(共31张PPT)
Unit 1
SCIENCE AND SCIENTISTS
Using language
Write about what makes a great scientist.
To write about what makes a great scientist.
To learn some important words and sentence patterns.
To master some linking words and phrases in the passage.
What makes great scientists
Lead in——
Look at the pictures& the title to guess what the content of the text is.
The text is mainly about
Pre-reading:
the brief introduction of Qian Xuesen and Stephen Hawking.
THE FATHER OF CHINA’S AEROSPACE
A WORLD OF PURE THOUGHT
What do you know about Qian Xuesen
钱学森(1911-2009) ,享誉海内
外的杰出科学家,我国导弹、原子弹和人造
卫星研究领域的开拓者,航天科学的奠基人。1991年国务院、中央军委授予他“国家杰出贡献科学家”荣誉称号和“一级英雄模范奖章”, 以表彰他对我国科技事业作出的杰出贡献。1999年中共中央、国务院、中央军委作出决定,授予钱学森“两弹一星功勋奖章”。
Stephen Hawking (1942-2018)
physicist / mathematician
famous scientist known
for his theory about
black holes and big bangs:
A Brief History of Time
史蒂芬·霍金 Stephen Hawking(1942-2018), 英国著名物理学家、宇宙学家、数学家。生前曾在英国剑桥大学担任卢卡斯数学教授(国际数学领域极具声望的教授职衔), 被认为是继爱因斯坦之后最杰出的理论物理学家之一。1963年,21岁的霍金被诊断患有肌肉萎缩性侧索硬化症,即运动神经细胞病,从此,霍金便不断与疾病斗争、挑战自我、奉献社会,是人类身残志
坚的典范。他著有《时间简史》
(A Brief History of Time)等著作,
对宇宙黑洞有独到的见地和研究。
Fast-reading
The text is mainly about ______________
_________________________________________
______________________.
the brief
introduction of Qian Xuesen and
Stephen Hawking.
Read the texts and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).(page9)
1. Qian changed his major because of a shift in personal interest.
2. Qian’s strong interest in art has a positive impact on a scientist’s development.
3. When Hawking was young, almost everyone believed that the universe began with a big bang.
4. Because Hawking was determined, he was able to succeed even though he was ill.
Answer the questions below using the information from the texts.(page9)
1. Why was Qian called “the father of China’s aerospace”
2. How was Hawking’s own theory proven correct
Because much of the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets can also be traced back to Qian’s research.
Astronomers used their telescopes to prove his work on the big bang theory.
Study the language and structure.
1. Underline the linking words and phrases in the passages, and describe their function.
However, after the Songhu Battle broke out in 1932, …
At that time, China was poor and its rocket science was undeveloped.
Nevertheless Oian did not let that discourage him …
Because much of the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets …
However, what might have made him such an outstanding …
In general, there were two main theories …
Besides being brilliant, he was brave, …
Furthermore, he was quite determined.
Above all, Hawking was willing to admit his faults.
衔接词语(linking words)是语篇衔接的纽带, 表达的逻辑意义包括时间关系、空间关系、列举和顺序、例证、递进、对比和转折、等同和替换、过渡和总结、结果和推论等, 其中多数是衔接性状语。
Summary
Study the structure of the texts:
The father of China's aerospace (Qian Xuesen)
Paragraph 1
Paragraphs 2-5
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 7
Introduction.
His personal history and accomplishments.
His personality.
His death and people's appreciation of him.
2. What is the function of each paragraph in the passages
Study the structure of the texts:
A world of pure thought(Stephen Hawking)
Paragraph 1
Paragraph2
Paragraph3
Introduction.
His claim to fame.
Characteristics that made him great.
3. Find words that describe the personalities of the scientists.
Qian Xuesen:
a man with "great scientific thought and scientific spirit" who was patriotic and served his homeland with effort, achievement, and devotion; a pioneer; did not let that discourage him; determined; an outstanding and creative scientist; deep appreciation for art
Stephen Hawking
brilliant; brave, sometimes careless in what he said or did; willing to say what others were afraid to say; dream of what others were afraid to dream about; quite determined; willing to admit his faults
What important personalities and qualities Qian Xuesen had and helped him earn the name of “the father of China's aerospace
patriotic
swithced major
Post-reading: Further thinking.
knowledgeable
became a pioneer
conducted important research
co-founded JPL
determined
returned to China
took on the challenge on developing China's space science
……
What will be included in your essay if you are writing about a great scientist
who
switched major
what
did he/she do
when and where did these events happen
what achievements did she/he make ...
