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课件网) Writing Unit 6 Space and beyond To know what life is like on board a spacecraft by reading To write a journal entry about living in space Learning objectives Read the passage and find out astronauts' everyday tasks. In space, even the most straightforward, everyday tasks can be quite difficult for astronauts who are spending months on board a spacecraft. In this zero gravity world, there is no up or down, and while sleeping on the ceiling might sound like fun, astronauts need to be strapped to sleeping compartments to protect themselves from injury. Although not many people enjoy doing housework, astronauts need to find the self-discipline to keep the small interior of their spacecraft clean; even using a vacuum cleaner to stop dust from getting into the air filters. A vacuum cleaner also comes in handy for fetching items that are floating around out-of-reach! Astronauts also need to keep themselves clean. To do this, they use special soap and shampoo which do not need to be rinsed off with water. After brushing their teeth, they spit into a towel. 1 2 3 Activity 1 With no gravity to push against, astronauts’ bones and muscles can become weak. In order to stay fit, astronauts have to exercise on a regular basis. And while some food items, such as cakes and fruit can be eaten in more or less the same way that they are on Earth, water needs to be added to much of the food that is eaten in space. Nonetheless, a menu for a hungry astronaut can still be varied and balanced, often including soup, prawn sandwiches, as well as fruit yogurt. And as salt and pepper would simply float away, astronauts are provided with these in liquid form. Carrying out these everyday tasks effectively helps the astronauts stay healthy and focus on their work in space — after all, imagine what would happen if they caught a cold and started to sneeze! 4 5 Activity 1 Answer the following questions according to the passage. 1. What is the main reason why everyday tasks are less simple in space Everyday tasks are less simple mainly because of the zero gravity in space. 2. Why is it important for astronauts to exercise regularly It’s important for astronauts to exercise regularly because with no gravity to push against, astronauts’ bones and muscles can become weak in space. Exercising regularly can help them stay fit. Activity 2 Activity 2 Answer the following questions according the passage. 3. What else do you know about life on a spacecraft Communication with mission control centers on Earth allows astronauts to stay connected with their families and receive updates about their mission progress. They also engage in scientific experiments, maintenance tasks, and even leisure activities like reading or watching movies during their free time. Activity 3 Imagine you have spent 24 hours on board a spacecraft. Use the notes to organise your journal entry. 1 What you did on the spaceship： 2 How you felt: 3 What y ... ...
