1、Out of this worldOut of this worldUnit 2Unit 2Welcome to the unit&Reading1.Summarize the main points of the lecture transcript about an astronauts life on a space station;2.Analyze the language features of the lecture transcript;3.Appreciate the good qualities of great astronauts;4.Think and discuss
2、 about your ideas of living in space.Learning objectivesThe pursuit of the ultimate truth of the universe is the final objective and destination of civilization.Liu Cixin对宇宙终极真理的追求，是文明的最终目标和归宿。刘慈欣In _,Yuri Gagarin became the first man to journey into outer space.In _,Neil Armstrong became the first
3、man to walk on the Moon.In _,David Scott and James Irwin became the first men to travel in a wheeled vehicle on the Moon.In _,the first astronauts moved into the ISS.Welcome to the unitLead-in1961196919712000Three taikonauts returned to Earth after spending six months on the Tiangong space station.P
4、re-readingeating?sleeping?working?playing?ReadingWhile-reading 1.Skim the whole text and underline the topic sentence of Paragraphs 26.Activity 1Fast-reading for main ideasSpending some time in the gym is of vital importance to astronauts health.In view of the low-gravity environment，eating is also
5、different in space.The most challenging work takes place when we need to perform tasks outside the space station.The routine tasks that occupy most of the day are demanding,but they can also be extremely rewarding.Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5Para.6The strangeness of living in space is apparent from the
6、moment we sleep.Life on a space stationSleepingPerforming tasks inside the space station(1)_(2)_(3)_(4)_(5)_2.Fill in the chart below.WorkingEatingExerciseLeisure activitiesPerforming tasksoutside the space station3.Whats the text about？The text may be about _.what astronauts life is like on a space
7、station 1.What did the writer think of her 6-month stay on the space station?It has been a challenging but magical adventure where the low gravity definitely makes ordinary things strange.Para.12.Whats the function of Paragraph 1?To introduce the topic of the text.Activity 2Careful-reading for detai
8、ls1.Replace the following sentence with the original one.Because there is no gravity in space,we will float around if we dont have ourselves fixed.Due to the near absence of gravity in space,we have to attach ourselves so that we dont float around.2.They usually sleep in _ or in _.private quarterssl
9、eeping bags work inside the space station outside the space station 1._2._1._2._3._conduct scientific researchmaintain the space stationtest new equipmentmonitor scientific experiments repair the space station 1.Complete the chart about the astronauts routine tasks.2.Spacesuits allow astronauts to d
10、o the following EXCEPT for _.A.breathing in spaceB.protecting them from exposure to the coldC.preventing them from the radiation D.keeping them slim 3.Paraphrase the following sentence：Splendid as the view of the Earth is,spacewalking is not as exciting as you might think.Although/Though the view of
11、 the Earth is very beautiful,spacewalking is not as exciting as you might think.4.How do you understand the sentence“Splendid as the view of the Earth is,spacewalking is not as exciting as you might think.”？It stresses that spacewalking sounds like a cool and exciting job but actually it is rather d
12、angerous.1.What do astronauts eat on the space station?*_ food*_ in liquid form*little _*taking _dried or freeze-dried salt and pepperfresh foodpills They drink water or any other liquids out of a bag _.through a thin tube of plastic2.How do astronauts drink water or any other liquids?3.What is impl
13、ied by the word“must”in lines 3638 of Paragraph 5?The lecturer uses“must”twice to show precision of her language.Astronauts have to _ on the space station.Otherwise,they would _.follow the requirementsface dangerous situations1.Why do astronauts need to spend some time in the gym?Because the near ab
14、sence of gravity makes them lose muscle and bone mass and going to the gym helps prevent this problem.2.How do they take exercise?They have to be tied onto specially designed_ to stop themselves from _.exercise equipment floating around 1.What do astronauts do during their leisure time?They watch th
15、e earth go by,take pictures and enjoy the sunrise.2.Paraphrase the following sentence.During our leisure time,theres nothing we like more than to sit back with the rest of the crew and watch our remarkable planet go by,taking pictures for our family and friends back home.In our free time,the thing w
16、e like to do most is to rest with other crew members and appreciate the extraordinary beauty of the earth and take photos for our family and friends back home.3.Whats the lecturers attitude to the life in space?APessimistic.BOptimistic.CCritical.DNot mentioned.Post-reading 1.What qualities do you th
17、ink an astronaut should possess according to the lecture?(Critical thinking)adventurous adaptable knowledgeable;devoted brave;calm;persistent careful self-disciplined;healthy optimisticActivity 1Discussion2.Suppose you are going to stay on the space station for a monthwhat would you do？(Creative thi
18、nking)I would carry out some interesting experiments in a low-gravity environment.(work)I would take my favourite food aboard the spacecraft.(eating)I would take photos of the Earth from different angles and share them with my geography teacher when I return.(leisure activities)I would keep a record
