1、人教（人教（2019）必修三）必修三 UNIT 4 2021.06 nBy the end of this period, you will be able to 1. learn about the development and significant historical events of space exploration. 2. analyze the structure of the article and summarize the main idea of the text. 3. express your opinions on space exploration. Lea
2、d in- watch a video The first man going into the space: Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut in 1961 The first Chinese going into the space: Yang Liwei, Chinese astronaut, in 2003 The first man landing on the moon: Neil Alden Armstrong, American astronaut, Apollo 11 in 1967 Can you name any famous astrona
3、uts? Before reading-predict the content From the title and the pictures and the title, we can know that the article might be about_ _ _. So it may be a(n)_. the development of space exploration. It broadens us humans recognition edge or exploration edge Chinese meaning:_ Frontier: _, which might mea
4、n_ _ 太空：最后的边境 edge or exploration edge. Space: the final frontier the borderhumans recognition exposition Match the main idea with each paragraph. Para.1A.Chinas development of space exploration. Para.2 B.Earlier achievements of space exploration. Para.3 C.Bright future of space exploration. Para.4
5、D.The desire to explore the outer space. Para.5 E.Continuous effort in spite of disasters. D B E A C Pre-Reading Read para. 1 and discuss the following questions. What do people want to do when looking up at the stars? They want to learn more about space. Why do scientists make vehicles? To carry br
6、ave people into space to find out the secrets of the universe. n.宇宇宙宙;天地万物天地万物 Read para. 2 carefully and fill in the blanks. CountryTimeEvent the USSR in _ in 1961 The Sputnik 1 satellite was sent and _ around Earth. _ went into the space. in _ in 1977 Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon. Americas
7、 NASA space agency launched _. America 1957 orbited Voyager 1 1969 Yuri Gagarin n.机构机构;代理处代理处 2. What does the international Space Station do?. Read para. 3 and answer the questions. It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuous human presence in space.
8、 1. Why did the desire to explore the universe never die? This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration. n.渴望渴望;欲望欲望 vt.渴望渴望;期望期望 继续做继续做;坚持干坚持干 在宇宙飞船上在宇宙飞船上; 在船在船(飞机飞机)上上 Read para. 4 and fill in the blanks. TimeEvent in _ Yang Liwei orbited Earth in _. Then. _ co
9、mpleted a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk. _ was sent to the moon to study its surface. After that China sent _ and _ to dock with it. _ China has sent Change 4. 2003 Shenzhou 5 spacecraft Shenzhou 6 and 7 Jade Rabbit More recently Tiangong 2 space lab Tianzhou 1 n.航天器航天器;宇宙飞船宇宙飞
10、船 1. What is the proper attitude of scientists? A. pessimistic. B. disappointed. C. puzzled. D. positive. Read para. 5 and choose the correct answer. Para2. Achievements of American and Soviet Para3. Space exploration continues in spite of great risks Para4. Chinas achievements Para5. The future of
11、space exploration Para1:People are curious about space Dream Future Conclusion Reality Post Reading-Retell People have always wanted to learn more about space. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt (1)_ (travel) into space was an impossible dream. However, (2)_ the help of scientists, people
12、succeeded in realizing their dream (3) _ (explore) space. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite (4) _(launch) by the USSR. (5) _ scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. These disasters made everyone (6)_ (disappoint), but people still believe in the importanc
13、e of (7) _(carry) travelling with to explore Complete the passage according to the text. was launched Although disappointed carrying Post Reading-Retell on space exploration. In 2003, China became the third country to (8)_ (independent) send humans into space. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed (9)_ se
14、cond manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk. In spite of the difficulties, scientists hope future (10)_ (discovery) will not only enable us to understand the universe but also help us survive well into the future. independently a discoveries Post Reading-Critical thinking I think it is benefic
15、ial to us. Through further study of space, people will make full use of it in the future, such as the space experiments by Wang Yaping in Tian Gong 1. Q1: What do you think of the space exploration ? Discuss these questions in groups. First of all, I should study hard to get a related college degree
16、. Besides, I must keep mental and physical healthy. Q2: If you are determined to be an astronaut, what should you prepare at present ? Write something about the following three points about space exploration. 1. The development of space exploration. 2. Equipment for space exploration and the functions. 3. Reasons for space exploration.
