronauts.
The Jade Rabbit was a Chinese lunar rover (探月车) which landed on the moon as part of the Chang’e 3 mission in December, 2013. It was the first soft landing rover on the moon and the first unmanned rover on the moon since the mid-1970s.
Activity 1 Pre-reading
Prediction: Look at the title and the photos, we can infer that:
Prediction: Look at the title and the photos, we can infer that
Pre-reading
man’s first success moon spacewalk
America’s Challenger exploded
China Jade Rabbit on the moon
achievements
accidents/
challenges
China’s progress
From the title and the pictures, we can know that the article might be about________________________________
the development of space exploration.
Fast reading
A2P40 Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentence to fill each gap.
B
D
A
C
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 to discover 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.
Fast reading
A2P40 Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentence to fill each gap.
BDAC
1.
2.
Ability aims
空在段首: 通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词或相关的词，推断出主题
空在段中:
空在段尾:
通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词或相关的词，推断出主题句，段落主题句。一致性原则，查找同义词或相关的通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词或相关的词，推断出主题句词，推断出主题句
通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词或相关通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词或相关的词，推断出主题句
的词，推断出主题句
看段落主题句，分析该空与空前、空后之间的逻辑关系。注意同词复现，同范畴词复现、替代词
通常是结论、概括性语句 ，或起呈上的作用。注意在选项中查找表示结果、结论、总结的句子。
A3P41. Summarise the main idea for each paragraph:
Para.1:
Para.2:
Para.3:
Para.4:
Para.5:
Humans have always had a natural curiosity about space.
Space travel became a reality in the 20th century.
Despite great risks, space exploration continues.
China has made great progress in space exploration in the early 21st century.
The future of space exploration remains bright as many countries are planning further missions.
Introduction（Para.1):
Conclusion(Para.5):
Humans’ desire for /curiosity about space exploration
The bright future/value of space exploration
The events /achievements/ accidents /risks /progress … in space exploration in human history
Body (Para.2-4) development
The events /achievements/ accidents /risks /progress expecially China’s … in space exploration in human history
Read Para.2-4 and draw a timeline to show the development of the space exploration.
Reading for details
delay
4 Oct. 1957
Yuri Gagarin,
the first person to go into space
Neil Armstrong
stepped onto the moon.
Voyager 1 was sent to study deep space, and transmits data today.
12 Apr. 1961
20 July 1969
5 Sept. 1977
The Sputnik 1
satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth.
only a dream
Before the mid-20th century
Why was space exploration mainly carried out by the USSR and the USA
the USSR
VS
the USA
competition between two superpowers
the Cold War
ISS (1988) has provided a continuous human presence in space
Is space exploration always successful
Do humans stop exploring the space due to disasters or accidents
Reading for details
In 2003
Sent Tianwen 1 to explore the surface of Mars.
On 23 July 2020
the launch of the Mengtian module signaled the basic completion of the Tiangong Space Station
From 2021 to 2022
China became the 3rd country to independently send humans into space.
Shenzhou 5
Shenzhou 6,7
completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk
Jade Rabbit
was sent to the moon to study its surface.
China completed a number of rocket missions to establish space station.
In 2022
Why do we need to establish our own space station instead of joining the ISS
What are the benefits of building our own space station
Watch a video about the history of China’s achievements in space exploration.
In your opinion, what helped China make such great progress in a short time
determination
curiosity
cooperation
confidence
devotion
hardwork
What is the proper attitude toward space exploration
pessimistic
disappointed
C. neutral
D. optimistic
Read para. 5 and choose the correct answer.
The future of space exploration remains bright. Many countries have plans to further study planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope to make more valuable discoveries that will enable the human race to survive well into the future.
