Understanding Ideas：
The New Age of Invention
第一遍：词汇短语过关斩将
The New Age of Invention Interviewer：Good evening，and welcome to Between the Pages. This evening，I'll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst，whose new book The New A___1___（时代） of Invention has just been published. Welcome，Richard! Richard：Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here. Interviewer：I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before. It s___2___ (表明) that the present day is a new age for inventions，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over. Richard：Well，that's an i___3___ (有趣的)point. There have been golden ages of invention throughout history. Think of the four great i___4___ (发明) in Ancient China: gunpowder，papermaking，printing and the compass. These things changed the world forever. Then there were the great Western inventions：the steam engine，the telephone and the radio. And now，we find ourselves in the great new age of technology. Interviewer：So are most of the new great inventions tech based Richard：A lot，yes. For example，advances in v__5___（虚拟现实） and w___6___（可穿戴技术），as well as the f ___7___（易弯曲的电池），mean we should soon be seeing further developments.I ___8__（除……之外），important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science t ___9__（由于） increasing computer power. Interviewer：Can you give us some examples Richard：Sure. New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make r___10___（替代）hearts and bone parts. I___11___（就……而言） the environment，it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house. It is c___12___（有能力的） of using GPS technology to travel to different places，with computing technology controlling its “legs”. What's more，huge advances in solar technology mean it can be e___13___（对生态环境友好的），too. Interviewer：Impressive s___14___（物品）！I have also been told that you're an inventor yourself. Is that correct Richard：Yes，I am，but I'm only one member of a big team — most i___15___（发明家inventors now work as part of big international teams. Interviewer：___16___（我明白了）. So what is it that inspires us to invent things Richard：Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a s___17___（解决办法）. This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times，which much later developed into the car. Now，reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have l___18___ (导致) more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles .But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create，and that's the real spirit of invention. Interviewer：One last question. This is the on everyone really wants to know：will anybody ever i___19___（发明） a time machine Richard：I think you've been watching too many movies！Nothing like this has been invented yet and I'd say we're a long way from an invention like that at the moment！But，as they say，“N___20___（永不言弃）！”
1.Age 2.suggests 3.interesting 4.inventions 5.virtual reality 6.wearable tech 7.flexible battery 8.In addition 9.thanks to 10.replacement 11.In terms of 12.capable 13.eco-friendly 14.stuff 15.inventors 16.I see 17.solution 18.led 19.invent 20.Never say never!
第二遍：基础语法披荆斩棘
The New Age of Invention Interviewer：Good evening，and welcome to Between the Pages. This evening，I'll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst，___1___ new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. Welcome，Richard! Richard：Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here. Interviewer：I guess you ___2___ (ask) about the title of your book before. It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over. Richard：Well，that's ___3___ interesting point. There have been golden ages of invention throughout history. Think of the four great ___4___(invention) in Ancient China: gunpowder，papermaking，printing and the compass. These things changed the world forever. Then there were the great Western inventions：the steam engine，the telephone and the radio. And now，we find ___5___(we) in the great new age of technology. Interviewer：So are most of the new great inventions tech based Richard：A lot，yes. For example，advances in virtual reality and wearable tech，as well as the flexible battery，mean we should soon be seeing ___6___(far) developments. In addition，important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to ___7___(increase) computer power. Interviewer：Can you give us some examples Richard：Sure. New inventions like 3D printers ___8___(use) to make replacement hearts and bone parts. In terms of the environment，it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，___9___ computing technology controlling its “legs”. What's more，huge advances in solar technology mean___10___ can be eco friendly，too. Interviewer：Impressive stuff！I have also been told that you're ___11___ inventor yourself. Is that correct Richard：Yes，I am，but I'm only one member of a big team — most inventors now work as part of big international teams. Interviewer：I see. So what is it that inspires us to invent things Richard：Most inventions start with ___12___(recognize) a problem that needs a solution. This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times，___13___ much later developed into the car. Now，reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles .But ___14___ remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create，and that's the real spirit of invention. Interviewer：One last question. This is the on everyone really wants to know：will anybody ever invent a time machine Richard：I think you've been watching too many movies！Nothing like this ___15___(invent) yet and I'd say we're a long way from an invention like that at the moment！But，as they say，“Never say never！” whose have been asked an inventions ourselves further increasing have been used which it an recognizing which what has been invented
