高中英语北师大Unitlessson Scientific Breakthroughs.pptx

ObjectivesTo use reading strategies for identifying accurate information.To learn about some scientific breakthroughs and the scientists.To talk about the influences of scientific discoveries.To know about compound words.In this lesson the students will be able:第1页/共39页Do you know the major discoveries of the scientists in the pictures?Warm-up第2页/共39页Who are they?What are their discoveries?How the discoveries came about?When?Where?第3页/共39页Lets have a quiz about science and scientist.Good Luck!第4页/共39页1.The Origin of Species was published in 1859.The book showed that people had developed from apes instead.Who is the author?A.Leonardo do Vinci B.Charles Darwin C.Stephen Hawking2.Who said that Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration?A.Albert Einstein B.Madame Curie C.Thomas Edison3.This mathematician found that the force of the water pushing it up is the same as the weight of the object.Who is he?A.Archimedes B.Zhang Heng C.James Watt Quiz about scientists 4.Who received two Nobel prizes and she discovered radium In 1898?A.Gregor Mendel B.Madame Curie C.Isaac Newton 第5页/共39页Quiz about discoveries 5.Stephen Hawking,British(1942-)He has worked in astronomy and studied _ in space.A.Black holes B.UFO C.Planets7.7.Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein is famous for the is famous for the theory of relativity and a formula _ showed that the mass and energy were in fact equivalent A.G=mgA.G=mg B.E=MC B.E=MC2 2 C.W=FS C.W=FS6.Alexander Fleming discovered _ which can kill bacteria and save the lives of millions.A.Hydrogen peroxide (过氧化氢过氧化氢)B.Anesthetics(麻醉剂麻醉剂)C.Penicillin(青霉素青霉素)8.When was the first electric powered elevator made?A.1805 B.1857 C.1880第6页/共39页First readingFirst readingReading strategy 1 Get the general idea and read the text fast.Dont worry about the words that are new to you.The purpose of this article is _.A.the introduction of Albert EinsteinB.the introduction of the process of scientific breakthroughC.introduction of the major scientific discoveries in the 20th centuryD.the contributions scientists made to the world summaryThe text mainly talks about a few pioneers of science and their discoveries in the 20th century,which makes the world completely different.第7页/共39页Match the pioneers with the deeds(books closed)3.He showed in his“theory of relativity”that not even time,mass or length are constant.2.He proved that the universe is actually expanding,and that further away galaxies are,the faster they move.1.He was a son of a Scottish shepherd.Although his discovery is important,he remained modest and said“Nature made penicillin.”4.During the 2nd world war,the US Navy turned to them to produce a machine.They didnt finish until after the war,in February 1946.A.Elbert EinsteinC.Edwin HubbleB.Alexander FlemingD.Eckert and MauchlyABCD第8页/共39页Reading strategy 2:Get specific informationTime Name Discovery How to discover Influence 1905 First World War 1929 1946Not mentioned_ with 120 patentsSecond Second readingreadingAlbert Einstein Sudden thought Change understanding of universeEdwin Hubble other galaxies(nebulae)high-power telescope proved the universe largerAlexander Fleming penicillin by accident save millions of livesEckert&Mauchly the first computer hard workPercy Spencer microwave ovenby chance Prepare meals in minutes第9页/共39页Reading strategy 3:To decide if there is no information,make sure that the answer(true/false)cannot be inferred from the text.Also you base your decision only on the information in the text.Third readingThird reading第10页/共39页1.Einstein was at work when he thought of the equation“e=mce=mc2 2”.2.Einstein participated in the programme that developed the nuclear bomb.3.Hubble studied the universe for over twenty years.4.Hubble discovered that our galaxy is bigger than we thought it was.5.Fleming had been studying bacteria in his laboratory when the discovery happened.6.The first computer was extremely difficult to program.Are these statements true(T)of false(F)according to the text or is there no information(NI)?Use the strategies to help you.FNINITFNIrock baby第11页/共39页Reading strategy 4:identify important words 1.One of the 20th centurys p_ scientists was Einstein who was i_ to d_ E=mc2 which showed how an u_ amount of energy was produced.2.Scientists f_ _ how to split the atom and changed the way we c_ from writing letters to emailing.3.The o_ of penicillin is a_,which helped to c_ people.4.It is a real d_ on your hands to choose the most important discovery of the 20th century.Scientific b_ improve the quality of human life on earth.Key:1.premier,inspired,discover,unbelievable 2.figured out,correspond 3.outcome,amazing,cure 4.dilemma,breakthroughsFill in the blanksCan you find some words in the text that express the same ideas?For example,discover and figure out.