1、Period 2 Reading and Thinking-Learn about the development of space exploration 1.To 1.To understandunderstand the basic information about the article.the basic information about the article.2.To 2.To summarizesummarize（总结）（总结）the main idea of each paragraph.the main idea of each paragraph.3.To 3.To
2、obtainobtain（获取）（获取）the reason,the achievement and the the reason,the achievement and the future of space exploration.future of space exploration.4.To help the students raise 4.To help the students raise the awareness of the awareness of determination determination and persistence in order to achiev
3、e their life goal.and persistence in order to achieve their life goal.TASK1 Quiz:the firsts in space explorationWho was the first person in the world to go to the space?Yuri Gagarin加加林Who was the first person in the world to step into the moon?Neil Alden Armstrong尼尔阿姆斯特朗Who was the first Chinese per
4、son to be sent to the space?Yang Liwei杨利伟Who completed the first Chinese spacewalk?Who was the first Chinese female astronaut sent into space?Zhai Zhigang翟志刚What was the first Chinese space lab?liu Yang刘洋Tiangong 2天宫二号Task2:PredictionChinese meaning:_Frontier:_,which might mean_ _太空：最后的边境edge or exp
5、loration edge.Space:the final frontierthe borderhumans recognition PredictionFrom the title and the pictures and the title,we can know that the article might be about_.So it may be a(n)_.the development of space exploration.It broadens us humans recognition edge or exploration edgeexpositionRead for
6、 information1.Choose the correct sentence to fill in the gap.2.Explain to us the reasons.A.Although scientists try to make sure nothing 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 r
7、emains bright.D.After many experiments,they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earths gravity.Several sentences have been removed from the text.Choose the correct sentence(A D)to fill each gap.A.Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong,accidents can still happen.B.They also
8、 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.Part of a list of detailsA sequence（顺序）顺序）worda detail from the middle of a narr
9、ativeA&C:general statementstopic sentencesA&C:Are we alone?Whats out there?”Looking up 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 and out the secrets of the universe._.Task3 While-readi
10、ng (1)Read for informationA.Although scientists try to make sure nothing 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
11、 rockets that could escape Earths gravity.Para.1Read for informationA.Although scientists try to make sure nothing 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
12、 many experiments,they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earths gravity.“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._.On 4 October 1957,.and on 12 A
13、pril 1961,.Over eight years later,on 20 July 1969,.Para.2Read for informationA.Although scientists try to make sure nothing 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 brigh
14、t.D.After many experiments,they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earths gravity._.All the astronauts on the USSRs Soyuz11 and Americas Challenger during their missions.These made everyone san and disappointed,but the desire to explore universe never died.This is because people believe i
15、n the importance of carrying on space exploration.Para.3_.Europe,the US,and China all have plans to further study and explors planets like Mars and Jupiter.Despite the difficulties,scientists hope future dicoveries will not only us to understand how the universe began,but also us survive welll into
16、the future.Read for informationA.Although scientists try to make sure nothing 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 m
17、aking rockets that could escape Earths gravity.Para.5Match the main idea with each paragraph.(1)Para.1A.Chinas progress of space exploration.(2)Para.2B.Earlier achievements of space exploration.(3)Para.3 C.Bright future of space exploration.(4)Para.4 D.The desire to explore the outer space.(5)Para.5
18、E.Continuous effort in spite of disasters.(2)Read for main ideaPara2.Earlier achievements of space explorationPara3.Continuous effort in spite of disastersPara4.Chinas progress of space explorationPara5.Bright future of space explorationPara1:The desire to explore the outer space.whyhowwhat(3)Read f
19、or details“Are we alone?Whats out there?”Looking up 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 th
20、at are suitable enough to support life.Para.1l Why do people want to explore space?l Why does the passage begin with two questions?To impress readers;To attract readers attention and curiosity about the content;To raise readers reflection;Read for detailsBefore the mid-20th century,most people felt
21、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 making rockets that could escape Earths gravity.On 4 October 1957,the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and su
22、ccessfully 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 space.Over eight years later,on 20 July 1969,American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon,famously saying,“Thats one s
23、mall 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 1977 to study deep space,and it still transmits data today.Para.2How does the writer show the achievements in space exploration?A.usin