第三遍：基础句法精益求精
The New Age of Invention Interviewer：Good evening，and welcome to Between the Pages. This evening，I'll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst，whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. Welcome，Richard! Richard：1. Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here.（谢谢！很荣幸能够来到这。） Interviewer：I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before. It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over. Richard：Well，that's an interesting point. There have been golden ages of invention throughout history.2. Think of the four great inventions in ancient China gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass. (想想中国古代的四大发明：火药、造纸术、印刷术和指南针。这些东西永远地改变了世界。) Then there were the great Western inventions：the steam engine，the telephone and the radio. And now，we find ourselves in the great new age of technology. Interviewer：So are most of the new great inventions tech based Richard：A lot，yes. For example，advances in virtual reality and wearable tech，as well as the flexible battery，mean we should soon be seeing further developments. In addition，important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power. Interviewer：3. Can you give us some examples (你能给我举一些例子吗？) Richard：Sure. New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts. In terms of the environment，it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，with computing technology controlling its “legs”. What's more，huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco friendly，too. Interviewer：Impressive stuff！I have also been told that you're an inventor yourself. Is that correct Richard：Yes，I am，but I'm only one member of a big team — most inventors now work as part of big international teams. Interviewer：I see. So what is it that inspires us to invent things Richard：4. Most inventions start with recognizing a problem that needs a solution.(大多数发明都是从认识到需要解决的问题开始的。) This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times，which much later developed into the car. Now，reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles . 5 But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create., and that’s the real spirit of inventions. (但仍然重要的是，我们有极大的渴望去思考和创造，这才是真正的发明精神。) Interviewer：One last question. This is the on everyone really wants to know：will anybody ever invent a time machine Richard：I think you've been watching too many movies！Nothing like this has been invented yet and I'd say we're a long way from an invention like that at the moment！But，as they say，“Never say never！”
Developing Ideas：FRANKLIN'S EXPERIMENNT:
How Much is True
第一遍：词汇短语过关斩将
FRANKLIN'S EXPERIMENNT: How Much is True Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment with l___1___（闪电） has introduced generations of children to science. However, new research suggests that the story may be fiction i___2___（而不是） fact. The well-known story is that the American Founding Father and scientist flew a kite during a storm in 1752. At that time, there was much i___3___ (兴趣) in electricity(电）. People wanted to know if lightning was really p___4___（产生） by electricity or something else. Franklin was one of them. He raised the kite with a piece of string， tied to it. A m___5___（金属的） key was a ___6___（被绑在……）the string. A flash of lightning hit the kite, and electricity was c___7___（传导） through the string to the key. Franklin then touched the key with his finger and got an electric shock. This, he said, p___8___ （证明）that lightning was a f___9__（形式） of electricity. For many years, schools have taught the story of Franklin's lightning experiment. More than one generation of schoolchildren has been amazed by his b___10___（勇敢） and his scientific approach to looking for the truth. Franklin, along with many other scientists, has i___11___（激励） us and taught us that scientific experiments are important in order to establish the truth and to contribute towards later scientific discoveries and inventions. However, neither the story nor the details of the experiment are e___12___（完全地） true. Although it has been proved that Franklin's experiment took place, more than one scientist has questioned what really happened. The detail about the string and the key is true. But scientists all agree that if Franklin had actually touched the key, he would certainly have d___13___（死于） the electric shock. Scientists often question accepted ideas because they want to establish the facts. Some have even questioned the story about the apple that fell on Newton's bead and led him to c___14___（提出） his theory of gravity. In fact, more than one a___15___（记述） suggests that while Newton was certainly inspired by a falling apple, there is no proof that it hit him on the head. Admittedly, fiction is often more interesting than the t___16___（真相）. People have been more inspired by Franklin's spirit of scientific exploration than by the facts themselves. But in science, facts should be proved by experiments and research, and we should not always believe everything we read or hear e___17___（即使）even if it is a great story. lighting instead of interest produced metal was attached to conducted proved form bravery inspired entirely died of come up with account truth 17.even if
