1、Using languageWrite about what makes a great scientist.To write about what makes a great scientist.To learn some important words and sentence patterns.To master some linking words and phrases in the passage.What makes great scientists?Lead in Look at the pictures& the title to guess what the content
2、 of the text is.lThe text is mainly about Pre-reading： the brief introduction of Qian Xuesen and Stephen Hawking. THE FATHER OF CHINAS AEROSPACEA WORLD OF PURE THOUGHTWhat do you know about Qian Xuesen? 钱学森（1911-2009） ，享誉海内享誉海内 外的杰出科学家，我国导弹、原子弹和人造外的杰出科学家，我国导弹、原子弹和人造 卫星研究领域的开拓者，航天科学的奠基人。卫星研究领域的开拓者，航天
3、科学的奠基人。19911991年国务院、中央军委授予他年国务院、中央军委授予他“国家杰出贡献科学家国家杰出贡献科学家”荣誉称号和荣誉称号和“一级英雄模范奖章一级英雄模范奖章”， 以表彰他对我国科以表彰他对我国科技事业作出的杰出贡献。技事业作出的杰出贡献。19991999年中共中央、国务院、中央年中共中央、国务院、中央军委作出决定，授予钱学森军委作出决定，授予钱学森“两弹一星功勋奖章两弹一星功勋奖章”。Stephen Hawking (1942-2018)physicist / mathematicianfamous scientist known for his theory about bl
4、ack holes and big bangs:A Brief History of Time史蒂芬史蒂芬霍金霍金 Stephen HawkingStephen Hawking（1942-20181942-2018），）， 英国著名物理学家、宇宙学家、数学家。生前曾在英国剑英国著名物理学家、宇宙学家、数学家。生前曾在英国剑桥大学担任卢卡斯数学教授（国际数学领域极具声望的教桥大学担任卢卡斯数学教授（国际数学领域极具声望的教授职衔），授职衔）， 被认为是继爱因斯坦之后最杰出的理论物理被认为是继爱因斯坦之后最杰出的理论物理学家之一。学家之一。19631963年，年，2121岁的霍金被诊断患有肌肉萎缩
5、性侧岁的霍金被诊断患有肌肉萎缩性侧索硬化症，即运动神经细胞病，从此，霍金便不断与疾病索硬化症，即运动神经细胞病，从此，霍金便不断与疾病斗争、挑战自我、奉献社会，是人类身残志斗争、挑战自我、奉献社会，是人类身残志坚的典范。他著有坚的典范。他著有时间简史时间简史(A Brief History of Time)(A Brief History of Time)等著作，等著作，对宇宙黑洞有独到的见地和研究。对宇宙黑洞有独到的见地和研究。Fast-reading The text is mainly about _.the brief introduction of Qian Xuesen andSt
6、ephen Hawking. Read the texts and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).(page9)1. Qian changed his major because of a shift in personal interest.2. Qians strong interest in art has a positive impact on a scientists development.3. When Hawking was young, almost everyone believed that the
7、 universe began with a big bang.4. Because Hawking was determined, he was able to succeed even though he was ill.Answer the questions below using the information from the texts.(page9)1. Why was Qian called “the father of Chinas aerospace”?2. How was Hawkings own theory proven correct?Because much o
8、f the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets can also be traced back to Qians research.Astronomers used their telescopes to prove his work on the big bang theory. Study the language and structure.1. Underline the linking words and phrases in the passages, and describe their function.However, after t
9、he Songhu Battle broke out in 1932, At that time, China was poor and its rocket science was undeveloped.Nevertheless Oian did not let that discourage him Because much of the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets However, what might have made him such an outstanding In general, there were two main t
10、heories Besides being brilliant, he was brave, Furthermore, he was quite determined.Above all, Hawking was willing to admit his faults.衔接词语衔接词语(linking words)是语篇衔接的纽是语篇衔接的纽带带, 表达表达的逻辑意义包括时间关系的逻辑意义包括时间关系、空间、空间关系、列举和顺序、例证、递进、对比和关系、列举和顺序、例证、递进、对比和转折、等同和替换、过渡和总结、结果和转折、等同和替换、过渡和总结、结果和推论等推论等, 其中其中多数是衔接性状语
11、。多数是衔接性状语。Study the structure of the texts:The father of Chinas aerospace (Qian Xuesen)Paragraph 1Paragraphs 2-5Paragraph 6Paragraph 7Introduction.His personal history and accomplishments.His personality.His death and peoples appreciation of him.2. What is the function of each paragraph in the passa
12、ges?Study the structure of the texts:A world of pure thought(Stephen Hawking)Paragraph 1Paragraph2Paragraph3Introduction.His claim to fame.Characteristics that made him great.3. Find words that describe the personalities of the scientists. Qian Xuesen:a man with great scientific thought and scientif
13、ic 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 artStephen Hawkingbrilliant; brave, sometimes careless in what he said or did; willing to s
14、ay what others were afraid to say; dream of what others were afraid to dream about; quite determined; willing to admit his faultsWhat important personalities and qualities Qian Xuesen had and helped him earn the name of “the father of Chinas aerospace?patrioticswithced majorPost-reading: Further thi
15、nking.knowledgeablebecame a pioneerconducted important researchco-founded JPLdeterminedreturned to Chinatook on the challenge on developing Chinas space scienceWhat will be included in your essay if you are writing about a great scientist?who?switched majorwhatdid he/she do?when and where did these
