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课件网) 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 ... ...
