1、 What are the devices below? a probe a rover (飞行器飞行器) a rocketthe first manned spacecraftthe first space walk How do people explore the universe?the first space dockingthe first space stationthe first landing on the moon1. Could you analyse the structure and summarize the main idea of each part? Par
2、t 1 (Para. 1) Leading to the topic: why we explore Part 2 (Paras. 26) Reasons for space exploration本文语篇类型为本文语篇类型为议论文议论文。文章结构清晰，论点明确，说理。文章结构清晰，论点明确，说理严谨。作者开篇设问：人类为何探索太空？随后从五个层严谨。作者开篇设问：人类为何探索太空？随后从五个层面论述了其背后的原因。在阅读中，我们面论述了其背后的原因。在阅读中，我们要注意作者展开要注意作者展开论述的方式方法论述的方式方法。Summarize the reasons for space expl
3、oration mentioned in the article. It is in our nature to explore. It enables us to learn more about the origin, evolution, and likely future of the universe. Technologies first researched and developed for space exploration can be used to solve some of the big problems on the Earth. We profit econom
4、ically from the space industry and it also creates jobs. It educates and inspires the next generation. 2. Complete the chart below.Why we explore?understand the universesolve mankind problemsbring economic valueeducate and inspire the next generationExploration is our nature.1. Why does the author t
5、ell a true story at the beginning of the first paragraph?To encourage the reader to think about why humans did not regularly visit other planets in the solar system after Armstrongs landing on the Moon. 2. Find out the writing techniques the author uses to make his argumentation more persuasive .Wri
6、ting techniquesExamples Quoting As Stephen Hawking once said, “Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” Writing techniquesExamples Giving examplesCiting statistics That we are fascinated
7、 by the sky is evident in ancient tales from around the world, such as that of Change. One of these is earthquake shock absorbers. For example, liquid hydrogen is clean alternative energy source that is used widely as rocket fuel, It has been calculated that the global space economy is increasing by
8、 billions of dollars every year.4. What is the authors purpose of writing this article?To share his viewpoints about the meaning of humans space exploration and meanwhile to encourage the readers to analyse the issue in a more critical way. 1. in solar system2. This is clearly not the case.3. cost a
9、 huge amout of money4. space exploration5. expand our understanding of.6. enhance the quality of our life7. our curiosity about the unknown8. long to do sth9. make sense of sth10. be facinated by. 11. the mysteries of the universe12. motivate sb to do sth13. make major contributions to sth/ doing st
10、h14. address fundamental problems15. be applied to sth16. the space shuttle launch/ launch a space shuttle17. set up18. a high frequency of earthquakes19. a clean alternative energy20. It is likely that. 21. be mass-produced22. demand huge investment23. bring great economic value24. It has been calculated that.25. provide a variety of career opportunities for sb26. receive widespread media coverage27. shape ones lives28. keep alive29. block .from.Read more articles about space exploration and compare the ideas with this article.