Space:
The Final Frontier
1. What kind of passage is it
A. A piece of news. B. A popular science article.
C. A travel journal. D. A novel.
2. Where can you find this kind of passage
A.Newspaper B. Novel
C.Magazine D.Science book/magazine
科普文又称大众科学或普及科学，是以浅显、通俗易懂的文字让公众了解科技领域的知识的一种文章。其特点：短小性、知识性和准确性、文学性、思想性。阅读时，可看作是科技说明文。
What does the title“Space, the Final Frontier” mean to you
22
1. the border between two countries, an international boundary;
2. a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country;
3. the limits of knowledge in a subject;
4. an undeveloped field of study;
标题源于美国系列连续剧《星际迷航》 (Star Trek) 每一集最初的引语，是剧中人物James Kirk舰长的一段独白。
Pre-reading: Think and talk
边界,边境
开发地区边缘地带
学科前沿，学科尖端
新领域
“Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of starship Enterprise, her ongoing mission: to ________ strange new worlds, to seek out ______________ and civilsations, to boldly (勇敢地) go where no man has gone before.”
——James Kirk
宇宙，人类最后的边境。这是企业号星舰的航程。它的任务，是继续去探索未知的新世界，找寻新的生命和新的文明，勇敢地航向前人所未至的领域。
Star Trek星际迷航
new life forms
explore
Do you agree that space is the final frontier for humans to explore Why or why not
Discuss in groups
1. What does the title “Space: the Final Frontier” mean Why does the author use this title
2. Do you agree that space is the final frontier for humans to explore Why or why not
Space: The Final Frontier
While I support space exploration, I don’t think space is the final frontier just yet. There is still much to learn about the Earth, and we are only at the very beginning of new technological breakthroughs involving information technology, quantum mechanics(量子力学), AI(人工智能), bioscience(生命科学) and marine science(海洋科学). There are so many scientific and technological frontiers all around us to explore.
Para 2.
Achievements of American and Soviet
Para 3.
Space exploration continues in spite of great risks
Para 4.
China’s achievements
Para 5. The future of space exploration
Space: The Final Frontier
Para 1:People are curious about space
Dream
Future
Reality
Summary
5.Complete the passage with words from the text. Page 41
_______ is exploring space in the hope of finding out more about the ________. However, exploring space is both dangerous and challenging. One of the most dangerous parts of space exploration is helping people to escape Earth’s _______. If there is a mistake during the ________, it can lead to an accident that kills everyone on ________. Getting
Mankind
universe
gravity
launch
board
out of the ________ and back to the Earth’s surface is also very dangerous. Despite the huge risks though, people will always continue to explore this final _______ so as to learn its secrets.
orbit
frontier
抱……的希望
为了;以便
Before the USSR sent the Sputnik 1 to orbit Earth in 1957, and Yuri Gagarin into space in 1961, _______________ was just a dream. After American Neil Armstrong stepped onto the __________ in 1969, making “one giant leap for mankind” and many more ____________, came disasters when all the astronauts of the USSR's Soyuz 11 and America's Challenger missions died. Despite the __________, space exploration continued, the International Space Station on which ________ from different countries work together, being a good example.
survive, achievements, sadness, astronauts, Mars, space exploration, moon, third
space exploration
moon
achievements
sadness
astronauts
China became the ________ country to send humans into space in 2003 when Yang Liwei orbited Earth in Shenzhou 5, followed by further Shenzhou missions and vehicles to explore the moon, Jade Rabbit and Chang'e 4. Europe, the US and China now plan to explore ________ and Jupiter. Through space exploration, scientists hope to understand how the universe began and how to ________ well into the future.
survive, achievements, sadness, astronauts, Mars, space exploration, moon, third
third
Mars
survive
Write a passage within 120 words about the development and the meaning of China’s space exploration to your British friend Amy .
Homework
To explore the unknown world;
To seek out new life and new civilization;
To create new technologies which could have benefits for Earth;
To gather knowledge of the universe;
To solve the problem of energy shortages on Earth
Is it worthwhile for the astronauts to explore the space Why
space is too far away from us and our daily life;
space exploration will waste a lot of money;
should focus on the problems on Earth, such as climate change, hunger problem and pollution.
