新未来大学英语视听说教程2教学课件B2U6.pptxVIP

新未来大学英语视听说教程 2Unit6Embrace the unknownAfter learning this unit, you will be able to:?◆ give and take turns naturally in a conversation ◆ pronounce stressed words in sentences accurately ◆ organize your notes ◆ identify and articulate cultural similarities ◆ question claims ◆ make a podcast about someone famous for exploring the unknown ◆ use descriptive languageLearning Objectives不登高山，不知天之高也；不临深溪，不知地之厚也。——荀子Truly if you do not climb a high mountain, you will be unaware of the height of the sky. If you do not look down into a deep gorge, you will be unaware of the thickness of the earth.– XunziDo not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.– Ralph Waldo Emerson (U.S.)ContentsGet on board1Experience the world2Understand the world3Over to you4Further listening5Get on boardThroughout history, human beings have made great efforts to explore unknown areas. Look at the list of these areas and think of some famous people and events related to these areas. Add other areas you can think of. Then choose one area from the list that interests you most.AreasFamous peopleEvents1 outer space2 the deep ocean3 the North and South Poles4 Mount Qomolangma56 Work in pairs and compare your answers.A: I am really interested in outer space. My hero is the Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin. He was the first person to travel to space.B: Yes, I’ve read about him. When did he go into space? A: It was in 1961. Since then, there have been many missions to space with astronauts from other countries.Get on boardReferenceanswers? Outer space is definitely an unknown area that fascinates me. Who knows what mysteries exist beyond our planet! One famous person related to outer space is Yuri Gagarin, the Russian astronaut who in 1961 became the first person to travel to space. ? I am most interested in exploring the bottom of the ocean because there are so many strange and interesting animals down there. One famous person related to ocean exploration is James