1、 D e v e l o p i n g i d e a s Benjamin Franklin (17061790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and helped draft the Declaration of Independence. Apart from being a successful statesman, he was also well known as a leading American author, printer and publisher, successful diplomat,
2、 creative scientist and inventor.I assume that Benjamin Franklin is a . person.In my opinion, maybe he is. Match the main ideas with the paragraphs.Paragraph 1 A. Questioning accepted ideas.Paragraph 2 B. Benefits of the stories about exploring science. Paragraph 3 C. Benjamin Franklins famous exper
3、iment.Paragraph 4 D. Facts should be proved by experiments and researchParagraph 5 E. Introduction of the theme of the text.Paragraph 6 F. Not everything about the experiment is true.Para 1Benjamin Franklins famous experiment with lightning has introduced generations of children to science. However,
4、 new research suggests that the story may be fiction instead of fact.Experiment The kite experimentAimMaterialsProcedureConclusionTo test if lightning was really produced by electricity.A kite, a string and a metal key.First, Franklin flew a kite with a string and a metal key was attached to it. The
5、n, when a flash of lightning hit the kite, electricity was conducted through the string to the key. Finally, touching the key, Franklin got an electric shock.Lightning was a form of electricity.What have Franklins experiment taught us?More than one gengration of schoolchildren has been amazed by his
6、 bravery and his scientific approach to looking for the truth. Franklin, along with many other scientists, has inspired us and taught us that scientific experiments are important in order to establish the truth and to contribute towards later scientific discoveries and inventions.along with, togethe
7、r with, with, as well as引导出的成分不作为主语的一部分，谓语形式看前者，即就远原则。Did Benjamin Franklin touch the key?How do you know it?Although it has been proved that Franklins experiment took place, more than one scientist has questioned what really happened. If Franklin had actually touched the key, he would certainly hav
8、e died from the electric shock.Why was Newtons story been mentioned?Some even question accepted ideas because they want to establish the facts. Some have even questioned the story about the apple that fell on Newtons head and led him to come up with his theory of gravity. In fact, more than one acco
9、unt suggests that while Newton was certainly inspired by a falling apple, there is no proof that it hit him on the head.Admittedly, fiction is often more interesting than the truth. People have been more inspired by Franklins spirit of scientific exlporation than by the facts themselves. But in scie
10、nce facts should be proved by experiments and research, and we should not always believe everything we read or hear - even if it is a great story. we need to have critical thinking.Para 6 Franklins spirit of scientific exploration is still considered an inspiration. People are amazed at and inspired
11、 by Franklins experiment. Scientists question what really happened in Franklins experiment.2 21 13 3Number the statements to show how peoples attitudes towards Franklins experiment have changed.Introduce the theme of the passageExplaine the theme in detail Transition to another viewpoint to further
12、explain the themeSum up1) Do you think it matters that Franklins experiment might not be true? Why? No. Because what really matters lies in his bravery to do the experiment. 2) As a student, what should we do when we read or hear something new?More than one generation of school children has been ama
13、zed . (Paragraph 3). more than one scientist has questioned what really happened.(Prargraph 4)In fact, more than one account suggests that .(Paragraph 5)More than one +单数名词，意为“不止一个.”, 作主语时，谓语用“第三人称单数形式”. 相同的用法还有短语many a(很多)Many a student _ (be) leaving for home.More than one doctor _ (have) attended
14、 the conference.ishas1Who proved the Franklins experiment was NOT true?AFranklin himself.BHis neighbors of his town.CSome scientists after him.DSome students in the schools.2From the first two paragraphs, what do we know about the experiment?AOnly Franklin wanted to know the relation between electri
15、city and lightning.BFranklin taught many children about his findings in different schools.CPeople had already known the cause of lightning before Franklins experiment. DAs a scientist Franklin was admired for his attitude to science.3What people are inspired for in Franklins story?AHis bravery and s
16、cientific approach.BThe kite with a key tied to the string.CThe stormy weather with lightning.DHis touching on the metal key.4What was TRUE to Newtons story we know?AThe scientists didnt see the apple falling on Newtons head.BScientists like to question everything around them.CNo one can prove the apple really hit Newton on the head.DThe falling apple inspired Newton to think deeply about why.
