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Unit 3 Fit for life
Reading
Para. 1
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for coming to this lecture. Over the course of my career, I ____________(see) many wonderful scientific developments, _________ none are as game-changing as genome editing, I am full of excitement about the possibilities this scientific advance can bring and I hope to share my excitement ________ you today.
The future is in our genes
1. over the course of my career ______________________________
2. as game-changing as genome editing ____________________________________________
3. be full of excitement_________________________________________
4. scientific advance _________________________________________________
在我的职业生涯中
have seen
but
像基因组编辑一样具有颠覆性
满怀兴奋
科学进展
with
Para. 2
As many of you may already know, genes play _____ critical role in shaping our lives. Everything from the colour of our eyes to our talent for maths __________(depend) on genes. The complete set of genes inside a cell or a living being __________(call) a genome. Our own personal genome carries all the information __________(need) to make us grow and develop.
5. play a critical role_________________________________
6. shape our lives _______________________
7. the complete set of ______________________
8. a cell or a living being _____________________
起决定性作用,扮演关键性角色
塑造我们的生命
一整套
一个细胞或生物体
a
depends
is called
needed
It also contains information that helps determine our lifespan ________ affects our chances of contracting certain diseases. Some people, for example, carry a gene that makes them more likely ____________(catch) a certain virus or develop a particular form of cancer.
9. determine our lifespan_________________________
10. affects our chances of contracting certain diseases____________________________
11. 影响__________________________________________________________________
adj. 感动人的;深深打动人的____________ adj. 做作的;假装的____________
n. 喜爱;爱情____________
12. 与某人签订合同________________________________________________________
adj. 契约的;合同的 ____________adv. 合约地;合同地 ___________________
n. 承包人;承包商 _____________________
13. makes them more likely to catch a certain virus______________________________
14. develop a particular form of cancer________________________________
and
affected
to catch
决定我们的寿命长短
影响我们患某种疾病的概率
influence/impact=have an effect/ influence/impact on
affecting
使他们更易感染某种病毒
患上一种特殊类型的癌症
affection
enter into/make/sign a contract with sb
contractual
contractually
contractor
Para. 3
____________(genetic) have been trying to identify which genes relate to which diseases, as they believe genome editing is an ___________(effect) means of disease treatment and prevention. It allows geneticists to make changes to the genome by correcting, adding, ____________(delete) or replacing specific parts of the genetic material. ________ the near future, geneticists hope to apply this technology to treat a wide range of health problems.
15. n. 身份, 本身;特征________ 身份证 _______________________
身份证明; 鉴定; 确认 ______________
16. relate to_______________________ adj.相关的,有联系的__________________
与…相关_______________________ n.关系,联系__________
关于;与…相比 ____________________
17. an effective means of disease treatment and prevention_________________________
18. the genetic material _____________________
19. in the near future _______________________
20. a wide range of _____________________________
Geneticists
related
deleting
In
一种治疗和预防疾病的有效手段
identity
an identity card
identification
涉及,与…相关
effective
be related to
relation
in relation to
基因材料
在不久的将来
大范围的,各种不同的
Soon we may be able to use such treatments to restore a blind person's vision or give someone _________ was born deaf an excellent sense of hearing. _____________(ultimate), this new technology might even make _______ possible to prevent diseases from ever developing by correcting abnormal genes early on. Genome editing, __________(serve) as a new weapon in the fight against diseases, will lead to a fundamental change in our approach _______ health care.
21. restore a blind person's vision _____________________________
n. 整修;恢复;复位_____________________adj. 恢复健康的__________________
n. 做修复工作的人 ______________________
22. be born deaf_______________23. an excellent sense of hearing __________________
24. prevent diseases from ever developing _______________________________________
25. correcting abnormal genes early on_________________________________________
26. a new weapon in the fight against diseases___________________________________
27. adv. 根本上,完全地;从根本上说_____________
是…的基础__________________________
who/that
敏锐的听力
it
serving
及早修正异常基因
to
恢复盲人的视力
restoration
先天性耳聋
Ultimately
预防疾病的发生
restorative
restorer
对抗疾病的一种新武器
fundamentally
be fundamental to sth
Para. 4
As the technology continues to develop ______ a fast pace, however, questions arise about how to use it _____________(appropriate). Should we restrict our use of this technology _______ the treatment and prevention of diseases Should we prohibit geneticists ________ using it to enhance healthy bodies
28. at a fast pace _________________ (与…)步调一致;(与…)并驾齐驱________________
按某人自己的节奏___________________________
29. arise→________→__________ 因……产生;由……引起 ____________________________
30. adj.(大小或数量)有限的;受限制的;受约束的________________
n.限制,约束;限制规定,限制法规__________________
控制某人(做)某事___________________________________
31. prohibit sb from doing sth _____________________ n. 禁止,阻止;禁令_______________
32. enhance healthy bodies ________________________________
at
迅速
to
使健康身体更加强健
appropriately
arose
from
keep pace with
at one’s own pace
arisen
arise from/out of sth
restricted
restriction
restrict oneself/sb. to (doing) sth.
