1、Unit 4 Space exploration - Reading and Thinking Sputnik 1(旅伴一号旅伴一号) launched by the USSR(苏联苏联) on Oct. 4, 1957 Yuri Gagarin, the first person in the world to go into space Neil Armstrong, the first astronaut to step on the moon topic: space exploration topic sentence/ main idea for each paragraph: P
2、ara 1: _ Para 2: _ Para 3: _ Para 4: _ Para 5: _ 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 experime
3、nts, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earths gravity. “Are we alone? Whats 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 brave people into space to find out the secrets
4、 of the universe. _ 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
5、 rockets that could escape Earths gravity. B Main idea: People are always curious about space and scientists work hard to find answers. topic sentence/ main idea for each paragraph: Para 1: People are always curious about space and scientists work hard to find answers. Para 2: _ Para 3: _ Para 4: _
6、Para 5: _ B topic: space exploration topic sentence/ main idea for each paragraph: Para 1: People are always curious about space and scientists work hard to find answers. Para 2: _ Para 3: _ Para 4: _ Para 5: _ B A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.
7、 C. The future of space exploration remains bright. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earths gravity. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was an impossible dream. However, some scientists were determined to help humans reali
8、se their dream to explore space. _ On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was lunched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. Afterwards, the USSR focused on sending people into space, and on 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space. Over eight
9、 years later, on 20 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, famously saying, “Thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Following this, many more goals were achieved. For example, Americas NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 on 5 September 1977 to stud
10、y deep space, and it still transmits data today. Main idea: Peoples dream of space exploration came true in the 20th century. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was an impossible dream. However, some scientists were determined to help humans realise their dream to ex
11、plore space. _ On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. Afterwards, the USSR focused on sending people into space, and on 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space. Over eight years later, on 20
12、 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, famously saying, “Thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Following this, many more goals were achieved. For example, Americas NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 on 5 September 1977 to study deep space, and i
13、t still transmits data today. A.Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earths gravity. DIn what way? _ All the astronauts on
14、the USSRs Soyuz 11 and Americas Challenger died during their missions. These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed , but the desire to explore the universe never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks. An example of this
15、ongoing work is the International Space Station. It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuous human presence in space. A.Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. C. The future of space exploration remains bri
16、ght. A Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. All the astronauts on the USSRs Soyuz 11 and Americas Challenger died during their missions. These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed , but the desire to explore the universe never died. This is bec
17、ause people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks. An example of this ongoing work is the International Space Station. It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuous human presence in space. Main idea: Despite
18、the huge risks, humans still desire to explore space. Chinas space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003, when Yang Liwei successfully orbite
19、d Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk, followed by the vehicle Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to study its surface. After that, China launched the Tiangong 2 space lab into space and Tianzhou1 to dock with it.
20、This signalled one step further in Chinas plan to establish a space station in the future. More recently, China has sent Change 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations. _ Europe, the US, and China all have plans to further study and explore planets
21、like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope future discoveries will not only enable us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive well into the future. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. c The future of space exploration remains bright. Europe
22、, the US, and China all have plans to further study and explore planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope future discoveries will not only enable us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive well into the future. main idea of each paragraph: Para 1
23、: Para 2: Peoples dream of space exploration came true in the 20th century. Para 3: Despite the huge risks, humans still desire to explore space. Para 4: Chinas space programme has made great progress in a short time. Para 5: The future of space exploration remains bright. People are always curious
24、about space and scientists work hard to find answers. The passage is about the _ of space exploration.development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 Oct. 1957 12 Apr. 1961 20 July, 1969 5 Sep. 1977 2003 then (2005 transmits data (the US) Shenzhou 5 China became . independently . completed a second. and the first.
25、Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to. space lab; dock with. sent to explore. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 Oct. 1957 12 Apr. 1961 20 July, 1969 5 Sep. 1977 2003 then (2005 transmits data (the US) Shenzhou 5 China became . independently . completed a second. and the first. Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon t
26、o. space lab; dock with. sent to explore. Further thinking 1 Why was space exploration mainly carried out by the USSR and the US in the 20th century? the Cold War; two superpowers competition between two superpowers China has achieved a lot in space exploration in the 21st century because we have ma
27、de great developments in many fields, especially in high technology. Shenzhou 5Shenzhou 6Shenzhou 7Jade Rabbit Tiangong 2 Tianzhou 1 Change 4 2003 China became . to independently send. then completed a second . and the first . followed by being sent to the moon to . after that space lab; to dock wit
28、h . more recently sent to explore. Chinas Space Exhibition Hello, boys and girls! Welcome to Chinas Space Exhibition. Here is the great progress in the 21 st century. China became the third country . All the astronauts on the USSRs Soyuz 11 and Americas Challenger died during their missions. The des
29、ire to explore the universe never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks. Further thinking 2 What is the importance of carrying on space exploration? People think it is of great importance to carry on space exploration. Firstly,
30、 it can contribute to _. Moreover, it helps us to _. Besides, it enables us to _. Further thinking2 What is the importance of carrying on space exploration? contribute to many new inventions help gain scarceskes resources(稀缺资源稀缺资源) from other planets promote the development of high technology discov
31、er other planets that are suitable to support life . People think it is of great importance to carry on space exploration. Firstly, it can contribute to many new inventions. Moreover, it helps us to gain scarceskes resources(稀缺资源稀缺资源) from other planets. Besides, it enables us to promote the develop
32、ment of high technology. In addition, it helps us discover other planets that are suitable to support life. An example of this ongoing work is the International Space Station. It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuous human presence in space. cooper
33、ation The future of space exploration remains bright. The future of space exploration remains bright. Europe, the US, and China all have plans to further study and explore planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope future discoveries will not only enable us to understan
34、d how the universe began, but also help us survive well into the future. Goal? Further thinking 3：What does the title mean to you? (resources ); habitat 2003 then (2005 dock with. sent to explore. Chinas space programme has made great progress in a short time. Search online or in the library for information about Chinas achievements in space exploration, especially the important technological breakthroughs and space missions. Organize the information into a table like the one below. Thank you!
