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Unit 4 Astronomy: the science of the stars Period 2 Language points 教案 类别 课程标准要求掌握的项目 话题 Science of the stars；the development of life；space travel and gravity 词汇 astronomy atmosphere system violent solid explode exist mass carbon dioxide oxygen surface planet harmful spread float development method depend presence telescope disappoint cheer disappointed publish publishing gravity force gradually 词组、短语 solar system in time prevent ... from depend on cheer up now that break out 功能 指示（Instructions） Please look at/listen to ... Please pay attention to ... Please check that ... Make sure you ... Don’t forget to ... Watch out for ... You need ... You’d better ... You must（n’t）... 语法 主语从句（Noun clauses as the subject） What it was to become was a mystery ... ... it was not clear whether the solid shape was to last or not. 随堂练习 1、Do you know the following subjects? Medicine Medicine is a subject that contains biology and chemistry. ②Biochemistry Biochemistry is a subject that contains biology and chemistry. ③Geophysics Geophysics is a subject that contains geology and physics. ④Astronomy Astronomy is a subject which uses knowledge both from mathematics and physics. 2、Think about what you have read and make choices. Why was the earth different from other planets?（B） A It produced a lot of heat. B The water remained. C Water disappeared. D It was the oldest planet. Why was life able to develop on the earth but not on other planets?（C） A The earth had a solid shape. B The earth did not have harmful gases in its atmosphere. C The water stayed on the earth but not on other planets. D The earth was not too hot and not too cold. ③Why was it necessary for plants to grow before animals?（B） A Animals needed plants to protect them from the sun. B Plants provided oxygen for animals to breathe. C Animals could hide from hunters in forests. D It was easier for plants to grow. What problem is caused by human beings? A They exist everywhe