1、Unit 4Astronomy:the science of the starsListening&SpeakingBy Ji JinjinThe manned spacecraftHow many times has China sent people into space successfully till now?zxxkThe name of the spacecraftTimeShenzhou 5Oct.15,2003Shenzhou 6Oct.12,2005Shenzhou 7Sept.25,2008Shenzhou 9Jun.16,2012Who was the first as
2、tronaut traveling into space in China?Do you know the name of the spacecraft?Z.xx.kNameWhoWhenHow longOct.15,2003Yang Liwei21hours and 23minutesShenzhou 5InterviewMr.RenaultListen to the tape and fill in the blanks of the main idea.The main idea is the excitement of traveling into _ and the qualific
3、ations(品质)and experience needed to become _.spacean astronautListen to Part 1 of the tape again and take notes of the answers to the questionsQuestionsYang Liweis answersWhen was the most exciting moment?What did he do?What surprised him?Zxx/kWhen his spaceship began to _ the ground he knew he was r
4、eally _ into space.The beauty of spaceHe _ all his instruments(设备)and _lifted offon his waywatchedstayed calmAttention!Taking notes means writing words or phrases(短语)but not complete sentences.Listen to Part2 and fill in the blanks in the passage below.Well,I dreamed of it when I was _,but I never t
5、hought my _ would come true.It all happened _.If there was an _,Id love to go to the _one day.youngwishgraduallyopportunitymoon1.What surprised Yang Liwei most?2.Why didnt Yang Liwei feel worried?3.What was the size to be an astronaut?Listen again and choose the best answer.A.The speed of the spacec
6、raftB.The beauty of spaceC.The experience of the travel tripA.He was well trained.B.He was too excited.C.He was watching the instruments.A.Smaller than 170cm and weight more than 70kg.B.Smaller than 170cm and weight less than 70kg.C.Smaller than 180cm and weight more than 70kg.Brainstormingcalmbrave
7、cautious(谨慎的)hard-workingwell-trainedknowledgeable(博学的)healthyQualities of a good astronautSuppose you were a reporter,and now you are interviewing Yang Liwei.Work in pairs to discuss and use the words and expressions to help you make up the dialogue.Discuss and make up dialogues:Reporter:1.What are
8、 the qualities of a good astronaut?2.If I want to travel into space,what is important to me?3.What other things do I have to know?4.Wow,I cant wait to go there.Thank you,Mr.Yang.Yang Liwei:1.In my opinion,he/she should be.2.You must be.and 3.(you)know how to use the spacesuit properly(适当地)and.obey(遵
9、守)the safety rules.4.Youre welcome.Useful words:healthy,hard-working,cautious,well-trained,calm,cautious,brave,knowledgeable,/.Useful expressions:Please check that.You need.Dont forget to.Make sure that Youd better.You must/.R:What are the qualities of a good astronaut?Y:In my opinion,he/she should
10、be calm.R:If I want to travel into space,what is important to me?Y:You must be healthy and brave.R:What other things do I have to know?Y:Make sure that you know how to use the spacesuit properly and you need to obey the safety rules.R:Wow,I cant wait to go there.Thank you,Mr.Yang.Y:Its my pleasure.Sample version（样例)R:the reporter Y:Yang LiweiHomework1.Think about the problems you might have in space.2.Write a short passage on the qualities you need when traveling into space.Congratulation!Youre the best!
