Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking 课件(共32张PPT)-人教版(2019)必修第三册
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(共32张PPT)
B3 Unit 4
Space Exploration
Space: The Final Frontier
-- Reading and Thinking
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, you’ll be able to...
Learn about the development of space exploration;
Develop some reading skills, like summarising the main idea of each paragraph and gap-filling skills (4-4);
Express your opinions on space exploration;
Cultivate the spirits of spaceflight and cultural confidence.
Following the 2025 Victory Day Parade(大阅兵), our school will host an English speech contest on the theme of "Space Exploration: Our Never-Ending Journey". After studying the following text, you are asked to prepare and deliver a speech of about 100 words to participate in this competition. Your speech should include the following key points:
1.The significance of space exploration and two to three major achievements in global space history;
2.Your personal reflections and insights on space exploration.
The Final Task
the People's Liberation Army Military Aerospace Force
Victory Day Parade 九三大阅兵
Lead-in
Can you use some adj. to describe this Force
orderly（整齐划一的）
confident（自信的）, inspiring
（鼓舞人心的），ambitious（雄心勃勃的）
1. What has our country done to explore the universe in the past few years
2. Are you curious about the universe What do you want to know about it
Reading theme: Learn about the development of space exploration.
Activity 1 Think and answer
The origin of the universe(宇宙的起源), life beyond earth(地外生命), the nature of time(时间的本质), dark matter & dark energy(暗物质
与暗能量), consciousness & the universe(意识与宇宙)
Space: The Final Frontier
Look at the title and photos here, the passage might talk about _______________, ______________, and __________________ in space exploration.
development
accidents
China’s progress
Apollo 11 Moon Landing阿波罗11号载人登月
“挑战者”号
航天飞机失事
Activity 2
Look and predict
Before-reading
Zhurong Rover on Mars
“祝融号”火星车
What kind of passage is it
A. Popular science article
B. Scientific article
（科普文）
（科学论文/ 学术论文）
(一个引人入胜的故事) + (准确的核心科学) + (生动的日常比喻)+ (精彩的视觉元素) - (晦涩的专业术语) = 成功的科普文章
核心区别：学术论文的目标是向同行专家(“peer experts”或“fellow specialists”)精确汇报研究方法和结果，注重严谨和规范；而科普文章的目标是向大众(the general public)传播科学思想和知识，注重理解和趣味。
Target readers
Read the text. Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentence to fill each gap.
A Although scientists try
to make sure nothing
goes wrong, accidents
can still happen.
C The future of space
exploration remains
bright.
B Space exploration has come a long way,and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable
enough to support life.
D After many experiments, they
succeeded in making rockets
that could escape Earth's gravity.
Reading micro-skills: Gap-filling (4-4)
Activity 3
Read and fill
While-reading
空在段首:
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，推断出篇章主题句，段落主题句。
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(根)词复现，同范畴词复现、替代词。
通常是结论、概括性语句 ，或起承上或启下作用。注意在选项中查找表示结果、结论、总结的句子。
Reading micro-skills: Gap-filling
“Are we alone What’s out there ” People have 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：结构平行；递进；同根词复现
Read for the missing information
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 planets 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.
Para. 1
空在段尾
life beyond earth
(地外生命)
Read for the missing information
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
C.The future of space exploration remains bright.
D.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 help humans realise that dream . _______ On 4 October 1957,the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. ... . Afterwards,...and on 12 April 1961, ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, ...
Para. 2
D
解释例证
逻辑线索：因果；同根词复现
空在段中
n.火箭
n.重力;引力
Read for the missing information
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
C.The future of space exploration remains bright.
_________. 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 never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.
Para. 3
A
同一语义反复出现，加以概括
空在段首
_________.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
同一语义高频复现
Read for the missing information
C.The future of space exploration remains bright.
Para. 5
空在段首
Read for the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1 A. China’s efforts in space exploration.
Para. 2 B. Bright future of space exploration.
Para. 3 C. The desire and curiosity to explore the space.
Para. 4 D. Foreign efforts and achievements in space exploration.
Para. 5 E. Continuous desire to explore space despite disasters.
Activity 4
Read and match
Read for structure
What is the structure of the passage
A
B
C
D
How does the author organize para 2 and para 4
In ______ order.
time
Activity 5
Read for details
A. American Voyager 1 was launched to study deep space and it still transmits data today.
B. Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space.
C. China has made progress, such as sending people into space and vehicles onto the moon and completing the Chinese spacewalk.
