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Unit 1
Unit 1
SCIENCE AND SCIENTISTS
Write about what makes a great scientist
To write about what makes a great scientist
To learn some important words and sentence patterns
What do you know about Qian Xuesen
Stephen Hawking (1942-2018)
physicist / mathematician
famous scientist known
for his theory about
black holes and big bangs:
A Brief History of Time
Read the texts and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).
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.
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.
3. What important personality and qualities Qian Xuesen had helped him earn the name of “the father of China’s aerospace”
4. What personality and qualities in Stephen Hawking helped him with his work and made him one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th and 21st centuries
Qian Xuesen Stephen Hawking
patriotic knowledgeable determined … gifted
brave
determined
…
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。
2. What is the function of each paragraph in the passages
Qian Xuesen
Para 1: Introduction
Paras 2-5: His personal history and accomplishments
Para 6: His personality
Para 7: His death and people's appreciation of him
Stephen Hawking
Para 1: Introduction
Para 2: His claim to fame
Para 3: 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
In the case of Qian Xuesen, we see his determination illustrated by his struggles and how he overcame
challenges. His story also shows he was patriotic and devoted to his career.
In the case of Stephen Hawking, we also see his determination in the face of difficulty through the stories told about him. We also see his audacity.
How do the stories about the scientists help illustrate these personalities
Write an essay about the scientific spirit.
1. In groups, discuss some stories about great scientists.
2. Using these stories as a basis, discuss the following questions:
Apart from being clever, what are the most important personal qualities a scientist must have to be successful
How do these stories illustrate the scientific spirit
3. Now work by yourself, to write an essay about the scientific spirit.
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
Scientific Spirit
Paragraph 1: Brief introduction
Significance of the scientific spirit
& inspiration you get from it
Paragraph 2: Quality 1
Paragraph 3: Quality 2
Paragraph 4: Quality 3
…
Story
Story
Story
In time order, using linking words and phrases
scientific spirits
have a vivid imagination
have a strong intuition
statistical analysis
data collection
be curiosity and creativity
start out as a scientist
well-respected man
make a decision
be interested in
be willing to
be curious about
pay attention
be necessary for
be extremely knowledgeable
an outstanding and creative scientist
the most famous
be familiar with
dream of
Use this checklist to help you revise the draft. Then take your draft back and revise it using your partner’s comments.
Finish your passage.
Does the writer explain clearly the personal qualities that make up the scientific spirit
Does the writer give examples from the lives of the scientist(s) to illustrate the points
Does the writer describe the personality of a great scientist
Does the writer use appropriate linking words and phrases to tie the ideas together
Does the writer use separate paragraphs, each with its own function (共32张PPT)
Unit 1
Unit 1
SCIENCE AND SCIENTISTS
Talk about scientific experiences
To listen to a conversation about the scientific experience
To extract specific information while listening and complete missing information
To describe the scientific experience in listening
To share the scientific experience you participate in
To make a presentation on a scientific phenomenon
Look at the photos below, and discuss in groups what these activities have to do with science.
What can you see in the picture
What is he/she is doing
a giant dish, whisper
a piano keyboard,
play with feet
a blue screen,
bright lights
a hall of mirrors,
reflect
a white light,
cast shadows,
in the colour of the rainbow
Predict by using pictures
One way to get more out of your listening is to predict what you will hear. Using the pictures provided and the knowledge you already have, you can guess the kinds of information you should listen for. At times, you may even be able to guess exactly what will be talked about. This will help you focus better when listening, making your listening more effective.
The photos above are related to the conversation you will hear. Using the photos, try to predict the answers to the following questions.
1. Where are the people in the conversation going to go
They are going to a science museum.
2. What kind of place is it, and what does it focus on
It is a science museum that focuses on letting visitors experience science through interactive learning exhibitions.
3. What kinds of things can you do there
You can probably try different activities to learn about sound, light, reflection, and so on. For example, you can go to a room with many mirrors facing each other so it looks like there are many copies of you! Or you can play with a big piano on the floor.
Listen to the conversation and see if your answers for Activity 2 are correct. Then write down the letters (A-E) for the photos in the order that you hear them described.
