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1、1. Warm-up Questions 2. Word-web 3. Blank-filling 4. Group Discussion Art Buchwald Venus 5. Background Information Before Reading_Main Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Nine Planets and the Solar System Manhattan Light Year Before Reading_1.1 Before Reading Global Reading
2、Detailed Reading After Reading 1.Do you think our humankind will ever stop exploring the space? Why or why not? 2.Can you name a few big events of space exploration in human history? 3.Do you believe there are some other beings living on the other planets in space? Is it possible for them to land on
3、 the Earth in some sort of flying saucers? Why? Warm-up Questions Before Reading_1.2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Mars rover vehicle Spirit & Opportunity NASA Americas space agency astronaut spacecraft space science planet exploration international space station Kenne
4、dy space center space shuttle Discovery space shuttle Colombia Word-web Before Reading_1.2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Shenzhou 5 & Shenzhou 6 satellite space walk Apollo program launch vehicle solar system Harbor telescope Before Reading_1.2 Before Reading Global Re
5、ading Detailed Reading After Reading Directions: With the help of the following pictures, listen to the passage and fill in the following blanks according to what youve heard about the South Asia Tsunamis. The earthquake 9.0 magnitudes the western end of Indonesias Sumatra Island at 6:58 a.m. local
6、time. The earthquake was followed by , flattening buildings and sending a wall of water higher than the tops of coconut palms into the towns and villages. The quake was the in 40 years and the fourth most-powerful since 1900, according to the U.S. Geological . measuring _ struck _ tsunamis _ stronge
7、st _ Survey _ Blank-filling Before Reading_1.2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The series of tsunamis by this Earth quake crashed into towns, fishing villages and tourist from Sri Lanka to India, Thailand and Malaysia, killing more than 13,000 people in at least nine cou
8、ntries and leaving thousands . The tsunamis also left thousands , and hundreds of thousands homeless in Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand. unleashed _ coastal _ resorts _ missing _ injured _ Before Reading_1.2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Some tsunami survivors
9、, when they recall the terrifying moments, say that they seemed to have experienced what is described in the Hollywood movie The Day After Tomorrow. So either the real tsunamis or the fictional movies make us rethink the relationship between humans and nature. Directions: Form the group of four and
10、discuss on the following topic: Are we the masters of nature, or a part of the natural world? Clues: We human beings tend to take pride in our mastery of nature. Weve viewed ourselves as conquerors of the skies and oceans. Weve devised ways of using the natural resources of the earth for great profi
11、t. In recent years, however, weve begun to realize that we are not the masters of the natural world, but a part of it. Weve also begun to understand that if we do not treat the natural world with great respect, our very existence as a species may be threatened. Group Discussion Before Reading_2 Befo
12、re Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Art Buchwald (1925- ) A a well-known American humor columnist for Washington Post. His columns frequently deal with stories about politicians and famous personalities, current events in politics and issues in the news. Before Reading_3.1 Befor
13、e Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Venus It is the nearest planet to the Earth in the solar system. Besides the sun and the moon, Venus is the brightest object in the sky. It is called the morning star in the east at sun-rise, and the evening star in the west at sunset. The aver
14、age temperature is about 475 degrees centigrade. Oxygen is rare there. Its atmosphere contains about 95% carbon dioxide (CO2). Before Reading_3.11 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Venus is the second planet in distance from the sun and nearest to the Earth of all the plan
15、ets in the solar system. Except for the sun and the moon, Venus is the brightest object in the sky. The planet is called the morning star when it appears in the east at sunrise, and the evening star when it is in the west at sunset. The surface temperature of Venus averages about 475 degrees centigr
16、ade and its atmosphere is about 95% carbon dioxide. Oxygen is very rare. The high temperature and near absence of oxygen on Venus make it unlikely that life, as we know it, could exist there. It is satirically interesting that Art Buchwald has chosen the planet Venus as the setting for his story. Hi
17、s satire is most deeply felt when he has the Venusian professor say that if the Venusians can learn to breathe in an Earth atmosphere, then they can live anywhere else. Before Reading_3.12 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Listen to the introduction to , rearrange the orde
18、r of the following nine planets in the box according to the order of their appearance in the video clip. Directions: Earth，Mercury，Jupiter，Venus， Neptune， Uranus，Mars， Saturn， Pluto Mercury，Venus，Earth，Mars，Jupiter，Saturn，Uranus，Neptune，Pluto Nine Planets and the Solar System Nine Planets and the So
19、lar System Before Reading_3.13 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Manhattan Manhattan is in New York City. Its one of the commercial, financial and cultural centers of New York City. Broadway / Chinatown / the Empire State Building / Greenwich Village/ Times Square / the Un
20、ited Nations Headquarters / Wall Street, etc. Before Reading_3.14 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Light Year A light year is the distance that light travels in one year, at the speed of 186,282 miles per second. Art Buchwald is being humorous when he deliberately says 20