禁止某人做某事
prohibition
Para. 4
One day soon we will be able to use genome editing to increase the human ____________(resist) to colds and flus, to make people taller, to help their muscles develop faster, ____________(sharpen) all of their senses or to make them more intelligent. We will also be able to select specific characteristics for children before they are born, creating _________ some have called "designer babies". However, is this a good thing What consequences might it have
33. 对…的反对;对…的反抗____________________
vt.&vi. 抵制;反抗;忍住;使不受…的伤害 ___________
反对做某事 _________________忍不住做某事_______________________________________
adj. 有抵抗力的;抵制的_______________ 对…有抵抗力;抵制…_____________________
34. sharpen all of their senses ___________________________
resistance
what
to sharpen
让所有感官更灵敏
resistance to sb/sth
resist
resist doing sth
can’t resist doing sth=can’t help doing sth.
resistant
be resistant to
Para. 4
Philosophers, geneticists and government officials have all started to wrestle _________ such moral issues. We have to figure out how to keep the technology ________ running wild. This means ___________(put) appropriate controls in place to make sure that genome editing will work to our advantage. Without them, genome editing could be as dangerous as a car out of control.
35. philosophers _________________ government officials _______________________
36. wrestle with such moral issues ___________________________________
37. figure out ____________________ 38. run wild _________________________
39. put appropriate controls in place _____________________________________________
40. work to our advantage _____________________________________________________
41. as dangerous as a car out of control __________________________________________
with
from
像失控的汽车一样危险
putting
哲学家
政府官员
解决这样的道德问题
弄清楚,搞明白
适当的管制要准备到位
对我们有利=be to one’s advantage
失控
Para. 5
There is still much ___________________(explore) and debated on the subject of genome editing. Despite the public _____________(argue) over this technology, its _______________(possible) have been creating much excitement throughout the entire medical community and beyond. ____________ doubt, genome editing is one of the greatest inventions in the history of science. Thank you for listening.
42. 和某人就某事进行辩论_____________________________________
在讨论中___________________________________
be open to debate/be a matter for debate______________________
无可争辩__________________________ n.参加讨论者,争论者_______________
43. despite= _____________________
44. throughout the entire medical community and beyond ________________________
45. without doubt _______________________________
to be explored
Without
argument
possibilities
debate with sb. on/about/over sth.
be under debate
尚待讨论,有待商榷
beyond debate
debater
in spite of
在整个医学界和外界
毫无疑问
Acupuncture:
magic needles
Para. 1
One of the most famous Chinese medical ____________(treat) is the art of “magic needles”, or Chinese acupuncture. It ______________(develop) long ago, perhaps as early ________ 2000 BCE. There is evidence __________ acupuncture dates back to the Stone Age, _________ stone tools called bian were used to press areas of the body.
Acupuncture: magic needles
1. magic needles ________________ Chinese acupuncture _________________________
2. as early as 2000 BCE ____________________________
3. adj.清楚的;显然的___________adv.明显地 ______________
有证据表明________________________________________________________
4. dates back to ___________________ the Stone Age ________________________
神针
treatments
was developed
针刺疗法
早在公元前2000年
evident
as
that
when
evidently
There is evidence that…
追溯至
石器时代
Para. 2
As acupuncture developed, the simple bian stones were replaced _________ stone needles. ______________(eventual), metal needles began to appear and took the place of stone needles. These solid needles are made ______ different metals, such as gold and silver. Some _______________ (acupuncture) today still use gold and silver needles, _______ the majority have now switched to stainless steel ones.
5. be replaced by/with _____________________
6. take the place of _________________________
7. solid needles ______________________
8. gold and silver _______________________铜牌_______________________
9. the majority __________________ 少数,少数人_________________________
10. switch to stainless steel ones _________________________________
被…所取代
取代…
实心的针
金和银
by/with
Eventually
of
acupuncturist
but
bronze medal
大多数人
the minority
转变成不锈钢针
In addition _____ the changes in material, the shapes of the needles have also changed over time. Originally, there were nine different kinds of needles, with variations in shape. Nowadays, the fine sharp needles ___________ measure usually between 15 and 75 millimetres in ________(long) are stilled used, while most of the others have been replaced by more complex medical instruments.
