The theme of this unit focuses on “space exploration.” Students will learn about the training and experience needed to become an astronaut. The text is mainly about the development of space exploration. On the one hand, the text helps students to have a good understanding about the great feats humans have achieved, on the other hand, they will further understand the contributions that we Chinese have achieved, and feel confident and proud about our homeland and strengthen their love for our country. The teacher should instruct students to aim high and study harder to make great progress in the space career if possible.1. Read about the development and value of space exploration.2. Explore the mysteries of the universe and the achievements in space exploration.3. Skillfully use the vocabulary of this text to cultivate self-study ability 4. Develop cooperative learning ability through discussion.1. Enable the Ss to talk about the development and value of space exploration.2. Guide the Ss to summarize the main idea of each paragraph as well as the main idea of the text.3. Help Ss comprehend the main reasons for space exploration. Multi-media, textbook, notebooks.Step 1: Warming up and predictionLook at the title and the pictures of the text and predict what the text will be about?2. What are the main reasons for space exploration?
Q4: What is the function of the International exploration ?Having astronauts from different countries on boardQ5: What can you learn from Para 4 ?China has made great achievements in exploring spaceQ6: What is the attitude to the space exploration ?SupportiveStep 6 Post reading---RetellPeople have always wanted to learn more about space. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt (1)_________ (travel) into space was an impossible dream. However, (2)____ the help of scientists, peoplesucceeded in realizing their dream (3) _________ (explore) space. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite (4) ____________(launch) by the USSR. (5) ________________ scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. These disasters made everyone(6)___________(disappoint), but people still believe in the importance of (7) ________(carry) on space exploration. In 2003, China became the third country to (8)_____________ (independent) send humans into space. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed (9)____ second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk. In spite of the difficulties, scientists hope future (10)__________ (discovery) will not only enable us to understand the universe but also help us survive well into the future.Answers: 1. travelling 2. with 3. to explore 4. was launched 5. Although6. disappointed 7. carrying 8. independently 9. a 10. discoveriesStep 6 Post reading---Critical thinkingQ1: What do you think of the space exploration ? I think it is beneficial to us. Through further study of space, people will make full use of it in the future, such as the space experiments by Wang Yaping in Tian Gong 1.Q2: If you are determined to be an astronaut, what should you prepare at present ?First of all, I should study hard to get a related college degree. Besides, I must keep mental and physical healthy.Step 7. HomeworkTry to summarize the structure of the article by a mind map.
⑦在我看来, 探索太空是值得的。As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space.Step 10 Writing---draftRecently, students in our class have had heated a discussion on whether space is worth exploring. Students hold different ideas about it.30% of us think space exploration is not worthwhile. They think space is too far away from us and our daily life and is a waste of money. And the money spent on space exploration can be used to solve the earth’s problems such as starvation and pollution.On the other hand,70% think space is worth exploring because we have benefited a lot from it,such as using satellites for communication and weather forecast. What’s more,with further space research,we may solve the population problem by moving to other planets one day. Also,space research will enable us to find new sources to solve the problem of energy shortages on the earth.As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space. Not only can it promote the development of society but also enrich our life. Step 11 Pair workExchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to help your partner revise his/her draft.1.Does the writer explain why he/she changed/wanted to change?2.Does the writer tell how the changes have improved or will improve his/her life?3.Is the text well-organised?4.Does the writer use words and expressions to show similarities and differences?5.Are there any grammar or spelling errors?6.Does the writer use correct punctuation?
