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课件网) Unit 4 Space Exploration space exploration Reading and Thinking Learn about the development of How much do you know about space exploration Pre-reading: Think and talk space station a manned(载人的) satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research How much do you know about space exploration Pre-reading: Think and talk a craft capable of traveling in outer space spacecraft /spaceship How much do you know about space exploration Pre-reading: Think and talk Astronauts leave the spacecraft and works outside spacewalk What do you think are the main reasons for space exploration Pre-reading: Think and talk explore the truth of the universe discover potential space settlement get access to resources in universe. What do you expect to read about in this text Pre-reading: Think and talk 1. What kind of passage is it A. News report. B. Science article.（科学论文） C. Popular science article（科普文） D. A travel journal. 2. Where can you find this kind of passage A. Science website. B. News website. C. Story book. Pre-reading: Think and talk 1. What kind of passage is it A. News report. B. Science article.（科学论文） C. Popular science article（科普文）. 2. Where can you find this kind of passage A. Science website. B. News website. C. Story book. A popular science article is written for the public to popularize scientific conclusions, development or theories. Pre-reading: Think and talk Features of popular science article: 1. a brief and eye-catching title 2. introduce background information in the first paragraph 3. the language is popular and easy to understand 1. What kind of passage is it A. News report. B. Science article.（科学论文） C. Popular science article（科普文）. 2. Where can you find this kind of passage A. Science website. B. News website. C. Story book. Pre-reading: Think and talk While-reading: Enjoy reading P40 Space: The Final Frontier /'fr nt / n. 边境，国界 While-reading: Read to fill gaps P40 Several sentences have been removed from the text. Choose the correct sentence (A — D) to fill each gap. A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. B. They also really wish 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. While-reading: Read to fill gaps P40 A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. B. They also really wish 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. “Are we alone What’s out there ” Looking up at the stars, people have always wanted to learn more about space, and scientists work hard to find answers. They make vehicles to carry ... ...
