Unit 6 Space and BeyondDeveloping ideas Reading （ppt课件）-2023新外研版（2019）《高中英语》选择性必修第四册.zip

Unit 6Unit 6 Space and beyondEYES UPON THE NIGHTTo read and understand the passage about the telescopeTo learn the method“time sequencing”to discuss changes and developments.To be curious about space and eager to explore the natureLook at the title of the passage and predict what“eyes”refers to.Have you ever used a telescope or been to a planetarium?Share your experience with the class.I first saw a real telescope when I visited my uncle at ten.I was excited to look at the night sky for the stars,using my uncles telescope,who is a space fans.At first,I saw nothing because I used it incorrectly.But it was so marvelous to see the breathtakingly beautiful night sky,full of shining stars.From then on,I had great interest in space.Match the images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope to their nicknames.Do research online to find out more information about them.1 The Pillars of Creation 2 The horsehead 3 The Cats EyeabcRead the passage and choose the best answer.1.What did ancient people used to create a world in the sky?A.Imagination.B.Their eyes.C.Bronze statues.D.Archeological sites.2.What do we know about the Milky Way?A.Its one of billions of stars.B.Its one of billions of other galaxies.C.Its a huge island of light.D.Its a world like ours.3.What is the main function of the Hubble Space Telescope?A.Taking pictures of Earth beyond Earth.B.Working out the age of the universe alone.C.Discovering new planets with life.D.Making the universe expanding more and more.4.What is the“Eye of Heaven”used for?A.Building more advanced telescopes.B.Searching for dark matter.C.Replacing ordinary telescopes.D.Exploring the edge of the universe.5.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.There is no need to explore the early universe.B.We humans have explored the universe for the most part.C.We have seen stars and galaxies billions of light years away.D.Larger radio telescope will do more to help us explore the universe.Think about how the author organised the passage and complete the timeline with information from the passage.Thousands of years ago,people already regarded the night sky as an(1)_.It was believed that the huge eyes of the large-eyed bronze statues from the Chinese archeological site at Sanxingdui were able to(2)_.endless source of fascination look across great distances into the starsOur power to see the sky changed dramatically when(3)_.It extended(4)_ and caused us to realise that the universe is a far larger place than we ever imagined.the first telescope was angled at the night sky the power of the human eyeIn 1990,the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit.For the first time,people could(5)_.These ranged from(6)_,and even to new planets.see breathtakingly beautiful images of our universe taken from beyond Earth enormous clouds of gas to huge black holesIn 2016,(7)_ was built in China.It is used in the search for dark matter,which cannot be observed by ordinary telescopes.Its(8)_ has the ability to make discoveries beyond our imaginations.the FAST telescope vast dishThe order in which a series of ideas is conveyed in an essay is called“sequencing”.Time sequencing is a common method to explain how events change and develop with time.It is often used to discuss changes and developments.1.Why do you think people have always been interested in the stars?2.Which development in astronomy mentioned in the passage has made the greatest impression on you?3.In what different ways do the two reading passage in this unit reflect the spirit of exploration?Possible answer to Question 3:The first passage is about the Challenger disaster.Although it was a tragedy,people did not stop exploring space.This shows that people will always seek to explore,even if some lose their lives in doing so.The second passage is about the development of the telescope,and how it reflects our desire to explore the unknown.Unlike the exploration conducted by astronauts such as those in the Challenger,the exploration in the second passage was conducted by people located on Earth,at no personal risk.Nonetheless,the knowledge gained from telescopes is immense.The passages show that there are different ways of exploring the universe and of gaining knowledge.Work in groups.Give a talk about the quote.The more we know,the more we feel our ignorance;the more we feel how much remains unknown.Humphry Davy1.Talk about the meaning of Humphry Davys quote and whether you agree with it.2.Organise your ideas by completing the notes.3.Share your ideas with the class.Point of view:Arguments:Supporting examples:1.Write a short passage about your dream life in space using what you have learned in the unit.2.Preview the next part:Writing a journal entry about living in space.