另一方面,其余的人反对这个计划,因为它可能会导致一些不好的影响。7.I hold the belief that space exploration not only enable us to understand how the universe began but also help us survived well into the future.我坚信探索太空不仅能够使我们了解宇宙的起源而且能够帮助我们更好地走进未来。8.I think we should spend more time and money exploring space so as to provide new and better solutions to people's shortterm and longterm problems.为了给人类的短期和长期问题提供更新和更好的解决方法,我认为我们应该花更多的时间和金钱来探索太空。9.From my point of view,it is wrong of young people to depend on their telephones too much,which may do harm to both their physical and mental health.在我看来,年轻人过度依赖手机是不对的,因为它们可能会对他们的身心健康都有害。最近你班同学就“人类是否应该进行宇宙探索”这个问题进行了激烈的讨论。有人认为,探索宇宙不仅让人类更好地了解宇宙的发展,还可以用来指导农业生产,以及把一些探索太空的高新技术用于现实生活;也有一些人认为探索太空花掉了大量的人力物力;影响了人们的生活水平。请你根据以下情况写一篇报告并发表自己的观点。注意:1.写作内容应包括以上全部要点,可适当发挥,使上下文连贯;
Step 3 Meaning1. 过去将来时表示从过去某一时间来看将要发生的动作或存在的状态, 常用在宾语从句中。一般由“would/should +动词原形”构成。She hoped that they would meet again someday. 她希望将来有一天他们能再见面。2. was/were going to+动词原形: 表示过去将要发生或很有可能发生的动作, 常用于口语中, 表示预言、意图或者打算等。He was going to start work the following week. 他打算下星期开始工作。3. was/were about to do: 常用来表示即将发生的动作, “刚要/正要做……”。注意该结构不与任何时间状语连用。I felt that something terrible was about to happen. 我感到某种可怕的事情即将发生。4.was/were to do: 表示“曾计划做某事”, 如果表示“本来计划做某事, 动作没实现”, 则需用 “was/were to have done”。She said she was to have told me about the accident. 她说她本来想告诉我关于事故的事。5.Start, go, come, leave, see, meet等动词的过去进行时: 表示就过去某一时刻而言即将发生的动作。She was coming later. 她随后就来。I had just put on my overcoat and was leaving to visit a friend of mine. 我刚穿上外套要去看我的一个朋友。
4. A:We’d like to have someone to say a word at the beginning to welcome the group.B:↙Who?A:We thought that you or Dr.Johnson might do it.B用降调说Who,其意思是问,对方想让谁在开场时致欢迎词。Step 6 Pronunciation---Practice1. Listen to the short conversation and mark the intonation with ↗, ↙ or ↙, ↗. Then discuss with a partner what they intend to convey by using different intonation.Owner: You know what ?↗ It’s a million-pound bank note↙.Waiter 1: Really ?↗(question)Waiter 2: Really !↙(unbelievable and surprised)Waiter 3: Really ?!↙↗(first question then surprised)2. Listen to the conversations. Underline the parts that are stressed and mark the intonation. Then talk about the implied meanings of the responses with different intonations. Listen again and repeat.1) Henry: It’s a nice suit.Owner: Oh, it’s perfect!↙(The intonation means it is very suitable for Henry.)2) Henry: Well, that’s very kind of you.Owner: Kind, sir ?↗(what you said is not right) No, it’s kind of you. You must come whenever you want and have whatever you like. Just having you sit here is a great honour !!↙(welcome you to come again)3)Henry:Well, to be honest, I have none. Oliver:(happily) What luck!(excited) Brother↗, what luck!↙(It means “Didn’t you hear it?”)Henry: Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me!↗(angry) If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very funny. Now if you’ll excuse me, I ought to be on my way.↙(If so, I would leave.)Roderick: Please don’t go↙...(hope Henry can wait for a moment)Part B Viewing and Talking---Describe people’s changing attitudes in a film clipStep 1 Before-listening---Tell the filmYou are going to watch part of the film The Million Pound Bank Note. Look at these photos and guess what happens in the film.
