1、U2 Extended readingWhy we explore?Learning ObjectivesLead in If the doomsday came,where could we go?Read for structureWhich of the following best shows the structure of the text?Read for structureReasons To satisfy our _ To better understand_ To solve _ To gain _ To and _ the next generation Summari
2、ze the reasons for space exploration mentioned in the article.big problems and make our lives safer and easiereducateinspireour curiositythe origin,evolution and likely future of the universe.great economic valueRead for detailsPara.1 IntroductionHow does the author lead to the topic in Para.1?An :N
3、eil Armstrong The reality:space exploration is extremely ,and .Some people about the significance of space exploration.A :Why do we continue to explore space?exampledifficult and dangeroustime-consumingmoney-consumingdoubtretorical questionanswerRead for detailsPara.2 natural curiosityour naturecuri
4、osity about the unknownvisit thick and wild forestsclimb vast mountain rangescross deep oceansexplore the furthest frontier-spaceour Earththe universeRead for detailsPara.2 natural curiosityto make the argument more .persuasiveRead for detailsPara.2 natural curiosityFrom what Stephen Hawking said we
5、 can know that _.A.humans have been tired of space explorationB.to travel beyond space is puzzling humansC.keeping curious is fundamental in space explorationD.watching the stars is a free activity for humansRead for detailsPara.2 natural curiosityDo you know any ancient tales that reflect humans fa
6、scination with the sky?Read for detailsPara.2 natural curiosity Change Chinas moon project and its probe are both named after her.In ,the Change-3 lunar probe on the moon and was carried around by a lunar rover called Yutu.The two names perfectly the legend of the moon fairy and her pet.explorationl
7、unar2013lanededmatchRead for detailsPara.2 natural curiosity Queqiao In a Chinese folk tale,it was by millions of magpies.A couple could meet each other despite the Milky away.It serves as a“space-bridge”for between the moon and the earth.formedseperatedcommunicationRead for detailsPara.2 natural cu
8、riosity Wukong It was in 2015,and was named after the Monkey King.People hope the probe could find matter in a vast reaches of space.It is just like Wu Kongs“eyes of ”from which noting .launcheddarkfireescapesRead for detailsPara.3 better understandingThe Earth is round It orbits the sun.Is there li
9、fe on other planetsWhats the future of the universe?.confirmed factsquestions to be answeredRead for detailsPara.4 wide applicationSpace explorationearthquake shock absorbersliquid hydrogenHow doe the author show the wide application of space exploration?A.making comparison B.giving definitionC.list
10、ing examples D.citing statisticsto make the argument more .convincingRead for detailsPara.4 wide applicationSpace explorationearthquake shock absorbersliquid hydrogenProvide _to societies in many areas health energy information technologyA strong motivebenefitsRead for detailsPara.5 economic valueGl
11、obal Space Activity,2021to make the argument more .objectiveRead for detailsPara.5 economic valuework behind the scencethe increasing space economya variety of career opportunitiesastronautsengineersmechanicsresearch assistantsgreat economic valueRead for details shape_;motivate_;keep_;ensure_.child
12、rens lives foreverthe youth to aim hightheir thirst for knowledge alivefurther advances in many fieldsPara.6 education and inspirationto make the argument more .organizedSummaryTo satisfy our _To better understand history and _To solve some big and _ problems.To gain great _ valueTo educate and insp
13、ire the _generationcuriosityfuturereal-lifeeconomicyounginternal motivationexternal motivationRead for thinkingcost a lot of time and money;get little benefits to human beingshelp us learn about new planets,new stars;create numerous jobs like engineers,research assistants and mechanics;educate and i
14、nspire the next generationforagainstIs exploring space a waste of time and money?Why?Read for writingIs exploring space a waste of time and money?Why?Introduction:present the topic and different opinions about space exploration.Body:give supporting evidence.(topic sentences,linking words)Closing:dra
15、w a conclusion and express your opinion.Rhetorical questions Quotation Listing examples Citing statistics ParallelismWriting tipspoint 1.point2.point 3.The pursuit of the ultimate truth of the universe is the final objective and destination of civilization.Liu CixinPush the limits of human civilization!Thanks for your attention!
