1、选择性必修二 Unit 5 Education (4) 高二年级 英语 Understanding Reading (1) Activate and share Who questions much, shall learn much, and remember much. Francis Bacon Activate and share Which of the following may help you acquire knowledge more effectively? Discuss and give explanations. to be interested in the to
2、pic; to ask questions to discuss topics with friends; to be relaxed and happy to have time to think about what you have learnt Sample : I think asking questions can help me acquire knowledge more effectively. If I have something unclear, its the easiest way to clarify my thought, gain expanded persp
3、ectives and new experiences. Activate and share Read paragraph 1. According to the writer, how do we acquire knowledge and achieve understanding? Complete the flow chart. Read and explore To start with, we need . Then, to find answers, we . After that, we . questions observe the world around us and
4、study the facts consider possible answers and test each to find the right ones Read paragraphs 2-3. Read and explore 2.Galileo Galilei proved that . But many people in his days . 1.Francis Bacon believed that the way to gain knowledge is . But most people in his days believed . 3.Aristotles understa
5、nding of the universe was that because . 4.It is still often true today that . 1. Francis Bacon believed that the way to gain knowledge is . But most people in his days believed . thinking more in religion Read paragraphs 2-3. Complete the sentences. Read and explore Galileo Galilei An Italian astro
6、nomer(天文学家), physicist(物理学家) and engineer “Father of Observational Astronomy(观测天文学)” “Father of Modern Physics” Read paragraphs 2-3. Complete the sentences. Read and explore 2. Galileo Galilei proved that . But many people in his days . the Earth was not the center of the universe tended to ignore t
7、he facts and didnt want to challenge what they had always comfortably believed Read paragraphs 2-3. Complete the sentences. Read and explore Aristotle A Greek philosopher The founder of the school of philosophy “Father of Western Philosophy” Read paragraphs 2-3. Complete the sentences. Read and expl
8、ore 3. Aristotles understanding of the universe was that because . the Earth must be the center of the universe it felt like the Earth was standing still Read paragraphs 2-3. Complete the sentences. Read and explore 4. It is still often true today that . people dont want to abandon what theyve alway
9、s thought as true Read paragraphs 2-3. Complete the sentences. Read and explore 1. What position did Bacon hold during his days and what was his true interest? 2. At first people approved of Galileis studies, but later they got angry. Why? 3. Why did people choose to believe views that were about 2,
10、000 years old? a persons level of importance or ones job to agree with or support sb. / sth. Answer the questions. Read and explore 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
11、. be able to do sth. Read and explore Answer the questions. Bacon held an important rank under King James (1566- 1625) of England. His true interest was the worthy search for knowledge. 1. What position did Bacon hold during his days and what was his true interest? having qualities that deserve your
12、 respect, attention or admiration Read and explore Answer the questions. 2. At first people approved of Galileis studies, but later they got angry. Why? They didnt want to challenge what they had always thought was true. Read and explore Answer the questions. 3. Why did people choose to believe view
13、s that were about 2,000 years old? Because they were unwilling to challenge what they had always comfortably believed. Read and explore Answer the questions. 4. Were great men in history always correct? Give examples. No. Aristotle made mistakes. He believed that the Earth was the center of the univ
14、erse, which was wrong. Galilei also made mistakes. He believed that the Earth moved around the sun in a perfect circle. But he was wrong. Read and explore Answer the questions. 5. According to the writer, will anyone be in the position to say “We know it all.”? Ues examples to explain. None of us ca
15、n say “We know it all.” Bacon and Galilei knew that knowledge and understanding are things to fight for. Read and explore Answer the questions. Example: After that, we consider possible answers and test each to find the right ones. (Para. 1) ones = answers Find out what each pronoun refers to in the
16、 text. Read and explore Understanding Coherence in Context Skill builder The repetition of key terms or phrases makes meaning coherent in a text. The use of synonyms and antonyms helps enhance coherence in a text. n. the situation in which all the parts of sth. fit together well Skill builder Linkin
17、g words such as since, so, afterwards, then, although, but, however, etc. can help connect meanings in sentences. Pronouns such as he, she, it, they, etc. help carry meaning on into the next point in a text. Understanding Coherence in Context at a later or future time 1. . he was going against the v
18、iews of the day. (Para. 2) 2. This was certainly not the interest . (Para. 2) 3. . what they had always comfortably believed. (Para. 2) 4. . they grew angry and put him in prison. (Para. 3) 5. . then it must be so. (Para. 3) 6. He is now known as . (Para. 3) Find out what each pronoun refers to in t
19、he text. Read and explore 1. . he was going against the views of the day. (Para. 2) he = 2. This was certainly not the interest . (Para. 2) This = Francis Bacon search for knowledge 3. . what they had always comfortably believed. (Para. 2) they = the church and most people Find out what each pronoun
20、 refers to in the text. Read and explore 5. . then it must be so. (Para. 3) it = 6. He is now known as . (Para. 3) He = assumption Galilei sth. that you think is true 4. . they grew angry and put him in prison. (Para. 3) they = people Find out what each pronoun refers to in the text. Read and explor
21、e Circle the linking words in the text that the writer used in order to express his / her opinion coherently. Read and explore To start with, we need questions. Then, to find answers, we observe the world around us and study the facts. After that, we consider possible answers and test each to find t
22、he right ones. (line 2-7) Para. 1 Read and explore However, in the 17th century when Francis Bacon (1561-1626) suggested that this type of thinking was the way to gain knowledge, he was going against the views of the day. (line 12- 14) At that time, people believed more in the church than in facts (
23、line 17) Para. 2 Read and explore At first, people approved of his studies and urged him to continue, but later when he proved Aristotle wrong, they grew angry and put him in prison. (line 33-35) Para. 3 Read and explore Therefore, our understanding of the world around us is constantly growing and c
24、hanging. In other words, we learn more every day and none of us can ever sit back and say, “We know it all.” (line 42-44) be inactive Para. 4 Read and explore 1. What do you think the last sentence of the passage means? “These men knew that knowledge and understanding are things to fight for; more v
25、ital to a man, and more beneficial to mankind, some might say, than all the money in the world.” Think and share. Read and explore I think the last sentence of the text means that knowledge and understanding are more important than money. They are more helpful and useful because they can guide our w
26、ays of learning about the world and help us solve problems all the time while money can just buy certain goods and solve problems for some time. Think and share. Read and explore 2. What is the writers attitude towards the way to acquire knowledge? How did the writer make his / her opinion clear to
27、the readers? Underline the expressions that show the writers attitude. Think and share. Read and explore The writers attitude to acquiring knowledge is to keep asking questions and respect facts. We do not just accept answers from authority. The writer illustrated his / her points by using examples
28、of Galilei and ideas from great thinkers like Bacon. Think and share. Read and explore it seems obvious luckily for us however it is not surprising primitive ideas it felt like make the assumption was wrong at times sit back and say a world with questions Read and explore owe so much to step out fro
29、m the shadow to find the kingdom of knowledge more vital to more beneficial to Express yourself Will you completely believe in what the authorities said? Why? Whats your attitude towards the way to acquire knowledge? Express yourself No. It seems that not all the great people said is correct. No one
30、 can ever sit back and say, “We know it all.” My attitude towards acquiring knowledge is keeping curious and asking questions. Then, we can explore the answers with teachers and friends instead of just accepting knowledge from authorities. Express yourself All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them. Galileo Galilei Homework Write a short essay about how you acquire knowledge. Requirements: 1. Use the expressions you have learnt from this text. 2. Properly apply the linking words and pronouns to help with the coherence. Thank you!
