(
课件网) 1911--2009 “The Father of China's Aerospace” Read the text and decide whether the statements are tue or false . 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. false true false true becase he realized China needed its powerful air force to protect and defend the country there were two main theories.One was the steady state theory Answer the questions below using the information from the texts. 1.Why was Qian called “the father of China’s aerospace” 2. How was Hawking’s own theory proved correct Because much of the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets can be traced back to Qian’s research. Astronomers used their telescopes to prove his work on the big bang theory. Further education abroad and achievements Read for main idea Summarize the main idea with each paragraph Para 1 Introduction Para 2 Education Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6 Para 7 Achievements motherland Further education abroad and achievements Returning to in Aerospace Para 2-Para 5 Life experience and achievements Personality His death Read the passage and write the story according to the order of time 1911 1932 1935 1930s-40s 1955 1970 2009 China launched the first man-made satellite,Dong Fang Hong I under Qian’s leadership. switched his major to aviation. went to America to pursue his graduate studies returned to China died born in Shanghai 1. 2. 3. became a pioneer in USA jet and rocket technology helped conduct important research into rocket propulsion founded JPL Tip: pay attention to the verbs. This passage is developed in order of _____. time Read for details Study the language and structure 1. Underline the linking words and phrases and describe their function. 2.Find words that describe the personalities of the scientists. Underline the linking words and phrases 衔接词语(linking words)是语篇衔接的纽带, 表达的逻辑意义包括时间关系、空间关系、列举和顺序、例证、递进、对比和转折、等同和替换、过渡和总结、结果和推论等, 其中多数是衔接性状语。 What are the important personality and qualities of Qian Xuesen patriotic; hardworking; devoted patriotic specialized Read for details brave; determined knowledgeable; outstanding; creative; positive Read for details brave gifted\ brilliant determined honest Personality & Qualities Read for details 1. What makes a great scientist 2. How do you understand the “scientific spirit” being brilliant,brave, determined, candid(坦诚的） a commitment to reason and evidence.（对理性与证据的坚守） Critical thinking 题目：你要为英语校报写一篇报道，介绍科学家Marie Curie(MadameCurie)及其伟大精神，以激发学生们努力奋进，勇攀科学高峰。信息如下： 出生日期：1867年11月7日 出 生 地：波兰一个知识分子家庭 兴趣爱好：自幼对物 ... ...
