1、Reading and Thinking Unit 4 Space Exploration .” James Kirk 宇宙，人类最后的边疆。这是星舰企业号的航程。它继续的任务，是去探索未知的新世界，找寻新的生命和新的文明，勇敢地航向前人所未至的领域。Star Trek星际迷航星际迷航explorenew life forms RocketWhat lifts the space shuttle into space?Astronauts leave the spacecraft and work outside spacewalk1. Before you read, look at the
2、 title and the photos. Pre-readingWhos the astronant?When did he step on the moon?What is “Challenger” ?What is Jade Rabbit used for？What do you expect to read about in this text?The main reasons for space travel are to further human exploration and to gather knowledge of the universe.What do you th
3、ink are the main reasons for space exploration?I expect to read about the future of space travel.Several sentences have been removed from the text. Choose the correct sentences A-D to fill each gap.A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.B. They also re
4、ally 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.While-readingBDAA. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, acci
5、dents 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.CA. Although scientists try to make sure n
6、othing 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.Paragraph 1: People
7、 are _and scientists _.Paragraph 2: In the 20th century, _Paragraph 3: Humans _ in spite of _Paragraph 4: Chinas space programme _ _Paragraph 5: The future of space exploration _ _.Use your own words to summarize the main idea for each paragraph. looks bright, as many countries are planning curious
8、about spacework hard to find answersAmerican and Russia space missions made space travel a reality.continue the space explorationthe great risks.has made great progress, becoming the 3rd country to independently send humans into space.further missions.Skimming for main ideasPeople have always wanted
9、 to learn more about _, they make _ to carry brave people into space:lto _ the secrets of the universelhope to discover other planets that are _ enough to support lifeDetail readingRead para one and fill in the blanks.spacevehicles find outsuitableRead Para 2 ， then complete the chart below.TimeEven
10、ts1957USSR launched _ and _.1961_ became the first person in the world to go into space.1969American astronaut _stepped onto the moon and said: “_”.1977 Americas NASA space agency launched _ to study _.the Sputnik 1 satellitesuccessfully orbited around Earth Yuri GagarinNeil ArmstrongThats one small
11、 step for a man, one giant leap for mankindVoyager 1deep spaceDetail readingWere the space missions always successful ?If not, what might happen to space missions ?risksaccidentsCritical Thinking1. The desire to explore the universe never died after these accidents, why? 2. Can you give us an exampl
12、e?Read para three and answer the questionsDetail readingThis is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.1. The desire to explore the universe never died after these accidents, why?2. Can you give us an example?An example of this ongoing work i
13、s the International Space Sation. It orbits Earth and has astronaunts on board.Read para 4 and do the match.VehiclesMissions1. Shenzhou 52. Shenzhou 63. Shenzhou 74. Jade Rabbit5. Tiangong 26. Tianzhou 17. Change 4 A. Studied the surface of the moon. B. Furthered the establishment of a space station
14、. C. Completed a second manned orbit. D. Explored the surface of the far side of the moon. E. Independently sent humans into space. F. Completed the first Chinese spacewalk. G. Docked with Tiangong 2.ECFABGDadj.独立的独立的;自立的自立的v.对接对接;进港进港 n.码头码头What attitude do you think the author holds to the future
15、of space exploration? A.worried B.supportive C.doubtful D.opposedKey words: bright, despite the difficulties,hope, enable , survive well Read para five and find out the attitude of the author towards future .根据课文完成短文People have always wanted to learn more about space. Before the mid-20th century, mo
16、st people felt (1)_ (travel) into space was an impossible dream. However, (2)_ the help of scientists, people 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, accident
17、s can still happen. These disasters made everyone(6)_(disappoint), but people still believe in the importance of (7) _(carry) on space exploration. In 2003, China became the third country to (8)_ (independent) send humans into space. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed (9)_ second manned orbit and the f
18、irst 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. travellingwithto explorewas launchedAlthough/ThoughdisappointedcarryingindependentlyadiscoveriesRead and fi
19、ll. 进展；继续 (时间)流逝 仔细检查 爱好；参加考试(或竞赛) 出去；熄灭 仔细察看某事物，检查某事物；经历，遭受；(法律、合同等正式)通过 (物价等)下跌；(温度等)下降；(船等)下沉；(日、月)落到地平线下，落下 勉强凑合；没有也行go ongo bygo throughgo in forgo outgo throughgo downgo without We were greatly disappointed _(know) that she was absent. The fans were disappointed _ the film star when they learn
20、ed some negative news about him on the website. The judge _ _(向.示意) a police officer and the man was led away. (1)上升了(表示上升的程度或幅度) 上升到(表示上升后的结果) (2)追逐；追求 反对；违背；不利于 进行，进展；做吧，干吧to knowwith/insignaled togo up bygo up togo aftergo againstgo ahead 展望未来 环顾；四下看 看；检查 回忆 瞧不起 调查；审查 “集中注意力于/全神贯注于” 实施，执行(指示、命令等)，完成(任务) (克服困难后)把进行到底，完成 使某人渡过难关look forwardlook aroundlook throughlook back onlook down uponlook intoconcentrate on .做某事没有用/没有好处/ 热衷/渴望做某事 造成,导致 .对某人有用,使某人受益 无规律的，不规则的 不管你是否相信，它都是真的。Its no use doingbe keen on/to doresult inbe beneficial toirregularWhether you believe it or not
