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课件网) Unit 1 Science and Scientists Reading for writing They all... made a great contribution. made great achievements. succeeded in their scientific career. overcome many difficulties. What makes great scientists Lead in Do you know them Qian Xuesen The Father of Missiles & Aerospace The King of the Rocket Be Awarded with the Medal of Two Bombs and One Satellite Lead in Do you know them Stephen Hawking Big bang theory A Brief History of Time 1. Qian changed his major because of a shift in personal interest. 2. In Qian's opinion, 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. T F T F T F T F 1. Read the texts and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). the need of his country not mentioned 1. Why was Qian called “the father of China’s aerospace” Because much of the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets was based on his research. 2. Answer the questions below using the information from the texts 2. How was Hawking’s own theory proven correct Astronomers used their telescopes to prove his work on the big bang theory. 3. What important personality and qualities Qian Xuesen had helped him earn the name of “the father of China’s aerospace” Find words that describe Qian Xuesen’s personalities. patriotic hardworking devoted patriotic specialized 3 While-reading brave determined knowledgeable outstanding creative positive Find words that describe the personalities and qualities of Stephen Hawking. brilliant; brave willing to say what others were afraid to say; dream of what others were afraid to dream about determined willing to admit his faults Perhaps no other scientist has had a greater impact on China’s aerospace science than Qian Xuesen. Described by the authors of the Story of Qian Xuesenas a man with "great scientific thought and scientific spirit" who was patriotic and served his homeland with effort, achievement, and devotion, Qian was an extremely well-respected man. make a great impact on 对....有巨大影响 have a great influence on 对...有很大的影响 [ Described by the authors of the Story of Qian Xuesas a man with"great scientific thought and scientific spirit" (who was patriotic and served his homeland witheffort, achievement, and devotion) ], [ ]过去分词短语作状语（who） 引导的定语从句修饰先行词 a man Qian was anextremely well-respected man.为主句 Born in Hangzhou in 1911, Qian attended schools in Beijing and then entered Shanghai Jiao Tong University to study Railway Mechanical Engineering. However，after the Songhu Battle broke out in 1932，Qian made the decision to switch his major to aviation because he realised that China needed its own powerful air force to protect and defend the country. break down 出故障;失败;垮掉;分解 break in 破门而入;打断(谈话等) break into 强行闯入;突然 ... ...
