1、Lead-inWhat do you know about the pictures?They are all about the space exploration.1. How many Chinese astronauts have been sent into space so far?Who are they?Lead-in2.Do you know any story about them?单击输入您的封面副标题杨利伟-神五聂海胜-神六、神十、神十二费俊龙-神六单击输入您的封面副标题景海鹏-神七、神九、神十一翟志刚-神七刘伯明-神七、神十二Fast readingRead the
2、article and complete the chart below Para 1: Why do we continue to explore space?Para 2Para 4Para 3Para 5Para 6Our natureAn understanding of the universeSolve problems facing mankindBring economic valueProvide education and inspiration for next generationsLanguageStructureMeaningThink and discussWha
3、t do you think of the article?expressive persuasive accurate enthusiastic infectious beautiful appealing moving clear logical reasonable validfar-reaching profoundIntensive readingRead and answer questionsPara 1Whats the reality of space exploration?Read and answer questionsPara 2What is our nature
4、in exploration?翻译：翻译：我们渴望我们渴望探索探索茂密的原始森林，攀登广袤的茂密的原始森林，攀登广袤的山脉山脉，越过深邃，越过深邃 的海洋。的海洋。long (for sb) to do sth 渴望渴望/ /期待（某人）做某事期待（某人）做某事range n. C 山脉山脉 mountain rangesRead and answer questionsPara 2What is our nature in exploration?Read and answer questionsPara 2What is our nature in exploration?Read and
5、 answer questionsPara 2What is our nature in exploration?Greater insight comes with each space mission, 为分词短语作状语为分词短语作状语每次完成太空任务后都会加深我们对宇宙的了解，每次完成太空任务后都会加深我们对宇宙的了解，从而激励我们继续沿着同样的冒险之路前行。从而激励我们继续沿着同样的冒险之路前行。Para 3What fundamental questions can exploring space solve?Read and answer questionsmake a contr
6、ibution to 对对做出贡献做出贡献it is / was that / who 强调句式强调句式Para 3Complete the mind map belowAn understanding of the _, _, and _ of the universeOur _in the universeThe history of_The ultimate question:_placeour solar systemIs there life on other planets?originevolutionfuturePara 4Read and answer questionsHo
7、w can these advances help humankind? Para 4Read and answer questionsWhat kind of big problems does the author think are meaningful for mankind in space exploration?Para 4Space explorationTechnology_ and_HealthresearcheddevelopedImprove_our lifeShock absorbersHydrogenfuel cell vehiclesEnergyInformati
8、on technologyA strong motiveComplete the mind map belowPara 4Read and answer questionsPara 5Read and answer questionsWhat career opportunities are provided for young people?Para 6Read and answer questionsWhy is “providing education and inspiration” the biggest reason for space exploration?The dream
9、that you dare to dream really come true!Setting a good example for children is the best way of education. Seeing is believing.DiscussionDiscussion1. The article talks about the advantages of space exploration. Do you agree or disagree with the authors opinion? Why? 2. Our exploration of space has al
10、ready taught us many things. What do you think the future of space exploration holds for human understanding? Give reasons for your opinion and support your reasons with evidence. Humanitys interest in the heavens has been universal and enduring. Humans are driven to explore the unknown, discover ne
11、w worlds, push the boundaries of our scientific and technical limits, and then push further. The intangible desire to explore and challenge the boundaries of what we know and where we have been has provided benefits to our society for centuries.Fill in the blanks according to the blogAs is known, sp
12、ace exploration is _ difficult and dangerous. Some people believe that while space exploration _ our understanding of the universe, it is _ public purse and does nothing to _ the quality of our lives on the Earth. Why do we continue to explore space, then?extremelyexpandsa waste ofenhanceFill in the
13、 blanks according to the blogIt is _ to explore. Our _ about the unknown has kept us _ into new places. We l_ to explore the furthest _ of all space. It is so e_ that we are always _ by the sky. While space exploration is a reality, we remain curious about the _ of the universe. With each space _ co
14、mes greater _, thus motivating us to continue the path of adventure.in our naturecuriosityadventuringongfrontiervidentfascinatedmysteriesmissioninsightFill in the blanks according to the blogSpace _ have made major contributions to an understanding of the _, _, and future of the universe. It is expl
15、oring space that helps address _ questions about our place in the universe and the history of our solar system. We may one day answer the question _.investigationsevolutionfundamentaloriginwhether there is life on other planetsFill in the blanks according to the blogWith technologies _ and developed
16、 for space exploration, we can solve some big problems, making our lives safer and easier. For example, shock _ have also been set up in the cities with a high _ of earthquakes in order to protect buildings and save lives. Liquid hydrogen is a clean _ energy source and it is likely that hydrogen fue
17、l cell vehicles will be mass-produced and _ in the near future. researchedfrequencyabsorbersalternativelaunchedFill in the blanks according to the blogThese s_ and t_ advances can provide benefits to our societies on the Earth. This should be a strong _ for continuing to explore space.cientificechno
18、logicalmotiveAlthough space exploration demands huge _, the space industry can actually bring great economic _. It has been _ that the global space economy is increasing every year. M_, space exploration can investmentvaluecalculatedoreoverFill in the blanks according to the blogprovide a variety of
19、 _ opportunities for young people. Jobs in-the space industry go far _ the astronauts that receive widespread media _. There are many support _ on the ground, such as engineers, _and research assistances.careerbeyondcoveragestaffmechanicsMoreover, the amazing work these people do can provide educati
20、on and _ for the next generation. P_, this is the biggest reason for _ to inspirationersonallyhumanityFill in the blanks according to the blogSuch wonders as a space shuttle launch or astronauts walking on the Moon are _ exciting and inspiring to_, and it can be these moments that _ childrens lives
21、forever and _ them to become the scientists and engineers of the future. It is this kind of _ thatincrediblywitnessshapemotivatekeeps our _ for knowledge alive and _ that advances in space exploration and many other fields will continue to be made. When you have seen a man walk on the Moon, you grow up believing that _!inspirationthirstensuresanything is possible