24、g examples C.giving specific number B.making comparison D.giving definitionBefore the mid-20th centuryOn 4 Oct.1957 On 12 Apr.1961On 20 Jul.1969On 5 Sep.1977an impossible dreamThe Sputnik 1 _ was _ by the USSR and _ _ around Earth.Yuri Gagarin became the _ person in the world to _ _ space.Neil Armst
25、rong became the first person to _ _ the moon.Voyager 1 was launched to _ deep space,and _ _ today.a realitydeterminationpersistencecuriosityeffortambitionThats one small step for a man,a giant leap for mankind.Para.2 Travelling into space was an _ dream.impossiblelaunchedsuccessfullyorbitedfirstgo i
26、ntostep ontostudytransmits datasatelliteIs space exploration always successful and satisfying?Read for detailsAlthough 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
27、 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 Earth and has astronauts from di
28、fferent countries on board,providing a continuous human presence in space.Para.3l What accident is showed?l Why dont people stop exploring?Any example?Space exploration promotes international cooperation.Do humans stop exploring space due to problems or failures?July 23,2020,Tianwen 1 a Mars probe,w
29、as sent to the Space.Zhurong,one of the mission rover of the Tianwen 1,is tasked with detailed mission.China has made great progress in space exploration.Read for detailsChinas space programme started later than those of Russia and the US,but it has made great progress in a short time.China became t
30、he 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 the moon to st
31、udy 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 moon to make measu
32、rements and observations.Para.4l What progress did China make?Para.4In 2003lChina became the third country to _ send humans into space in the Shenzhou 5 _.l China launched it into space and Tianzhou1 to _ with it.l _ a second manned orbit and the first Chinese _.l followed by the _ Jade Rabbit studi
33、es the moons _.Shenzhou 6 and 7 Tiangong 2 space lab Change 4l _ the surface of the far side of the moon to make _ and _.This _ one step further in Chinas plan to _ a space station in the future.Space exploration witnesses Chinas progress.independentlyspacecraftcompletedspacewalkvehiclesurfacedockex
34、ploremeasurementsobservationssignalledestablishVehiclesMissions1.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.C.Completed a second manned orbit.D.Explored the surface of the far si
35、de of the moon.E.Independently sent humans into space.F.Completed the first Chinese spacewalk.G.Docked with Tiangong 2.Match the Chinese vehicles with their missions.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Whats the future of space exploration?Is it bright or hopeless?The future of space explorati
36、on 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 only enable us to understand how the universe began,but also help us survive well into the future.1.What is the att
37、itude of scientists?A.pessimisticB.disappointedC.puzzledD.positiveCritical thinking人类命运共同体人类命运共同体Will we work alone or together to achieve the dream?Para.1Para.5Para.2start the topic of space explorationachievementsaccidents/challengesPara.3Para.4Chinas progressconclude the bright future of space ex
38、plorationstructureTask4 SummaryHave a group discussion to find out as many benefits/drawbacks of space exploration.What is the significance of space exploration?pSpace exploration _ humans curiosity.pSpace exploration _ humans determination,persistence,effort and ambition.pSpace exploration _ intern
39、ational cooperation.pSpace exploration _ Chinas progress.pSpace exploration _ humans and future.carriesmotivatespromoteswitnesseslinks/connectsBenefits of space exploration:1.To help people better understand the universe2.To uncover the unknown resources of the universe3.To provides a platform for n
40、ations to cooperate4.The space technology plays an indispensable role in our daily life,such ascommunication and transportation technology.5 Scientific knowledge about outer space has been acquired by mankind.Drawbacks of space exploration:At first it costs too much.Secondly the idea of Human live o
41、n other planets is unrealistic.At last Space travel is dangerous.People have always wanted to learn more about space.Before the mid-20th century,most people felt(1)_(travel)into space was an impossible dream.However,(2)_ the help of scientists,peoplesucceeded in realizing their dream(3)_(explore)spa
42、ce.On 4 October 1957,the Sputnik 1 satellite(4)_(launch)by the USSR.(5)_ scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong,accidents can still happen.These disasters made everyone(6)_(disappoint),but people still believe in the importance of (7)_(carry)on space exploration.travellingwithto explorewas l
43、aunchedAlthough disappointed carrying课文语法填空课文语法填空 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 first Chinese spacewalk.In spite of the difficulties,scientists hope future(10)_(discovery)will not only
44、enable us to understand the universe but also help us survive well into the future.independently a discoveries主题Homework1.Review the new words and expressions.2.Finish the exercise on page 41.3.Thinking:What does the title“Space:The Final Frontier”mean to you?Why do many countries spend so much money on space exploration?Thank you!