D. The Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR successfully orbited around Earth.
E. Europe, the US, and China plan to explore planets like Mars and Jupiter.
F. Most people thought it was impossible to travel into space.
G. American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon.
F
D
B
G
A
C
E
Choose the right event to complete the timeline.
vt.&n.发射;发起;上市
vt.&vi.传输;发送
n.资料;数据
n.交通工具;车辆
n.太空行走
n.人造卫星
n.轨道;势力范围v.沿轨道运行
Para. 2&4&5
an impossible dream
a reality
What makes the impossible dream turn into reality
Reality
before the mid-20th century
Dream
Oct. 4, 1957
Jul.20, 1969
2003
the spirits of spaceflight
international cooperation
economic support
technology development
political support
Climb to the highest bravely!
勇攀高峰
Future
Discussion
Vehicles Missions
1. Shenzhou 5 2. Shenzhou 6 3. Shenzhou 7 4. Jade Rabbit 5. Tianwen 1 6. Tiangong 2 A. Studied the surface of the moon.
B. Furthered the establishment of a space station.
C. Completed a second manned orbit.
D. Independently sent humans into space.
E. Completed the first Chinese spacewalk.
F. Explored the surface of Mars.
Match the Chinese vehicles with their missions.
D
C
E
A
B
F
adj.独立的;自立的
Para. 4
China's Space Milestones
What do you want to say to our astronauts
"Thank you for your hard work."
"Well done, everyone."
"I appreciate your efforts."
"Good job, everyone!"
"You've all worked very hard!"
Read for details
Is space exploration always successful and safe
Para. 3
How does the author support his idea
A. By giving examples.
B. By making comparison.
C. By listing numbers.
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. For example, all the astronauts on the Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia spacecrafts died during their missions. However, while such disasters brought much sadness and disappointment, but the desire to explore the universe did not die. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite huge risks.
For example
What accidents had happened How do you feel
Why do people continue exploring space
importance
联盟11号
挑战者号
哥伦比亚号
Para. 3
1. 描述最初的震惊与难以置信
shocked: 震惊的。 stunned: 目瞪口呆的。 unbelievable: 难以置信的。
horrified /scared: 恐惧的。
2. 描述随之而来的悲伤与沉重
heartbroken: 心碎的。 sorrowful: 悲伤的。 profoundly sad: 极度悲伤的。
What are the spirits of spaceflight (航天精神)
Para1 “Are we alone What’s out there ” People have always wanted to look at the stars and wondered about space...
Para2 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 realize that dream.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
have always wanted
wondered
determined
many experiments
bravery
determination
curiosity
persistence坚持
responsibility
...
Para. 1&2&3
What is the author’s attitude towards space exploration (情感态度题）
A. Pessimistic
B. Disappointed
C. Puzzled
D. Positive
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.
bright
further study
valuable
Para. 5
情感态度词：
optimistic & pessimistic, subjective & objective, unconcerned & uninterested, supportive & opposed, positive & negative...
“Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages
of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: to ________ strange new worlds, to seek out _______ and _______________, to boldly go where no one has gone before. ”
太空，（人类）最后的疆界。这是星舰企业号的航程。它继续的它的使命：_____奇异的新世界，______________和_________，勇敢地航向前人所未至的领域。
new life
explore
A line or border between different things.
A new field for further exploration and development.
边境；国界；疆界；前沿；新领域
new civilizations
Activity 6
Listen and fill
探索
寻找新的生命
新的文明
frontier
Post-reading
What does the title “Space: The Final Frontier” mean to you Share your ideas with the whole class.
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 IT(information technology) and AI(artificial intelligence). There are many scientific and technological frontiers all around us.
Critical thinking
Further thinking
What is the importance of carrying on space exploration
contribute to many new inventions
help gain scarce[ske s] resources(稀缺资源) from other planets
promote the development of high technology
discover other planets that are suitable to support life
...
Discussion
After learning this passage, what does it take to be an astronaut (adj/n)
S
P
A
C
E
强壮的
热情
专心的
勇气
努力
strong
passion
attentive
courage
effort
SPACE
Para 2.
Foreign efforts and achievements
Para 3.
Continuous desire to explore space despite disasters
Para 4.
China’s great efforts
Para 5. The future of space exploration
Space: The Final Frontier
Para1:The desire and curiosity to explore the space.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Summary
Following the 2025 Victory Day Parade, our school will host an English speech contest on the theme of "Space Exploration: Our Never-Ending Journey". After studying the reading text, you are asked to prepare and deliver a speech of about 100 words to participate in this competition. Your speech should include the following key points:
1.The significance of space exploration and two to three major achievements in global space history;
2.Your personal reflections and insights on space exploration.