第二遍：基础语法披荆斩棘
FRANKLIN'S EXPERIMENNT: How Much is True Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment with lightning has introduced generations of children to science. ___1___, new research suggests that the story may be fiction instead of fact. The well-known story is that the American Founding Father and scientist ___2___(fly) a kite during a storm in 1752. At that time, there was much interest in electricity. People wanted to know___3___lightning was really produced by electricity or something else. Franklin was one of them. He raised the kite with a piece of string ___4___（tie） to it. A metal key was attached to the string. A flash（闪光） of lightning hit the kite, and electricity ___5___（conduct） through the string to the key. Franklin then touched the key with his finger and got ___6___electric shock. This, he said, proved that lightning was a form of electricity. For many years, schools ___7___(teach) the story of Franklin's lightning experiment. More than one generation of schoolchildren has been amazed by his ___8___(brave) and his scientific approach to looking for the truth. Franklin, along with many other scientists, has inspired us and taught us that scientific experiments are important in order to establish the ___9___(true) and to contribute towards later scientific discoveries and inventions. However, neither the story ___10___the details of the experiment are ___11__(entire) true. Although it has been proved that Franklin's experiment took place, more than one scientist has questioned ___12___ really happened. The detail about the string and the key is true. But scientists all agree that if Franklin had actually touched the key, he would certainly have died ___13___the electric shock. Scientists often question ___14__(accept) ideas because they want to establish the facts. Some have even questioned the story about the apple that fell on Newton's bead and led him to come up with his theory of gravity. In fact, more than one account ___15___(suggest) that while Newton was certainly inspired by a falling apple, there is no ___16___(prove) that it hit him on the head. Admittedly, fiction is often more interesting than the truth. People have been more inspired by Franklin's spirit of scientific ___17___(explore) than by the facts themselves. But in science, facts should ___18___ (prove) by experiments and research, and we should not always believe everything we read or hear- even if it is a great story. 1.However 2.flew 3.if 4.tied 5.was conducted 6.an 7.have taught 8.bravery 9.truth 10.nor 11.entirely 12.what 13.from 14.accepted 15..suggests 16.proof 17.exploration 18.be proved
第三遍：基础句法精益求精
FRANKLIN'S EXPERIMENNT: How Much is True Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment with lightning has introduced generations of children to science. 1. However, new research suggests that the story may be fiction instead of fact.(然而，新的研究表明这些故事可能是虚构的而不是事实) The well-known story is that the American Founding Father and scientist flew a kite during a storm in 1752. At that time, there was much interest in electricity. People wanted to know if lightning was really produced by electricity or something else. Franklin was one of them. He raised the kite with a piece of string tied to it. 2. A metal key was attached to the string.（一把金属钥匙被绑在这个细绳上） . A flash of lightning hit the kite, and electricity was conducted through the string to the key. Franklin then touched the key with his finger and got an electric shock. This, he said, proved that lightning was a form of electricity. For many years, schools have taught the story of Franklin's lightning experiment. 3. More than one generation of schoolchildren has been amazed by his bravery and his scientific approach to looking for the truth.(不止一代学生叹服于富兰克林的勇气与追寻真理时采用的科学手段。). Franklin, along with many other scientists, has inspired us and taught us that scientific experiments are important in order to establish the truth and to contribute towards later scientific discoveries and inventions. 4. However, neither the story nor the details of the experiment are entirely. true..(然而，不管是故事本身还是实验细节都并非完全属实。)Although it has been proved that Franklin's experiment took place, more than one scientist has questioned what really happened. The detail about the string and the key is true. But scientists all agree that if Franklin had actually touched the key, he would certainly have died from the electric shock. 5. Scientists often question accepted. because they want to establish the facts.(科学家们常常对已被人们接受的观点提出质疑，以求证事实。) Some have even questioned the story about the apple that fell on Newton's bead and led him to come up with his theory of gravity. In fact, more than one account suggests that while Newton was certainly inspired by a falling apple, there is no proof that it hit him on the head. Admittedly（不可否认）, fiction is often more interesting than the truth. People have been more inspired by Franklin's spirit of scientific exploration（探索） than by the facts themselves. 6. But in science, facts should be proved by experiments and research, (但是，在科学上，事实应该被实验和研究证明), and we should not always believe everything we read or hear- even if it is a great story.Understanding Ideas：
