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UNIT 1 SCIENCE AND SCIENTISTS
Period 3 Using language (2)
To learn to write a passage to describe a great scientist.
To learn some important words and sentence patterns.
Learning Aims
What makes a great scientist
Scientists’ Qualities
creativity
curiosity
perseverance
devotion
……
Lead in
THE FATHER OF CHINA’S AEROSPACE
中国航天之父、中国导弹之父
A WORLD OF PURE THOUGHT
Ⅰ. T or F questions
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.
Fast reading
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 was based on his research.
Astronomers used their telescopes to prove his work on the big bang theory.
Ⅱ.Answer the questions below using the information from the texts.
Careful reading
Ⅲ.Study the language and structure.
1. Underline the linking words and phrases in the passages, and describe their function.
However, after, At that time, Nevertheless, Because , In general, Besides, Furthermore, Above all
These serve to link elements in the passages and bring greater cohesion and logical flow to it.
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. How do the stories about the scientists help illustrate these personalities
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 dream about; quite determined; willing to admit his faults
3. Find words that describe the personalities of the scientists. How do the stories about the scientists help illustrate these personalities
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(果敢).
Language points
1.break out(战争、打斗等不愉快的事情)突然开始; 爆发
(教材原句)However,after the Songhu Battle broke out in 1932, Qian made the decision to switch his major to aviation because he realised that China needed its own powerful air force to protect and defend the country.然而,1932年淞沪战役爆发后,钱学森决定转学航空专业,因为他意识到中国需要强大的空军来保护和保卫国家。
【知识归纳】
break away from 脱离,打破
break through 取得突破
break off 中断,打断
break into 强行闯入……突然.起来
⑴单句语法填空
①Can't you break away _______old habits
②She broke_______ the conversation and answered the phone.
③The scientists hope to break__________ soon in the research for a cure for AIDS.
⑵用break的相关短语完成下面的语段
When the fire__________ , I___________ the house to find my daughter; finally we successfully ________________the burning building.
【即学即练】
from
off
through
break out
broke into
broke away from
2.assistant n.助理;助手
(教材原句)As a graduate assistant at the California Institute of Technology during the 1930s, Qian helped conduct important research into rocket propulsion, and in the 1940s, he and several other people founded the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, now one of NASA's leading space- exploration centres.
20世纪30年代,作为加州理工学院的研究生助理,钱学森帮助进行了火箭推进方面的重要研究。20世纪40年代,他和其他几个人建立了喷气推进实验室,现在是美国国家航空航天局领先的太空探索中心之一。
【知识归纳】
assist vt.帮助,援助
assist sb. in/with 帮助某人某事
assist sb to do 帮助某人做某事
assistance n. 帮助,协助
with the assistance of 在....帮助下
单句语法填空
①Mary was chosen as an_________ (assist) to help Mr Brown finish his research.
②(2021·全国乙卷)I always assist my parents doing the dishes after meals.
③Here are some good sources of information to assist you __________(make) the best selection.
④She ran a shop _______the assistance of her sister.
【即学即练】
assistant
in
to make
with
3. in charge of 主管;掌管
(教材原文)He received a hero’s welcome from his homeland and was put in charge of not only developing China's rocket science but also its space and missile programme.他受到了祖国英雄般的欢迎,他不仅负责发展中国的火箭科学,还负责中国的航天和导弹计划。
【知识归纳】
charge vt.收费;控诉;充电 n.费用;主管
charge sb for sth 为某物向某人收取费用
charge sb with doing sth 控告某人做某事
take charge of 负责,掌管 in the charge of 受......的管理
free of charge 免费
单句语法填空
①He charged the minister ______lying about the economy.
②He earned $9.05 an hour in charge ____getting carts out of the parking lot.
③(2021·天津高考) He offered to fix bikes free charge for anyone who needed it.
④This kindergarten is in ______charge of a young girl.
【即学即练】
with
of
of
the
4.take on 呈现,具有;雇用;承担(工作、责任)
(2023·全国甲卷)With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over that coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done.
随着数百万人可能在未来几周内从事DIY项目,新的研究表明,超过一半的人计划充分利用漫长温暖的夏日来完成工作。
【知识归纳】
take back 收回;拿回
take down 写下;记下
take in 包括;吸收;理解;欺骗;收留
take off 起飞;匆匆离去;脱下
take over 接收;接管;取代
take up 占用;占据;开始从事
【即学即练】
用take的相关短语完成下面的语段
At the age of 18, he ___________his father's company. As a chief manager, he ____________a number of talents, which made his company ___________ a new look. At last, his career ____________.
18岁时,他接管了父亲的公司。作为总经理,他吸纳了大量人才,这使他的公司呈现了新的面貌。 最终,他的事业获得成功。
took over
took in
take on
took off
5. defend vt. 保卫;防守;辩解
(2024·九省联考)However, if this is not possible, they will fight with their powerful beaks to defend themselves. 而当飞走不再可能时,他们(鹦鹉)就会用他们强有力的喙进行自卫。
【知识归纳】
defend...from/against...保护······免遭······
defend oneself 为自己辩护;自卫
defence n.防御;保卫; in defence of 为了保卫······
defender n.捍卫者,保护者;防守队员,后卫
单句语法填空
①Parents,of course,will do everything they could to defend their children________ harm.