Post-reading: Further thinking.
Scientific Spirit
Para. 1: Brief introduction.
Para.3: Significance of the scientific spirit
& inspiration you get from it.
Para. 2: Life story; main achievements;
personality and qualities.
* In time order, using linking words and phrases.
Conclusion: the follwing should be included.
Besides Qian Xuesen and Stephen Hawking, what other great scientists can you think of
Do you know any stories about them
Besides the personal qualities Qian and Hawking showed, what other important qualities should a great scientist have
Which personal qualities do you think are the most important for a great scientist
Which of your stories can illustrate these qualities
What is the significance of the scientific spirit and what inspiration can you get from these scientists
Write an essay about the scientific spirit.
scientific spirits
have a vivid imagination
statistical analysis
data collection
be curiosity and creativity
start out as a scientist
well-respected man
make a decision
dream of
be interested in
be willing to
be curious about
pay attention to
be necessary for
be extremely knowledgeable
an outstanding and creative scientist
the most famous
be familiar with
1. phrases
1.有信心的
2.爱社交的
3.乐于助人
4.有毅力的
5.有能力的
6.热心肠的
7.随和的
8.精力充沛
9.慷慨的
10.聪明的
11.雄心的
12.有吸引力
13.诚实的
14.幽默的
15.勤奋的
confident
sociable
be ready/willing to help
determined /strong-willed
capable
warm–hearted
easy-going
energetic
generous
smart/intelligent
ambitious
attractive / charming
honest
humorous
diligent / hard-working
2. character (性格特征)
16. 独立的
17. 谨慎的
18. 健谈的
19. 健康的
20. 耐心的
21. 宽容的
22. 严格的
23. 谦虚的
24. 考虑周到的
25. 杰出的
26. 乐观的
27. 热情的
28. 举止得体的
29. 有天赋的
30. 朴素的
independent
cautious
talkative
healthy
patient
tolerant
strict
modest
considerate
outstanding
optimistic
enthusiastic
well-behaved
gifted / talented
simple/ plain
根据以下信息用英语写一篇短文介绍袁隆平教授。
基本信息:
1.1930年9月7日出生于北京。自幼刻苦学习,酷爱农业科学;
2.自从1953 年从重庆西南农学院(Southwest Agricultural College)大学毕业以后,他已经研究水稻近半个世纪,一直在为世界农业默默耕耘。
主要成绩:
3.由于他的研究,我国水稻产量快速增长, 为很多国家解决了粮食不足的问题;
4.他被誉为“杂交水稻之父” “Father of Hybrid Rice”;
5.虽然他很出名, 但是他过着简朴的生活,不计名利
1. Born on September 7th, 1930 in Beijing, Yuan Longping studied hard, showing great interest in agriculture, who was one of the most well known scientists in China.
2. As a matter of fact, graduating from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953, Yuan has done research on rice for over half a century, devoting all his time and energy to the study of agriculture.
3. Because of his research, China’s rice production is increasing rapidly, solving the problem of the lack of food for many countries.
4. As a result, he is honored as “Father of Hybrid Rice”and was rewarded with many prizes for his great contributions to the world.
5. Famous as he was, he cared little about money and fame, and he lives a plain life.
THE MAN WHO FEED CHINA AND THE WORLD
Born on September 7th, 1930 in Beijing, Yuan Longping studied hard, showing great interest in agriculture, who was one of the most well known scientists in China.
Graduating from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953, Yuan has done research on rice for over half a century, devoting all his time and energy to the study of agriculture. As a matter of fact, Dr. Yuan was a dilligent and sympathetic(有同情心的) person. He felt rather sad when he saw so many people suffering from hunger, so he devoted his energy to finding ways to grow more rice. With his hard work, he grew a new kind of rice, which is called “Super Hybrid Rice”. Because of his research, China’s rice production is increasing rapidly, solving the problem of the lack of food for many countries. As a result, he is honored as “Father of Hybrid Rice”and was rewarded with many prizes for his great contributions to the world.
Famous as he was(尽管他很出名), he cared little for money and fame, living a plain life.
Polish your passage.