1、Learning aims1. To read quickly to get main idea; read carefully to get the detailed information.2. To master the structure and language features of an argumentative essay.3. To learn to write your opinion about space exploration.4. To know the value of space exploration.Leading-inLook at the pictur
2、es and learn about the advantages and disadvantages of space exploration.Do you think exploring space is a waste of time and money? Why?ThinkingReading Comprehension1. Find out the main idea of each paragraph. Para. 1: _ _ Para. 2: _ _ Para. 3: _ _ Para. 4: _ _ Para. 5: _ _Present an argument whethe
3、r exploring space is a waste of time and money.Exploring space has made a difference in the fight against world hunger.Space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us.Sending astronauts into space has furthered understanding of the worlds problems and figuring out w
4、ays to solve them.Fast readingDraw a conclusion that exploring space is of great benefit, so we should continue. an argument about introducing different benefits of exploring space. 2.The main idea of the passage is about _Careful reading1. Why are some people against space exploration?2. What has s
5、pace exploration done for food production?3. How does space exploration benefit the products that people use nowadays?4. What did the pictures of Earth from space make people realise? They think space exploration wastes time and money and humans should feed the poor and find solutions to other probl
6、ems, such as pollution and fatal diseases.Space exploration has resulted in many satellites, which can record data on land and weather patterns.These studies help farmers grow more crops and warn them about natural disasters before they occur.It made people realise that our planets resources are lim
7、ited.Advanced technology developed for space exploration has promoted technological improvements that benefits us all by allowing products to be made to a higher standard.Para.1Para.2Para.4Para.3Fill in the blanks and catch the structure of the passageDifferent opinions about space explorationSome p
8、eople argue that we should stop exploring, while others feel this is a 1. _ view. shallowDifferent benefits of exploring spaceIt has 2. _ in the fight against world hunger.It has 3. _ technological improvements.It helps people 4. _the worlds problems. made a difference promotedthink aboutDraw a conc
9、lusionExploring space should 5. _continueDifferent opinions about space explorationIntroductionClosingTopic sentenceSecondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all.Topic sentenceFinally, sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about th
10、e worlds problems and even to find ways to solve them. Body Paragraphs: supporting evidenceTopic sentenceFirst, exploring space has made a difference in the fight against world hungerThe writers opinion:Exploring space provides the world with many different benefits. Study the organisation and langa
11、uge features1. argue vt. & vi. 论证；争辩；争论论证；争辩；争论Some people argue that we should stop wasting time and money exploring space. 有些人认为我们应该停止浪费时间和金钱去探索太空。 argue with sb. about/over sth. 与某人与某人 争论某事争论某事argue for 为支持为支持而争辩而争辩argue against 为反对为反对而争辩；不赞成而争辩；不赞成argue that. 争辩争辩；认为；认为 argument n. 争论；辩论争论；辩论 La
12、nguage points【知识归纳知识归纳】【即学即练】【即学即练】语法填空语法填空 Tom has been arguing_his brother about where they should go for their holidays. Robert argued _ reducing his pocket money every month. Most teachers argued_an increase in their salaries. Its no use _（argue）with me about the matter. You should solve the pro
