人教版（2019）选修二Unit 1 Science and Scientists Using Language(2)—Reading for Writing 课件 (共32张PPT)

(共32张PPT)
Using Language(2)—Reading for Writing
Unit 1
Science and scientists
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
summarize the scientific spirit from Qian Xuesen’s and Stephen Hawking’s stories;
learn the structure of the essay on what makes a great scientist;
analyse the use of linking words and write an essay about the scientific spirit.
What makes a great scientist
qualities & personalities (scientific spirit)
Lead-in
the brief introduction of Qian Xuesen and Stephen Hawking
Pre-reading
Look at the pictures & the titles to guess what the content of the text is.
The text is mainly about __________________________________
________________.
What do you know about Qian Xuesen
钱学森（1911-2009） ，享誉海内外的杰出科学家，我国弹、原子弹和人造卫星研究领域的开拓者，航天科学的奠基人。1991年国务院、中央军委授予他“国家杰出贡献科学家”荣誉称号和“一级英雄模范奖章”， 以表彰他对我国科技事业作出的杰出贡献。1999年中共中央、国务院、中央军委作出决定，授予钱学森“两弹一星功勋奖章”。
史蒂芬·霍金（1942-2018）， 英国著名物理学家、宇宙学家、数学家。生前曾在英国剑桥大学担任卢卡斯数学教授（国际数学领域极具声望的教授职衔）， 被认为是继爱因斯坦之后最杰出的理论物理学家之一。1963年，21岁的霍金被诊断患有肌肉萎缩性侧索硬化症，即运动神经细胞病，从此，霍金便不断与疾病斗争、挑战自我、奉献社会，是人类身残志坚的典范。他著有《时间简史》(A Brief History of Time)等著作，
对宇宙黑洞有独到的见地和研究。
While-reading
Activity 1　Careful-reading for details
1．Read the texts and choose the best answer.
(1)Qian Xuesen changed his major to aviation because .
A．he was not interested in his former major
B．he could get a well-paid job in the future
C．he felt it his duty to help his homeland
D．the country asked him to do so
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(2)What made Qian Xuesen so creative and outstanding according to the passage
A．His strong interest in art like music and drawing.
B．His research in the United States.
C．His friends’ encouragement.
D．His habit of reading a lot.
(3)How long did Qian Xuesen stay in the United States
A．About 15 years. B．About 20 years.
C．About 25 years. D．About 30 years.
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2．Read the texts and decide whether 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.( )
F
T
F
T
3．Answer the questions below using the information from the texts.
(1)Why was Qian called “the father of China’s aerospace”？
Because much of the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets can also be traced back to Qian’s research.
(2)How was Hawking’s own theory proven correct
Astronomers used their telescopes to prove his work on the big bang theory.
Activity 2　Read for the language
1．Underline the linking words and phrases in the passages，and describe their function.
_________，after the Songhu Battle broke out in 1932...
____________，China was poor and its rocket science was undeveloped.
____________，Qian did not let that discourage him...
_______ much of the technology behind the Shenzhou spacecrafts...
_______，what might have made him such an outstanding...
__________，there were two main theories...
_______ being brilliant，he was brave...
___________，he was quite determined.
_________，Hawking was willing to admit his faults.
However
At that time
Nevertheless
Because
However
In general
Besides
Furthermore
Above all
These serve to link elements in the passages and bring greater cohesion and logical flow to it.
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．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
gifted；brilliant；brave；sometimes careless in what he said or did；willing to say what others were afraid to say；to dream of what others were afraid to dream about；quite determined；willing to admit his faults
Activity 3　Read for the structure
The Father of China’s Aerospace
Main idea Paragraph spirit and stories
Para. 1 Paras. 2－5 Para. 6 Para. 7 Introduction (Evaluation)
Personal history and accomplishments
Personality
His death and people’s appreciation for him
A World of Pure Thought
Main idea Paragraph spirit and stories
Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Introduction(Evaluation)
His pursuit of scientific truth
Characteristics that made him great
1. What important personalities and qualities Qian Xuesen had and helped him earn the name of “the father of China’s aerospace”
Patriotic：
switched major
Knowledgeable：
became a pioneer
conducted important research
co-founded JPL
Determined：
returned to China
took on the challenge on developing China’s space science…
Post-reading
2. What will be included in your essay if you are writing about a great scientist
Who switched major
What did he/she do
When and where did these events happen
What achievements did she/he make ...
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
Writing
Activity 1 The structure of writing the essay
Para.1: Brief introduction.
Para.3: Significance of the scientific spirit & inspiration you get from it.
Para.2: Life story; main achievements; personality and qualities.
Scientific Spirit
* In time order, using linking words and phrases.
