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课件网) Unit 2 Out of this world Reading Life on a Space Station Can you name a few Chinese astronauts Yang Liwei 杨利伟 Zhai Zhigang 翟志刚 Liu Yang 刘洋 Wang Yaping 王亚平 Where do astronauts live Tiangong What do you think astronauts on a space station do every day in the space station 空间站 Life on a Space Station Read the lecture transcript quickly - get the main idea of the text - complete the chart Working Performing tasks outside the space station Eating Exercise Leisure activities Read carefully again and finish A2 task. Please pay attention to the following questions: 1. What do astronauts do in the following aspects [sleeping, working, eating, exercise and leisure activities] 2. How do astronauts do those activities 3. Why do astronauts do those activities (in certain ways) Sleeping How do astronauts sleep They usually sleep in private quarters, which are more like large cupboards, or in sleeping bags attached to the walls or ceilings. Working Performing tasks inside the space station What routine tasks do astronauts perform on the space station 1. The main mission is to conduct scientific research, including carrying experiments in biology or in other research fields. 2. They also constantly check support systems and do some cleaning. Working Performing tasks outside the space station What do spacesuits allow astronauts to do What – How – Why Spacesuits allow astronauts to breathe in space and protect them from exposure to the cold and radiation. Eating How do astronauts drink water or any other liquids They drink water or any other liquids out of a bag through a thin tube of plastic. Exercise Why do astronauts need to spend some time in the gym Because of the negative effects low gravity has on the human body. Astronauts could lose a significant amount of muscle and bone mass. Leisure activities What do astronauts do in their leisure time They often sit back with the crew, watch our remarkable planet go by, take pictures for their family and friends back home, and enjoy sunrise every 90 minutes. Pair work summarize the challenges and magic of space life. unusual beds; demanding works; dangerous environment; inconvenient eating and drinking; constant exercise… challenges magic Doing experiments and research can gain more knowledge. Enjoy splendid view of earth, space and sunrise. What qualities do you think are needed to become an astronaut (based on the text) [work inside] specialize in some research fields [exercise] physically healthy and strong [sleeping, eating] be able to adapt to different circumstances [work outside] calm and focused under pressure [leisure activities] be able to deal with stress and loneliness Group Discussion Share your opinion on astronauts and space life with your group members. 1. Draw a mind map of this transcript. Pay attention to the questions we’ve mentioned. (what, how, why) 2. Suppose this astronaut wins the “Outstanding Figures” award ... ...
