(共25张PPT)
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.
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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
…
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。
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.
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