Step 4: Listen again and decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1 It was the first time Chen Liyan's story was reported. T口 F口2 Chen found 10,000 yuan in a small plastic bag in Taiyuan railway station口 F口3 Wang Zheng apologized to Chen because he couldn't offer her more money. T口 F口4 Chen took out a large loan to cure her daughter, T口 F口5 Wang set up a fundraising website for Chen's daughter after Chen told him about her situation. T口 F口Step 5:After listening, discuss the questions.1 What kind of person do you think Chen Liyan is?Chen Liyan is generous and honest because she returned a large sum of money to the owner.2 Did Chen return the money because she didn't need it?No. She returned the money because it was the right thing to do. Evidence for this is that she refused to accept the reward money because she felt that it had not been earned. 3 Is it common for people to do what Chen did?It depends on the culture. In some countries it is quite common to return money that has been found. In other countries, people believe "Finders are keepers!" 4 How did Wang Zheng feel about the return of his money?He must have been very happy and relieved to have gotten his money back. We know this because he thanked Chen repeatedly and even offered her a reward.5 Why did Ma Dongbao tell Wang about Chen's family?He must have had great sympathy for Chen and her daughter and wanted to help them.'We know this because he arranged help for them. 6 How did the news reporter feel about Chen's actions?The news reporter felt that it showed that money wasn't the most important thing in life. We know this because the reporter told us that this is what Chen believes. and then said, “that's a great attitude to take."
? Could you offer me some kind of work here?? I don’t want your charity, I just want an honest job.? Careless: I landed in Britain by accident.Step 7:Consolidation.? Find Henry? Roderick and Oliver were I .making a bet when they saw Henry, a poor young man. ? Know Henry? About a month ago, Henry was sailing and later he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind. Fortunately, he 2.was spotted by a ship. And it was the ship that brought him to 3.England? Offer money to Henry ? Oliver and Roderick gave Henry a letter and told him that there was money in it. They 4.persuaded him to accept it, and made him 5.promise that it wouldn't be opened until 2 o'clock.Step 8:Language pointsa large amount of: a large quantity of; a great deal ofe.g. They bought a large amount of furniture before they moved their new house.make a bet: make an arrangement to risk money, etc. on an event of which the result is doubtful.e.g. We made a bet on the result of the match.permit sb to do something: allow somebody to do somethinge.g. My mother doesn’t permit me to ride in the street after it rained.by accident: as a result of chancee.g. I only found it by accident.stare at: look at somebody or something with the eyes wide open in a fixed gaze( in astonishment, wonder, fear, etc)to be honest: to tell you the truth; to be franke.g. To be honest, I don’t think we have a chance of winning.Step7 Homework:What do you think will happen to Henry? Will the bank-note help him or get him into trouble?
Everybody wants to get wealth.In today’s material world,making money or becoming wealthy symbolizes a person’s success and capability. Many people just make every effort, pay any price to attain greater wealth. With money,they can buy nice, large apartments in nice neighborhood. With money they can own luxurious cars. Wealth seems to bring all happiness in life.But is wealth the only road to happiness? Not really. There are many things in the world, which are beyond the means of money, such as friendship, love, health and knowledge. People are so preoccupied with struggling for money that they have no time or would not take the time to form or maintain friendship. What happiness can they feel living as lonely miserable creatures without love or friends in the world even if they accumulate tremendous wealth?In my opinion, people can’t do anything without money, but money is not everything. What money will bring you depends on your personal belief and goal in life. If you are kind enough to help others, especially the poor, money is a good thing to you. With it, you can do much more for the benefit of people and your country, and it will add to your own happiness. If you want money just for your own needs, you’ll never be satisfied or happy. In a word,you should have money spent for more people. Only then can money be the source of your happiness.Step 8 Homework4 students in a group, one acts Roderick, one Oliver, one servant and the fourth one acts Henry Adams, then listen to the tape, pay more attention to the difference between American English and British English in pronunciation, stress, tone.