21、,000 light years ago. The intended meaning is only a very, very long time ago. Globe Reading_main 1.Part Division of the Text 2.Context-based Prediction 3.True or False 4.Chart Completion Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Globe Reading.1 Part Division of the Text Main Idea
22、 Lines Part 1 1 10 2 11 39 3 40 47 The satellite landed on Earth has been sending back signals and photographs. Venusian scientists have come to the conclusion that Earth is unfit for them to live. The Venusian scientists are determined to proceed with the exploration of the planet Earth. Before Rea
23、ding Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Globe Reading.2-part1.1 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Form pairs to figure out the meanings of the following expressions, using context clues provide in the text. Directions: 1) the Venus Institute of Technology the Ve
24、nus Evening Star Venus Beings The Grubstart Zilches 2) Earths surface in the area of Manhattan the Consolidated Edison Belt something that looks like a river metal particles stalagmite projections granite formations Context-based Prediction Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Readin
25、g 1.The planet of Venus was filled with excitement because scientists had managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth. T 2. The satellite hasnt sent back any information since it landed on Earth. F It has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. 3. The Venusian scientists wer
26、e concerned about the feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. T 4. The Venusian scientists will probably come to the conclusion that there is no life on Earth. F They have concluded that there is no life on Earth. Globe Reading.2-part 1.1 ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) True or False Directions: Dec
27、ide whether the following statements are true or false. Globe Reading.2-part3 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 5. Earths surface in the area of Manhattan is composed of solid concrete and only a few things can grow there. F Nothing can grow there. 6. Venusian scientists h
28、ave discovered that the atmosphere of Earth is filled with carbon monoxide and other deadly gases. T 7. Venusian scientists have found out what the Consolidated Edison Belt is made of. F They do not know what it is made of and they will have to make further tests. ( ) ( ) ( ) T T F Globe Reading.2-p
29、art3 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 8. They will have to carry their own water to Earth because water on Earth is unfit to drink. ( ) 9. They have not found a safe way to land a flying saucer. ( ) 10. The flying saucer program will be carried out ahead of schedule. ( )
30、They do not know what it is made of and they will have to make further tests. Globe Reading.2-part3 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading In Part 2, Professor Zog released the conclusion they have drawn based on satellite findings at the press conference. Tell how the conclusi
31、on is generally drawn by completing the chart. Directions: Chart Completion Conclusion Globe Reading.2-part3 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Other hazards: There is no life on Earth. For one thing the Earths surface For another the atmosphere A_ B_ C_ dark black clouds p
32、olluted water metal particles Article Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Here we have a humorous essay. But after reading it you will surely find that the author is most serious in writing it. Article1_S Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading SentenceS
33、entenceWordWordIs There Life on Earth? Art Buchwald There was great excitement on the planet of Venus this week. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. The satellite was directed
34、into an area known as Manhattan (named after the great Venusian astronomer Prof. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20,000 light years ago). Because of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to the fe
35、asibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology. Article2_w SentenceSentenceWordWordBefore Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Is There Life on Earth? Art Buchwald There was great excitement on the planet of Ven
36、us this week. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan (named after the great Venusian astronomer Prof. Manhattan, who fir
37、st discovered it with his telescope 20,000 light years ago). Because of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to the feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Inst
38、itute of Technology. Is There Life on Earth? Art Buchwald There was great excitement on the planet of Venus this week. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. The satellite was dir
39、ected into an area known as Manhattan (named after the great Venusian astronomer Prof. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20,000 light years ago). Because of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to
40、the feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology. Article2_S_what is . 1. Rewrite the sentence, but keep the word excitement. Considerable / great / intense excitement was aroused / created / stirred up on the planet of Venu
41、s this week. 2. What caused the great excitement on the planet of Venus? The reason that there was great excitement on the planet of Venus this week is explained in the following sentence: successful landing of a satellite on the planet Earth & signals and photographs sent back by the satellite. Clo
42、seCloseSentenceSentenceWordWordBefore Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 3. Translate the sentence into Chinese. 本周火星上群情異常振奮。本周火星上群情異常振奮。 Is There Life on Earth? Art Buchwald There was great excitement on the planet of Venus this week. For the first time Venusian scientists manage
43、d to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan (named after the great Venusian astronomer Prof. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20,000 light years ago)
