Unit4 Reading and Thinking 学案 --高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册.docx

Unit 4 Reading and ThinkingLearning aims：1.Figure out the development of space exploration.2.Analyze and add the removed sentences of the passage about space exploration.3.Summarize the main idea of the text.4.Cultivate interest in space exploration.Step 1. Lead -in ( watch a video )1. What does the video mainly talk about? Step 2. Fast ReadingTask 1: Read the text. Several sentences have been removed from the text. Choose the correct sentence (A-D) to fill each gap.(Tip: pay attention to the location of the gap, and the key words in the text.)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 remains bright.D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity.Para 1Are we alone? What's 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. _.Para 2“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 April 1961, . Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969,.Para 3_. All the astronauts on the USSR's Soyuz11 and America's Challenger died during their missions. These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed, but the desire to explore universe never died. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.Para 5_. 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.Task 2:Read for main idea(Tip:When the main idea is not clearly stated in a topic sentence, you should read the full paragraph or passage carefully and find the words or ideas that repeat themselves.They are likely evidence of the authors main idea.)1.Match the main idea with each paragraph.Para 1 A. China has made great progress in exploring space. Para 2 B. The future of space exploration remains bright. Para 3 C. Peoples dream of space exploration came true in the 20th century.Para 4 D. People are always curious about space and scientists work hard to find answers. .Para 5 E. Despite the huge risks, humans still desire to explore space.2.The main idea of the passage is_.Step 3. Careful ReadingPart1 Para ( 1 )Task1. Answer questions.1.Why does the passage begin with two questions? 2.Why do people want to explore space? Part2(Para 2-4）Task 1:Finish the timeline.Before the mid-20th centuryTravelling into space was an _ dream.On 4 October 1957The Sputnik 1 _ was _ by the USSR and _ _ around Earth. On 12 April 1961Yuri Gagarin became the _ person in the world to _ _ space.On 20 July 1969Neil Armstrong became the first person to _ _ the moon.On 5 September 1977Voyager 1 was launched to _ deep space, and _ _ today.Task 2:Fill in the blanks.Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. But peoples desire to explore space_. One example is _. Task 3: Fill in the blanks.TimeEventIn _Yang Liwei orbited Earth in _.Then._ completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk._ was sent to the moon to study its surface.After thatChina sent _ and _ to dock with it._China has sent Change 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moonPart3 Para ( 5 )Task 1:Multiple ChoiceWhat is the authors attitude towards space exploration?A. worried B. supportive C. doubtful D.opposedStep 4. SummaryTask 1. Draw a mind map about the passage.Step 5. DiscussionWhat is the your attitude towards space exploration?Are you for or against space exploration? Why? Step 6. Homework最近，你班同学就“太空探索是否值得”这一话题展开了一场讨论。请你根据下表提供的信息，用英语写一篇短文介绍讨论的情况，并谈谈自己的看法。30%的同学认为：70%的同学认为：不值得探索1离我们及我们的日常生活太遥远2浪费金钱。这些金钱本可用来解决地球上的饥饿、污染等问题值得探索1已使用卫星进行通讯传播、天气预报2有望解决地球人口问题、地球能源短缺问题知识点都能掌握住吗？给自己一个self-assessment吧！别忘了课下作业哦！95%以上 80%以上 60%以上 还需努力 学科网（北京）股份有限公司