Post reading——Critical Thinking
Language points
短语积累
the final frontier
look up at the stars
design vehicles
be determined to
realize their dream
succeed in making rockets
escape earth’s gravity
launch satellites
orbit around earth
the first person to enter space
step onto the moon
one giant leap for mankind
transmit data
最后的边境
仰望星空
设计飞行器
下定决心去做
实现梦想
成功研制出火箭
摆脱地心引力
发射卫星
环绕地球运行
第一个进入太空的人
踏上月球
人类的一次巨大飞跃
传送数据
短语积累
14.the desire to explore the universe
carry on space exploration
despite the huge risks
make great progress
14.探索宇宙的渴望
继续探索太空
尽管风险巨大
取得巨大进步
Para 1
“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. Space exploration has come a long way，and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
“我们是孤家寡人吗？外面还有什么呢？”仰望星空，人们想知道太空的奥秘。他们研制出飞行器，将航天员送入太空，去探寻重大发现。太空探索已经取得了长足的进步，我们现在希望发现能够维持生命存在的其他行星。
做后置定语修饰vehicles
that引导的定从
做目的状语
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. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity.
二十世纪中叶之前，大部分人认为在太空旅行是一个无法实现的梦。然而，有些科学家下定决心要帮助人类实现探索太空的梦想。无数次实验之后，他们终于成功研制出能够摆脱地心引力的火箭。
that引导的定从
that引导的定从
felt后是省略了that的宾语从句，
该从句中v. ing短语travelling into space作主语
be determined to do 下定决心做
determined adj. 有决心的，意志坚定的
determine v. 决心，决定
succeed v. 成功 succeed in doing
success n. 成功
successful adj. 成功的
successfully adv. 成功地
On 4 October，1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. Afterwards, the USSR focused on sending people into space, and on 12 April, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to enter space．
1957年10月4日，“旅伴一号”人造卫星在苏联发射升空，并成功环绕地球运行。之后，苏联专注于载人太空飞行。1961年4月12日，尤里·加加林成为世界上进入太空的第一人。
focus on 关注；致力于；聚焦于
the+序数词+n.+to do (不定式作定语)
Over eight years later, on 20 July, 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, famously saying, “That’s one small step for[a]man, one giant leap for mankind.” Following this, there were many more important achievements. For example, on 5 September 1977, America’s NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 to study deep space, and it still transmits data to this day. And the International Space Station (1998) has provided a continuous human presence in space, with astronauts from many different countries on board.
八年后，美国宇航员尼尔·阿姆斯特朗于1969年7月20日踏上月球，说出了那句名言：“对一个人来说，这是一小步；对人类来说，这是一大步。”此后，诸多其他目标得以实现。例如，为了研究外太空，美国国家航空航天局于1977年9月5日发射“旅行者一号”，该探测器至今仍在传回数据。国际空间站提供了人类在太空的持续存在，来自许多不同国家的宇航员都在上面。
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. All the astronauts on the USSR’s Soyuz 11 , Challenger, and Columbia spacecrafts 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.
虽然科学家们极力确保万无一失，但事故仍时有发生。苏联“联盟11号”和美国“挑战者号”的宇航员们在执行任务时全部遇难。然而，尽管诸如此类的灾难带来了许多悲伤和失望，但是，探索宇宙的愿望永不磨灭。这是因为人们坚信太空探索的重要性，哪怕面临巨大风险。
尽管；引导让步状语从句
n. 失望；disappointed adj.失望的
to do做定语，修饰desire；想要做某事的愿望
尽管；引导让步状语从句
because引导表语从句，表示原因
...的重要性
继续做，坚持干
Para 3
China’s space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003, when Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk, followed by the vehicle Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to study its surface．
中国的太空项目起步晚于俄罗斯和美国，但在短时间内发展迅速。2003年，杨利伟乘坐“神舟五号”宇宙飞船成功环绕地球运行，中 国成为世界上第三个能够独立将人类送入太空的国家。之后，“神舟六号”和“神舟七号”分别完成了再一次载人环绕地球飞行和中国人的第一次太空漫步。随后“玉兔号”月球车被送往月球进行月表研究。
指代 the space programme
取得进步
the + 序数词 + n. + to do (不定式作定语)
独立地
不定冠词+序数词+名词：再，又
过去分词短语做伴随状语
现在分词短语做后置定语，修饰Jade Rabbit
目的状语
Para 4
On 23 July 2020, China sent Tianwen 1 to explore the surface of Mars. It arrived in February 2021 and then sent back lots of valuable information. And from 2021 to 2022, China completed a number of rocket missions to establish its own space station.