②He tried his best to defend __________(he) in court but ended in failure.
③In the time of war,lots of money will be spent on_________and many measures will be taken_________ a country from being attacked.(defend)
from
himself
defence
to defend
【即学即练】
假定你是中学生李华,现在请你以农业科学家袁隆平及这位科学家对人类所做的贡献为例,谈谈你对科学家以及科学精神的认识。 注意:词数80左右。
体裁 说明文
人称 第三人称为主
时态 一般现在时为主
要点 1.介绍袁隆平对人类做出的突出贡献;
2.介绍袁隆平所具备的科学精神;
3.对袁隆平所具备的科学精神的认识。
1. Learn about the structure
Beginning
the introduction of his main achievements
Body
the scientific spirits that Yuan has
Ending
the understanding of his scientific spirits
useful expressions
1.多亏,幸亏________________
2.作为一名农业科学家_________________________
3.实现某人的目标____________________
4. 致力于____________
5.为了___________
6.一个接一个___________
7.关心,照料_________
8.为......做出巨大的贡献 ________________________
thanks to
as an agricultural scientist
achieve one's goal
devote oneself to
so as to
one after another
care for
make great contributions to
Key sentences
① In 1973, Yuan Longping became the first agricultural pioneer in the world________________that has a high output.
1973年,袁隆平成为世界上第一个种植高产水稻的农业先驱。
② Thanks to his research, farmers are producing harvests___________________.
多亏了他的研究,农民现在的收成是以前的两倍。
③As an agricultural scientist, Yuan Longping also had the spirits_________________________________.
作为一名农业科学家,袁隆平也具有大多数科学家应有的精神。
to grow rice
twice as much as before
that most scientists should have
④ ______________________________,he still devoted himself to research on rice so as to feed more people in the world.
虽然他已经实现了自己的目标,但他仍然致力于水稻的研究,以养活世界上更多的人。
⑤ Yuan Longping had made_____great contributions to mankind _____he was respected and admired by people all over the world.
袁隆平为人类做出了如此巨大的贡献,以至于他受到全世界人民的尊敬和钦佩。
Though he had achieved his goal
such
that
In 1973, Yuan Longping became the first agricultural pioneer in the world to grow rice that has a high output. Thanks to his research, farmers are producing harvests twice as much as before.
As an agricultural scientist, Yuan Longping also had the spirits that most scientists should have. Though he had achieved his goal, he still devoted himself to research on rice so as to feed more people in the world. He had dreams one after another and always loved and cared for people. Yuan Longping had made such great contributions to mankind that he was respected and admired by people all over the world.
All in all, we must learn these spirits from this great scientist in order to serve our country better when we grow up.
连句成篇
词汇清单
核心短语
应用词汇:1. assist: assist sb. in/with; assist sb to do; with the assistance of
2.charge: charge sb for sth; charge sb with doing sth; take charge of; sth in the charge of sb; free of charge
3.defend: defend...from/against; defend oneself; in defence of
break out; in charge of; come down; above all; have a greater impact on;overcome difficulties; discourage sb from doing; trace back to; point out;
认知词汇:aerospace, patriotic, aviation, jet, missile, concept, astronomy, telescope, trace, abstract, besides, furthermore, brilliant, fault, concept, outstanding, fault
拓展词汇:mechanical→ mechanic defend→ defense, assist→assistant→assistance, leadership→leader, steady→steadily, vivid→vividly, gifted→gift, astronomer→astronomy
Summary
When asked “Can we Chinese possibly make missiles ”, his reply was a determined “Why not...”(When asked...是省略句,省略了从句的主语和be动词,句子补全为:When he was asked...)
重点句式
Exercise
Ⅰ单词拼写
1.Now,years later,this river is one of the most____________(杰出的)examples of environmental clean-up.
2.She ______(倒)them drinks and put a record on loudly.
3 ___________(此外), punishment is by no means a wise choice to help them grow up mentally and physically.
4.The____________ (机械的)engineer promised that his invention would produce pies in large quantities.
5.This _________(观念)gives a whole new meaning to the idea of how to live a simple but full life.
outstanding
poured
Furthermore
mechanical
concept
6.The origins of the custom are difficult to (追溯).
7. Have you got any__________ (具体的)thoughts on how to deal with this difficulty
8. As a result, I have made_________ (稳定的)progress in my studies.
9.Early__________ (天文学家) thought that our planet was the centre of the universe.
10. Some modern art is __________(抽象的)while some is realistic.
trace
concrete
steady
astronomers
abstract
1.Mr Smith happened to be in England when the war .
2.Most people this figure from Wagner’s opera.
3.The old man pneumonia last week.
4.It is hoped that the readers will kindly our errors.
5.As a schoolgirl,she becoming an actress.
dream of, come down with, be familiar with, break out, point out
Ⅱ.短语填空
broke out
are familiar with
came down with
point out
dreamed of
1.When _________(invite) to dinner, I am often unsure whether to bring a present.
2.When ________(ask) about her future after the race, guess how Cathy replied
3.Although _______(do) his best in maths these days, he has still got no good marks.
Ⅲ.单句语法填空
invited
asked
doing
From small beginnings comes great things.
伟大始于渺小。