Big Question：What does it take to explore space?
翻译：探索太空需要具备什么？
本单元语法重点：一般将来时被动语态（will be done），下面准备三个版本，都贴合课本要求。
单元学习目标回顾
1. talk about space achievements 谈论太空成就
2. make predictions about space exploration using the passive voice 用被动语态对太空探索做出预测
3. describe your space dream 描述你的太空梦想
4. explore the meaning of and reasons for space exploration 探究太空探索的意义与原因
版本1｜简短口头版（课堂回答首选）
To explore space, we need lots of money, advanced technology and brave astronauts. New spacecraft will be built and special training will be given to astronauts. We also need teamwork and strong courage.
译文：探索太空，我们需要大量资金、先进科技以及勇敢的宇航员。新的航天器将会被制造出来，宇航员也会接受专门的训练。我们还需要团队合作和巨大的勇气。
版本2｜标准版（书面作答，含将来时被动，推荐）
It takes hard work, high‑level technology and great courage to explore space. Plenty of research will be done before every space task. Special spacesuits and safe rockets will be developed to protect astronauts. Besides, patience, teamwork and continuous support from people around the world are also necessary.
译文：探索太空需要艰苦的努力、高端科技以及巨大的勇气。每一次太空任务前都会开展大量研究。专用宇航服和安全火箭将会被研发，用来保护宇航员。除此之外，耐心、团队协作以及全世界人们持续的支持也必不可少。
版本3｜加长拓展版（适合单元写作参考）
I think it takes many things to explore space. First, new technology will be created so that we can travel farther into the universe. Safe spaceships will be sent into space again and again. Second, brave astronauts are needed, and strict tests will be passed by them. What’s more, it needs close teamwork, enough money and endless curiosity. Without these, we cannot make progress in space exploration.
译文：我认为探索太空需要很多条件。首先，新技术将会被创造，这样我们才能去往宇宙更深处；安全的飞船会被一次次送入太空。其次，我们需要勇敢的宇航员，他们必须通过严苛的测试。而且，太空探索还需要紧密的团队合作、充足的资金以及永不停止的好奇心。没有这些，我们就无法在太空探索上取得进步。
Look and share 三个小问题参考答案
1. What does the photo show?
It shows our beautiful Earth and the dark space.
它展示了美丽的地球和浩瀚的太空。
2. How does this photo make you feel?
It makes me feel amazed. The universe is so big and wonderful.
它让我感到震撼，宇宙如此广阔奇妙。
3. Would you like to experience space travel one day?
Yes, I’d love to. I hope I can see the stars and Earth from space.
是的，我很想。我希望能从太空看见星辰和地球。
