Unit+4+Reading+and+Thinking 高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册.pptx

Book 3 Unit 4Reading and ThinkingSPACE:THE FINAL FRONTIERFirst read the passage and choose the correct sentence(A-D)to fill in each gap.Space:The Final Frontier“Are we alone?Whats out there?”Looking up at the stars,people have always wanted to explore and learn 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._.They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.Para.1:The reasons for space exploration Before the mid-20th century,most people felt travelling in space was an impossible dream.However,some scientists were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space._.,and it still transmits data today.Para.2:Earlier achievements in space exploration After many experiments,they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earths gravity.n What are the great achievements?after mid-20th century（）（）（）（）Rocket Sputnik 1 Yuri GagarinNeil ArmstrongVoyager 1 1957 19611969 1977rocket(1920-)man-made satellite(1957-1977)manned mission30 years8 yearsVoyager 1 Voyager 1Sputnik 1 Sputnik 1Yuri Gagarin Yuri Gagarin 1961 1961Neil Armstrong Neil Armstrong 1969 1969 _.All the astronauts on the USSRs Soyuz 11 and Americas Challenger died during their missions.These disasters made everyone sad and disappointed,but the desire to explore the universe never died.This is because scientists and astronauts know the importance of carrying on their work despite the huge risks.An example of this ongoing work is the International Space Station.It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries on board to provide a continuous human presence in space.Para.3:Ongoing work despite the risksAlthough scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong,accidents can still happenn What do“these disaster”refer to?What other challenges are we faced with in space exploration?Group discussionrocket(1937)man-made satellite(1957-1977)manned missionInternational International Space Space Station(ISS Station(ISS)space stationVoyager 1 Voyager 1Sputnik 1 Sputnik 1Yuri Gagarin Yuri GagarinNeil Armstrong Neil ArmstrongPara.4:Chinas huge progress in space explorationChinese space programme started later than those of Russia and the US,but it has made great progress in a short time.n Put these space programmes into the correct category.rocketman-made satellitemanned missionmoon explorationspace stationYuri Gagarin Yuri GagarinNeil Armstrong Neil ArmstrongE.Shenzhou 5 F.Shenzhou 6G.Shenzhou 7 H.Jade RabbitI.Tiangong 2 J.Tianzhou 1K.Change 4HIJK the first lunar mission for human to make a soft landing on the far side of the moonVoyager 1 Voyager 1Sputnik 1 Sputnik 1EFGInternational Space International Space Station(ISS)Station(ISS)taken the first photo of the surface of the moon in the world _.Europe,the USA,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.The future of space exploration remains bright.Para.5:A bright future of space explorationrocketman-made satellitemanned missionmoon explorationspace stationDHIJKSputnik 1 Sputnik 1GEdream biggerthe spirit of explorationexplore furtherVoyager 1 Voyager 1Yuri Gagarin Yuri GagarinNeil Armstrong Neil ArmstrongFInternational International Space Space Station(ISS)Station(ISS)Space:The Final Frontier?orSpace:The Final Frontier!Which do you think is the better choice for the passage?State your reasons.Interpret the titleTo explore strange new worlds,To seek out new life and new civilization,To boldly go where no one has gone beforeTo keep exploring,to keep questioning,To keep pushing the boundariesAssignmentSearch online or in the library for information about Chinas achievements in space exploration,especially the important technological breakthroughs and space missions.Organize the information into a table like the one below and share it with your classmates.Thank You