(共27张PPT)
Unit 4
Scientists who changed the world
Integrated skills (2)—
Speaking and Writing
1. To discuss what topics they would like to include in their own plans;
2. To use the key information and suggested structure to write a plan for a school Science Festival.
Lead-in
Are you interested in science and technology
What aspects in particular
Science
& Technology
Space
Medicine
Agriculture
Renewable
sources
AI
Materials
physics
…
In pairs, discuss a plan for holding the Science Festival at your school. Use the following questions to help you.
What is your chosen theme
Who will you invite to give a lecture on your theme and what is the topic
What kind of experiments would you recommend
What kind of Science Fair activities and decorations do you suggest
Speaking
Continuing a discussion
To ensure a discussion moves smoothly, everyone should be active. When answering questions, you should follow your answers with explanations or personal experiences. If you have any doubts, ask questions to check your understanding and to get further information.
Tip
Read the tip below and answer questions.
1. How can you be active in a discussion
When we are listening, we should be attentive and give non- verbal responses, such as nodding, facial expressions and gestures to show we are listening carefully. After other people present their opinions on a topic, we can get further information by asking questions or expressing our own views.
2. How to answer a question clearly
Follow the answer with explanations. We can make our opinions clearer by explaining them with simple words or using “noun phrases” that define difficult terms.
Support our opinions with personal experiences to make them more persuasive and convincing.
A: Do you think materials physics would be a great theme for the school Science Festival
B: I’m not sure. Do you mean the study of how new materials are made for modern use like in technology
A: Exactly! Smartphone touchscreens and fibre optics are some common new materials.
B: Yes, I learnt about chemically strengthened glass from a documentary too. Do you think Professor Wang will agree to give a lecture about it I know his knowledge about materials physics is excellent.
A: If we invite him soon, I’m sure he will! We should book the school hall.
Sample
B: OK. I’ll make an appointment with Professor Wang and find out the availability of our school hall for Monday morning.
A: Great! For the Science Workshop on Tuesday, students can make their own materials. We’ll provide what they’ll need with the necessary equipment.
B: It will be fun. They’ll find out what new material they can make, the features it has and how it can be used. What activities do you suggest for the Science Fair on Wednesday
A: The students could demonstrate how their materials can be used to change people’s daily lives. They can also display their new materials as decorations!
B: I like that idea. Let’s get started!
Writing
A plan is a detailed proposal for doing something. It can offer the reader a better understanding of a certain project or activity.
Planning your writing
Learning about the text type
A plan involves both the theme and events. Organize the Science Festival events clearly, usually in order of time. Describe one event in one paragraph.
Keep in mind who you are writing to, what the purpose of your writing is and what you are writing about. Use formal language and be polite when writing a plan for the school Science Festival.
Learning about the structure
Learning about the language
本单元的写作任务是为学校科技节写一个计划。写此类短文需注意以下方面:
1.活动的时间、地点、参加的人员及活动主题;
2.活动的主要内容及代表性活动;
3.收获或感想。
写作技巧法
【常用表达】
一、写作常用词汇
1.exhibition n.展览
2.theme n.主题
3.invention n.发明
4.robot n.机器人
5.virtual adj.虚拟的
6.experience vt.体验
7.the science building 科研大楼
8.the Science and Technology Exhibition 科技展
9.Artificial Intelligence(=AI) 人工智能
10.a variety of 许多,各种
11.participate in 参加
12.carry out scientific experiments 开展科学实验
二、写作常用句式
1.介绍活动举办的时间和地点
The Science and Technology Exhibition will be held by our school next week in the science building.
科技展将于下周由我校在科研大楼举办。
Next Saturday from 2∶00 p.m.to 4∶00 p.m.,we will carry out group activities in the city Science and Technology Museum.
下周六下午2∶00到4∶00,我们将在市科技馆开展小组活动。
2.介绍活动内容
We will have many activities,such as enjoying all kinds of gadgets and sharing their invention experience.
