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课件网) Unit 4 Space Exploration -- Reading and Thinking delay Do you know who they are Yuri Gagarin 加加林 from the USSR 苏联 became the first person in the world to go to the space on 12 April, 1961 delay delay Neil Armstrong 尼尔·阿姆斯特朗 from the U. S. became the first person to step onto the moon on 20 July, 1969 “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” delay Yang Liwei 杨利伟 became the first Chinese to be sent to the space on 15 October, 2003 in Shenzhou 5 spacecraft delay What do you think are the main reasons for space exploration To explore the unknown new world To seek out new life and new civilization(文明) To bravely go where no one has gone before To gather knowledge of the universe(宇宙) Jade Rabbit (玉兔号月球车) Challenger (挑战者号) after the accident Apollo 11 Moon Landing delay Space: The Final Frontier According to the title and the pictures, can you predict what the passage is about achievements accidents/ challenges China’s progress P40 1. What is the type of the passage A. Narrative writing(记叙文) B. Argumentative essay(议论文) C. Popular science article(科普文章) D. Practical writing(应用文) 2. Where can you find this passage A Science magazine 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. D A C _____ ___ _____ _____ _____ __ __ hope to discover 与discovery accidents与died, disasters 同一语义词复现 future 原词同现 they 指代 scientists realize the dream 与succeed __ 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. B Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 B D A C Reading for main ideas delay main idea of each para 1. topic sentence 2. summarize by repeated words or ideas details to support Reading strategy Pay attention to : however, but, although, despite... "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. Main idea: People are always _____ space, and scientists work hard to find answers. curious about Why does the author begin the passage with two questions To impress the readers To attract readers’ attention and curiosity To raise readers’ reflection(思考，反思) Para 1 Before the ... ...