在2020年7月23日，中国发射“天问一号”探索火星表面。它在2021年2月到达（火星），然后发射回了许多有价值的信息。2021年到2022年间，中国完成了一系列火箭发射的的任务来建立自己的空间站。
Para 4
目的状语
不定式短语做后置定语，修饰rocket missions
或者
做目的状语
In 2022, the launch of the Mengtian module signaled the basic completion of the Tiangong Space Station. This modern space station will allow astronauts to conduct many important experiments, greatly furthering our understanding of the universe.
2022年，“梦天”太空舱的发射标志着天宫空间站的基本完成。这个现代空间站将允许航天员进行许多重要的实验，极大的促进我们对宇宙的了解。
Para 4
...的发射
标志着
做/进行许多重要的实验
现在分词做结果状语
The future of space exploration remains bright. Many countries have plans to further study planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope to make more valuable discoveries that will enable the human race to survive well into the future.
宇宙探索的未来仍然是光明的。许多国家都有计划进一步研究火星、木星等行星。尽管困难重重，科学家们还是希望能有更多有价值的发现，使人类能够在未来生存的更好。
Para 5
仍然是；系动词后加形容词作表语
that引导的定语从句，先行词为discoveries
使某人能够做某事
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Lead-in
Watch a video and think about: what dreams do we have
UNIT 4
SPACE EXPLORATION
What is outside our Earth
Are there any creatures /aliens living on other planets
If any, what is their life like
If not, why
….
Have you ever wondered…
Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand. —— Neil Armstrong
Reading
Space: The Final Frontier
Space: the Final Frontier
Edwin Aldrin
The photo of the man on the moon is of Edwin Aldrin standing by the leg of the lunar module, taken by Neil Armstrong in 1969. On the Apollo 11 mission, he piloted (驾驶) the lunar module (月球舱) as it landed and took off from the moon. And he was the second man to walk on the moon.
The space shuttle Challenger broke up upon lift-off on 28 January 1986, killing its seven crew members, among whom were two female astronauts.
The Jade Rabbit was a Chinese lunar rover (探月车) which landed on the moon as part of the Chang’e 3 mission in December, 2013. It was the first soft landing rover on the moon and the first unmanned rover on the moon since the mid-1970s.
Activity 1 Pre-reading
Prediction: Look at the title and the photos, we can infer that:
Prediction: Look at the title and the photos, we can infer that
Pre-reading
man’s first success moon spacewalk
America’s Challenger exploded
China Jade Rabbit on the moon
achievements
accidents/
challenges
China’s progress
From the title and the pictures, we can know that the article might be about________________________________
the development of space exploration.
Fast reading
A2P40 Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentence to fill each gap.
B
D
A
C
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 to discover 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.
Fast reading
A2P40 Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentence to fill each gap.
BDAC
1.
2.
Ability aims
空在段首: 通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词或相关的词，推断出主题
空在段中:
空在段尾:
通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词或相关的词，推断出主题句，段落主题句。一致性原则，查找同义词或相关的通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词或相关的词，推断出主题句词，推断出主题句
通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词或相关通常是段落主题句。根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词或相关的词，推断出主题句
的词，推断出主题句
看段落主题句，分析该空与空前、空后之间的逻辑关系。注意同词复现，同范畴词复现、替代词
通常是结论、概括性语句 ，或起呈上的作用。注意在选项中查找表示结果、结论、总结的句子。
A3P41. Summarise the main idea for each paragraph:
Para.1:
Para.2:
Para.3:
Para.4:
Para.5:
Humans have always had a natural curiosity about space.
Space travel became a reality in the 20th century.
Despite great risks, space exploration continues.
China has made great progress in space exploration in the early 21st century.
