1、Extended readingReading comprehensionUnit 2Out of this worldBy the end of this class,students will be able to:1.summarize the authors arguments for space exploration;2.analyze the structure of the argumentative essay and appreciate the writing techniques that the author adopts;3.strengthen the desir
2、e to further explore the unknown field in science.CONTENTSPre-readingIWhile-readingIIPost-readingIIISentences analysisIVEnjoy some pictures about Chinas exploration in space.Shenzhou 13,2021Dongfanghong 1,1970Shenzhou 5,2003Tiangong 1,2013Change 4,2019Tianwen 1,2020Pre-readingShenzhou 15,2022Now let
3、s read a magazine article arguing for space exploration to get more information.Brainstorming:Why do we explore space?To make our dream of landing the moon a reality.To solve the crises facing human beings on the Earth.To satisfy human beings curiosity.To find out a planet to live on.1.Whats the mai
4、n idea of the text?A.The reasons for exploring space.B.The space industry brings great economic value.C.Space exploration is difficult and dangerous.D.Curiosity drives people to explore space.Activity 1Fast-reading for basic information.While-readingIntroductionReasons Para.1:Why do human beings con
5、tinue to _ despite visible disadvantages?Para.2:It is humans nature to _.Para.3:It helps better understand the _,_,and likely _of the universe.Para.4:It helps solve big _ and make our live _ and _.Para.5:It helps bring great_.2.Fill in the blanks and analyze the structure of the passage.explore spac
6、e exploreoriginevolutionfuturePara.6:It helps educate and inspire the _.problemssafereasiereconomic value next generation 1.How does the author lead to the topic in Para.1?An :Neil Armstrong The reality:space exploration is extremely ,and .Some people about the significance of space exploration.A :W
7、hy do we continue to explore space?exampledifficult and dangeroustime-consumingmoney-consumingdoubtretorical questionActivity 2Careful-reading for detailsPara.1:IntroductionWriting tip 1:a retorical question is a question that is asked merely to make a point with no expected.answer2.Which is NOT the
8、 function of the rhetorical question“Why do we continue to explore space,then?”ATo indicate that the author wants to talk about the reasons why people keep exploring the space.BTo introduce the following paragraphs.CTo encourage us to think about the problem critically.DTo inform us that space explo
9、ration is very challenging and risky.Our natureCuriosity about the unknownvisit thick and wild _.climb vast _.cross deep _explore the furthest frontier_Para 2:Reason 1 Natural curiosity1.Fill in the following chart.forestsmountain rangesoceansspace2.Whats the writing skill used here?Writing tip 2:Th
10、e use of quotation is to make the argument more _.persuasiveIt is a quotation.3.What can we infer from Stephen Hawkings words?A.Humans have been tired of space exploration.B.To travel beyond space is puzzling humans.C.Keeping curious is fundamental in space exploration.D.Watching the stars is a free
11、 activity for humans.4.Do you know any ancient tales that reflect humans fascination with the sky?the tale of ChangeKuafu Ran after the SunWanhu challenged the spaceNow,some space mission names embody Chinese ancient tales,lets enjoy it!5.How do you understand the sentence?With each space mission co
12、mes greater insight,thus motivating us to continue along the same path of adventure.(Lines17-18)Driven by curiosity,humans never stop the adventure into new places.In this continuous process,humans become more insightful and knowledgeable about the universe,which in turn motivates mankind to explore
13、 further.1.What fundamental questions does exploring space help address?Para.3:Reason 2 Better understanding of the universe 2.Which word or phrase has the similar meaning to the word“address”in Paragraph 3?A.Ask.B.Deal with.C.Write letters to.D.Give a speech.Questions about our place in the univers
14、e and the history of our solar system.The Earth is round.It orbits the Sun.Is there life on other planets?Whats the future of the universe?.confirmed factsquestions to be answered3.What facts have been confirmed and what questions remain to be answered?Space explorationearthquake shock absorbersliqu
15、id hydrogen1.How does the author show the wide application of space exploration?A.By making a comparison.B.By giving a definition.C.By listing examples.D.By citing statistics.Para 4:Reason 3 wide application2.Can you discover these examples?Writing tip 3:can make the argument more _.convincing3.What
16、 is the function of the last but one sentence?Is it related to the first sentence?It sums up the main point of this para in a different way.It echoes the first sentence.4.What does“This”refer to in the last sentence?A.The problems of space exploration.B.The disadvantages of space exploration.C.The d
17、evelopment of space exploration.D.The benefits space exploration can bring us.Space explorationHealthProvide _to societies in many areasEnergy InformationtechnologyA strong motive_ _advancesScientific andtechnological benefits5.Fill in the chart.Para 5:Reason 4 economic value1.Why does the author sa
18、y space exploration helps to gain great economic value?Because space exploration has the feature of increasing space economy and provides a variety of job opportunities for astronauts,engineers,mechanics and research assistants.2.How does the author support his viewpoint in this paragraph?A.By makin
19、g a comparison.B.By giving a definition.C.By listing examples.D.By citing statistics.Writing tip 4:can make the argument more _.objective shape _;motivate_;keep _;ensure _.childrens lives foreverthe youth to aim hightheir thirst for knowledge alivefurther advances in many fieldsPara 6:Reason 5 educa