13、blem by _（argue），），not by fight. withagainstforarguingargument2. shallow adj. 肤浅的；浅的肤浅的；浅的However, others feel this is a shallow view which fails to realise how exploring space helps us. 然而，其他人认为这是一种肤浅的观点，没有意识到探索太空是怎样帮助我们的。a shallow argument 肤浅的论点肤浅的论点 shallowly adv. 肤浅地；浅地肤浅地；浅地 shallowness n. 肤浅；浅
14、肤浅；浅 shallow adj. 浅的浅的 deep adj. 深的深的【知识归纳知识归纳】【即学即练】【即学即练】完成句子完成句子His argument was_（如此肤浅）（如此肤浅）that few people were argued into supporting his idea. _（越浅）（越浅）the earthquake is，the more likely it is to cause damage. 单句翻译单句翻译 这条河里的水太浅了，我们可以走过去。这条河里的水太浅了，我们可以走过去。 _ 鲍勃是个肤浅的人。另外，他很懒。鲍勃是个肤浅的人。另外，他很懒。 _so
15、 shallowThe shallowerThe water in this river is so shallow that we can walk across it.Bob is a shallow person. Besides， he is very lazy.3. limited adj. 有限的有限的Seeing pictures of our planet as an island in a black sea made people realise that our planets resources are limited. 把我们星球看作是在黑暗的海洋中一个岛屿，这使人们
16、意识到我们星球的资源是有限的。limit n. & vt. 限制限制 set a limit to/on 限制，控制限制，控制 There be no/a limit/are limits to/on. 是无限的是无限的/ 有限的。有限的。limit. to. 把把限定在限定在 be limited to 限定在限定在 limitless adj. 无限的无限的【知识归纳知识归纳】【即学即练】【即学即练】语法填空语法填空Time is_（limit），），so we must get down to work now. Henry is a man of_（limit）ability，so t
17、he manager wont allow him to take charge of the department. The universe is becoming bigger all the time，so it is _（limit）. There is a limit _ what one person can do. limitedlimitedlimitlessto4. closing adj. 结尾的；结束的结尾的；结束的 n. 停业；关闭；倒闭停业；关闭；倒闭 In closing，exploring space provides the world with many d
18、ifferent benefits. 最后， 探索太空给世界带来了许多不同的好处。in closing 最后最后 closing date 截止日期截止日期closing time（酒店、餐馆、商店等）打烊时间；停止营业时间（酒店、餐馆、商店等）打烊时间；停止营业时间get/be close to 靠近；接近靠近；接近 【知识归纳知识归纳】【即学即练】【即学即练】语法填空语法填空The _（close）date for the application is April 30. At the _（close）ceremony，they gave us a wonderful performanc
19、e. _（最后），（最后），daydreaming helps you to know yourself better. Dont _（靠近）（靠近）the dog，because it is fierce. closingclosingIn closingget close to 最近，你班同学就“太空探索是否值得”这一话题展开了一场讨论。请你根据下表提供的信息，用英语写一篇短文介绍讨论的情况，并谈谈自己的看法。30%的同学认为：70%的同学认为：不值得探索2离我们及我们的日常生活太遥远3浪费金钱。这些金钱本可用来解决地球上的饥饿、污染等问题1. 值得探索2已使用卫星进行通讯传播、天气预报3
20、有望解决地球人口问题、地球能源短缺问题Writing1. Know the structure of an argumentative essayWritingIntroduction: present the topic and different opinions about space exploration. Body: give supporting evidence. (topic sentences, linking words)Closing: draw a conclusion and express your opinion.point 1.point2.point 3.2
21、. the outlineParagraph 1：_ _Paragraph 2：_ _Paragraph 3：_ _Paragraph 4：_ _Recently，students in our class have had a discussion on whether space is worth exploring.30% of us think space exploration is not worthwhile.On the other hand，70% think space is worth exploring. As far as I am concerned, it is
22、worthwhile to explore the space.用于太空探索的资金可以用来解决地球的饥饿和污染等问题。用于太空探索的资金可以用来解决地球的饥饿和污染等问题。(过去分过去分词作定语词作定语) _30%的同学认为的同学认为太空太空不值得探索。不值得探索。_他们认为太空探索离我们及我们的日常生活太遥远并且浪费金钱。他们认为太空探索离我们及我们的日常生活太遥远并且浪费金钱。_ And the money spent on space exploration can be used to solve the earths problems such as starvation and p
23、ollution.30% of us think space exploration is not worthwhile.They think space is too far away from us and our daily life and is a waste of money.3. make sentences70%70%的人认为太空值得探索，因为我们从中受益匪浅。的人认为太空值得探索，因为我们从中受益匪浅。(because)(because)_总有一天，我们可以搬到其他星球去解决人口问题。总有一天，我们可以搬到其他星球去解决人口问题。(by doing)(by doing)_太空
24、研究将使我们能够找到新的能源来解决地球上的能源短缺问题。太空研究将使我们能够找到新的能源来解决地球上的能源短缺问题。( (不定式作目的状语不定式作目的状语) )_在我看来在我看来, , 探索太空是值得的。探索太空是值得的。_70% think space is worth exploring because we have benefited a lot from it.We may solve the population problem by moving to other planets one day.Space research will enable us to find new
