Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and thinking 课件

Reading and thinkingUnit 4Space ExplorationWhat are the main reasons for space exploration?Space experimentReviewWhat are the main reasons for space exploration?ReviewExomedicine: the study and exploration of medical solutions in the zero gravity environment of space to promote benefits to human health on EarthReviewWhat are the main reasons for space exploration? Scientific experiments Exomedicine (Aeromedicine) Curiosity New knowledge Advance of technologyPredictionLook at the title “Space: the final frontier” and the three pictures and predict what you are going to read about space exploration.While-readingRead the passage and find out whether our prediction is right.Finish Ex. 2 Page 40Describe the logical relationship between the sentence with its neighboring sentences.Underline all the possible key words which give you clue about their relationship.B. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.addictive/ parallel D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity.Time sequenceexampleA. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.Example C. The future of space exploration remains bright.Viewpoint-explanation THE SIX BASIC LOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS IN LANGUAGE1.  The additive relationship – to add information similar to what has already been given in a statement.2.  The comparative relationship – to present an idea dissimilar to the one preceding it, or to highlight the difference rather than the similarity between two things or ideas. 3.  The temporal or time relationship – to establish the sequence, duration, or perceived immediacy of two or more events as they happen in time. 4.  The causal or reason-result relationship – to establish a certain fact, event, or development as the cause or effect of a particular outcome or situation.   5.  The conditional relationship – to establish that the truth or correctness of an idea is dependent on a certain condition or set of conditions, or that a certain outcome can be expected as a result of another condition or event.  (if/if only/as long as) 6.  The example relationship – to give concrete examples of what is being talked about.Reading skills: Reading skills: main ideas Paragraph 1: (Purpose/) Humans have always had a natural curiosity about space.D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity.Para 1Para 2Paragraph 2: (History/Development) Space travel became a reality in the 20th century, with American and Soviet space missions.Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.Para 3Paragraph 3: (accidents/risk)Space travel has always involved great risk, but exploration continues despite the risks.Para 4Paragraph 4: (Chinese Achievement/) China has made great progress in space exploration in the early 21st century, becoming only the third country to send humans to space.The future of space exploration remains bright.Para 5Paragraph 5: The future of space exploration looks bright, as many countries are planning further missions.Paragraph 1: Humans have always had a natural curiosity about space.Paragraph 2: Space travel became a reality in the 20th century, with American and Soviet space missions.Paragraph 3: Space travel has always involved great risk, but despite the risks exploration continues.Paragraph 4: China has made great progress in space exploration in the early 21st century, becoming only the third country to send humans to space.Paragraph 5: The future of space exploration looks bright, as many countries are planning further missions.Match the Chinese vehicles with their missions.ECFABGDv.对接;进港 n.码头ReflectionWhat kind of passage is it?Popular science article (instead of scientific article)Where can you probably read the passage?Newspaper, the popular science website, textbooks, … (instead of scientific journal)Find out all the features which may distinguish this article with a scientific article!Features of this popular science article An attractive title (with reference to James Kirk’s words in Star Trek)Lead in to the subject wiselyBe brief and simple with the scientific methods or procedure but focus on findings or conclusionsPrecise but straightforward languageRhetorical device: metaphor, simile, personification…DebateHave a group discussion to find out as many benefits/ drawbacks of space exploration.