(共18张PPT)
Unit 9 HUMAN BIOLOGY
Viewing workshop
Animal Experiments
Learning objectives
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
view for general understanding and specific information;
watch an episode about a debate on animal experiments;
participate in a debate showing what they recall and understand about a topic.
1. convinced ____________ 2. have a debate ___________
3. surround ________ 4. surge _________
5. column _________ 6. argument___________
7. go down _____________ 8. Ancient Greece ___________
9. medical discovery___________ 10. carry out ___________
11.cosmetics __________ 12.household product __________
13. larger animal ________ 14. ban ________
15. There’s no doubt that... ________ puter model _________ 17. suffering ________ 18. have a terrible effect on ________
19. valid __________ 20. have a duty to do ________
21.long-term effect 22.strict control__________
23.disgraceful 24.participant __________
adj.确信的
vt.与……密切相关的
n.列,栏
下降,减少
医学发现
进行讨论
n.激增
n.论据
古希腊
进行,执行
n.化妆品
家用产品
大型动物
n/v. 禁止
毫无疑问……
n.折磨,痛苦
计算机模型
有义务做某事
对……有不良影响
adj.合理的,站得住脚的
长期影响
严格管控
adj.可耻的
n.参与者
Preview
Lead-in
Rabbits are popular research tools for cosmetic research testing because they breed easily.
Through experiments, a team of researchers in Japan has found that cats are able to remember events in a way observed in both humans and dogs.
A scientist is conducting an experiment to determine whether frogs can follow simple commands.
Why do scientists like to study mice One of the most important reasons is that Mice are easily modified genetically.
Animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Many of these experiments cause pain to the animals involved or reduce their quality of life in other ways. If it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, then experimenting on animals produces serious moral problems.
What do you know about animal experiments Do you think it is necessary to use animals in medical research Why or why not
Activate and share
Read the content in the frame and find out the words you don’t know.
In Ancient Greece, animals were used in medical research over 1. ______________.
In the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, some important 2. ____________ were made using animals.
Last year, 3. __________ animal experiments were carried out in the UK.
In the last few years, the numbers of large animals, such as 4. _________, 5.________ and 6.___________ have gone down.
In 2008, the testing of cosmetics was 7. _______ in Britain.
Next year, the British government plans to 8. _________ the testing of _____________.
View and learn
实施,执行
化妆品
Watch Part 1 of the TV show. What facts did the presenter mention
Complete the notes.
In Ancient Greece, animals were used in medical research over 1. ____________________.
In the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, some important 2. _________________ were made using animals.
Last year, 3. __________ animal experiments were carried out in the UK.
two thousand years ago
medical discoveries
3.7 million
In the last few years, the numbers of large animals, such as 4. _________, 5.________ and 6.___________ have gone down.
In 2008, the testing of cosmetics was 7. _______ in Britain.
Next year, the British government plans to 8. _______ the testing of 9.____________________.
dogs
cats
monkeys
banned
ban
household products
Tina Thomas and Sam Bowden are debating the issues surrounding animal experiments. Watch Part 2 of the video and complete the “Main issues” column in the table.Then note down Tina’s and Sam’s different views in the other two columns.
Tina Thomas Main issues Simon Bowden
Be careful about it. We still need it. ____________ animal testing Use other ways, e.g. testing on humans, using computer models
Getting rid of
Tina Thomas Main issues Simon Bowden
Animal testing _________ and helps people _______________ _______. Duty to help ______ Yes, but without
__________________.
people
saves lives
suffering from
diseases
hurting animals
Tina Thomas Main issues Simon Bowden
There are some problems, e.g. _________ effects. Testing on _______ But what about the effects on _________
humans
long-term
animals
Tina Thomas Main issues Simon Bowden
There are ______ controls. Use of _____ animals _____________ controls.
Britain
strict
Not enough
Tina Thomas Main issues Simon Bowden
Numbers have ____________, and very ____ are used now. Use of _____ animals
larger
gone down
few
Still used.
Class Work. Who do you agree with, Tina Thomas or Sam Bowden Why What are your arguments?Organise a debate in your class.
Who do you most agree with
Tina Thomas Sam Bowden
Your arguments
Express yourself
I am afraid I don’t agree with that at all.
That’s a valid point.
Absolutely. I completely agree.
It’s definitely true.
That’s a good thing.
I am sorry, but that’s not true.
I am afraid I am not convinced.
No, I wouldn’t say that.
Express agreement or disagreement.
Homework
Search for more information for animal experiments and write an argumentation to show your opinion.