UNIT 4 UNIT 4 SPACE EXPLORATIONSPACE EXPLORATIONReading and thinkingReading and thinkingClass:2207Class:2207 Lv QuliLv QuliUNIT4 PRE-READINGUNIT4 PRE-READINGIf you had a chance to travel into space,what would you like to do?Think about a question:Think about a question:The first Chinese going into the space:Yang Liwei,Chinese astronaut,in 2003The first man landing on the moon:Neil Armstrong,USA astronaut,Apollo 11 in 1967Some famous astronautsBefore you read,look at the title and the photos.Discuss:What will we learn in this passage?Learn about the development of space explorationJade RabbitApollo 11 Moon LandingChallenger after the accidentThe following passage is a popular science article(科普文科普文).It is from newspaper or magazine.It is about space exploration.The main reasons for space exploration are to gather knowledge of the universe.Background knowledgeRead the text,then 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 Earths gravity.BDACn.火箭火箭n.重力重力;引力引力Use your own words to summarize the main idea for each paragraph.When the main idea is not clearly stated in a topic sentence,you should read the full paragraph or passage carefully and find the words or ideas that repeat themselves.They are likely evidence of the authors main idea.Summarise the main ideaPeople wanted to learn more about space.Space travel became a reality.Space travel has risk and accidents.Chinas space programme.The future of space exploration.Summarise the main ideaTitle:_Introduction:Body:Conclusion:SPACE:THE FINAL FRONTIERPara.1Para.5Peoples desire for space exploration.Space exploration in different countries and some accidents.The future of space exploration.Para.2-4Read para.4 and fill in the blanks.TimeChina Eventsin Yang Liwei orbited Earth in Shenzhou spacecraft.Tpleted a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk.was sent to the to study its surface.After thatChina sent and to dock with it.China has sent Change .20035Shenzhou and Jade RabbitMore recentlyTiangong space labTianzhou n.航天器航天器;宇宙飞船宇宙飞船64moon721n.太空行走太空行走What is the authors attitude towards space exploration?A.angry.B.disappointed.C.puzzled.D.positive.Read para.5 and choose the correct answer.Complete the passage with words from the text.M_ is exploring space in the hope of finding out more about the u_.However,exploring space is both dangerous and challenging.One of the most dangerous parts of space exploration is helping people to escape Earths g_.If there is a mistake during the l_,it can lead to an accident that kills everyone on b_.Getting out of o_ and back to Earths surface is also very dangerous.Despite the huge risks though,people will always continue to explore this final f_ so as to learn its secrets.Mankind universegravitylaunchboardorbitfrontier抱抱的希望的希望为了为了;以便以便SPACE:THE FINAL FRONTIERIntroduction:Body:Conclusion:Peoples desire for space explorationSpace exploration in different countries and some accidentsThe future of space exploration1.Review the main ideas of the passage.2.Review the key words and expressions.3.Pre-view the next essay by yourself.Thanks forThanks forYour cooperation!Your cooperation!