人教版英语-新教材必修三-Unit-4--Period-1-Reading-and-Thinking课件.pptx

Reading and ThinkingListening and speakingUnit4 Space ExplorationLook and discuss1 What can you see in the photo?Who do you think took the photo?2 What do you know about the history and development of space exploration?Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of mans desire to understand.Neil ArmstrongThe picture looks like a photo of a rover on the moon.Perhaps it was taken by a robot camera.神秘感激发好奇心神秘感激发好奇心,而好而好奇心则是人们探索未知奇心则是人们探索未知事物的前提。事物的前提。尼尔尼尔阿姆斯特朗阿姆斯特朗I know that space exploration began in the mid-1950s with the development of satellites(人造卫星人造卫星),and that people first started going to space in the early 1960s.Neil ArmstrongWho isNeil Armstrong(1930-2012)was an American astronaut who became the first human to walk on the moon on July 20,1969,as part of the Apollo 11 mission.1 Can you name any other famous astronauts from China or abroad?Yang Liwei杨利伟Jing Haipeng景海鹏Nie Haisheng聂海胜Liu Yang刘洋.Yuri Gagarin加加林P38 1Section 2Reading and Thinking 一.在括号里写出黑体单词在句中的含义1.The situation appears to be under control,although the disease is an ongoing()problem in the area.2.Devoted to her career,she has no desire()to become a wife and mother.3.He was determined()to do it even at the risk of being laughed at.4.He was disappointed()because he had not performed well in the 2016 Rio Olympics.5.A red lamp is often used as a danger signal().6.Now Id like to tell you something about my part-time job this summer vacation,in which I worked as the guide in a travel agency ().7.In outer space,the gravity()is so weak that the food will float around.8.This old man lived far away from his children and led an independent()life.9.He leapt()out of the chair,which surprised me greatly.10.The way the planets move is not what you have observed if Earth is the centre of the universe().答案:1.仍在进行的2.渴望;欲望3.有决心的4.失望的;沮丧的5.信号6.代理处7.重力 8.独立的9.跳跃10.宇宙.二、阅读导学根据pp.40-41课文内容,选择正确答案。1.What do we know about Neil Armstrong?A.He was from the USSR.B.He was the first person to travel in space.C.He was in charge of launching the satellites.D.He was the first person to walk on the moon.2.What does the word“this”in“Following this,many more goals.”refer to?A.The launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite.B.Yuri Gagarins going into space.C.The study of deep space.D.Neil Armstrongs walk on the moon.答案:D 答案:D 答案:1.look up2.on board3.make sure4.so as to5.believe in6.leads to7.carry on8.for example9.in the hope of10.went wrongBefore readingStep 1:Look at the title“SPACE:THE FINAL FRONTIER”and the pictures in the text.Can you guess what the text is about?_It is about space exploration,including successes and accidents.Step 2:Read the text and fill in the table.TimeNationEvent4 October 19571._ The Sputnik 1 satellite was launched.12 April 1961the USSRYuri Gagarin became the 2.person in the world to go into space.20 July 1969AmericaNeil Armstrong stepped onto the 3.5 September 1977America Americas NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 to study 4.2003China China became the 5.country to send humans into space.答案:1.the USSR2.first3.moon4.deep space 5.thirdStep 3:Read the text again and choose the best answers.1.The first man stepped onto the moon in.A.JuneB.JulyC.SeptemberD.December答案:B2.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.All the astronauts on the USSRs Soyuz 11 and Americas Challenger died during their missions.B.Everyone was disappointed with these disasters.C.Despite the huge risks,people still carry on exploring space.D.Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong,accidents can still happen.答案:C3.What does“it”(sentence 4 in paragraph 4)most probably refer to?A.Change 4.B.Shenzhou 7 spacecraft.C.Jade Rabbit.D.The Tiangong 2 space lab.4.How does the author support the theme of the text?A.By giving examples.B.By stating arguments.C.By explaining statistical data.D.By providing research results.答案:D答案:AAfter reading Step 4.课文语篇填空Since earliest time,man has dreamed of exploring the universe,but before the mid-20th century,it was considered1 impossible dream.However,with the efforts of scientists,rockets that could escape Earths gravity 2(make).In 1961,the USSR sent the first person into space.Then,American astronaut Neil Armstrong took the first step on the moon,3 was considered a giant leap for mankind.Scientists tried4(ensure)the safety of the astronauts,but disasters still happened,which made everyone sad and 5(disappoint).However,the desire to explore the universe never died.This is 6 people believe in the importance of carrying on space 7(explore)despite the huge risks.China has made great progress in space programme in recent years.In 2003,Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft.More 8(recent),China has sent Change 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and 9(observation).The future of space exploration remains bright.Despite the difficulties,scientists hope future discoveries will not only enable us to understand how the universe began,10 also help us survive well into the future.答案:1.an2.were made3.which4.to ensure5.disappointed6.because7.exploration8.recently9.observations10.but.Step 5.概要写作(根据教材p.40语篇内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要)参考范文People are always curious about space and scientists efforts have made the dream come true.(要点1)In the 1960s,both the USSR and the US sent astronauts into space,which was considered a giant leap for mankind.(要点2)Though travelling into space is dangerous,mans desire to explore the universe stays the same.(要点3)China has made great progress in recent years.(要点4)And a bright future of space exploration lies ahead of us.(要点5)Thank you