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课件网) Unit 5 EDUCATION Aristotle 伽利略·伽利雷 Galileo Galilei Lesson 3 Understanding Which of the following may help you acquire knowledge more effectively Discuss in pairs and give explanations. to be interested in the topic to ask questions to discuss topics with friends to be relaxed and happy to have time to think about what you have learnt Asking questions may help me acquire knowledge more effectively. In doing this I will be able to clear away the barriers on my road to understanding, which makes it quicker to acquire knowledge and suits my specific needs. Being relaxed and happy helps me acquire knowledge more effectively. Let me present an example. When I am tired or depressed, I can’t focus on what I’m learning, and then how could I even possibly acquire knowledge. Read paragraph 1. According to the writer, how do we acquire knowledge and achieve understanding Complete the flow chart. To start with, we need _____. Then, to find answers, we _____ _____. After that, we _____ _____. questions observe the world around us and study the facts consider possible answers and test each to find the right ones Read for details 观察 考虑 Read paragraphs 2-3. Complete the sentences. (Ex3) Fast reading: Read and explore 1. Francis Bacon believed that the way to gain knowledge is _____. But most people in his days believed _____. 2. Galileo Galilei proved that _____ _____; But many people in his days _____. thinking more in religion the Earth was not the centre of the universe tended to ignore the facts and didn’t want to challenge what they had always comfortably believed 3. Aristotle’s understanding of the universe was that _____ because _____. 4. It is still often true today that _____ _____. people don’t want to the Earth must be the centre of the universe it felt like the Earth was standing still abandon what they’ve always thought as true Answer the questions. (Ex4) 1. What position did Bacon hold during his days and what was his true interest 2. At first people approved of Galilei’s studies, but later they got angry. Why 3. Why did people choose to believe views that were about 2,000 years old 4. Were great men in history always correct Give examples. 5. According to the writer, will anyone be in the position to say “We know it all.” Use examples to explain. Answer the questions. 1 .What position did Bacon hold during his days and what was his true interest 2. At first people approved of Galilei’s studies, but later they got angry. Why Bacon held an important rank under King James (1566-1625) of England. His true interest was the worthy search for knowledge. They didn’t want to abandon what they had always thought was true. para.2 para.3 3 Why did people choose to believe views that were about 2,000 years old 4 Were great men in history always correct Give examples. Because they were unwilling to challenge what they had always comfortably believed. No. Galilei made mistakes. ... ...