根据以下信息，以“THE MAN WHO FED CHINA AND THE WORLD”为题，用英语写一篇80词左右的短文介绍袁隆平院士。
基本信息：
1．1930年9月7日出生于北京。自幼刻苦学习，酷爱农业科学；
2．自从1953 年从西南农学院(Southwest Agricultural College)毕业以后，他研究水稻近半个世纪，将毕生精力奉献于农业研究。
主要成就：
1．由于他的研究，我国水稻产量快速增长，为很多国家解决了粮食不足的问题；
2．他被誉为“杂交水稻之父(Father of Hybrid Rice)”；
3．虽然他很出名，但是他过着简朴的生活，不计名利。
Activity 2 Write an essay
第一步　审题
写作要求是写一篇短文介绍袁隆平院士。写作时应注意下面几点：
1．确定文体(genre)：这是一篇人物传记。写作时注意人物传记的写作特点。
2．主体时态(tense)：文章应以一般过去时(simple past tense)为主。
3．主体人称(person)：由于是介绍袁隆平的事迹，所以人称应该以第三人称(the third person)为主。
第二步　谋篇
Headline：THE MAN WHO FED CHINA AND THE WORLD
第一段：总体介绍(brief introduction)，基本信息等。
第二段：写主体(body)，描述袁隆平院士的主要事迹和成就。
第三段：结束语(ending)，对袁隆平的一生进行概括性的总结。
第三步　遣词造句
[核心词汇]
1．对……很感兴趣
2．做关于……的研究
3．把某人的时间和精力致力于
4．缺乏食物
5．因此，结果
6．得到……的奖赏
7．在乎，在意
show great interest in
do research on
devote one’s time and energy to
the lack of food
as a result
be rewarded with
care about
[连词成句]
1．1930年9月7日，袁隆平出生于北京。
_________________________ September 7th,1930 in Beijing.
2．自幼刻苦学习，酷爱农业科学。
Yuan Longping studied hard since childhood，_________________________ agriculture.
3．他是中国最著名的科学家之一。
He was _____________________________________ in China.
4．自从1953 年从西南农学院毕业以后，他研究水稻近半个世纪，将毕生精力奉献于农业研究。
_____________________ Southwest Agricultural College in 1953，Yuan did research on rice for over half a century，___________________________________ the study of agriculture.
Yuan Longping was born on
showing great interest in
one of the most well-known scientists
After graduating from
devoting all his time and energy to
5．由于他的研究，中国水稻产量快速增长，为很多国家解决了粮食不足的问题。
__________ his research，China’s rice production is increasing rapidly，_______________________________________ for many countries.
6．他被誉为“杂交水稻之父”，因对世界做出巨大贡献而被授予很多奖项。
As a result，he _____________ “Father of Hybrid Rice”and _________________ many prizes for his great contributions to the world.
7．虽然他很出名，但是他过着简朴的生活，不计名利。
______________________，he cared little about fortune and fame，and he lived _____________.
Because of
solving the problem of the lack of food
is honored as
was rewarded with
Although he was famous
a simple life
第四步　句式升级
1．用分词作状语和who引导的定语从句把句1、句2和句3合并成一个句子。
Born on September 7th, 1930 in Beijing，Yuan Longping studied hard since childhood，showing great interest in agriculture，who was one of the most well-known scientists in China.
2．用倒装句和分词作状语改写句7。
Famous as/though he was，he cared little about fortune and fame，living a simple life.
第五步　组句成篇
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。
THE MAN WHO FED CHINA AND THE WORLD
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[参考范文]
THE MAN WHO FED CHINA AND THE WORLD
Born on September 7th,1930 in Beijing，Yuan Longping studied hard since childhood，showing great interest in agriculture，who was one of the most well-known scientists in China.
After graduating from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953，Yuan did research on rice for over half a century，devoting all his time and energy to the study of agriculture.Having seen so many people suffering from hunger，Yuan was determined to develop and create a new kind of rice—the “Super Hybrid Rice”．Because of his research，China’s rice production is increasing rapidly，solving the problem of the lack of food for many countries.As a result，he is honored as “Father of Hybrid Rice” and was rewarded with many prizes for his great contributions to the world.
Famous as he was，he cared little about fortune and fame，living a simple life.
Use the checklist to help each other revise the drafts.
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
根据提示,完成一篇英语短文。
1.屠呦呦是我国杰出的药理学家。由于发现了青蒿素(artemisinin),她获得了2015年诺贝尔生理学或医学奖。
2.1930年12月30日出生于宁波,1951年考入北京大学医学院。毕业后,她全身心投入到重症疟疾(malaria)的研究中。在她的带领下,她的团队发现了青蒿素,这对彻底治愈疟疾具有重要意义。
3.屠呦呦的发现挽救了数百万人的生命,所有的中国人都为她感到骄傲。
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
Homework
A Possible Version：
Tu Youyou, an outstanding pharmacologist in China, was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for her discovery of artemisinin.
Born in Ningbo on December 30th in 1930, she entered Peking University Medical School in 1951. After graduation, she devoted all her efforts to the research in treating malaria, which was a severe disease many people came down with easily at that time. Under her leadership, her team discovered artemisinin, which is of great significance for curing malaria once and for all.
Thanks to Tu’s discovery, millions of lives have been saved. Her discovery is seen as such a big contribution to the human health that all our Chinese are proud of her.