See you!
B3 Unit 4
Space Exploration
Space: The Final Frontier
-- Reading and Thinking
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, you’ll be able to...
Learn about the development of space exploration;
Develop some reading skills, like summarising the main idea of each paragraph and gap-filling skills (4-4);
Express your opinions on space exploration;
Cultivate the spirits of spaceflight and cultural confidence.
Following the 2025 Victory Day Parade(大阅兵), our school will host an English speech contest on the theme of "Space Exploration: Our Never-Ending Journey". After studying the following text, you are asked to prepare and deliver a speech of about 100 words to participate in this competition. Your speech should include the following key points:
1.The significance of space exploration and two to three major achievements in global space history;
2.Your personal reflections and insights on space exploration.
The Final Task
the People's Liberation Army Military Aerospace Force
Victory Day Parade 九三大阅兵
Lead-in
Can you use some adj. to describe this Force
orderly（整齐划一的）
confident（自信的）, inspiring
（鼓舞人心的），ambitious（雄心勃勃的）
1. What has our country done to explore the universe in the past few years
2. Are you curious about the universe What do you want to know about it
Reading theme: Learn about the development of space exploration.
Activity 1 Think and answer
The origin of the universe(宇宙的起源), life beyond earth(地外生命), the nature of time(时间的本质), dark matter & dark energy(暗物质
与暗能量), consciousness & the universe(意识与宇宙)
Space: The Final Frontier
Look at the title and photos here, the passage might talk about _______________, ______________, and __________________ in space exploration.
development
accidents
China’s progress
Apollo 11 Moon Landing阿波罗11号载人登月
“挑战者”号
航天飞机失事
Activity 2
Look and predict
Before-reading
Zhurong Rover on Mars
“祝融号”火星车
What kind of passage is it
A. Popular science article
B. Scientific article
（科普文）
（科学论文/ 学术论文）
(一个引人入胜的故事) + (准确的核心科学) + (生动的日常比喻)+ (精彩的视觉元素) - (晦涩的专业术语) = 成功的科普文章
核心区别：学术论文的目标是向同行专家(“peer experts”或“fellow specialists”)精确汇报研究方法和结果，注重严谨和规范；而科普文章的目标是向大众(the general public)传播科学思想和知识，注重理解和趣味。
Target readers
Read the text. Several sentences have been removed from it. Choose the correct sentence to fill each gap.
A Although scientists try
to make sure nothing
goes wrong, accidents
can still happen.
C The future of space
exploration remains
bright.
B Space exploration has come a long way,and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable
enough to support life.
D After many experiments, they
succeeded in making rockets
that could escape Earth's gravity.
Reading micro-skills: Gap-filling (4-4)
Activity 3
Read and fill
While-reading
空在段首:
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，推断出篇章主题句，段落主题句。
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(根)词复现，同范畴词复现、替代词。
通常是结论、概括性语句 ，或起承上或启下作用。注意在选项中查找表示结果、结论、总结的句子。
Reading micro-skills: Gap-filling
“Are we alone What’s out there ” People have 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：结构平行；递进；同根词复现
Read for the missing information
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 planets 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.
Para. 1
空在段尾
life beyond earth
(地外生命)
Read for the missing information
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
C.The future of space exploration remains bright.
D.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 help humans realise that dream . _______ On 4 October 1957,the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. ... . Afterwards,...and on 12 April 1961, ... Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, ...
Para. 2
D
解释例证
逻辑线索：因果；同根词复现
空在段中
n.火箭
n.重力;引力
Read for the missing information
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
C.The future of space exploration remains bright.
_________. 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 never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.
Para. 3
A
同一语义反复出现，加以概括
空在段首
_________.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
同一语义高频复现
Read for the missing information
C.The future of space exploration remains bright.
Para. 5
空在段首
Read for the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1 A. China’s efforts in space exploration.
Para. 2 B. Bright future of space exploration.
Para. 3 C. The desire and curiosity to explore the space.
Para. 4 D. Foreign efforts and achievements in space exploration.
Para. 5 E. Continuous desire to explore space despite disasters.
Activity 4
Read and match
Read for structure
What is the structure of the passage
A
B
C
D
How does the author organize para 2 and para 4
In ______ order.
time
Activity 5
Read for details
A. American Voyager 1 was launched to study deep space and it still transmits data today.
B. Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space.
C. China has made progress, such as sending people into space and vehicles onto the moon and completing the Chinese spacewalk.
