1、Period 3 Reading and Thinking-Language points1. Find the correct sentence to connect paragraphs/sentences;2. Summarize the main idea of each paragraph;3. Learn and practice language points.nBy the end of this period, you will be able toSummary of main idea“Are we alone? Whats out there?” Looking up
2、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 of the universe. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.The _ to
3、explore the outer space.Para. 1desireEarlier _ of space exploration. 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 explore space. After many experiments, they succeeded in ma
4、king rockets that could escape Earths gravity. 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 spac
5、e. Over eight 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
6、 1977 to study deep space, and it still transmits data today.Para. 2achievementsSummary of main ideaContinuous _ despite the huge risks.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 th
7、eir 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 ongoing work is the International Space Station. It orbits
8、 Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providing a continuous human presence in space.Para. 3effortSummary of main ideaGreat _ of Chinas space exploration.Chinas space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. China
9、 became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003, when Yang Liwei successfully orbited 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 th
10、e moon to study its surface. After that, China launched the Tiangong 2 space lab into space and Tianzhou1 to dock with it. 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 m
11、oon to make measurements and observations.Para. 4progressSummary of main idea 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 onl
12、y enable us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive well into the future.Para. 5Bright _ of space exploration.futureSummary of main ideaParagraph 1“Are we alone? Whats out there?” Looking up at the stars, people have always wanted to learn more about space, and scientists work
13、 hard to find answers. They make vehicles to carry brave people into space to find out the secrets of the universe. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.enough: 1. pronoun- as many or as much as sb needs or wantse.g. Six bottles of juice should be
14、enough.2. adverb- to the necessary degreee.g. The house is big enough for us.Language appreciation1. Looking up at the stars, people have always wanted to learn more about space, and scientists work hard to find answers.6. It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board, providi
15、ng a continuous human presence in space.V-ing作时间状语V-ing作结果状语仿写：听到这个消息，他们都高兴地跳了起来。（hear)大火持续了一整夜，造成了巨大损失。（cause)Hearing the news, they all jumped with joy.The big fire lasted a whole night, causing great/huge damage. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt travelling into space was an impossibl
16、e dream. However, some scientists were determined to(P76) help humans realise their dream to explore space. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earths gravity. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around E
17、arth. 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 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, famously saying, “Thats one small step for a ma
18、n, 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 it still transmits data today.Paragraph 21. Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space.2. Dr.
19、 Lin immediately became the first woman ever to be hired as a resident physician.结构：the+序数词+n.+to do (不定式作定语) 含义：第几个做某事的（不定式所修饰的名词或代词前面常有only, first, last, next或序数词、形容词最高级等修饰）*I am always the first person _ to the office. 我总是第一个到达办公室的人。*He is always the first _ and the last to leave. 他总是第一个来, 最后一个走。
20、to getto comeAlthough 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(P77), but the desire(P77) to explore the universe never di
21、ed. This is because 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.Parag
22、raph 3Language appreciationThis is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.because引导的是表语从句，后接原因。It/This/That is/was because它/这/那是因为 翻译：她总是不快乐。这是因为她要求很高。She is always unhappy. This is because she is rather demanding.believe Vs. believe inbeliev
23、e: 1. to feel certain that sth is true or that sb is telling you the truth e.g. I dont believe you anymore. 2. (-that)to have the opinion that sth is right or true e.g. I believe that we will win this game. believe in (sth/ sb): to feel certain that sb/sth exists e. g. Do you believe in God?believe
24、in sb: to feel that you can trust sb and/or that they will be successful e. g. They need a leader they can believe inbelieve in sth: to think that sth is good, right or acceptable e. g. I dont believe in playing too much video games.believe or believe in1. Do you _UFO and Aliens?2. I cant _that he w
25、on the World Cup!3. We must _ each other! Or we wont make it.4. Do you _ the importance of virtue?5. He is a liar. Dont _ him anymore!6. Thank you for _ me. Without your trust, I cant achieve this.believebelieve inbelieve inbelieve inbelievebelieving inChinas space programme started later than those
26、 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 orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed a second manned orbit and the f
27、irst 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. This signalled(P77) one step further in Chinas plan to establish a space station in the future. More
28、recently, China has sent Change 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and observations.Paragraph 4 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 diff
29、iculties, scientists hope future discoveries will not only enable us to understand how the universe began, but also help us survive well into the future.Paragraph 5Despite(in spite of ):1. used to show that sth happened or is true although sth else might have happened to prevent it 即使；尽管 e.g. Despit
30、e all the difficulties I still won the game. 2. (-oneself) used to show that sb did not intend to do the thing mentioned 尽管（自己）不愿意 e. g. He had to laugh despite himself. Language appreciation仰望下决心做实现梦想探索太空成功做集中于登上月球实现目标传输数据继续做在船上取得巨大进步在短时间内使某人能够做look upbe determined to dorealise ones dreamexplore sp
31、acesucceed in doing focus onstep onto the moonachieve ones goaltransmit datacarry on doingon boardmake great progressin a short timeenable sb. to doMini test1. His eyes slowly bagan to _ _ what looked like a small dark ball.2. You will wear yourself out if you _ _ working so hard.3. Thomas was _ _ b
32、ecome a world-class football player.4. They might well be prepared to do you harm in order to _ _ _.5. There is a new programme which aims at _ older people to study at college.6. Hard work is the key of the game if you want to _ _ business.7. Weve _ great _ in social justice and equality.focus onca
33、rry on determined toachieve their goalenablingsucceed in made progressPracticeM _ 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_. I
34、f there is a mistake during the I_, 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.ankindniverseravityaunchoardrbi
35、trontierLee was busy at work. Unlike most people around the world though, his workplace was in space. There was a problem with a(n) _. It was supposed to send information about the sun back to the _ on Earth, but the equipment for sending the _ was not working properly. So it was Lees mission to _ t
36、he problem and solve it.Lee was very _ as a(n) _, and he was also very careful. He was _ to make the satellite work properly again, but he would make sure to be safe. He knew that one small mistake could _ death.agency astronaut data determined intelligent satellite figure out result in satelliteagencydataPractice(P46)figure out intelligentastronautdeterminedresult in THANKS
