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课件网) Unit4 Space Exploration Reading: Space: The Final Frontier 必修第三册Unit 4 SPACE EXPLORATION Learning Objectives 1. Reflect on the development and value of space exploration; 2. Analyse the organization and language features of a popular science articles; 3. Express your opinions on values of space exploration. 1.How many planets are there in the solar system There are eight. 2.Who is the first astronaut in China 3.Who is the first woman astronaut in China 4.Who is the first man land on the moon Yang Liwei. Liu yang. Neil Armstrong. Tianwen-1(天问一号), China's Mars Rover May, 2021 Yutu-2 rover(玉兔2号) January, 2019 Chang’e 5(嫦娥5号) November 2020 Shenzhou 8 &TianGong 1October 2011 What do you know about the spacecrafts Lead in Before you read the passage, look at the title and the photos and then discuss these questions. 1. What is the passage about Space: THE FINAL FRONTIER Chinese meaning: _____. Frontier: _____, which might mean human’s _____ _____ From the title and the pictures , we can know that the article might be about_____ . 太空：最后的边境 the border recognition the development of space exploration edge or exploration edge. Pre-reading 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 Pre-reading Reading. Read the passage carefully and finish Activity 2 -3 on your book.(Page40-41) Have a disscussion about your answers. Main idea of each paragraph: Para1:People are curious about space. Para 5. The future of space exploration. Para 2. Achievements of American and Soviet. Para 3. Space exploration continues in spite of great risks. Para 4. China’s space programme. Structure of the passage: Para1:People are curious about space. Para 5. The future of space exploration. Para 2. Achievements of American and Soviet. Para 3. Space exploration continues in spite of great risks. Para 4. China’s space programme. General statement Supporting details Conclusion 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... “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 A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. B. S ... ...