2. 您能看到, 我头发太长了。You can see that my hair is much too long.3. 无论什么时候, 只要您想回来就回来。Please come back whenever you want.4. 您仅有很少的头发要理! You only have too little hair to cut !5. 为您服务是我的荣幸!It is my honour to serve you!Step 9 Writing(Henry is walking down the street when he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. He decides to have it cut. )H=Henry B=BarberH: Good afternoon, I’d like to have my hair cut, if I may. (The barber looks at Henry’s hair and continues cutting another man’s hair. ) Er, I’d really like a haircut. As you can see it’s much too long. B: (in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that. Indeed, I can. H: Fine, well, I’ll have a seat then. (He sits in one of the barber’s chairs. The barber turns to look at Henry. )B: It’s quite expensive here, you know! Are you sure you can afford it?H: Yes. I think so. (After his hair is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay. Henry shows the barber the bank note. )B: Why Mr. . . (looks shocked)H: Adams. Henry Adams. I’m sorry. I don’t have any change. B: Please don’t worry! (wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about! Nothing at all! Please come back whenever you want, even if you only have too little hair to cut! It will be my honour to serve you!Step 10 Pair workExchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to help your partner revise his/her draft.1. Are all the elements of a play included and in good order ?2. Do the character use suitable language ?3. Are the stage directions clear and useful ?4. Is the plot clear and exciting enough ?
【参考范文】Narrator:(Henry is smiling as he leaves the restaurant. As he is walking down the street, he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. He decides to get it cut. )H=Henry;B=Barber;R=rude manH:Good afternoon, I'd like to get a cut, if I may. (The barber looks at Henry's hair and continues cutting another man's hair. )Er, I'd really like a haircut. As you can see it's much too long. B:(in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that. Indeed, I can. H:Fine, well I'll have a seat then. (He sits in one of the barber's chairs. The barber turns to look at Henry. )B:It's quite expensive here, you know!Are you sure you can afford it?H:Yes. I think so. (In comes the rude man. )R:Hey you there. I need a haircut quickly. Can you do me straightaway?B:All right, then, get in the chair and I'll see what I can do. R:Thank you. (sits down in one of the barber's chairs)H:Excuse me, but I was here first. Aren't you going to do my hair first?B:This man's in a hurry. H:Well so am I!I insist that