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课件网) Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading for Writing Present an argument about space exploration What do you know about China’s space exploration Why should we explore space Read and classify the and about space exploration. 1. It provides humanity with hope for the future. 2. It increases our knowledge. 3. It could allow us to know about other civilizations （文明）. 4. It drives innovations（创新） in numerous fields. 5. Exploring space is a costly (昂贵的) venture. 6. We must consume （花费）resources to get people or equipment into space. 7. Exploring space means we’re leaving a lot of litter（垃圾） behind. 8. True space exploration requires international cooperation（国际协作）. If you were the writer, … What’s your opinion on exploring space (Pros/Cons ) How many parts would you write this passage into What’s the first step The second step The third step So far, Russia and the USA have already helped many people realize their dream for space travel, varying from the astronauts to the ordinary people. Would you travel to space if you had a chance Why I’d love to, since... I’m dying for it, because... ... It’s not a priority for me, because... It’s amazing, but... ... 中国科学院院士、国家天文台研究员陈建生曾在“人类命运共同体的‘星’征程”论坛上指出， 太空 a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind in Space “Compared with the problems caused by human activities, the more serious disaster threat facing the earth may come from the space. Science is also a weapon, and we need to develop the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind in space.” What other problems are we facing about space exploration Any suggestions Problem Suggestion 1. What can you see in the picture 2. Where do you think the picture was taken 3. Who do you think took this picture 4. Do you know anything about NASA spiral rainband Complete the meaning of the challenges of space exploration with the correct forms of the verbs and talk about the problems and solutions of space exploration. Sending people to other planets or even beyond the solar system is not an easy goal_____ (achieve). One of the problems is that the trip would take a very long time. For example, _____ (use) current technology, it would take over two years _____ (get) to the closest planet, Mars, and back. Although light is the fastest thing_____ (know)in the universe, it could take more than four years to reach the nearest star system. Will scientists figure out a way _____ (store) sufficient food and water for the long journey No one knows the answers yet. However, space scientists never give up. They are experimenting with growing crops in space so as _____ (help) astronauts get enough food no longer journeys through space. What is the problem and solution concerning space exploration in the passage to help to store to get using to achieve known Problem Solutions What other problems are we facing about space exploration Any ... ...
