1、SPACE SPACE SPACE SPACE EXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONPeriod 5 Reading for Writing-Present an argument about space explorationnBy the end of this period, you will be able toTeaching objectivesTeaching objectives1. distinguish the thesis statement and the related arguments while reading
2、 the argumentative essay about space exploration.2. reflect on the question of whether exploring space is worth the money and effort.3. analyse the structure and language features of an argumentative essay.4. write an argumentative essay about space exploration.Lead inIs space exploration a waste of
3、 time and money?Watch and thinkFree talkIs space exploration a waste of time and money?Free talkIs space exploration a waste of time and money? From my viewpoint . Personally speaking . As to me . As far as I am concerned . In my opinion/view . Personally . For my part . As I see it . I believe/thin
4、k/feel . . .Opinions are divided on this issue.Read for different opinionsRead the argumentative essay about space exploration and answer questions.1. What are peoples different opinions?2. Which opinion is the writer for?02Read for different opinionsOthers opinion Countries around the globe are spe
5、nding billions of dollars and lots of time on various space missions, whether to Mars or other planets much further away. Some people argue that we should stop wasting time and money exploring space. Instead, we should feed the worlds poor and find immediate solutions to other problems, such as poll
6、ution and fatal diseases. However, others feel this is a shallow view which fails to realise how exploring space helps us.Some peoples opinionSome peopleothersThe author doesnt think exploring space is a waste of time and money. Read for different opinions1. What are peoples different opinions?2. Wh
7、ich opinion is the writer for?Find out topic sentence for each paragraphPara1Para2Para3Para4 Para5Exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. Space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all. Sending astronauts into space has
8、helped people to think about the worlds problems and even to find ways to solve them.This is a shallow view which fails to realize now exploring space helps us. Exploring space provides the world with many different benefits. Read for main ideaFirstly .Secondly .Finally .In closing .Introduce .Read
9、for structureFigure out the structure of the argumentative essay. A B C D Para. 1Para. 2&Para. 3Para. 4&Para. 5Para. 1 & 2Para. 3Para. 4&Para. 5Para. 1Para. 2Para. 3Para. 4Para. 5Para. 1Para. 2Para. 3Para. 4&Para. 5argumentproofconclusionRead for structureintroduction:state the argumentbody: list th
10、e 1st proof body: list the 2nd proof body: list the 3rd proof conclusion:repeat the argument echo(呼应) the topic1.Whatexpressionsdoestheauthorusetoshowdifferentopinions?Read for languageCountriesaroundtheglobearespendingbillionsofdollarsandlotsoftime on various space missions,whethertoMarsorotherplan
11、etsmuchfurtheraway.Somepeoplearguethatwe should stop wasting time andmoney exploring space. Instead, weshouldfeedtheworldspoorandfindimmediatesolutionstootherproblems,such as pollution and fatal diseases.However,othersfeelthisisashallowview which fails to realise howexploringspacehelpsus.more useful
12、 expressions:1) 有些人争辩到 . 而有些人却觉得 .2) 不同的人持有不同的观点。 Some people argue that . However, others feel that . Opinions are divided on the topic of . People dont think . while others hold . Peoples views on . vary. People may have different opinions on . Different people, however, think quite differently on
13、 this matter. Different people, however, hold different opinions on this matter.介绍讨论的主题（开头句）：1) 如今，关于 . 是否正确，大家进行了一场十分热烈的讨论。2) 如今，大家都十分关心 .3) 昨天，我们就 . 是否必要进行了讨论。Read for languageHow to introduce a topic?Nowadays, there is an increasingly hot topic about whether to or not.Nowadays there is a growing
14、concern for Yesterday, we had a discussion about whether it is necessary to . 翻译: 昨天，我们就投入大量资金和时间搞太空探索是否必要进行了讨论。针对这一话题，不同的人持有不同的观点。然而，在我看来 .Yesterday, we had a discussion about whether it is necessary for us to spend a great deal of money and time exploring space. Different people hold different opi
15、nions on this topic. In my view, however .tip11.Howdoesexploringspacehelptofightagainstworldhunger?2.Whattransitional wordsareusedheretoshowthereasoningprocess?It has directly _ the many satellites that now orbit Earth.resulted inA number of the satellites record data on land and _.weather patternsT
16、hen the data _ scientists on Earth.After careful analysis, the scientists can provide useful _ _As a result, space-based science _ in its efforts to grow _ to feed Earth s increasing population. is transmitted to recommendationshas helped farmingenough foodand advice for farmersFirstly, exploring sp
17、ace has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. reasoning in time order Read for languageFirstly, then, besides (moreover, furthermore, in addition, whats more, apart from that, more importantly), last but not least (the most importantly)tip21.Howdoesspaceexplorationbenefitthepr