you cut my hair first. B:OK, but I'll have to be quick. This gentleman is waiting. H:Thank you. (They both become quiet. After his hair is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay. Henry shows the barber the bank note. )B:Why, Mr . . . (looks shocked)H:Adams. Henry Adams. I'm sorry, I don't have any change. R:You're that Mr Adams! Well,I'm glad I waited or I might never have known it was you. B:Why, Mr Adams, please don't worry!(wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about!Nothing at all!Please come back any time, even if you only need too little hairs cut!It will be my honour to serve you!
尽管如此,农民工作为一个新的社会阶层,其独特的经济需求和政治诉求应该得到充分的尊重。虽然农民工的“根”还在农村,但是他们已经脱胎换骨,日益成长为一个迫切需要社会认可的新兴阶层。3.农民工处于何种生存境况?作为“廉价劳动力”,工资水平低,拖欠时有发生。作为“超时劳动力”,工作时间极长,超负荷从事繁重工作。作为“高危劳动力”,社会保障缺失,各种安全事故频繁。4.农民工问题有多么重要?农民工问题关系到农业增效、农民增收和农村繁荣。农民工问题关系到工业化、城镇化和“以工补农、以城促乡”。农民工问题关系到社会主义和谐社会建设。5.解决农民工问题应该做些什么?构建城乡一体化就业体系。健全农民工权益保障制度。强化农民工输出地和输入地培训。稳妥解决农民工户籍问题。改进对农民工的管理和服务。
生1:加强对绿色食品的宣传和扶持力度。当前的形势迫切要求我们发展绿色食品,因为绿色食品是真正实现可持续发展的,做到了发展经济和环境保护相结合,而且有利于增进人民身体健康。但目前绿色食品在市场上难成气候,主要是宣传和扶持不够。生2:绿色食品对环境、生长过程、加工过程以及运输等过程都有很严格的要求,很多环境相对优良的地区都是边远落后地区,必须给予政策上的扶持和优惠,才能降低成本,市场发展前景才会更加广阔。活动与探究对当地绿色食品市场情况作调查并初步分析。活动的实施过程:1.确定调查研究的目标并制定调查研究的计划。市场调查要深入广大消费者,可以去市场上做调查,‘对象包括消费者和经营者。形式可以是问卷,也可以是现场采访。弄清楚被调查者对绿色食品的态度,是否了解食用绿色食品的意义,是否懂得鉴别绿色食品等。对象力求涉及各个年龄段,多种职业。2.对问卷调查进行整理、分析,得出结论。
过渡:在实际生活中,城市内部空间结构并非完全按照这一经济规律呈现,而是更具复杂性。这说明除了经济因素外,还有很多其他因素在起作用,请大家结合你的认识、图2.9和案例1:纽约市的少数民族区谈谈你的看法。(2)其他因素I.收入 —— 形成不同级别住宅区的常见原因。有能力支付昂贵租金和选择最佳居住环境的人,其居住地往往形成高级住宅区。II.知名度 ——城市内某些地区在历史、文化或经济方面具有很高的声誉,这往往会吸引更多新的住宅或商场建在该处,以提高其知名度。III.种族聚居区的形成 ——在有些城市的某一区域内,如果某个种族或宗教团体占优势,就可能形成种族聚居区。如纽约市的唐人街、哈林区、小意大利区等。IV历史因素——城市的建筑物和街道设计可以维持久远,早期的土地利用方式对日后的功能分区有着深远的影响。3、城市内部空间结构的形成和变化
1、 前提条件:①环境几乎一样的平原地区,人口分布均匀2、 ②区域的运输条件一致,影响运输的惟一因素是距离。城市六边形服务范围形成过程。(理解)a.当某一货物的供应点只有少数几个时,为了避免竞争、获取最大利润,供应点的距离不会太近,它们的服务范围都是圆形的。 b.在利润的吸引下,不断有新的供应点出现,原有的服务范围会因此而缩小。这时,该货物的供应处于饱和。每个供应点的服务范围仍是圆形的,并彼此相切c.如果每个供应点的服务范围都是圆形相切却不重叠的话,圆与圆之间就会存在空白区。这里的消费者如果都选择最近的供应点来寻求服务的话,空白区又可以分割咸三部分,分别属于三个离其最近的供应点。[思考]①图2.15中城市有几个等级?②找出表示每一等级六边形服务范围的线条颜色?③叙述不同等级城市之间服务范围及其相互关系?3、理论基础:德国南部城市4、意义:运用这种理论来指导区域规划、城市建设和商业网点的布局。1、 应用——“荷兰圩田居民点的设置”。
学生探究案例:找出不同等级城市的数目与城镇级别的关系、城镇的分布与城镇级别的关系并试着解释原因。在此基础上,指导学生一步步阅读书上的阅读材料,首先说明这是德国著名的经济地理学家克里斯泰勒对德国南部城市等级体系研究得出的中心地理论,他是在假设土壤肥力相等、资源分布均匀、没有边界的平原上,交通条件一致、消费者收入及需求一致、人们就近购买货物和服务的情况下得出的理想模式。然后指导学生阅读图2.14下文字说明,理解城市六边形服务范围形成过程。指导学生读图2.15,找出图中城市的等级、每一等级六边形服务范围并叙述不同等级城市之间服务范围及其相互关系,从而得出不同等级城市的空间分布规律,六边形服务范围,层层嵌套的理论模式。给出荷兰圩田空白图,让学生应用上面的理论规划设计居民点并说出理由,再和教材上的规划进行对照。然后给出长三角地区城市分布图和各城市人口数,让学生对这些城市进行分级,概括每一级城市的服务功能、统计每一等级城市的数目以及彼此间的平均距离,总结城市等级与服务范围、空间分布的关系?