D. The Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR successfully orbited around Earth.
E. Europe, the US, and China plan to explore planets like Mars and Jupiter.
F. Most people thought it was impossible to travel into space.
G. American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon.
F
D
B
G
A
C
E
Choose the right event to complete the timeline.
vt.&n.发射;发起;上市
vt.&vi.传输;发送
n.资料;数据
n.交通工具;车辆
n.太空行走
n.人造卫星
n.轨道;势力范围v.沿轨道运行
Para. 2&4&5
an impossible dream
a reality
What makes the impossible dream turn into reality
Reality
before the mid-20th century
Dream
Oct. 4, 1957
Jul.20, 1969
2003
the spirits of spaceflight
international cooperation
economic support
technology development
political support
Climb to the highest bravely!
勇攀高峰
Future
Discussion
Vehicles Missions
1. Shenzhou 5 2. Shenzhou 6 3. Shenzhou 7 4. Jade Rabbit 5. Tianwen 1 6. Tiangong 2 A. Studied the surface of the moon.
B. Furthered the establishment of a space station.
C. Completed a second manned orbit.
D. Independently sent humans into space.
E. Completed the first Chinese spacewalk.
F. Explored the surface of Mars.
Match the Chinese vehicles with their missions.
D
C
E
A
B
F
adj.独立的;自立的
Para. 4
China's Space Milestones
What do you want to say to our astronauts
"Thank you for your hard work."
"Well done, everyone."
"I appreciate your efforts."
"Good job, everyone!"
"You've all worked very hard!"
Read for details
Is space exploration always successful and safe
Para. 3
How does the author support his idea
A. By giving examples.
B. By making comparison.
C. By listing numbers.
Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. For example, all the astronauts on the Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia spacecrafts died during their missions. However, while such disasters brought much sadness and disappointment, but the desire to explore the universe did not die. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite huge risks.
For example
What accidents had happened How do you feel
Why do people continue exploring space
importance
联盟11号
挑战者号
哥伦比亚号
Para. 3
1. 描述最初的震惊与难以置信
shocked: 震惊的。 stunned: 目瞪口呆的。 unbelievable: 难以置信的。
horrified /scared: 恐惧的。
2. 描述随之而来的悲伤与沉重
heartbroken: 心碎的。 sorrowful: 悲伤的。 profoundly sad: 极度悲伤的。
What are the spirits of spaceflight (航天精神)
Para1 “Are we alone What’s out there ” People have always wanted to look at the stars and wondered about space...
Para2 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 realize that dream.
After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity.
have always wanted
wondered
determined
many experiments
bravery
determination
curiosity
persistence坚持
responsibility
...
Para. 1&2&3
What is the author’s attitude towards space exploration (情感态度题）
A. Pessimistic
B. Disappointed
C. Puzzled
D. Positive
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.
bright
further study
valuable
Para. 5
情感态度词：
optimistic & pessimistic, subjective & objective, unconcerned & uninterested, supportive & opposed, positive & negative...
“Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages
of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: to ________ strange new worlds, to seek out _______ and _______________, to boldly go where no one has gone before. ”
太空，（人类）最后的疆界。这是星舰企业号的航程。它继续的它的使命：_____奇异的新世界，______________和_________，勇敢地航向前人所未至的领域。
new life
explore
A line or border between different things.
A new field for further exploration and development.
边境；国界；疆界；前沿；新领域
new civilizations
Activity 6
Listen and fill
探索
寻找新的生命
新的文明
frontier
Post-reading
What does the title “Space: The Final Frontier” mean to you Share your ideas with the whole class.
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 IT(information technology) and AI(artificial intelligence). There are many scientific and technological frontiers all around us.
Critical thinking
Further thinking
What is the importance of carrying on space exploration
contribute to many new inventions
help gain scarce[ske s] resources(稀缺资源) from other planets
promote the development of high technology
discover other planets that are suitable to support life
...
Discussion
After learning this passage, what does it take to be an astronaut (adj/n)
S
P
A
C
E
强壮的
热情
专心的
勇气
努力
strong
passion
attentive
courage
effort
SPACE
Para 2.
Foreign efforts and achievements
Para 3.
Continuous desire to explore space despite disasters
Para 4.
China’s great efforts
Para 5. The future of space exploration
Space: The Final Frontier
Para1:The desire and curiosity to explore the space.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Summary
Following the 2025 Victory Day Parade, our school will host an English speech contest on the theme of "Space Exploration: Our Never-Ending Journey". After studying the reading text, you are asked to prepare and deliver a speech of about 100 words to participate in this competition. Your speech should include the following key points:
1.The significance of space exploration and two to three major achievements in global space history;
2.Your personal reflections and insights on space exploration.
See you!