44、. Because of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to the feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology. Article2_S_what is . SentenceSentenceW
45、ordWordBefore Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 1. What does was directed into mean? was aimed and launched in the direction of the area known as Manhattan 2. Is there such a place as Manhattan on Earth? Where is it if the answer is yes? What do you think the author intends by th
46、e use of this name? Yes. Manhattan is the commercial and cultural center of New York City, famous for its tall buildings and theaters. Manhattan represents the highly industrialized and developed urban city. By using this name, the author intends to show that the more developed the city is, the more
47、 seriously the ecosystem of the city is disturbed. CloseClose3. What does the author mean by 20,000 light years ago? The author is being humorous when he deliberately says 20,000 light years ago. The intended meaning is only a very, very long time ago. Is There Life on Earth? Art Buchwald There was
48、great excitement on the planet of Venus this week. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan (named after the great Venusia
49、n astronomer Prof. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20,000 light years ago). Because of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to the feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press
50、conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology. Article2_S_what is . SentenceSentenceWordWordBefore Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 1. The Venusian scientists succeeded in getting important information, so they could: 2. Paraphrase the sentence. Thanks to good weather
51、 conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists could gain precious information about the possibility of a flying object with Venus beings landing on Earth. CloseClose3. Rewrite the given sentence, using because of: We were sorry to hear that Mr. Davidson had to retire at the age of fi
52、fty because he was in poor health. We were sorry to hear that Mr. Davidson had to retire at the age of fifty because of his poor health. A)land another more advanced satellites on the planet Earth. B)land Venus beings on the planet Earth. Is There Life on Earth? Art Buchwald There was great exciteme
53、nt on the planet of Venus this week. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan (named after the great Venusian astronomer P
54、rof. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20,000 light years ago). Because of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to the feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was
55、 held at the Venus Institute of Technology. Article2_w_excitement SentenceSentenceWordWordBefore Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading S Sexcitement: n. 1) state of strong emotion or feeling, esp. one caused by sth. pleasant The news of Liu Xiangs success at the Anthem Olympics cause
56、d great excitement. 2) (fml.) thing that excites; exciting incident, etc. S Sthe excitements associated with a cruise around the world CloseClose關(guān)于乘船周游世界的令人興奮的事關(guān)于乘船周游世界的令人興奮的事 NB: 該詞用作以上第一種意思時是可數(shù)名詞，用作以上第二種意思時是不可該詞用作以上第一種意思時是可數(shù)名詞，用作以上第二種意思時是不可數(shù)名詞。數(shù)名詞。 Collocation: arouse / create / stir up excitement
57、 feel / avoid / conceal excitement excitement builds (to a climax) excitement about / at / over 引起激情引起激情 感到感到/避免避免/掩蓋興奮掩蓋興奮 興奮到極點興奮到極點 對對 的興奮的興奮 T TIs There Life on Earth? Art Buchwald There was great excitement on the planet of Venus this week. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land
58、 a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan (named after the great Venusian astronomer Prof. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20,000 light years ago). Because
59、 of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to the feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology. The Sampler Article2_w_feasibility SentenceSent
60、enceWordWordBefore Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading S Sfeasibility: n. possibility of being carried out or done They were working at the technical feasibility of a supersonic aircraft during my first visit. The scientist doubted the feasibility of the experiment. NB: feasibility
61、的形容詞形式是的形容詞形式是feasible，例如：，例如： S SThe atomic car is technically feasible. CloseClose科學家們懷疑這個實驗的可行性?？茖W家們懷疑這個實驗的可行性。 S SIt was not feasible to build a bridge at that point. S ST TIs There Life on Earth? Art Buchwald There was great excitement on the planet of Venus this week. For the first time Venusi
62、an scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan (named after the great Venusian astronomer Prof. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20,
63、000 light years ago). Because of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to the feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology. Article2_w_manage
64、CloseCloseSentenceSentenceWordWordBefore Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading CF: manage, attempt, try & endeavor 這四個詞都是動詞，均含有這四個詞都是動詞，均含有“試圖，努力，力圖試圖，努力，力圖”之意。之意。 manage 指設法做成了某事，暗含經(jīng)歷了周折，克服了障礙，或總算指設法做成了某事，暗含經(jīng)歷了周折，克服了障礙，或總算“將就著”做成了?！皩⒕椭弊龀闪恕?manage: v. try, succeed in doing sth. He m
65、anaged to get the work done with very little help. S SI cant borrow the money so Ill have to manage without it. S Sattempt 較正式用詞，強調(diào)已經(jīng)開始，且希望完成，但常隱含著不一較正式用詞，強調(diào)已經(jīng)開始，且希望完成，但常隱含著不一定有預期的結(jié)果的意思。當定有預期的結(jié)果的意思。當attempt后接不定式時，不能用后接不定式時，不能用于被動。于被動。 try 普通用詞，可與普通用詞，可與attempt換用，但強調(diào)努力或嘗試，后跟不定式換用，但強調(diào)努力或嘗試，后跟不定式表示努力或爭
66、?。缓蟾鷦用~表示嘗試。例如：表示努力或爭取；后跟動名詞表示嘗試。例如： endeavor 正式用詞，指盡最大努力、認真地克服困難去做某事。正式用詞，指盡最大努力、認真地克服困難去做某事。 He tried to get the work done with very little help (but failed). S SIs There Life on Earth? Art Buchwald There was great excitement on the planet of Venus this week. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan (named after the gr
大學英語精讀 董亞芬主編 第三版 第一冊第9單元課件U9