11. in addition to ______________________ 此外_________________________________
12. originally ________________
adj.起初的,原先的______________n. 起源,源头____________
13. with variations in shape ______________________________________
14. the fine sharp needles ________________________________________
15. measure (linking verb)____________________________________→n. ___________
measure (n.)_________________
plex medical instruments________________________________
to
origin
that/which
length
除…以外
in addition=additionally
起初
措施,方法
复杂的医疗器械
original
形状各不相同
细而尖的针 fine adj. 细小的,纤细的
(指尺寸、长短、数量等)量度为……
measurement
Para. 3
So what happens during a visit to the acupuncture clinic First, the acupuncturist examines the patient, __________(look) at the patient’s skin and tongue, listening to the sound of his or her voice and breathing, and smelling his or her breath. Then the acupuncturist asks some questions about the patient’s condition and _________(feel) his or her pulse. This is a particularly important step according to the energy theory behind acupuncture. The acupuncturist can check the pulse in three positions ______ each wrist, and every one of them ________________(connect) with a major body organ. By checking all the positions, the acupuncturist can find out __________ energy channel does not have enough energy.
17. a visit to the acupuncture clinic ______________________________
18. n.检查,考查,调查______________ n.检查人,主考人_____________
19. feel one’s pulse ___________________
20. a particularly important step ____________________________________
21. energy theory_________________22. check the pulse _____________________
23. on each wrist __________________24. a major body organ _________________________
25. energy channel __________________________
looking
检查脉象
is connected
一个主要脏器
which
on
尤为重要的一步
去针灸诊所
feels
examination
examiner
切脉
能量理论
在每个手腕上
经络
Para. 4
According ________ the results of the check-up, the acupuncturist then selects certain points on the body called acupuncture points. Needles are pushed into the skin at these points so ________ a health problem can be treated. Up to now, more than 360 acupuncture points ____________________(identify), each linked to a different part of the body. Sometimes the needles are pushed into points near the body part ___________(affect) by a disease, and sometimes into points that are not so close to it.
26. acupuncture points ________________________________
27. be pushed into the skin______________________________
28. up to now _________________________________________
29. each linked to a different part of the body ____________________________________
have been identified
to
到目前为止
affected
that
穴位
被推入皮肤
每个穴位对应身体的一个不同部位
Para. 5
Over the years, acupuncture has been used to treat a wide ___________(various) of health problems, including severe pains, blood pressure issues, stomach discomfort, sports __________(injure) and weight problems. And it has been used to treat more than just physical problems—acupuncturists have discovered _________ the treatment helps with mental problems like depression and ___________(anxious) too. Acupuncture has also been applied ___________(treat) people who abuse alcohol, tobacco or drugs.
30. a wide variety of _____________________________________
31. severe pains, blood pressure issues, stomach discomfort ______________________________
对某人严厉___________________n.严重程度____________adv.严重地;严厉地 __________
32. more than just physical problems___________________________________
33. helps with mental problems______________________________________
34. depression and anxiety _____________________________________
35. abuse alcohol, tobacco or drugs ____________________________________
variety
that
injuries
不仅仅只是身体问题
anxiety
to treat
剧烈疼痛、血压问题、肠胃不适
各种各样的
severity
be severe with
抑郁和焦虑
滥用酒精、烟草和毒品
severely
帮助解决身体问题
Para. 6
________ acupuncture actually works is not clearly understood. For example, there are different theories trying to explain how it eases pain, but no _____________(agree) has been reached. One theory ____________(explain) this phenomenon suggests that acupuncture blocks pain signals ________ reaching the brain. Another theory relates acupuncture to the production of a substance in the body _________ can reduce pain.
36. ease pain ____________________ at ease _______________________
37. no agreement has been reached __________________________________
38. 文化/自然/社会现象___________________________________
39. blocks pain signals from reaching the brain ____________________________
40. relates acupuncture to the production of a substance
______________________________________________
How
explaining
agreement
cultural/natural/social phenomena
from
that/which
舒适、安逸
未达成一致意见
缓解疼痛
将针刺与一种物质的产生联系起来
阻碍了痛感信号向大脑的传导
Para. 7
Despite the ____________(uncertain) about its medical basis, acupuncture has become a popular form of treatment. As a unique contribution of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture spread ______ many other Asian countries, such as Japan, as early as the 6th century. It _______________(introduce) to the West around the 16th century. In 2010, acupuncture was included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Today, acupuncture is recognized _______ a symbol of traditional Chinese culture and has come into widespread use around the world. The World Health Organization recommends acupuncture as a good treatment for over 100 medical problems. While doubts about its safety have __________(gradual) disappeared, interest continues to grow.
41. despite ________________=________________________
42. a unique contribution _______________________________
43. be introduced to _______________________________
44. the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage __________________________________
e into widespread use ____________________________________________
46. World Health Organization ___________________________________
47. recommend acupuncture as a good treatment ___________________________________
uncertainty
was introduced
to
一项独特贡献
as
gradually
将针刺疗法推荐为一种良好疗法
联合国非物质文化遗产名录
in spite of
尽管
广泛应用
世界卫生组织
被引进
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