18、oductsthatpeopleusenowadays?2.Inwhatareahasithelped?Whatmethoddoesthewriterusetosupportit？Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all. 1. High-end products around the world are made to a higher standard now because of advanced technology which was
19、first created to meet the requirements for space exploration. 2. In different types of new material, in medical area, all kinds of industries and everyday products. By giving examples.for example, for instance, such as, like, take for example / instance Read for languagetip31.Whataretheworldsproblem
20、s?2.Howhasspaceexplorationhelpedtofindwaystosolvethem?Finally, sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the worlds problems andeven to find ways to solve them.1. Theworldsproblemsarethatourplanetsresourcesarelimitedandthepopulationisincreasingrapidly.2. Scientistsaretryingtofin
21、dotherplanetsforhumanstoliveonbyexploringspace.Read for languagePara.2-4 MORE useful structures to express supporting evidence: No one can deny the fact that . Recent studies indicate that . There is sufficient evidence to show . According to the data proved by., it can be seen that . I think it nec
22、essary to .The reasons are as follows. Read for languagetip4毫无疑问 .最近的研究显示 .有足够的证据表明 .根据已被证实的数据显示 . 显而易见 .Inclosing,exploringspaceprovidestheworldwithmanydifferentbenefits.Therefore,itshouldcontinuesoastoprovidenewandbettersolutionstopeoplesshort-termandlong-termproblems.useful structures to conclude
23、 your points: In closing, . provides the world with many different benefits. From what has been discussed above, we can draw the conclusion that . In conclusion, it is important that. In summary, I strongly support that .Read for languagetip5Aretheseargumentsfororagainstexploringspace?Chooseyourowni
24、deasandwriteyoursupportingargumentsonyourworksheet.A:Therearealotofunsolved mysteriesonEarth.Sowhyarewegoingintospacetoexplore?B:Itisnecessarytofindanewhomeforpeopleinspace,asresourcesonEarthwillrun out.C:Icannotunderstandspendingallthismoneyonexpensiveresearchandexperimentswhensomanypeopleneedfood.
25、D:Exploringspaceencouragesscientiststoimprovetechnologythatcanhelppeopleinotherways,too. BDACRead for languageFor space exploration: _Against space exploration:_Language focus全球找到问题的解决方案致命的疾病未能/失败做某事起作用，有影响导致许多，大量细致的分析为.提供结果高端产品先进的技术满足需求日常用品有限的资源目前，当前最后，结尾为了，以便长期问题Language focus全球找到问题的解决方案致命的疾病未能/失败
26、做某事起作用，有影响导致许多，大量细致的分析为.提供around the globe/worldfind solutions to problemsfatal diseasesfail to do sth.make a differenceresult ina number ofa careful analysisprovide forLanguage focus结果高端产品先进的技术满足需求日常用品有限的资源目前，当前最后，结尾为了，以便长期问题as a resulthigh-end productsadvanced technologymeet the requirementseveryd
27、ay productslimited resourcesat presentin closingso as tolong-term problems 假定你是李华，你班最近一次班会的主题是“太空探险的意义”。请结合下表内容给校英语报“Voice Your Opinion”栏目写一篇报道，介绍讨论情况并发表你的观点。 赞同理由1.获得新知识2.从太空获得新资源3.扩大人类生存空间 . 反对理由1.耗资巨大2.宇航员的安全问题. 你的观点.注意：（1）词数80左右，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 （2）标题已为你写好，不计入总词数.Writing假设你是李华，最近你班就“垃圾是否要分类回收”进行了
28、讨论。请根据讨论结果，写一封80词左右的信给某英文报社的编辑来报道此事。注意：开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 严峻形势每天产生大量的垃圾，己成为令每个城市头疼的问题垃圾分类的意义1.减少垃圾量和垃圾对环境的污染；2是对垃圾进行有效处置的一种科学管理方法；3回收资源，有利于改善生存环境质量和环境保护。呼吁 政府采取有效措施并即刻行动，在公共场所放置不同的垃圾箱供居民投放分类垃圾。WritingSampleRecently,garbagesortingrecyclehasbecomeafocusofthesociety.Somepeoplearguethatitsnotnecessarytodo
29、this.Others,inthecontrast,thinkweshouldtakeactionsrightaway,forsocietyproducesalargeamountofrubbisheveryday.AndIagreewiththelatter.Firstly,rubbishclassificationcanreducetheamountofrubbishandtherubbishpollutiontotheenvironment.Secondly,itisascientificandeffectivewaytomanagerubbish.Apartfromthat,bycla
30、ssifyingrubbish it allows us to recycle resources, which will improve thequalityofourlivingconditionsandhelptheenvironment.Inclosing,Idefinitelythinkweshouldstarttheactivity-garbagesortingrecycleimmediately.Itwillsurelybebeneficialtobothourmankind,butalsotheenvironment. Space Exploration , Yes or No
31、 The topic of space exploration is becoming more and more popular recently. People have divided opinions about it. Some of us think it important to explore space because people can have a better understanding of the outer space through exploration. Secondly, with the resources on the earth running o
32、ut, it is necessary to find new resources in the outer space. Thirdly, these explorations make it possible to find other planets which are suitable for humans to live on. However, others think very differently. They said this kind of exploration is a waste of time and money. Besides, it is extremely
33、 dangerous for astronauts to explore space, so sometimes they risk their lives in finishing the mission. As far as Im concerned, people should be pioneering. Although there are huge risks and difficulties, it is worth carrying on space exploration.SampleTHANKS第 1 页 共 3 页U4 Space ExplorationReading f