20、tion and inspiration 1.How can the space exploration benefit the young?Writing tip 5:make the argument more .organized2.Whats the biggest reason for humanity to explore space?A.Bringing more employment for humans.B.Providing more information technology.C.Bringing great economic value.D.Providing edu
21、cation and inspiration for the next generation.3.What does the author imply by saying“For me personally,this is by far the biggest reason for humanity to explore space”?(Lines 45-46)In the authors opinion,the positive influence on children is the most significant reason for exploring space.Children
22、are a nations and even the worlds future.Humans should not only pass on knowledge but also ensure future generations have a thirst for knowledge.Amazing work done by great scientists,astronauts and other support staff may deeply inspire children to work hard.1.Where is the text taken from?A.A newspa
23、per.B.A magazine.C.A guidebook.D.A novel.2.What is the authors attitude towards the future of space exploration?A.Favourable.B.Intolerant.C.Doubtful.D.Unclear.3.What is the authors purpose of writing the passage?A.To explain how to explore space.B.To tell a story of space exploration.C.To present th
24、e reasons for space exploration.D.To inspire the next generation to explore space.Read the whole passage and do the following exercises.4.Which of the following best shows the structure of the text?BBASummary:The advantages of space exploration.To satisfy our _.To better understand history and _To s
25、olve some big and _ problems.To gain great _ value.To educate and inspire the _generation.curiosityfuturereal-lifeeconomicyounginternal motivationexternal motivationPost-readingActivity 1DiscussionI agree with the authors opinion.One of the key advantages mentioned in the article is that the explora
26、tion of space has brought us technologies that we use in our everyday lives.For example,the small cameras that we find on our mobile devices were first developed so that they could be used on the spacecraft.Another important advantage the author mentions is that space exploration inspires young peop
27、le to study hard and build careers in science and engineering.These fields are absolutely crucial for the future of humanity,and space exploration plays a vital part in this.1.The article talks about the advantages of space exploration.Do you agree or disagree with the authors opinion?Why?(Critical
28、thinking)2.What do you think the future of space exploration holds for human understanding?(Creative thinking)The future of space exploration will expand our understanding of our role as humans.As space exploration reveals more mysteries,our perspective of our planet and ourselves will change.The pu
29、rsuit of the ultimate truth of the universe is the final objective and destination of civilization.Liu CixinPush the limits of human civilization!Why we exploreWhen Neil Armstrong first 1._(land)on the Moon in 1969,many people thought that soon we would be regularly visiting other planets in our sol
30、ar system.However,the reality is that space exploration is 2._(extreme)difficult and dangerous,can take a very long time and costs a huge amount of money.Why do we continue to explore space,then?It is in our nature 3._(explore).From the very early days of human life on the Earth,our curiosity about
31、the unknown has kept us 4._(adventure)into new places.The results of these space investigations have made major contributions 5._an understanding of the origin,evolution,and likely future of the universe.6._is through our research into space that we have confirmed that the Earth is round and that it
32、 orbits the Sun.As we learn more about the universe,we may one day answer the question 7._ there is life on other planets.With technologies first researched and 8._(develop)for space exploration,we can solve some of the big problems facing mankind,making our lives safer and easier.Although space exp
33、loration demands huge investment,the space industry can actually bring great 9._(economy)value.Moreover,the amazing work these people do can provide education and 10._(inspire)for the next generation.Activity 2Summary extremely landed to explore adventuring to It whether developedeconomic inspiratio
34、n1.Some people believe that while space exploration expands our understanding of the universe,it is a waste of the public purse and does nothing to enhance the quality of our lives here on the Earth.句式分析本句为_句。that 引导的是_从句，while 引导的是_从句，enhance 意为“_”。自主翻译Sentences Analysis复合宾语让步状语提高有些人相信，虽然太空探索拓展了我们对
35、宇宙的理解，但它浪费政府经费，并且对于提升我们在地球上的生活质量毫无帮助。2.With technologies first researched and developed for space exploration,we can solve some of the big problems facing mankind,making our lives safer and easier.句式分析本句为_句。With technologies first researched and developed for space exploration 作_，facing mankind 作_，修
36、饰名词_，making our lives safer and easier作_。自主翻译简单状语定语problems结果状语面临的一些重大问题，让我们的生活变得更加安全和舒适。依靠为太空探索首次研发的技术，我们可以解决人类3.Shock absorbers originally applied to the space shuttle launch have also been set up in the cities with a high frequency of earthquakes in order to protect buildings and save lives.句式分析本
37、句的主干为_,applied to the.为过去分词短语作_,修饰_,with a high frequency of earthquakes作后置定语，修饰_，in order to.作_.自主翻译后置定语Shock absorberscities目的状语最早应用到航天飞机发射中的减震器，也已经被安装在地震频发的城市里，用以保护建筑和拯救生命。4.It is this kind of inspiration that keeps our thirst for knowledge alive and ensures that advances in space exploration and many other fields will continue to be made.句式分析本句为_句。主句部分含有强调句，强调主语_；_和_作并列谓语，第二个that引导的宾语从句作动词_的宾语。自主翻译复合this kind of inspirationkeepsensuresensures也正是这种激励，使我们始终保持对知识的渴望，并确保在太空探索及其他许多领域会一直取得进步。HomeworkRead more articles about space exploration and compare the ideas with this article.THANKS