第12页/共39页 Find words in the text with the following meanings:meanwhilegalaxy1.to give something e.g.money,to a person or an organization in order to help them2.a part of the body,such as heart or lungs3.to divide something into separate parts pare two things that are happening at the same time 5.expressing your opinions honestly6.one of the large groups of stars that make up the universe 7.to make someone who is ill well again8.a type of oven that cooks food very quicklyoutspokenmicrowavecureorgansplitdonate第13页/共39页E=mc2,theory of relativity telescope,galaxy,Penicillin,bacteria,machine,missile,energy,microwave Optional TaskInspire,explore,discover,notice,realize,destroy,save,cure,measure,dedicate,affect,breakthroughworld-famous,outspoken,unbelievable,far-reaching,mass-produced,first,huge,grateful第14页/共39页Tell the stories of the scientists with the words given.E=mc2,premier,theory of relativity,inspire,rock baby,mass,outspoken,unbelievabletelescope,galaxy,world-famous,mist,universePenicillin,bacteria,notice,kill,save,modestAccuracy of missiles,first computer,measure,energyOven meal radar chocolate第15页/共39页Imagine that you are a reporter who wants to interview a great scientist about his or her inventions/discoveries and future plan.Make up a dialogue and act it out.Tips第16页/共39页Writing Task:Your Favorite ScientistWhat is the most important or interesting fact about the scientist?Why do you like him or her?What are his or her achievements?第17页/共39页第18页/共39页“Creativity in science could be described as the act of putting two and two together to make five.”-Arthur Koestler What does the sentence mean?Give examples to show how creativity works in science.第19页/共39页air,ship,space,day,time,way,break,through,some,outhandOptional TaskChoose two of the following words and join together to make new words.airship,airspace,airway,spaceway,spaceship,daytime,daybreak,timeout,breakthrough,breakout,throughout,sometime,handsome,handout timespacewayspace第20页/共39页Creativity in Word-buildingoutcomeoutcome+Compound words are made up of two(or more)separate words.meanwhile,outspoken,world-famous,breakthrough,far-reaching,double-checked,something,nothing,sometimes,mass-produced,without,mobile phone 第21页/共39页Match the categories(a-e)with the examples from the text(1-5).Then add examples of your own.1.breakthrough;outcome 2.CD player;jet engine3.mass-produce;double-check4.one-year-old;world-famous;far-reaching 5.flying machine;nuclear bomba)compound noun(noun+noun)b)compound noun (verb+preposition)c)compound noun (adjective+noun)d)compound verb e)Compound adjective第22页/共39页名词名词+名词名词classroom形容词形容词+名词名词 highway副词副词+名词名词 upgrade动词动词+名词名词 pickpocket名词名词+动词动词 snowfall动词动词+副词副词 breakthrough名词名词+形容词形容词 homesick名词名词+过去分词过去分词 man-made名词名词+现在分词现在分词 earthshaking形容词形容词+名词名词+-ed warm-hearted第23页/共39页To stimulate to action;motivateTo affect,guide,or arouse by divine influence.Inspire sb to do sth_ by her example.她的榜样激励他更加努力地工作.Inspire sth in sb 激起某人某种感情Inspire sth with sthHis speech _.他的演讲燃起了他们的希望.Inspire V.He was inspired to work harder inspired them with hope./inspired hope in them.第24页/共39页constant adj.1.staying the same for a period of timeA thermostat keeps the temperature constant.(保持恒定的)2.happening all the time or regularlySam was in constant pain.(持续不断的)constantly adv.constancy n.坚定不移,持久性amazing adj.so surprising that it is hard to believeamaze v.amazement n.与amazing类似的形容词常见的有:exciting,interesting,disappointing,puzzling,surprising,astonishing,shocking,moving,encouraging,boring,delighting,inspiring,pleasing,tiring,worrying等,表示”令人的”.第25页/共39页1.To try to get help,advice,or sympathy from sb.by doing sth.Nobody seems to understand;I dont know who to turn to.