34、or Writing 拓展阅读拓展阅读范文一：范文一：假设你是李华，最近你班就假设你是李华，最近你班就“电子词典是否会抹杀纸质词典电子词典是否会抹杀纸质词典”进行了讨论。进行了讨论。Will Electronic Dictionaries Kill Printed Dictionaries?Many people today prefer to use electronic dictionaries rather than printed ones, because electronic dictionaries are much lighter and smaller and easier
35、to be taken everywhere. Some people worry that printed dictionaries may disappear one day. But I believe that electronic dictionaries will not kill printed ones.First, printed dictionaries are much cheaper than the electronic ones.Many students, who use dictionaries most often, can hardly afford an
36、expensive electronic dictionary. Therefore, the printed ones are exactly what they need. Second, scholars prefer printed dictionaries to electronic ones. Holding a thick, heavy dictionary is what a teacher used to do, and I believe that they will like to keep this habit. Third, only the printed dict
37、ionaries can be collected into libraries or be put on our private bookshelves. We may use an electronic dictionary very often, but we will never collect it, since its designed to be used, not to be collected.Of course electronic dictionaries will be more popular in the future, because they are reall
38、y convenient. But the printed ones are still needed and will not be replaced. The two kinds of dictionaries are just complementary to each other.范文二：范文二：假设你是假设你是军训，可以说是每名大学新生初入大学的必修课，也是一种青春的回忆。然而，军训，可以说是每名大学新生初入大学的必修课，也是一种青春的回忆。然而，一些人却提出质疑，认为学生并不需要参加军训。那么，对此，你持何种意见呢一些人却提出质疑，认为学生并不需要参加军训。那么，对此，你持何种意见
39、呢?Is Military Training Necessary?There is no denying the fact that it has been a hotly debated topic whether students should attend military training in China in the past years. Opinions on this issue differ sharply. Some hold the positive view while others are strongly against it. Personally, I bel
40、ieve it is essential for students to attend military training.First, to attend military training is a response to the call for a stronger national defense. Though we are in a relatively peaceful age, the danger of wars never really fades. Some Western powers have never given up their attempt to over
41、turn Chinese government and subject China to their manipulation. Therefore, every Chinese should bear in mind his or her duty to guard the nation against invaders. Military training among students is the most direct means to instill such awareness and familiarize young people with life in the troop.
42、Secondly, military training serves as an effective way to temper young peoples willpower, develop their team-spirit and cultivate their sense of discipline. As a generation brought up in a peaceful and relatively well-off environment, youngsters today suffer a grave lack of willpower. Compared with
43、previous generations, they are more prone to saying die in the face of difficulties or setbacks. Therefore, they can gain much through the trying drills of military training. Besides, 第 2 页 共 3 页the honor of a military group depends on the effort of each member, which calls for supreme team-spirit,
44、which is another quality that many current young people lack as they are self-centered. Plus, perhaps there can be no other settings like the barrack that demands so much sense of discipline. In these senses, military training provides a perfect chance for those high-fed, coddled and even spoiled yo
45、ungsters to learn life lessons.Last but not least, military training supplies a chance to build up students bodies. Although most youngsters are enjoying a higher standard of living nowadays than their previous generations, their physical conditions are far from desirable.Those against military trai
46、ning may be worried by the assumption that a sudden increase of intense physical exercise, especially during summer, may do harm to students health and they may cite as evidence the deaths of some students during military training in the past years. But I should point out that those deaths are absol
47、utely exceptional cases and are perfect evidence that students need more such training.To sum up, military training is not only a means to strengthen students physique and willpower, but also an effective way to enhance their sense of national defense and foster their patriotism. Though it proves to
48、o much for a few students, we should not give up eating for fear of choking. The only thing we need to do is to take measures to ensure that the least harm is done to the trainees.范文三：范文三：随着时代的进步，全球化以及网络化的飞速发展，随着时代的进步，全球化以及网络化的飞速发展，“宅宅”似乎已经成为了人们习以为常的生似乎已经成为了人们习以为常的生活方式，越来越多的人选择蹲在家里进行各项活动，然而有些人却提出质疑，
49、认为人们不活方式，越来越多的人选择蹲在家里进行各项活动，然而有些人却提出质疑，认为人们不该宅在家。那么，对此，你持何种意见呢该宅在家。那么，对此，你持何种意见呢?Should We Embrace Indoorsy Lifestyle?With the globalization of modern technology, especially the world-wide access to Internet service, peoples lifestyle has been greatly influenced. Some enjoy indoorsy lifestyle. They
50、hold that indoorsy lifestyle is time-saving and peaceful. In contrast, those against the idea claim that keep an indoorsy lifestyle will do harm to people both psychologically and physically.As far as I am concerned, modern technology is a double-edged sword. If we consider it as a useful tool to im
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