Unit 4 Astronomy : the science of the stars 教案2

(A VISIT TO THE MOON)

Introduction

You are advised to lead in by talking about Tibet which is a wonder for a travel trip. Then help students with their reading of Journey down the Mekong. Translation of the text into Chinese is proposed.

Objectives

* to write an essay to show your problems and the way to overcome them

Procedures

I. Warming up

Let 2-3 students retell the passage learned in the first two periods. Revise some important words and statements.

Remind the students of October 15th 2003 when Yang Liwei went up into space. (showing pictures or Videos in possible)

List the following questions before listening:

* What education and experience do you need to become an astronaut?

* Do you think there are any special requirements?

* What kind of a person makes a good astronaut?

* What problems do you think he/she would have in space?

(Students report back to the class in fours)

II. Listening (P62)

Listen to parts 1 and 2. Write down the main idea.

Then listen to part 1 finish exercise 3 and part 2 to finish exercise 4.

Questions Yang Liwei's answers When was the most exciting moment?

What surprised him?

What did he do? When his spaceship lifted off the ground he knew he was really on his way into space.

The beauty of space

He watched all his instruments and stayed calm.