向某人求助2.to look at a particular page in a book.E.g.Turn to page 101 for more information.turn downup turn offonturn intoturn inturn backturn outturn on turn overturn againstturn to sb第26页/共39页be doing sth.when.be about to do sth.whenbe on the point of doing sth.whenKey sentences1.This outspoken young man was rocking his one-year-old baby when he was suddenly inspired.“正要/正在突然”的表达:我们正要放弃时,校长来鼓励我们了.We were on the point of giving up when the headmaster came to encourage us.第27页/共39页2.E=mc2 showed how a small piece of mass could produce an unbelievable amount of energy.他的世界著名的方程式显示出质量很小的物质怎样能他的世界著名的方程式显示出质量很小的物质怎样能产生出令人难以置信的巨大能量产生出令人难以置信的巨大能量.mass:(1);quantity of matter without a regular shape (2);a large number of (3);tech(in science)the amount of matter in a body.第28页/共39页1.)A mass of information _(have)been collected by them.Masses of books _(have)been sent to the countryside.2.).创造历史的往往是民众创造历史的往往是民众 3.)他遍体鳞伤他遍体鳞伤 4.)她说总的来讲她不喜欢孩子她说总的来讲她不喜欢孩子hashaveThe masses are often the makers of history.He was a mass of bruises.She says she doesnt like children in the mass.第29页/共39页1.make sure of something make sure that2.base on/upon3.be about to do something.when4.inspire somebody to do something5.According to6.high-powered7.far-reaching8.double-checked9.mass-produced10.turn to somebody11.There is no doubt about it.12.be grateful for13.wrestle with something14.Theory of Relativity15.figure out16.not to mentionUseful expressions:Useful expressions:第30页/共39页1.我正要出去我正要出去,这时电话铃响了。这时电话铃响了。(be about to do.when.)2.科学家的事迹激起了我们对学习的热爱。科学家的事迹激起了我们对学习的热爱。(inspire)3.我们急切地等待着他们讨论的结果。我们急切地等待着他们讨论的结果。(outcome)4.似乎没有人懂这个，我不知道该向谁求教。似乎没有人懂这个，我不知道该向谁求教。(turn to)5.他在经商上肯定会成功的。他在经商上肯定会成功的。(there is no doubt about)TranslationTranslation1.I was about to go out when the telephone rang.2.The stories of great scientists inspired in us a love for learning.3.We are anxiously awaiting the outcome of their discussion.4.Nobody seems to understand and I dont know who to turn to.5.There is no doubt about his success in business.Optional Task第31页/共39页Text MemoryFill in the blanksAlbert Einstein was suddenly_ when he was rocking his baby.He then showed in his“_”that not even time,_ or _ are _-they change according to _ of them.inspiredtheory of relativitymasslengthconstantour experienceEdwin Hubble used the most _ telescope of the time and began the long,slow process of _.He discovered small areas of _ which proved that the _was larger than _high-poweredexploring our galaxymistuniversehad previously been thoughtAlexander Fleming saw a strange blue mould in the dish around which_.This blue mould was in fact the _.the bacteria had been destroyednatural form of penicillinIn the 20th century,amazing discoveries were made in _.Without the _ of these _,whether lucky or planned,the world as we know it today would _.medicine,communication,transport and spacebreakthroughs pioneers in science and technologyhave been a completely different place第32页/共39页Can you use the following words to describe the development of telephone?Optional TaskBell,1876,America,invent,inspire,Morse code,electrical cables,correspond,breakthrough,far-reachingwireless,distance,communication,mass-produced,amazing,baseon,messages,grateful,videophone,dedicate 第33页/共39页vWhat do you think will be the 5 scientific breakthroughs in the 21st century and how will they influence our life?Well live longer!Well conquer cancer!Well“manage”the Earth!Space tourismSelf-diagnosed systemRelief TVspace exploration,artificial intelligence,life span第34页/共39页第35页/共39页Tips for InterviewTips for InterviewBefore an interview:Prepare the questionsSteps for an interview:Introduce yourself Talk about your purpose of the interviewAsk questions Thank the interviewee第36页/共39页How to start an interview:My name is I am a journalist/reporter from I am glad/delighted to talk with you.Its my honor to talk with you.Could I ask you some questions?How to end an interview:Thank you for your time/patience/cooperation.I am grateful for your attention.第37页/共39页They may talk about these1.I wonder if youre2.I know you because Ive heard that you3.Thank you for knowing so much about me.4.Im the one who5.Im really interested in your invention.They may ask about theseWhats your nationality?(Im from)What are you interested in?What conclusion have you drawn?What are you proud of?What leads to your success?(My cautiousness/creativeness/determinationleads to)What is your future plan?第38页/共39页感谢您的观看！第39页/共39页