The future of space exploration remains bright as many countries are planning further missions.
Introduction（Para.1):
Conclusion(Para.5):
Humans’ desire for /curiosity about space exploration
The bright future/value of space exploration
The events /achievements/ accidents /risks /progress … in space exploration in human history
Body (Para.2-4) development
The events /achievements/ accidents /risks /progress expecially China’s … in space exploration in human history
Read Para.2-4 and draw a timeline to show the development of the space exploration.
Reading for details
delay
4 Oct. 1957
Yuri Gagarin,
the first person to go into space
Neil Armstrong
stepped onto the moon.
Voyager 1 was sent to study deep space, and transmits data today.
12 Apr. 1961
20 July 1969
5 Sept. 1977
The Sputnik 1
satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth.
only a dream
Before the mid-20th century
Why was space exploration mainly carried out by the USSR and the USA
the USSR
VS
the USA
competition between two superpowers
the Cold War
ISS (1988) has provided a continuous human presence in space
Is space exploration always successful
Do humans stop exploring the space due to disasters or accidents
Reading for details
In 2003
Sent Tianwen 1 to explore the surface of Mars.
On 23 July 2020
the launch of the Mengtian module signaled the basic completion of the Tiangong Space Station
From 2021 to 2022
China became the 3rd country to independently send humans into space.
Shenzhou 5
Shenzhou 6,7
completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk
Jade Rabbit
was sent to the moon to study its surface.
China completed a number of rocket missions to establish space station.
In 2022
Why do we need to establish our own space station instead of joining the ISS
What are the benefits of building our own space station
Watch a video about the history of China’s achievements in space exploration.
In your opinion, what helped China make such great progress in a short time
determination
curiosity
cooperation
confidence
devotion
hardwork
What is the proper attitude toward space exploration
pessimistic
disappointed
C. neutral
D. optimistic
Read para. 5 and choose the correct answer.
The future of space exploration remains bright. Many countries have plans to further study planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope to make more valuable discoveries that will enable the human race to survive well into the future.
Space:
The Final Frontier
1. What kind of passage is it
A. A piece of news. B. A popular science article.
C. A travel journal. D. A novel.
2. Where can you find this kind of passage
A.Newspaper B. Novel
C.Magazine D.Science book/magazine
科普文又称大众科学或普及科学，是以浅显、通俗易懂的文字让公众了解科技领域的知识的一种文章。其特点：短小性、知识性和准确性、文学性、思想性。阅读时，可看作是科技说明文。
What does the title“Space, the Final Frontier” mean to you
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1. the border between two countries, an international boundary;
2. a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country;
3. the limits of knowledge in a subject;
4. an undeveloped field of study;
标题源于美国系列连续剧《星际迷航》 (Star Trek) 每一集最初的引语，是剧中人物James Kirk舰长的一段独白。
Pre-reading: Think and talk
边界,边境
开发地区边缘地带
学科前沿，学科尖端
新领域
“Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of starship Enterprise, her ongoing mission: to ________ strange new worlds, to seek out ______________ and civilsations, to boldly (勇敢地) go where no man has gone before.”
——James Kirk
宇宙，人类最后的边境。这是企业号星舰的航程。它的任务，是继续去探索未知的新世界，找寻新的生命和新的文明，勇敢地航向前人所未至的领域。
Star Trek星际迷航
new life forms
explore
Do you agree that space is the final frontier for humans to explore Why or why not
Discuss in groups
1. What does the title “Space: the Final Frontier” mean Why does the author use this title
2. Do you agree that space is the final frontier for humans to explore Why or why not
Space: The Final Frontier
While I support space exploration, I don’t think space is the final frontier just yet. There is still much to learn about the Earth, and we are only at the very beginning of new technological breakthroughs involving information technology, quantum mechanics(量子力学), AI(人工智能), bioscience(生命科学) and marine science(海洋科学). There are so many scientific and technological frontiers all around us to explore.
Para 2.
Achievements of American and Soviet
Para 3.
Space exploration continues in spite of great risks
Para 4.
