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课件网) GRADUATE Unit 4 reading for writing IS EXPLORING SPACE A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY To read the essay about space exploration and answer the questions. To learn the organization and language features. To write about opinions about space exploration. 1.some people argue that. . . 一些人主张...... 2. fatal diseases 致命的疾病 3. a shallow view 一种狭隘的观点 4. make a difference 起作用, 有影响 5. high-end products 高端产品 6. advanced space technology 先进的太空技术 7. meet the requirements 满足需求 8. provide for 为......做好准备 9. in closing 最后 10.so as to 为了...... Important phrases Shenzhou 14 On 5th June 2022, they were sent into space by Shenzhou14, meaning our country made a breakthrough in space exploration. Lead in 蔡旭哲 陈冬 刘洋 How much money has our country spent on the space program However...... The earth is still facing poverty, hunger, pollution, disease...... Is it really worthwhile to explore space The text will be about . to explore space whether it is worthwhile IS EXPLORING SPACE A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY Prediction 1.Find out the topic sentence of each paragraph. 2. What is the main idea of the passage . . Skimming Para.5 In closing, exploring space provides the world with many different benifits. Para.4 Finally, sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the world’s problems and even to find ways to solve them. Para.3 Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all. Para.2 Firstly, exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. Para.1 Some people argue that...However, others feel... Topic sentence of each paragraph The main idea of the passage is about _____ an argument about the benefits of exploring space. Para.5 In closing, exploring space provides the world with many different benifits. Para.4 Finally, sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the world’s problems and even to find ways to solve them. Para.3 Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all. Para.2 Firstly, exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. Para.1 Some people argue that...However, others feel... The structure of an argumentative essay Introduction: Body: Closing: give supporting evidence. (topic sentences, linking words) point 1... point2... point 3... draw a conclusion and express your opinion. present the topic and different opinions about space exploration. Is it worthwhile to carry on space exploration for against Work in groups Discussion for solar energy communication weather forecast move to other planets against too far from other planets hunger a waste of money pollution disease too far from other planets 1.Other planets are too far from the earth; a waste of money 2. There are so many people need food. 3. We can use the money to sovle the earth's problem. 4. . . . 1 ... ...
