Unit 4 Space exploration Reading and thinking 课件(共21张PPT)

(共21张PPT)
Unit 4
SPACE EXPLORATION
Reading & Thinking
SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
n.边境;国界; 边远地区
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。
What information will we get from the text
the exploration on the moon
accidents during the exploration
facilities and equipment
...
Pre reading
gravity
frontier
vehicle
universe
transmit
data
satellite
launch
orbit
astronaut
n. 重力；引力
n. 边境；国界；边远地区
n. 交通工具；车辆
n. 宇宙；天地万物
n. 资料，数据
n. 人造卫星；卫星
vt. & n. 发射；发起；上市
n. 轨道，势力范围
vt. & vi. 沿/环绕轨道运行
n.宇航员
vt. & vi. 传输；发送
Words Aid
the USSR
Sputnik 1
Voyager 1
spacecraft
Challenger
Jade Rabbit
dock
signal
the International Space Station
n.苏联
n. 旅伴一号
n. 旅行者一号
n. 航天器；宇宙飞船
n. 挑战者号
n. 玉兔
vt.&vi (两架航天器)对接;使……进港
n. 码头；船坞
vt. & vi. 标志着；标明；发信号
n. 信号；标志
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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.
Analyze the options
What should we pay attention to
key information: subject, object...
pronouns, linking words
expressions to tell order of time, space...
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.
“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
Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was only a dream that could never come true. However, some scientists were determined to realise that dream to explore space. _______. On 4 October 1957, ... and on 12 April 1961, ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, ...
D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
D
对前文的承接，对后文的概括
解释例证
_____. All the astronauts on the Soyuz 11 and Challenger,and Columbia spacecrafts died during their missions. However, 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 …
A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
A
关键词复现：近义词；同义词
C. 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.
C
关键词复现：
Main idea of each paragraph:
Para1:People are curious about space.
Para 5. The future of space exploration.
Para 2. Space travel became a reality in the 20th century.
（Achievements of American and Soviet Union.）
Para 3. Space exploration continues in spite of great risks.
Para 4. China’s space programme.
1957
1961
1969
1977
2003
then
after that
recently
future
before the mid-20th century
an impossible dream
a reality
spirits of
space exploration
curiosity to find anwers
hard-working
determinnation to achieve dreams
perserverance to carry on the space exploration
desire to further explore
P2:What does the international Space Station do
Read para. 2-3and answer the questions.
It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries
on board, providing a continuous human presence in space.
P3: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
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 ______ China sent __________ to explore the surface of Mars.
in ______ The launch of the________________ signaled the basic competition of the Tiangong Space Station.
2003
Shenzhou 5 spacecraft
Shenzhou 6 and 7
Jade Rabbit
2022
Tianwen 1
n.航天器;宇宙飞船
2020
Mengtian module
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.
Para 2.
Space travel became a reality in the 20th century
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
Para1:People are curious about space
General statement
Supporting
details
Conclusion
Read for structure
Dream
Future
Reality(Actions)
Critical thinking:
Whether it is a waster to explore the space.
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.
短语积累
The final frontier
Look up at the stars
Make vehicles
Find out the secrets of the universe
Be determined to help humans
Realize their dream to explore space
Succeed in making rockets
Escape earth’s gravity
Launch satellites
Orbit around earth
The first person to go into space
Step onto the moon
One giant leap for mankind
Transmit data
最后的边境
仰望星空
研制飞行器
探寻宇宙的奥秘
下定决心帮助人类
实现探索太空的梦想
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
The desire to explore the universe
Carry on space exploration
Despite the huge risks
Make great progress
Make measurements and observations
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
进行测量和观察
Thank you