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
4. _______________
5. _______________
D
C
E
B
A
Listen again and complete the descriptions of the photos above.
Photo A: A giant dish; when you speak into it, it ___________ the sound back and _________ ___________. You can use it to speak in a ___________ to someone 17 metres away.
Photo B: A giant ______________ that you can use your feet to play. Instead of playing the sounds of a piano, it plays the voices of ______________.
reflects
makes
it louder
whisper
piano keyboard
classical singers
Photo C: You look at a blue screen for a while, and then suddenly you can see ________________ moving around on it. These are our ______________.
Photo D: A ______________ where you can see yourself reflected thousands of times.
Photo E: You stand in front of ____________, and it casts different shadows of you, in ______________ the rainbow.
tiny bright lights
own blood cells
hall of mirrors
a white light
every colour of
1. The conversation is about the City of Science and Industry, a museum in Paris. Would you like to go to this museum Why or why not
Discuss the following questions in groups.
位于巴黎东北部的“科学与工业城”据说是世界上最大、访问人数最多的博物馆之一，同时也是欧洲最大的科普中心。博物馆于1986年对外开放，科学城空间功能分4个部分：永久性陈列（地球宇宙、生命奥秘、物质人类、语言 交流），最新科技成果和工业产品（包括幻影式战斗机和啊丽亚纳火箭和空间站），图书资料中心，底层会议中心。其中还包括3D电影院、水族馆、植物园和众多新科技产品。
What can you do in the City of Science and Industry
What do you like most about it
2. Are there any museums like this in China What other interesting museums are there
Have you ever been to such a museum in China
Where is it
What is it like
What did you do there
In groups, choose one of the museum activities on the previous page or brainstorm another scientific research or experiment that you are interested in.
Make a short presentation to the class about your choice. Use the example and useful phrases below to help you.
Today, I want to talk to you about a very strange phenomenon called a non-Newtonian fluid. You can make it easily using equal parts of water and cornflour, like I have here. A non-Newtonian fluid is strange because you can pour it like a liquid, but if you put any pressure on it, it suddenly becomes hard as concrete. In fact, it becomes hard enough to stand on. Then, as soon as you take the pressure off, it becomes a liquid again. This shows that it is possible that something can exist as a liquid and a solid at the same time.
n. 混凝土
非牛顿流体
A scientific phenomenon/experiment
Name
Materials needed
Theory behind it
Process
Significance
…
Talking about scientific phenomenon
... can/cannot exist in the form of a solid/gas and a liquid/plasma ...
… is both a ... and a ... at the same time ...
how light/sound is reflected ...
... the existence of other ...
This occurs when ...
If you…, it will become ...
That demonstrates ...
n. 血浆
This experiment/research shows …
Through this, we know that ...
We can prove that ...
This evidence proves ...
1. You stand in front of a white light, and it casts different shadows of you, in every colour of the rainbow.
cast vt. ①向……投以（视线、笑容等）；
②投射（光、影子等）；
③扔，掷，抛
e.g. She cast an impatient look at Mitch and stormed out of the room.
The flames cast dancing shadows on the walls.
The man cast the sword far out into the lake.
【运用】将下面句子翻译成汉语。
1) They cast anchor at nightfall.
他们傍晚抛锚停泊。
2) She cast a welcoming smile in his direction.
她向他微笑以示欢迎。
3) The moon cast a bright light over the yard.
明亮的月光洒在院子里。
2. A non-Newtonian fluid is strange because you can pour it like a liquid…
pour vt. (of a liquid or substance that flows like liquid) flow, esp downwards, in a continuous stream
倒出；倾泻；斟（饮料）
e.g. She poured coffee for everyone.
她为每一位倒了咖啡。
pour down（雨）倾盆而下；（从……）流下
pour in 使流入；大量地涌进来
pour into 不断地流进
pour out 倒出；使流出；倾诉
【归纳】
【运用】单句语法填空
1) I poured the milk from the bottle __________ the cups.
2) After the conference the people poured _________ in crowds.
3) We were sailing on the sea when it suddenly poured __________.
4) Offers of help poured _________ from all over the country.
into
out
down
in
Make a short presentation to the class about your scientific experiences.