16、events happen?what achievements did she/he make?.Post-reading: Further thinking.Scientific SpiritPara. 1: Brief introduction.Para.3: Significance of the scientific spirit & inspiration you get from it.Para. 2: Life story; main achievements; personality and qualities.* In time order, using linking wo
17、rds and phrases.Conclusion: the follwing should be included.Besides Qian Xuesen and Stephen Hawking, what other great scientists can you think of?Do you know any stories about them?Besides the personal qualities Qian and Hawking showed, what other important qualities should a great scientist have?Wh
18、ich personal qualities do you think are the most important for a great scientist?Which of your stories can illustrate these qualities?What is the significance of the scientific spirit and what inspiration can you get from these scientists?Write an essay about the scientific spirit.scientific spirits
19、have a vivid imagination statistical analysisdata collectionbe curiosity and creativitystart out as a scientistwell-respected manmake a decisiondream ofbe interested inbe willing tobe curious aboutpay attention tobe necessary forbe extremely knowledgeablean outstanding and creative scientistthe most
20、 famousbe familiar with1. phrases 1.1.有信心的有信心的2.2.爱社交的爱社交的3.3.乐于助人乐于助人4.4.有毅力的有毅力的5.5.有能力的有能力的6.6.热心肠的热心肠的7.7.随和的随和的8.8.精力充沛精力充沛9.9.慷慨的慷慨的 10. 10.聪明的聪明的 11. 11.雄心的雄心的 12. 12.有吸引力有吸引力 13.13.诚实的诚实的 14. 14.幽默的幽默的 15. 15.勤奋的勤奋的confidentsociablebe ready/willing to helpdetermined /strong-willedcapablewarm
21、heartedeasy-going energeticgeneroussmart/intelligentambitiousattractive / charminghonest humorousdiligent / hard-working 2. character (性格特征性格特征)16. 16. 独立的独立的17. 17. 谨慎的谨慎的18. 18. 健谈的健谈的19. 19. 健康的健康的20. 20. 耐心的耐心的21. 21. 宽容的宽容的22. 22. 严格的严格的23. 23. 谦虚的谦虚的24. 24. 考虑周到的考虑周到的25. 25. 杰出的杰出的26. 26. 乐观的乐
22、观的27. 27. 热情的热情的28. 28. 举止得体的举止得体的29. 29. 有天赋的有天赋的30. 30. 朴素的朴素的independent cautioustalkativehealthypatienttolerantstrict modestconsiderateoutstandingoptimisticenthusiasticwell-behavedgifted / talented simple/ plain根据以下信息用英语写一篇短文介绍袁隆平教授。根据以下信息用英语写一篇短文介绍袁隆平教授。基本信息基本信息:1.1930年年9月月7日出生于北京日出生于北京。自幼刻苦学习。
23、自幼刻苦学习,酷爱农业科学；酷爱农业科学；2.自从自从1953 年从重庆西南农学院年从重庆西南农学院(Southwest Agricultural College)大学毕业以后大学毕业以后,他已经研究水稻近半个世纪他已经研究水稻近半个世纪,一直在为世界农业默一直在为世界农业默默耕耘。默耕耘。主要成绩主要成绩:3.由于他的研究由于他的研究,我国水稻产量快速增长我国水稻产量快速增长, 为很多国家解决了粮食为很多国家解决了粮食不足的问题不足的问题;4.他被誉为他被誉为“杂交水稻之父杂交水稻之父” “Father of Hybrid Rice”;5.虽然他很出名虽然他很出名, 但是他过着简朴的生活，不
24、计名利但是他过着简朴的生活，不计名利1. Born on September 7th, 1930 in Beijing, Yuan Longping studied hard, showing great interest in agriculture, who was one of the most well known scientists in China.2. As a matter of fact, graduating from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953, Yuan has done research on rice for ov
25、er half a century, devoting all his time and energy to the study of agriculture. 3. Because of his research, Chinas rice production is increasing rapidly, solving the problem of the lack of food for many countries. 4. As a result, he is honored as “Father of Hybrid Rice”and was rewarded with many pr
26、izes for his great contributions to the world. 5. Famous as he was, he cared little about money and fame, and he lives a plain life. THE MAN WHO FEED CHINA AND THE WORLD Born on September 7th, 1930 in Beijing, Yuan Longping studied hard, showing great interest in agriculture, who was one of the most
27、 well known scientists in China. Graduating from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953, Yuan has done research on rice for over half a century, devoting all his time and energy to the study of agriculture. As a matter of fact, Dr. Yuan was a dilligent and sympathetic(有同情心的有同情心的) person. He felt rat
28、her sad when he saw so many people suffering from hunger, so he devoted his energy to finding ways to grow more rice. With his hard work, he grew a new kind of rice, which is called “Super Hybrid Rice”. Because of his research, Chinas rice production is increasing rapidly, solving the problem of the lack of food for many countries. As a result, he is honored as “Father of Hybrid Rice”and was rewarded with many prizes for his great contributions to the world. Famous as he was(尽管他很出名尽管他很出名), he cared little for money and fame, living a plain life. Polish your passage.
