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课件网) Unit 4 UNIT 4 SPACE EXPLORATION Talk about life in space To listen to an interview, and get general information and details To be able to discuss life in space To learn how to express curiosity 1. 人们总是想要更多了解太空。 2. 成为一名宇航员是我的梦想。 3. 一些科学家的梦想就是去探索太空。 4. 科学家们努力工作来找寻答案。 People have always wanted to learn more about space. To be an astronaut is my dream. Some scientists’ dream is to explore space. Scientists work hard to find answers. 5. 一些科学家决心帮助人类实现探索太空的梦想。 Some scientists were determined to help human realise their dream to explore space. What does the Earth look like Let’s watch a video. International Space Station It is a multi-nation construction project that is the largest single structure humans ever put into space. Its main construction was completed between 1998 and 2011, although the station continually evolves to include new missions and experiments. It generally holds crews of between three and six people. After the Columbia space shuttle disaster in 2003, crews were as small as two people. Watch another video and talk about life in space. Before you listen, look at the pictures below and guess whether they would be useful for astronauts in space. soap towel guitar telescope shower microwave pen tape tissue Can the item be easily carried to space Can it be easily used in space Are there other alternatives to these items which might be more practical If so, what are they The most useful items by far in space would appear to be the tape and the tissues. Both are light and do not take up much space, and neither of them can cause a mess which is difficult to clean up. Max is interviewing Captain Brown about his life in space. Listen to the interview and answer the questions. 1. What did Captain Brown usually wear inside the station 2. How did he prepare his food in space 3. How did he keep himself clean in space 4. How did he spend most of his time in space 5. What did he do during his free time 6. What did he look forward to most during his stay in space Look through the questions first. Do take notes when listening. 1. What did Captain Brown usually wear inside the station He wore shorts and a T-shirt. 2. How did he prepare his food in space The food was prepared and stored for him. He just had to heat the food and enjoy it. 3. How did he keep himself clean in space He used a soapy towel to wash. 4. How did he spend most of his time in space He was often busy doing different experiments. 5. What did he do during his free time He played the guitar and chess. 6. What did he look forward to most during his stay in space He looked forward to having a weekly video call with his family most. 1. Why can’t astronauts take showers Because the water would float away. 2. What do astronauts usually do with the toothpaste They usually swallow their toothpaste. 3. How long was Brown in space He was there for more ... ...
