(共19张PPT)
UNIT 1 SCIENCE AND SCIENTISTS
To learn to write a passage to describe a great scientist.
To learn some important words and sentence patterns.
What makes a great scientist
Scientists’ Qualities
creativity
curiosity
perseverance
devotion
……
THE FATHER OF CHINA’S AEROSPACE
A WORLD OF PURE THOUGHT
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. In Qian’s opinion, 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.
His own theory was soon proven by astronomers with telescopes.
Study the language and structure.
1. Underline the linking words and phrases in
the passages, and describe their function.
2. What is the function of each paragraph in the
passages
3. Find words that describe the personalities of
the scientists. 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.
写作思路
确定写作体裁和主题
确定时态和人称
明确写作要点
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