The New Age of Invention
第一遍：词汇短语过关斩将
The New Age of Invention Interviewer：Good evening，and welcome to Between the Pages. This evening，I'll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst，whose new book The New___1___（时代） of Invention has just been published. Welcome，Richard! Richard：Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here. Interviewer：I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before. It ___2___ (表明) that the present day is a new age for inventions，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over. Richard：Well，that's an ___3___ (有趣的)point. There have been golden ages of invention throughout history. Think of the four great ___4___ (发明) in Ancient China: gunpowder，papermaking，printing and the compass. These things changed the world forever. Then there were the great Western inventions：the steam engine，the telephone and the radio. And now，we find ourselves in the great new age of technology. Interviewer：So are most of the new great inventions tech based Richard：A lot，yes. For example，advances in__5___（虚拟现实） and ___6___（可穿戴技术），as well as the ___7___（易弯曲的电池），mean we should soon be seeing further developments. ___8__（除……之外），important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science ___9__（由于） increasing computer power. Interviewer：Can you give us some examples Richard：Sure. New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make ___10___（替代）hearts and bone parts. ___11___（就……而言） the environment，it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house. It is ___12___（有能力的） of using GPS technology to travel to different places，with computing technology controlling its “legs”. What's more，huge advances in solar technology mean it can be ___13___（对生态环境友好的），too. Interviewer：Impressive ___14___（物品）！I have also been told that you're an inventor yourself. Is that correct Richard：Yes，I am，but I'm only one member of a big team — most ___15___（发明家inventors now work as part of big international teams. Interviewer：___16___（我明白了）. So what is it that inspires us to invent things Richard：Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a ___17___（解决办法）. This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times，which much later developed into the car. Now，reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have ___18___ (导致) more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles .But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create，and that's the real spirit of invention. Interviewer：One last question. This is the on everyone really wants to know：will anybody ever___19___（发明） a time machine Richard：I think you've been watching too many movies！Nothing like this has been invented yet and I'd say we're a long way from an invention like that at the moment！But，as they say，“___20___（永不言弃）！”
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第二遍：基础语法披荆斩棘
The New Age of Invention Interviewer：Good evening，and welcome to Between the Pages. This evening，I'll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst，___1___ new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. Welcome，Richard! Richard：Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here. Interviewer：I guess you ___2___ (ask) about the title of your book before. It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over. Richard：Well，that's ___3___ interesting point. There have been golden ages of invention throughout history. Think of the four great ___4___(invention) in Ancient China: gunpowder，papermaking，printing and the compass. These things changed the world forever. Then there were the great Western inventions：the steam engine，the telephone and the radio. And now，we find ___5___(we) in the great new age of technology. Interviewer：So are most of the new great inventions tech based Richard：A lot，yes. For example，advances in virtual reality and wearable tech，as well as the flexible battery，mean we should soon be seeing ___6___(far) developments. In addition，important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to ___7___(increase) computer power. Interviewer：Can you give us some examples Richard：Sure. New inventions like 3D printers ___8___(use) to make replacement hearts and bone parts. In terms of the environment，it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，___9___ computing technology controlling its “legs”. What's more，huge advances in solar technology mean___10___ can be eco friendly，too. Interviewer：Impressive stuff！I have also been told that you're ___11___ inventor yourself. Is that correct Richard：Yes，I am，but I'm only one member of a big team — most inventors now work as part of big international teams. Interviewer：I see. So what is it that inspires us to invent things Richard：Most inventions start with ___12___(recognize) a problem that needs a solution. This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times，___13___ much later developed into the car. Now，reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles .But ___14___ remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create，and that's the real spirit of invention. Interviewer：One last question. This is the on everyone really wants to know：will anybody ever invent a time machine Richard：I think you've been watching too many movies！Nothing like this ___15___(invent) yet and I'd say we're a long way from an invention like that at the moment！But，as they say，“Never say never！” 1.______________ 2.______________ 3.______________ 4.______________ 5.______________ 6.______________ 7.______________ 8.______________ 9.______________ 10______________ 11.______________ 12.______________ 13.______________ 14.______________ 15.______________