China’s achievements
Para 5. The future of space exploration
Space: The Final Frontier
Para 1:People are curious about space
Dream
Future
Reality
Summary
5.Complete the passage with words from the text. Page 41
_______ is exploring space in the hope of finding out more about the ________. However, exploring space is both dangerous and challenging. One of the most dangerous parts of space exploration is helping people to escape Earth’s _______. If there is a mistake during the ________, it can lead to an accident that kills everyone on ________. Getting
Mankind
universe
gravity
launch
board
out of the ________ and back to the Earth’s surface is also very dangerous. Despite the huge risks though, people will always continue to explore this final _______ so as to learn its secrets.
orbit
frontier
抱……的希望
为了;以便
Before the USSR sent the Sputnik 1 to orbit Earth in 1957, and Yuri Gagarin into space in 1961, _______________ was just a dream. After American Neil Armstrong stepped onto the __________ in 1969, making “one giant leap for mankind” and many more ____________, came disasters when all the astronauts of the USSR's Soyuz 11 and America's Challenger missions died. Despite the __________, space exploration continued, the International Space Station on which ________ from different countries work together, being a good example.
survive, achievements, sadness, astronauts, Mars, space exploration, moon, third
space exploration
moon
achievements
sadness
astronauts
China became the ________ country to send humans into space in 2003 when Yang Liwei orbited Earth in Shenzhou 5, followed by further Shenzhou missions and vehicles to explore the moon, Jade Rabbit and Chang'e 4. Europe, the US and China now plan to explore ________ and Jupiter. Through space exploration, scientists hope to understand how the universe began and how to ________ well into the future.
survive, achievements, sadness, astronauts, Mars, space exploration, moon, third
third
Mars
survive
Write a passage within 120 words about the development and the meaning of China’s space exploration to your British friend Amy .
Homework
To explore the unknown world;
To seek out new life and new civilization;
To create new technologies which could have benefits for Earth;
To gather knowledge of the universe;
To solve the problem of energy shortages on Earth
Is it worthwhile for the astronauts to explore the space Why
space is too far away from us and our daily life;
space exploration will waste a lot of money;
should focus on the problems on Earth, such as climate change, hunger problem and pollution.
Post reading——Critical Thinking
Language points
短语积累
the final frontier
look up at the stars
design vehicles
be determined to
realize their dream
succeed in making rockets
escape earth’s gravity
launch satellites
orbit around earth
the first person to enter space
step onto the moon
one giant leap for mankind
transmit data
最后的边境
仰望星空
设计飞行器
下定决心去做
实现梦想
成功研制出火箭
摆脱地心引力
发射卫星
环绕地球运行
第一个进入太空的人
踏上月球
人类的一次巨大飞跃
传送数据
短语积累
14.the desire to explore the universe
carry on space exploration
despite the huge risks
make great progress
14.探索宇宙的渴望
继续探索太空
尽管风险巨大
取得巨大进步
Para 1
“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. Space exploration has come a long way，and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.
“我们是孤家寡人吗？外面还有什么呢？”仰望星空，人们想知道太空的奥秘。他们研制出飞行器，将航天员送入太空，去探寻重大发现。太空探索已经取得了长足的进步，我们现在希望发现能够维持生命存在的其他行星。
做后置定语修饰vehicles
that引导的定从
做目的状语
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. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity.
二十世纪中叶之前，大部分人认为在太空旅行是一个无法实现的梦。然而，有些科学家下定决心要帮助人类实现探索太空的梦想。无数次实验之后，他们终于成功研制出能够摆脱地心引力的火箭。
that引导的定从
that引导的定从
felt后是省略了that的宾语从句，
该从句中v. ing短语travelling into space作主语
be determined to do 下定决心做
determined adj. 有决心的，意志坚定的
determine v. 决心，决定
succeed v. 成功 succeed in doing
success n. 成功
successful adj. 成功的
successfully adv. 成功地
On 4 October，1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. Afterwards, the USSR focused on sending people into space, and on 12 April, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to enter space．
1957年10月4日，“旅伴一号”人造卫星在苏联发射升空，并成功环绕地球运行。之后，苏联专注于载人太空飞行。1961年4月12日，尤里·加加林成为世界上进入太空的第一人。
focus on 关注；致力于；聚焦于
the+序数词+n.+to do (不定式作定语)
Over eight years later, on 20 July, 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, famously saying, “That’s one small step for[a]man, one giant leap for mankind.” Following this, there were many more important achievements. For example, on 5 September 1977, America’s NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 to study deep space, and it still transmits data to this day. And the International Space Station (1998) has provided a continuous human presence in space, with astronauts from many different countries on board.