25、sources to solve the problem of energy shortages on the earth.As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space. Writing Recently, students in our class have had a heated discussion on whether space is worth exploring. Students hold different ideas about it. 30% of us think space explo
26、ration is not worthwhile. They think space is too far away from us and our daily life and is a waste of money. And the money spent on space exploration can be used to solve the earths problems such as starvation and pollution. On the other hand，70% think space is worth exploring because we have bene
27、fited a lot from it，such as using satellites for communication and weather forecast. Whats more，with further space research，we may solve the population problem by moving to other planets one day. Also，space research will enable us to find new sources to solve the problem of energy shortages on the e
28、arth.As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space. Not only can it promote the development of society but also enrich our life. Does the introduction state the topic?Does the introduction express different opinions about the topic?Does the body give arguments with suitable support
29、ing information?Does the closing express the writers opinion and end properly?Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors?Check and revise your draft词汇词汇清单清单核心短语核心短语应用词汇：应用词汇：1.argue:argue with sb. about/over sth.; argue for ;argue against; argue that. 2. shallow: a shallow argument 3. li
30、mit : set a limit to/on, There be no/a limit/are limits to/on, limit. to., be limited to4. closing: in closing; closing date; closing time; get/be close to the solution to; make a difference ; result in;a number of ;as a result;provide for sb.;at present;run out 认知词汇认知词汇: fatal, analysis, high-end,r
31、egularly, foam, pillow, smartphone拓展词汇：拓展词汇：regularly regular; limited limit limitation limitless; closing close; attachattachmentSummary With the development of modern technology and economy, the living standard of the people is improving day by day. This leads to a very common phenomenon: more and
32、 more waste cannot be processed effectively, _ a series of problems, such as environmental pollution and waste of _. On July 1st Shanghai introduced strict trash-sorting regulations that are expected to be used as a model for the country. Residents must divide their waste into four separate categori
33、es including hazardous waste, _ waste, household food waste and residual waste. Then throw them into specific public bins at scheduled times. A lot of residents cannot _the classification standard because they lack relative knowledge. The government has made _ measures _ ensure the residents to foll
34、ow the regulations. For example, _ are arranged to monitor residents behavior. However, some residents _ it and consider it as a _ of their life. resulting inresourcesrecyclablefigure out attachedso as tomonitorsargue againstlimit limit; attach; result in; monitor; figure out; argue against;so as to
35、; recycle; resource选词填空选词填空1.一些人认为太空探索是值得的。一些人认为太空探索是值得的。(argue, be worthy to be done)_2.卫星在预报天气和通信上发挥了重要作用，这使得我们的生活更加便利。卫星在预报天气和通信上发挥了重要作用，这使得我们的生活更加便利。(make a great difference)_3.太空技术已经帮助生产了很多用以提升我们日常生活的高端产品。太空技术已经帮助生产了很多用以提升我们日常生活的高端产品。(high-end product)_4.探索太空不仅能够拓展我们的视野，并且满足我们对于宇宙的好奇心。探索太空不仅能够拓
36、展我们的视野，并且满足我们对于宇宙的好奇心。(not only, but also)_Some people argue that space is worthy to be explored.Satellites have made a great difference in weather forecast and communication, which makes our life more convenient.Space technology has helped produce many high-end products that improve our daily lives.Exploring space can not only extend our horizon, but also satisfy our curiosity about the universe.翻译句子翻译句子
