1、-Write about what makes a great scientistUnit 1 Science and Scientists Warming upWhich great scientists have we learned?What personalities make them great?1 Warming up personalitiescreativehardworkingdetermineddevotedknowledgeablebravespecializedpositive.A World of Pure ThoughtThe father of Chinas a
2、erospaceGreat scientists1.Qian changed his major because of a shift in personal interest.2.In Qians opinion,art has a positive impact on a scientists 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
3、succeed even though he was ill.T F T F T F T F 1.Read the texts and decide if the statements are true(T)or false(F).the need of his countrynot mentioned1.Why was Qian called“the father of Chinas aerospace”?Because much of the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets was based on his research.2.Answer
4、the questions below using the information from the texts2.How was Hawkings own theory proven correct?Astronomers used their telescopes to prove his work on the big bang theory.3.What important personality and qualities Qian Xuesen had helped him earn the name of“the father of Chinas aerospace”?Find
5、words that describe Qian Xuesens personalities.patriotichardworkingdevotedpatrioticspecialized3 While-readingbravedetermined knowledgeableoutstandingcreativepositiveFind words that describe the personalities and qualities of Stephen Hawking.brilliant;bravewilling to say what others were afraid to sa
6、y;dream of what others were afraid to dream aboutdeterminedwilling to admit his faults4.Study the language and structure.Circle the linking words and phrases in the passage,and describe their function.To make the passage more coherent(连贯的）and logical In time orderPlease quickly find the linking word
7、s in the second passagelinking elements bring greater cohesion and logical flow to it5.Which aspects will you write about a great scientist?Who?What did he/she do?When did these events happen?What achievements did she/he make?How?Why/they could he/she make them?1.Brief introduction 2.Life story 3.Ma
8、in achievements 4.Personality and qualities6.What is the function of each paragraph in the first passage?Paragraph 1Paragraphs 2-5Paragraph 6Paragraph 7His death and peoples appreciation of himIntroductionHis personal history and achievementsOther interestsWhat is the function of each paragraph in t
9、he second passage?Paragraph 1Paragraphs 2Paragraph 3Characteristics that made him greatIntroductionHis claim to fame How to write about a great scientist?Scientific SpiritPara.1:Brief introduction.Para.3:Significance of the scientific spirit&inspiration you get from it.Para.2:Life story;main achieve
10、ments;personality and qualities.Tip:In time order,using linking words and phrases.4 While-writing Write an essay about the scientific spirit.根据以下信息用英语写一篇短文介绍袁隆平教授。1.袁隆平，1930年出生于北京。自幼刻苦学习，为了应对粮食危机，他选择学习农业。也许再没有哪位科学家比袁隆平对中国农业科学的影响更大了。他的杂交水稻不仅养活了中国，也造福了全世界。2.他把他的一生都奉献给了农业，自从1953 年从重庆西南农学院(Southwest Agr
11、icultural College)大学毕业以后,他一直在为世界农业耕耘。他认为自己是个农民，因为他不断地在田间工作，进行科学研究。3.通过不懈的努力，袁隆平克服了巨大的技术难题，于1974年研制出了第一批可用于农业生产的杂交水稻。由于他的研究,我国水稻产量快速增长,解决了粮食不足的问题。袁隆平的创新不仅养活了中国，也养活了其他许多国家。4.总之，袁隆平是最值得尊敬的科学家之一，他被誉为“杂交水稻之父”（the Father of Hybrid Rice）,他的事迹一直激励着我们前进。4 While-writingpersonalitieslinking wordspatriotichardw
12、orkingdevotedknowledgeablespecializedbravedeterminedoutstandingcreativepositive举例：for example,for instance递进：besides,in addition,whats more,moreover,furthermore转折：however,nevertheless,instead,while让步：though,although,even though,even if,despite,in spite of原因：becuase,because of,due to,thanks to,owing
13、to,as a result of结果：so,thus,therefore,as a result/consequence,consequently,accordingly事实：in fact,as a matter of fact,indeed,acctually,in reality总结：in a word,in short,all in all,in conclusion,in summary,to sum up4 While-writing Work in groups of four to write your essays.根据以下信息用英语写一篇短文介绍袁隆平教授。1.袁隆平，1
14、930年出生于北京。自幼刻苦学习，为了应对粮食危机，他选择学习农业。也许再没有哪位科学家比袁隆平对中国农业科学的影响更大了。他的杂交水稻不仅养活了中国，也造福了全世界。2.他把他的一生都奉献给了农业，自从1953 年从重庆西南农学院(Southwest Agricultural College)大学毕业以后,他一直在为世界农业耕耘。他认为自己是个农民，因为他不断地在田间工作，进行科学研究。3.通过不懈的努力，袁隆平克服了巨大的技术难题，于1974年研制出了第一批可用于农业生产的杂交水稻。由于他的研究,我国水稻产量快速增长,解决了粮食不足的问题。袁隆平的创新不仅养活了中国，也养活了其他许多国家。
15、4.总之，袁隆平是最值得尊敬的科学家之一，他被誉为“杂交水稻之父”（the Father of Hybrid Rice）,他的事迹一直激励着我们前进。4 While-writingBorn in 1930 in Beijing,Yuan Longping studied hard from the time he was a child.In order to tackle food crisis,he chose to study agriculture.Yuan Longping made the greatest impact on Chinas agricultural science
16、.His hybrid strains not only feed China,but also the whole world.Devoted to agriculture,Yuan worked on agriculture after he graduated from Southwest Agricultural College in Chongqing.He considered himself a farm worker because he continually worked the land in his research.The Father of Hybrid Rice5
17、 Post-writingYuan was determined to solve food crisis in China.Through intense effort,Yuan overcame enormous technical difficulties to develop the first hybrid rice that could be used for farming in 1974.As a result of Yuans research,Chinas rice production has increased rapidly,in turn,he worked out
18、 the problem of food shortage.Yuans contribution helped feed not just china,but many other countries that depend on rice as well.In conclusion,Yuan was one of the most respected scientists.He was known as the“father of hybrid rice”,and his deeds always inspired us.5 Post-writingUse this checklist to
19、 help you revise the draft.Does the writer explain clearly the personal qualities that make up the scientific spirit?Does the writer give examples from the lives of the scientist(s)to illustrate the points?Does the writer describe the personality of a great scientist?Does the writer use appropriate linking words and phrases to tie the ideas together?Does the writer use separate paragraphs,each with its own function?Thank you!