(1)下面列出的是我国南北方传统民居的差异,分析形成这些差异的自然原因:——北方民居正南正北的方位观比南方强;——北方民居的墙体严实厚重,南方民居的墙体轻薄;——从北到南,民居的屋顶坡度逐渐增大,房檐逐渐加宽,房屋进深和高度逐渐加大。(2)下面列出的是我国南北方城市住宅搂的差异,分析导致这些差异的自然原因:——如果不考虑地价、建筑材料等因素,建同等面积的住房,北方的建筑成本比南方高 ;——建同样高度的多幢楼房,北方楼房的南北间距比南方大。点拨:本活动要求学生了解由于地理环境的差异造成南北方建筑物特点的不同,并由此认识地理环境 差异对人们生活的影响。(1)比较而言,北方的冬季寒冷而漫长,南方的夏季湿热而漫长。为了在冬季充分利用太阳光照和热量,北方民居正南正北的方位观比南方强。北方民居的墙体严实厚重,利用在冬季保温御寒;南方民居的墙体轻薄,利于在夏季通风透气。从北到南,年降水量逐渐增大,民居的屋顶坡度也逐渐增大(利于排水) ;随着对保温要求的降低和对通风纳凉要求的提高,民居的屋檐逐渐加宽,房屋进深和高度逐渐加大。
活动建议:亚马孙雨林的开发和保护,一直作为一个两难问题困扰着决策者们。这三个议题的提出,为决策者们提供了思考的途径,其实这也是国际社会的呼声。活动中,可以让同学们任意选一个感兴趣的议题,进行评述、整理、发挥,然后进行交流,达成共识。或以板报的形式 进行。板书设计第二节 森林的开发和保护——以亚马孙热带雨林为例四、亚马孙开发计划及其影响1.全球热带雨林被毁的原因⑴直接原因——人类的开发⑵亚马孙地区,破坏雨林的人类活动:⑶开发的背景:2.亚马孙地区开发过程⑴从历史因素看,对雨林影响不大。⑵20世纪五六十年代后,影响逐渐加大3.亚马孙流域 大规模开发计划⑴修建亚马孙横贯公路 ⑵移民亚马孙平原⑶借助外资、鼓励跨国企业投资开发五、雨林的前途——开发还是保护1.目前,全球的热带雨林正以惊人的速度不断减少。2.亚马孙这片全球最大的热带雨林,前景也同样不容乐观。3.开发 与保护?
山西省总结出了许多重点工矿区的生态环境建设模式,即围绕煤田的露天开采区、居民点和主要交通线建设区,通过工程及生物措施,结合土地的复垦,充分利用厂矿的人力、财力和科技优势,建立集约经营的高效蔬菜、水果及肉蛋奶生产基地(图3.13)。1.说一说图中各种工程及生物措施的作用。点拨:参考图3.13图中各工程及措施的作用:(1)隔离护坝:主要作用是将采掘区与河流隔开,以免河水流入采掘区。(2)排水沟:主要作用是引开可能进入采掘区的雨水或其他水源。(3)公路紧靠采掘区,方便运输车辆就近从工地上公路。(4)“固沙草方格”,即在流沙表面用麦草、稻草扎成1×1米的草方格,使流沙不易被风 吹起,达到阻沙、固沙的目的,并在草方格上栽种沙蒿、花棒、籽蒿、拧条等沙生植物,建立起旱生植物带,营造挡沙树林。
2.通过西气东输输送到上海的天然气,价格只相当于进口天然气的3/4、同等热值煤气的 2/3。你认为是否应该提高天然气的价格,以促进西部的发展。点拨:可以从不同方面分析。⑷对环境的影响①有利于改善东部地区的大气质量据监测显示,在同等热值的情况下,与煤炭相比,利用天然气作燃料几乎不产生二氧化硫、粉尘等污染物质,氮氧化物和二氧化碳的排放量也大为减少。长江三角洲地区的能源长期高度依赖煤炭,例如,上海市煤炭消费量占能源消费总量的70%。从西部地区输送来的天然气,可以部分替代煤炭。②为了最大限度减少对沿线地区生态环境的影响,西气东输工程在建设过程中,严格环境保护的要求。③在沿线农村地区推广使用天然气,可减少农民对薪柴的需求,从而缓解因植被破坏而带来的环境压力。