1、Developing ideaswriting Unit 6 Space and beyond目录contentsPre-writingLanguage pointsWhile-writingHomeworkPost-writingIIIIIIPre-writingIRead the passage and answer the questions.Pre-writingIn space,even the most straightforward,everyday tasks can be quite difficult for astronauts who are spending mont
2、hs on board a spacecraft.In this zero gravity world,there is no up or down,and while sleeping on the ceiling might sound like fun,astronauts need to be strapped to sleeping compartments to protect themselves from injury.简单的 在船（火车、飞机）上被绑在 睡觉的小隔间 Read the passage and answer the questions.Pre-writingAl
3、though not many people enjoy doing housework,astronauts need to find the self-discipline to keep the small interior of their spacecraft clean;even using a vacuum cleaner to stop dust from getting into the air filters.A vacuum cleaner also comes in handy for fetching items that are floating around ou
4、t-of-reach!真空吸尘器 空气过滤器 派上用场 内部 自律 Read the passage and answer the questions.Pre-writingAstronauts also need to keep themselves clean.To do this,they use special soap and shampoo which do not need to be rinsed off with water.After brushing their teeth,they spit into a towel.With no gravity to push ag
5、ainst,astronauts bones and muscles can become weak.In order to stay fit,astronauts have to exercise on a regular basis.肌肉 定期 被冲洗掉 Read the passage and answer the questions.Pre-writingAnd while some food items,such as cakes and fruit can be eaten in more or less the same way that they are on Earth,wa
6、ter needs to be added to much of the food that is eaten in space.Nonetheless,a menu for a hungry astronaut can still be varied and balanced,often including soup,prawn sandwiches,as well as fruit yoghurt.尽管如此 对虾 Read the passage and answer the questions.Pre-writingAnd as salt and pepper would simply
7、float away,astronauts are provided with these in liquid form.Carrying out these everyday tasks effectively helps the astronauts stay healthy and focus on their work in space after all,imagine what would happen if they caught a cold and started to sneeze!专注于 打喷嚏 胡椒粉 Read the passage and answer the qu
8、estions.Pre-writing1.What is the main reason why everyday tasks are less simple in space?Everyday tasks are less simple mainly because of the zero gravity in space.Read the passage and answer the questions.Pre-writing2.Why is it important for astronauts to exercise regularly?Its important for astron
9、auts to exercise regularly because with no gravity to push against,astronauts bones and muscles can become weak in space.Exercising regularly can help them stay fit.Read the passage and answer the questions.Pre-writing3.What else do you know about life on a spacecraft?While-writingIIWhat is a journa
10、l entry?While-writingA journal entry is an individual piece of writing that populates your journal.They are expressions of personal growth,interests and opinions.They are usually between 500-1000 words and each entry can be about something different.What is a journal entry?While-writingKeeping a jou
11、rnal allows you to record whats happening in your life and to work through your thoughts and feelings.Sometimes,you might write a journal for a special experience to help you record what you did and how you felt.What does a journal entry usually include?While-writinga journal entryWhat you didTimeWh
12、at you enjoyed most/leastHow you feltWhile-writingImagine you have spent 24 hours on board a spacecraft.While-writingUse the notes to organise your journal entry.What you did on the spacecraft:How you felt:What you enjoyed most/least:What you did on the spacecraft:While-writingUse the notes to organ
13、ise your journal entry.After an exciting blast into orbit,I couldnt wait to look through the space station windows into deep space!Shortly after,we passed into Earths shadow,and I looked out of the window to see the most amazing number of stars!While-writingUse the notes to organise your journal ent
14、ry.What you did on the spacecraft:Soon after that,it was time for dinner.The thing I noticed most was not the zero gravity measures for eating,but the fact that the food didnt have much taste.After that,it was time to get strapped into bed.It was a bit hard to sleep in zero gravity.While-writingUse
15、the notes to organise your journal entry.How you felt:After an exciting blast into orbit,Shortly after,You can imagine my disappointment when I didnt see many stars.I felt very excited when I saw the most amazing number of stars.While-writingUse the notes to organise your journal entry.How you felt:
16、Soon after that,After that,My nose felt blocked.It turns out these things are related,because in zero gravity,your face swells up more.It was a bit hard to sleep in zero gravity my arms kept floating away,and I woke up to see them right in front of my face.While-writingUse the notes to organise your
17、 journal entry.What you enjoyed most:What you enjoyed least:Despite even simple things being harder to do,I really enjoyed being in zero gravity,and I loved being able to float around instead of having to walk.Its a pity my stay on the station was so short.It would have been great to stay longer and
18、 learn more about life in space!Now write a journal entry.While-writing1.Please keep in mind the four elements to be included in a journal entry.2.Try to use some words and expressions you have learned.3.Do further research if necessary.Post-writingIIIWork in pairs.Make improvements to each others j
19、ournal entries according to the following evaluation form.Post-writingPost-writingQuestions Your evaluation EvaluatorDoes the journal entry include the four elements?4 2 0Is the journal entry organized properly and smoothly?3 2 1How is the language?12 8 4 2How is the handwriting?3 1 -1Paper design3
20、1 -1TOTAL MARKShare your journal entry with the class.Post-writingPost-writing Sunday 12 AprilI was lucky enough to be chosen as a visitor to the space station!After an exciting blast into orbit,I couldnt wait to look through the space station windows into deep space!You can imagine my disappointmen
21、t when I didnt see many stars.The astronauts laughed and explained to me that we were still in the sunlight,so of course we couldnt see much,because the light was too bright.Shortly after,we passed into Earths冲入轨道迫不及待做某事Post-writingshadow,and I looked out of the window to see the most amazing number
22、 of stars!I felt very excited!This is the most unforgettable experience on the station.Soon after that,it was time for dinner.The thing I noticed most was not the zero gravity measures for eating,but the fact that the food didnt have much taste.And my nose felt blocked.It turns out these things are
23、related,because in zero gravity,your face swells up more.感到鼻塞结果是，原来是膨胀，肿胀Post-writingAfter that,it was time to get strapped into bed.It was a bit hard to sleep in zero gravity my arms kept floating away,and I woke up to see them right in front of my face,instead of lying on the bed like they would o
24、n Earth.Despite even simple things being harder to do,I really enjoyed being in zero gravity,and I loved being able to float around instead of having to walk.Its a pity my stay on the station was so short.It would have been great to stay longer and learn more about life in space!被绑在上prep.即使；尽管HomeworkV HomeworkPolish your journal entry and hand it in.