19、 of my daily routine on my vlog to share it with my family and friends back on the Earth.(leisure activities)I would take my beloved dog with me aboard the spacecraft.(leisure activities)My six-month stay on a space station is a 1._(challenge)but magical adventure.The daily life there for the astron
20、auts differs from 2._ on the Earth.Due to the near absence of gravity in space,we have to attach 3._(we)so that we dont float around.The routine tasks 4._(occupy)most of the day are demanding but 5._(extreme)rewarding.For a spacewalk,we have to put on our spacesuits,6._ can protect us from exposure
21、to the cold and radiation.challengingourselvesoccupyingextremelywhichthatActivity 2SummaryMeanwhile,eating is also different in space.Its a luxury 7._(eat)fresh food and we must drink water or any other liquids out of a bag through a thin tube of plastic.At the same time,spending some time in the gy
22、m is of vital 8._(important)to our health.We have to be tied onto specially designed exercise equipment to stop ourselves from floating around.What we like most 9._(be)to sit back with the rest of the crew and watch the planet go by,taking pictures for our family and friends back home.To our delight
23、,we get to see the sunrise every 90 10._(minute)In conclusion,all the challenges of life in space seem worth it.importanceto eatisminutes Living in space is every would-be astronauts dream.My six-month stay on a space station has come to an end,and it has been a challenging but magical adventure.I b
24、et youd love to know what daily life is like up in space and how it differs from that on the Earththe low gravity definitely makes ordinary things strange!动名词短语作主语动名词短语作主语宾语从句宾语从句将来的、将要成为的将来的、将要成为的和和不同不同Activity 3Analyze the key points of the textPara.1 The strangeness of living in space is apparent
25、 from the moment we sleep.Due to the near absence of gravity in space,we have to attach ourselves so that we dont float around.We usually sleep in private quarters,which are more like large cupboards,or in sleeping bags attached to the walls or the ceiling.Its strange that we try to sleep with no pr
26、essure against our back,but the unusual beds dont bother us any more.After about eight hours of sleep,we start our day of work.=because of/owing to目的状语从句目的状语从句非限制性定语从句非限制性定语从句过去分词短语作状语过去分词短语作状语主语从句主语从句形式主语形式主语Para.2 The routine tasks that occupy most of the day are demanding,but they can also be ext
27、remely rewarding.Our main mission is to conduct scientific research.We need to evaluate the effects of low gravity on animals and plants.Creatures such as mice,fish and mosquitoes have also been sent to the station!In a low-gravity environment,we can learn more about changes in cells and microorgani
28、sms under the microscope.As well as doing these biological experiments,we carry out experiments in other research fields.I have been 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
29、lightning protection.With so much going on,the space station needs a lot of maintenance,so we constantly check support systems and do some cleaning.定语从句定语从句实施，执行实施，执行定语从句定语从句现在完成进行时现在完成进行时with的复合结构作状语的复合结构作状语动词不定式作表语动词不定式作表语使进一步了解使进一步了解Para.3so连接两个分句连接两个分句 The most challenging work takes place when
30、we need to perform tasks outside the space station,such as testing new equipment,monitoring scientific experiments or repairing the space station.In the circumstances,its time for a spacewalk.First,we put on our spacesuits,which allow us to breathe in space and protect us from exposure to the cold a
31、nd radiation.Then we head out,and sometimes perform tasks for hours at a time,with the beautiful Earth visible below.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 why eve
32、ry spacewalk is carefully planned.发生发生执行任务执行任务非限制性定语从句非限制性定语从句暴露在暴露在在这种情况下在这种情况下保护保护免受免受的危害的危害出发出发一次一次=though“尽管，虽然尽管，虽然”让步状语从句让步状语从句表语从句表语从句Para.4 In view of the low-gravity environment,eating is also different in space.Most food is dried or freeze-dried.Its a luxury to eat fresh food,because fresh
33、 produce such as fruit and vegetables can only be delivered to the space station from the Earth every couple of months.Salt and pepper are only in liquid form,so that they will not float away and block the air pipes.However,liquids cant be easily controlled in space.We must drink water or any other
34、liquids out of a bag through a thin tube of plastic.Furthermore,to keep our body healthy,we must ensure a balanced supply of nutrients by taking pills.鉴于，考虑到鉴于，考虑到形式主语形式主语动词不定式作真正的主语动词不定式作真正的主语每隔几个月每隔几个月目的状语目的状语吃药吃药Para.5 Spending some time in the gym is of vital importance to astronauts health.Did
35、you know that in just five months,astronauts could lose a significant amount of muscle and bone mass?Considering these negative effects low gravity has on the human body,we discipline ourselves to do at least two hours of exercise every day.Exercise in space is not your average workout.We have to be
36、 tied onto specially designed exercise equipment to stop ourselves from floating around.动名词短语作主语动名词短语作主语=very important宾语从句宾语从句考虑到考虑到省略省略that/which的定语从句的定语从句锻炼锻炼过去分词作定语过去分词作定语目的状语目的状语Para.6 During our leisure time,theres nothing we like more than to sit back with the rest of the crew and watch our r
37、emarkable planet go by,taking pictures for our family and friends back home.As the space station travels at a speed of about 17,500 miles per hour,we get to see the sunrise every 90 minutes.In these precious moments,all the challenges of life in space seem worth it.没有没有更更(否定词否定词+比较级）比较级）=最高级最高级现在分词短语作伴随状语现在分词短语作伴随状语Para.7HomeworkPreview language points and recite the key points of the text.
