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Unit 6 Space and beyond
Using language
新标准《英语》高中选择性必修第四册
Review: modals
Activity 1
Millions watched that first lunar landing… aware… of the many things that could go wrong.
The world went into shock, most people having assumed that this space flight would be no more dangerous than travelling in an aeroplane.
I can remember that day so clearly, watching the take-off on TV at school, …
The sacrifice of the Challenger calls to us, reminding us that we must continue to reach for the stars, …
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
Which sentence talks about ability
Which sentence talks about possibility
Which sentence talks about necessity
Which sentence talks about prediction
What other modals do you know What do they indicate
1 c 2 a 3 b 4 b
Now look for more sentences with modals in the reading passage.
Activity 2
would, could, would, must, would, could, shall
Read the passage and choose the correct modals.
On 15 October 1997,the Cassini spacecraft set out on a mission to explore the planet Saturn.Sogreat was the distance from Earth that it would/shall need to travel for almost six years to reach itsdestination.When it reached Saturn,it sent back amazing images of the planet's famous rings viewedin ultraviolet light.Cassini made numerous trips around Saturn so it could/must collect data.Overthe following years,Cassini took some 450,000 images of the planet and its moons.Finally,on 15September 2017,Cassiniwas pointed towards Saturn so that it should /would meet a fiery end.Scientists had decided that Cassini could /must be destroyed this way,so it must/would not collidewith any of Saturn's moons.In its nearly 20-year mission,Cassini provided so much information thatscientists could/would not process it all.No wonder so many people took to social media to bid itgoodbye,saying,"Farewell,dear Cassini!We shall/should never forget you!"
Activity 3
Look at the picture and tell a story using modals where appropriate.
I couldn't believe it when I looked into the Martian sky...
Activity 4
Work in pairs. Take it in turns to
draw a picture of space exploration and ask your partner to tell a story based on it. Use modals where appropriate.
Activity 5
Listen to the interview and choose the questions discussed.
Is there life on other planets
What would life on other planets look like
Should we use robots to explore space
What is the Fermi Paradox
Will people ever make contact with life on other planets
1, 2, 5
Activity 6
similar to our own
there are forms of life somewhere
without considering
conditions on other planets won’t be like those on Earth
would work the same way everywhere
travel faster than light
take short cuts, through a “wormhole” in space, for example
Now work in groups of three and act out the interview.
Listen again and complete the table.
Activity 7
Expressing opinions Expressing hopes
I think there definitely is.
Since…, it isn’t reasonable to…
There’s evidence that…
The fact that.. means…
It would be wonderful if…
Let’s hope that…
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the interview.
Activity 8
What is the passage mainly about
Would you like to take part in a space camp Why or why not
Work in pairs. Read the passage and answer the questions.
The passage is mainly about the Space Camp.
Activity 9
Read the advertisement for the space camp and find out what students can do there. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
At the observatory, you can learn about astronomy and take in a lunar eclipse. You will also have the chance to design and launch a model rocket. Then in modern flight simulators, you could put on a spacesuit, exit the capsule and go on your incredibly lifelike spacewalk in a world with zero gravity.
Activity 10
1. observatory
2. launched
3. spacesuit
4. a world with zero gravity
5. space sick
6. capsule
Complete the email with the correct form of the words and expressions in Activity 9.
Activity 11
Why do you want to take part in the programme
What activities would you like to experience
What is it about space that most interests you What have you learnt about it
Imagine you are going to apply for the programme. Organise your ideas for the short video by answering the questions.
Activity 12
Present your ideas for the short video in class using the words and expressions in this section.
Now think about how well you structured your introduction and what you could do to improve.
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Unit 6 Space and beyond
Developing ideas
新标准《英语》高中选择性必修第四册
Activity 1
Match the images with their nicknames.
a-3
b-1
c-2
a
b
c
Activity 2
Look at the title of the passage and predict what “eyes” refers to.
Eyes upon the night
Now read the passage and check your prediction.
Activity 3
Think about how the author organised the passage and complete the timeline with information from the passage.
endless source of fascination
look across great distances into the stars
the first telescope was angled at the night sky
the power of the human eye
see breathtakingly beautiful images of our universe taken from beyond Earth
enormous clouds of gas to huge black holes
the FAST telescope
vast dish
Think & Share
Why do you think people have always been interested in the stars
Which development in astronomy mentioned in the passage has made the greatest impression on you
In what different ways do the two reading passages in this unit reflect the spirit of exploration
Have you ever used a telescope or been to a planetarium Share your experience with the class.
3. The first passage is about the Challenger disaster. Although it was a tragedy, people did not stop exploring space. This shows that people will always seek to explore, even if some lose their lives in doing so. The second passage is about the development of the telescope, and how it reflects our desire to explore the unknown. Unlike the exploration conducted by astronauts such as those in the Challenger, the exploration in the second passage was conducted by people located on Earth, at no personal risk. Nonetheless, the knowledge gained from telescopes is immense. The passages show that there are different ways of exploring the universe and of gaining knowledge.
Activity 4
The more we know, the more we feel our ignorance; the more we feel how much remains unknown.
Humphry Davy
Point of view
Arguments
Supporting examples
Work in groups. Give a talk about the quote.
Talk about the meaning of Humphry Davy's quote and whether you agree with it.
Organise your ideas by completing the notes.
3. Share your ideas with the class
Now think about how well you contributed to the group discussion and what you could do to improve.
Activity 5
What is the main reason why everyday tasks are less simple in space
Why is it important for astronauts to exercise regularly
What else do you know about life on a spacecraft
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Everyday tasks are less simple mainly because of the zero gravity in space.
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.
Activity 6
What you did on the spacecraft
How you felt
What you enjoyed most/least
Imagine you have spent 24 hours on board a spacecraft. Use the notes to organise your hournal entry.
Now write your journal entry. Do further research if necessary.
Activity 7
Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s journal entries and share them with the class.
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! 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!
Unit 6 Space and beyond
Starting out
新标准《英语》高中选择性必修第四册
Activity 1
How was the Sun formed
Where are the Asteroid Belt and the Kuiper Belt in the solar system
What else do you know about the solar system Share what you know with the class.
Watch the video and answer the questions.
First, enough gas and dust pulled together to make a disc where the planets were formed. Then, building pressure heated up the center of the disc to one million degrees, and a nuclear reaction began, which formed the Sun.
The Asteroid Belt lies between Mars and Jupiter.The Kuiper Belt exists just beyond the orbit of Neptune.
Activity 2
Which of these spacecraft had a human on board when launched
What are the recent events in China’s space programme Add them to the timeline.
What do you know about China’s future plans for space exploration
Look at the timeline and answer the questions.
1. Shenzhou V.
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