第三遍：基础句法精益求精
The New Age of Invention Interviewer：Good evening，and welcome to Between the Pages. This evening，I'll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst，whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. Welcome，Richard! Richard：1._____________________________________________.（谢谢！很荣幸能够来到这。） Interviewer：I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before. It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over. Richard：Well，that's an interesting point. There have been golden ages of invention throughout history.2.______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ (想想中国古代的四大发明：火药、造纸术、印刷术和指南针。这些东西永远地改变了世界。) Then there were the great Western inventions：the steam engine，the telephone and the radio. And now，we find ourselves in the great new age of technology. Interviewer：So are most of the new great inventions tech based Richard：A lot，yes. For example，advances in virtual reality and wearable tech，as well as the flexible battery，mean we should soon be seeing further developments. In addition，important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power. Interviewer：3.____________________________________________(你能给我举一些例子吗？) Richard：Sure.New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts. In terms of the environment，it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，with computing technology controlling its “legs”. What's more，huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco friendly，too. Interviewer：Impressive stuff！I have also been told that you're an inventor yourself. Is that correct Richard：Yes，I am，but I'm only one member of a big team — most inventors now work as part of big international teams. Interviewer：I see. So what is it that inspires us to invent things Richard：4.______________________________________________________________________ __________________(大多数发明都是从认识到需要解决的问题开始的。) This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times，which much later developed into the car. Now，reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles . 5.___________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________.(但仍然重要的是，我们有极大的渴望去思考和创造，这才是真正的发明精神。) Interviewer：One last question. This is the on everyone really wants to know：will anybody ever invent a time machine Richard：I think you've been watching too many movies！Nothing like this has been invented yet and I'd say we're a long way from an invention like that at the moment！But，as they say，“Never say never！”
Developing Ideas：FRANKLIN'S EXPERIMENNT:
How Much is True
第一遍：词汇短语过关斩将
FRANKLIN'S EXPERIMENNT: How Much is True Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment with ___1___（闪电） has introduced generations of children to science. However, new research suggests that the story may be fiction ___2___（而不是） fact. The well-known story is that the American Founding Father and scientist flew a kite during a storm in 1752. At that time, there was much ___3___ (兴趣) in electricity(电）. People wanted to know if lightning was really ___4___（产生） by electricity or something else. Franklin was one of them. He raised the kite with a piece of string， tied to it. A ___5___（金属的） key ___6___（被绑在……）the string. A flash of lightning hit the kite, and electricity was ___7___（传导） through the string to the key. Franklin then touched the key with his finger and got an electric shock. This, he said, ___8___ （证明）that lightning was a ___9__（形式） of electricity. For many years, schools have taught the story of Franklin's lightning experiment. More than one generation of schoolchildren has been amazed by his ___10___（勇敢） and his scientific approach to looking for the truth. Franklin, along with many other scientists, has ___11___（激励） us and taught us that scientific experiments are important in order to establish the truth and to contribute towards later scientific discoveries and inventions. However, neither the story nor the details of the experiment are ___12___（完全地） true. Although it has been proved that Franklin's experiment took place, more than one scientist has questioned what really happened. The detail about the string and the key is true. But scientists all agree that if Franklin had actually touched the key, he would certainly have___13___（死于） the electric shock. Scientists often question accepted ideas because they want to establish the facts. Some have even questioned the story about the apple that fell on Newton's bead and led him to ___14___（提出） his theory of gravity. In fact, more than one ___15___（记述） suggests that while Newton was certainly inspired by a falling apple, there is no proof that it hit him on the head. Admittedly, fiction is often more interesting than the ___16___（真相）. People have been more inspired by Franklin's spirit of scientific exploration than by the facts themselves. But in science, facts should be proved by experiments and research, and we should not always believe everything we read or hear ___17___（即使）even if it is a great story. 1.______________
