1、Unit 2 Out of this worldWelcome to the unit&Reading(I)Welcome to the Unit 196119691971 20002)Zhurong,landing on the Red Planet on 15 May 2021.1)Chinas Tianwen-1 Mars probe,launched successfully on 23 July 2020.3)The first image of a black hole,released in April 2019.Welcome to the Unit experience we
2、ightlessnessfuna very uncomfortable journeydangerWelcome to the Unit Readingsleeping,eating,working,exercising and relaxingdo some exercise,read a book or talk to their families or friends over video chatfollow the necessary rules and processes TipsReading TipsYang Liweiin 2003Liu Yangthe first Chin
3、ese womanLife on a space stationSleeping(1)_(3)_Performing tasks inside the space station(4)_(5)_(2)_1.Working 2.Performing tasks outside the space station 3.Eating4.Exercise5.LeisureA.Up in the sky B.A day in space C.Hardship and fun D.My dreamAnother proper title of the text is“_”.1.How do astrona
4、uts sleep in space?1.They usually sleep in private quarters or sleeping bags.2.What routine tasks do astronauts do on the space station?2.They conduct scientific research and do a lot of maintenance.Questions 1,2&4 in A24.How do astronauts drink water or any other liquids?4.They drink water or any o
5、ther liquids out of a bag through a thin tube of plastic.Questions 1,2&4 in A2A.Sleeping.B.Conducting experiments.C.Space walking.D.Feeding and drinking.In the authors opinion,which is the most dangerous in space?3.Why do astronauts put on their spacesuits?3.They allow them to breathe in space.5.Why
6、 do astronauts need to spend some time in the gym?5.The near absence of gravity makes them lose muscle and bone mass and going to the gym helps prevent this.A.Preparations for a spacewalk.B.Experiments and equipment.C.All kinds of activities in space.D.Performing tasks outside the station.In the 2nd
7、 sentence of Paragraph 4,what does the word“circumstances”refer to?1.What do you think of daily life on a space station?challengingexcitingsleep 1 2 3a luxury to eat fresh foodsleep with no pressure against our backspacewalkthe most dangerous workenjoy the splendid view of the Earth2.At the end of t
8、he lecture,what questions would you like to ask the astronauts?1 2 3whether common people will be able to visit a“tourist”space station one day 4if she saw anything unusual out in spaceif she saw anything unusual out in spacehow the astronauts take showers,go to the washroom and wash their hands3.Wh
9、at qualities do you think are needed to become an astronaut?1cope with high levels of stresscope with being away from family and friends for long periods of timerespond quickly in such risky circumstances 23.What qualities do you think are needed to become an astronaut?3 4 5specialize in a certain f
10、ieldBeing calm under pressure physically strong and healthysolve difficult problems that arise1)Its strange that we try to sleep with no pressure against our back,but the unusual beds dont bother us any more.that we try to sleep with no pressure against our back2)The routine tasks that occupy most o
11、f the day are demanding,but they can also be extremely rewarding.The routine tasks3)Im working on one experiment which locates and tracks lightning over large regions of the earth.Hopefully,it will cast new light on the earths climate and lead to better lightning protection.one experiment4)First,we
12、put on our spacesuits,which allow us to breathe in space and protect us from exposure to the cold and radiation.spacesuits 5)Splendid as the view of the earth is,spacewalking is not as exciting as you might think.Its probably the most dangerous work,with potential risks such as electric shocks.Thats
13、 why every spacewalk is carefully planned.spacewalking the main content of the preceding text6)Its luxury to eat fresh food,because fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables can only be delivered to the space station from the Earth every couple of months.to eat fresh food7)Salt and pepper are only
14、in liquid form,so that they will not float off and block the air pipes.Salt and pepperA.Fun in leisure time.B.All the hardship in space.C.Exercising every day.D.Space walking.What does the“it”refer to in the last sentence of the transcript?Homework1.Write a summary of the text.Living in space is a c
15、hallenging but magical adventure.In the surroundings of low gravity,the astronauts must have themselves attached while sleeping to avoid floating around.In space,special experiments are conducted to learn more about changes in cells and microorganisms,and lightening.However,tasks outside the space s
16、tation are the most challenging and dangerous.Besides,other daily routines up in the sky,like eating&drinking,exercise entertainments,are also different from that on the Earth.Sample:A.readers B.parties C.friends D.stories1)“My friends said:Now we believe your stories,”Welty added.“And I said:Now yo
17、u know.These are the people that make me write them.”The word“them”refers to Weltys _.2.Watch the micro lesson:Improve cohesion with pronouns and check yourselfA.Visiting Disneyland.B.Wearing attractive clothes.C.Acting Mickey Mouse.D.Dressing up and walking around.2)Another strategy used at some we
18、ll-known parks such as Disneyland is for top managers to spend at least one day in their work,touring the park dressed as Mickey Mouse or something like that.This provides them with a perfect chance to examine the scene and watch the customers without being noticed.A.Jazz becoming more accessible.B.
19、The production of jazz growing faster.C.Jazz being less popular with the young.D.The jazz audience becoming larger.3)Despite the celebrations,though,in the U.S.the jazz audience continues to shrink and grow older,and the music has failed to connect with younger generations.Its Jason Morans job to help change that.As the Kennedy Centers artistic adviser for jazz,Moran hopes to widen the audience for jazz,make the music more accessible,and preserve its history and culture.
