1、 To read and talk about how to acquire knowledge and achieve understanding To read for deep understanding To summarise information To understand coherence in context1. Do you know some popular facts finally proved to be false?2. Do you completely believe what great scientists said? Which of the foll
2、owing may help you acquire knowledge more effectively? Discuss in pairs and give explanation. to be interested in the topic to ask questions to discuss topics with friends to be relaxed and happy to have time to think about what you have learntRead the text and find the main idea for each paragraph.
3、main ideaPara. 1Para. 2Para. 3Para. 4Para. 5Some great men in history using this type of thinking were not supported, but punished.Why people didnt approve of this type of thinking.A type of analysisWe should thank the great men of the past for their wisdom.Our understanding of the world around us i
4、s constantly growing and changing.Read paragraph 1. According to the writer, how do we acquire knowledge and achieve understanding? Complete the flow chart. To start with, we need _.Then, to find answers, we _.After that, we _.questions observe the world around us and study the factsconsider possibl
5、e answers and test each to find the right onesWhich of the options in pair work does the writer suggest we use to understand things? Asking questions Read paragraphs 2-3. Complete the sentences. 1 Francis Bacon believed that the way to gain knowledge is _. But most people in his days believed _.2 Ga
6、lileo Galilei proved that _ _. But many people in his days _ _.thinkingmore in religionthe Earth was not the centre oftended to ignore the facts and didnt want to challenge what they had always comfortably believed the universe3 Aristotles understanding of the universe was that _ because _.4 It is s
7、till often true today that _ _.the Earth must be the centre of the universeit felt like the Earth was standing stillpeople dont want to abandonwhat theyve always thought as trueAnswer the questions.1 What position did Bacon hold during his days and what was his true interest?2 At first people approv
8、ed of Galileis studies, but later they got angry. Why?Bacon held an important rank under King James (1566-1625) of England. His true interest was the worthy search for knowledge.They didnt want to challenge what they had always thought was true.3 Why did people choose to believe views that were abou
9、t 2,000 years old?4 Were great men in history always correct? Give examples.Because they were unwilling to challenge what they had always comfortably believed.No. Galilei made mistakes. He believed that the Earth moved round the sun in a perfect circles. But he was wrong.5 According to the writer, w
10、ill anyone be in the position to say “We know it all.”? Use examples to explain.None of us can say “We know it all”. Bacon and Galillei knew that knowledge and understanding are things to fight for.Fill in the following blanks.Paragraph 1The way we acquireknowledge andunderstandingStep 1Step 2Step 3
11、1. _are needed.Observing the worldand studying the2. _Considering possible3. _ andtesting each to find theright onesQuestionsfactsanswersParagraph 2Bacon against the views of his ageBaconHis real interest lay in the worthy 4. _ for knowledge.Most peoplein Baconsdays They believed more in the 5. _ th
12、an in facts. They did not want to 6. _ what they had always comfortably believed.Paragraph 3Everyone makesmistakesAristotlesideaThe earth must be the 7. _ of the universe.GalileisideaThe earth moved around the sun in a(n)8. _ circle.PeoplesassumptionWords by someone respected are always 9. _.searchc
13、hurchchallengecentre perfectrightParagraph 4No one knowseverything.This is a world of questions and our understanding of theworld around us is constantly 10. _ and changing.Paragraph 5Knowledge andunderstanding are things to 11. _ for.People like Bacon and Galilei were brave enough to step outfrom t
14、he shadow of 12. _ thought.growingfightconventionalDecide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1. The people of the church during Galileos time had open minds. ( )2. Francis Bacons true interest was not the same as that of most people in his day. ( )3. Modern scientists tend to
15、 solve the worlds problems by searching on the Internet. ( )FTFSkill BuilderUnderstanding Coherence in context 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. Linking words such as since, so, afterwards, the
16、n, 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.Read the text. Which of the linking words mean the same as these?Example: as = forafterwards, but, since, so he could, so, to start wit
17、h, when, nextlater = afterwards however = butbecause = since in order to = so he couldtherefore = so at first = to start withthen = nextFind out what each pronoun refers to in the text.Example After that, we consider possible answers and test each to find the right ones. (Para.1) ones= answers1.he w
18、as going against the views of the day. (Para. 2) he= _2 This was certainly not the interest(Para. 2) This= _3 what they had always comfortably believed. (Para.2) they= _search for knowledge Francis Baconthe church and most people 4 they grew angry and put him in prison (Para. 3) they= _5 then it mus
19、t be so. (Para. 3) it= _6 He is now known as (Para. 3) he= _ peopleassumptionGalilei1 What do you think the last sentence of the passage means?2 What is the writers attitude towards the way of acquire knowledge? How did the writer make his/ her opinion clear to the readers? Find the expressions that
20、 show the writers attitude.1 What do you think the last sentence of the passage means?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 ways of learning about the world and help us s
21、olve problems all the time wihle money can just buy certain goods and solve problems for some time.2 What is the writers attitude towards the way of acquire knowledge? The writers attitude to acquiring knowledge is to keep asking questions and respect facts. How did the writer make his/ her opinion
22、clear to the readers? Find the expressions that show the writers attitude.The writer illustrated his/ her points by using examples of Galilei and ideas from great thinker like Bacon. The expressions that show the writers attitudes are like: it seems obvious, luckily for us, however, it is not surpri
23、sing, primitive ideas, it felt like, make the assumption, was wrong at times, sit back and say, a world with questions, owe so muchto, step out from the shadow, to find the kingdom of knowledge, more vital to, more benificial toThe following sentences all contain false information. Use the words and
24、 phrases below to correct them. inefficient approve of didnt want to abandon constantly growing and changing continue 1. In Bacons days, the working style of the government was very efficient. _ _In Bacons days, the working style of the government was very inefficient.2 People were strongly against
25、Galileis studies at first and then they urged him to give up. _ _3 Our understanding of the world is stable. _ _People approved of Galileis studies at first and then they urged him to continue.Our understanding of the world is constantly growing and changing.inefficient approve of didnt want to aban
26、don constantly growing and changing continue 4 People in the past were willing to give up what they had always thought as true. _ _People in the past didnt want to abandon what they had always thought as true.inefficient approve of didnt want to abandon constantly growing and changing continue Look
27、at the three critical thinking questions below. Prepare at least two more questions you can ask about this passage. Then ask and answer the questions in groups. Why did the writer write this passage? How do I know what Im reading is true? What is the relationship between the ideas in the text?People used to think our planet was flat, but as time went on, it was gradually proved that in fact the earth is round. Search on the Internet, find out the process of peoples changing beliefs about the shape of the earth and give a presentation.