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第二遍：基础语法披荆斩棘
FRANKLIN'S EXPERIMENNT: How Much is True Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment with lightning has introduced generations of children to science. ___1___, new research suggests that the story may be fiction instead of fact. The well-known story is that the American Founding Father and scientist ___2___(fly) a kite during a storm in 1752. At that time, there was much interest in electricity. People wanted to know___3___lightning was really produced by electricity or something else. Franklin was one of them. He raised the kite with a piece of string ___4___（tie） to it. A metal key was attached to the string. A flash（闪光） of lightning hit the kite, and electricity ___5___（conduct） through the string to the key. Franklin then touched the key with his finger and got ___6___electric shock. This, he said, proved that lightning was a form of electricity. For many years, schools ___7___(teach) the story of Franklin's lightning experiment. More than one generation of schoolchildren has been amazed by his ___8___(brave) and his scientific approach to looking for the truth. Franklin, along with many other scientists, has inspired us and taught us that scientific experiments are important in order to establish the ___9___(true) and to contribute towards later scientific discoveries and inventions. However, neither the story ___10___the details of the experiment are ___11__(entire) true. Although it has been proved that Franklin's experiment took place, more than one scientist has questioned ___12___ really happened. The detail about the string and the key is true. But scientists all agree that if Franklin had actually touched the key, he would certainly have died ___13___the electric shock. Scientists often question ___14__(accept) ideas because they want to establish the facts. Some have even questioned the story about the apple that fell on Newton's bead and led him to come up with his theory of gravity. In fact, more than one account ___15___(suggest) that while Newton was certainly inspired by a falling apple, there is no ___16___(prove) that it hit him on the head. Admittedly, fiction is often more interesting than the truth. People have been more inspired by Franklin's spirit of scientific ___17___(explore) than by the facts themselves. But in science, facts should ___18___ (prove) by experiments and research, and we should not always believe everything we read or hear- even if it is a great story. 1.______________ 2.______________ 3.______________
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第三遍：基础句法精益求精
FRANKLIN'S EXPERIMENNT: How Much is True Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment with lightning has introduced generations of children to science. 1.__________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ (然而，新的研究表明这些故事可能是虚构的而不是事实) The well-known story is that the American Founding Father and scientist flew a kite during a storm in 1752. At that time, there was much interest in electricity. People wanted to know if lightning was really produced by electricity or something else. Franklin was one of them. He raised the kite with a piece of string tied to it. 2.____________________________ __________________________________________________________（一把金属钥匙被绑在这个细绳上） . A flash of lightning hit the kite, and electricity was conducted through the string to the key. Franklin then touched the key with his finger and got an electric shock. This, he said, proved that lightning was a form of electricity. For many years, schools have taught the story of Franklin's lightning experiment. 3._____ __ _________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (不止一代学生叹服于富兰克林的勇气与追寻真理时采用的科学手段。). Franklin, along with many other scientists, has inspired us and taught us that scientific experiments are important in order to establish the truth and to contribute towards later scientific discoveries and inventions. 4._______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________.(然而，不管是故事本身还是实验细节都并非完全属实。)Although it has been proved that Franklin's experiment took place, more than one scientist has questioned what really happened. The detail about the string and the key is true. But scientists all agree that if Franklin had actually touched the key, he would certainly have died from the electric shock. 5._________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________. (科学家们常常对已被人们接受的观点提出质疑，以求证事实。) Some have even questioned the story about the apple that fell on Newton's bead and led him to come up with his theory of gravity. In fact, more than one account suggests that while Newton was certainly inspired by a falling apple, there is no proof that it hit him on the head. Admittedly（不可否认）, fiction is often more interesting than the truth. People have been more inspired by Franklin's spirit of scientific exploration（探索） than by the facts themselves. 6.________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ (但是，在科学上，事实应该被实验和研究证明。), and we should not always believe everything we read or hear- even if it is a great story.