八年后，美国宇航员尼尔·阿姆斯特朗于1969年7月20日踏上月球，说出了那句名言：“对一个人来说，这是一小步；对人类来说，这是一大步。”此后，诸多其他目标得以实现。例如，为了研究外太空，美国国家航空航天局于1977年9月5日发射“旅行者一号”，该探测器至今仍在传回数据。国际空间站提供了人类在太空的持续存在，来自许多不同国家的宇航员都在上面。
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. All the astronauts on the USSR’s Soyuz 11 , Challenger, and Columbia spacecrafts 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.
虽然科学家们极力确保万无一失，但事故仍时有发生。苏联“联盟11号”和美国“挑战者号”的宇航员们在执行任务时全部遇难。然而，尽管诸如此类的灾难带来了许多悲伤和失望，但是，探索宇宙的愿望永不磨灭。这是因为人们坚信太空探索的重要性，哪怕面临巨大风险。
尽管；引导让步状语从句
n. 失望；disappointed adj.失望的
to do做定语，修饰desire；想要做某事的愿望
尽管；引导让步状语从句
because引导表语从句，表示原因
...的重要性
继续做，坚持干
Para 3
China’s space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003, when Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk, followed by the vehicle Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to study its surface．
中国的太空项目起步晚于俄罗斯和美国，但在短时间内发展迅速。2003年，杨利伟乘坐“神舟五号”宇宙飞船成功环绕地球运行，中 国成为世界上第三个能够独立将人类送入太空的国家。之后，“神舟六号”和“神舟七号”分别完成了再一次载人环绕地球飞行和中国人的第一次太空漫步。随后“玉兔号”月球车被送往月球进行月表研究。
指代 the space programme
取得进步
the + 序数词 + n. + to do (不定式作定语)
独立地
不定冠词+序数词+名词：再，又
过去分词短语做伴随状语
现在分词短语做后置定语，修饰Jade Rabbit
目的状语
Para 4
On 23 July 2020, China sent Tianwen 1 to explore the surface of Mars. It arrived in February 2021 and then sent back lots of valuable information. And from 2021 to 2022, China completed a number of rocket missions to establish its own space station.
在2020年7月23日，中国发射“天问一号”探索火星表面。它在2021年2月到达（火星），然后发射回了许多有价值的信息。2021年到2022年间，中国完成了一系列火箭发射的的任务来建立自己的空间站。
Para 4
目的状语
不定式短语做后置定语，修饰rocket missions
或者
做目的状语
In 2022, the launch of the Mengtian module signaled the basic completion of the Tiangong Space Station. This modern space station will allow astronauts to conduct many important experiments, greatly furthering our understanding of the universe.
2022年，“梦天”太空舱的发射标志着天宫空间站的基本完成。这个现代空间站将允许航天员进行许多重要的实验，极大的促进我们对宇宙的了解。
Para 4
...的发射
标志着
做/进行许多重要的实验
现在分词做结果状语
The future of space exploration remains bright. Many countries have plans to further study planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope to make more valuable discoveries that will enable the human race to survive well into the future.
宇宙探索的未来仍然是光明的。许多国家都有计划进一步研究火星、木星等行星。尽管困难重重，科学家们还是希望能有更多有价值的发现，使人类能够在未来生存的更好。
Para 5
仍然是；系动词后加形容词作表语
that引导的定语从句，先行词为discoveries
使某人能够做某事
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Lead-in
Watch a video and think about: what dreams do we have