我们会有很多活动,比如欣赏各种小发明,并分享它们的发明经验。
Not only can visitors enjoy a variety of household robots,but they can also experience the models of manned spaceships.
游客不仅可以欣赏各种各样的家用机器人,而且还可以体验载人飞船的模型。
3.表达活动将给人留下深刻印象
It goes without saying that technological innovation brings us convenience and comfort in life.
毫无疑问,科技创新给我们带来生活中的便利和舒适。
The event was of great significance,which impressed everyone deeply.
这次活动非常有意义,给大家留下了深刻的印象。
Through this activity,I began to be interested in scientific and technological exploration.
通过这次活动,我开始对科技探索感兴趣了。
习作分步演练
假设你是李华,你们学校要举行科技节。请根据以下要点为其写一个计划:
1.科技节的主题:鼓励学生的创造性思维;
2.在学校操场举行;届时有一些学生发明家出席;
3.会展示很多有趣的实验。参加者会从中获益良多。
写作要求是为即将举行的科技节写一个计划。写作时应注意下列几点:
1.确定文体:这是一个计划。写作时注意计划的格式。
2.主体时态:文章应以一般将来时为主。
3.主体人称:由于是写一个科技节计划,所以人称应该以第三人称为主。
第一步 审题谋篇
[审题]
第一段:介绍科技节的时间、地点以及主题。
第二段:介绍科技节的活动及参加人员。
第三段:表示祝愿。
[谋篇]
1.定于/安排做……
2.发生,举行
3.创造性地思考
4.而且
5.做实验
6.当场,现场
7.在……末尾
8.从……学到……
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be scheduled to do...
take place
think creatively
what’s more
conduct an experiment
on the spot
at the end of
learn...from...
第二步 遣词造句
[核心词汇]
[连词成句]
1.科技节定于上午8点到11 点在操场上举行。
_______________________________________on the playground from 8 am to 11 am.
2.它的主题是怎样激发学生的创造性。
Its theme _________________________________.
3.其目的是鼓励我们这些学生们创造性地思考。
Its aim _____________________________________.
4.将会有一些学生发明家出席科技节,他们会介绍他们的发明,并当场示范其功能。_______________________________________________________, and they will introduce their inventions and perform their functions on the spot.
The Science Festival is scheduled to take place
is how to inspire students’ creativity
is to encourage us students to think creatively
There will be some excellent student inventors attending the festival
[连词成句]
5.他们还会给我们展示一些有趣的实验。
_________________________________________
6.我认为这将是最令人兴奋的部分。
_________________________________________________________
7.在科技节结束时,学生们会发现他们从中学到很多东西。
At the end of the festival, ____________________________________.
They will show us some interesting experiments.
I think it will be the most exciting part.
the students will find they learn a lot from it
1.用定语从句合并句1和句2
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________2.用定语从句改写句4
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3.用定语从句合并句5和句6
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They will show us some interesting experiments, which I think will be
the most exciting part.
第三步 句式升级
The Science Festival is scheduled to take place on the playground from 8 am to 11 am, whose theme is how to inspire students’ creativity.
There will be some excellent student inventors attending the festival, who will introduce their inventions and perform their functions on the spot.
用适当的过渡词语,把以上词汇和句式,再加上联想内容,组成一篇英语短文。
第四步 组句成篇
Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects:
□ Punctuation □ Spelling □ Grammar
□ Choice of words □ Style (formal/informal) □ Structure
Self-review
What theme do you give in your plan
Are all the events focused on the theme
Is your writing formal or informal
Peer review
What does your partner think of the theme and events you suggest
Which sentences does your partner appreciate most
Checking your writing
The Science Festival is scheduled to take place on the playground from 8 am to 11 am, whose theme is how to inspire students’ creativity and its aim is to encourage us students to think creatively.
There will be some excellent student inventors attending the festival, who will introduce their inventions and perform their functions on the spot. What’s more, they will show us some interesting experiments, which I think will be the most exciting part. At the end of the festival, the students will find they learn a lot from it.
The Science Festival will inspire more students to get interested in science and work hard at it.
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