1、1The Perfect CopyThe Perfect Copythe worlds cloned .created by scientists in .died in because of .firstmammalScottish 19962003lung diseaseHow do you understand the word copy?A.model B.clone C.similarity D.imitationcloned pigsReading strategyGo through the reading strategy,and find the steps of how t
2、o understand the meaning of scientific terms.Step1Step2.Step3Begin by reading the first and last paragraphs for an idea of what the article is about.Scan the body of the article.Circle any words you do not know.Read through the article a few times,and the scientific terms can be understood better.12
3、31.The article is mainly about_.A.what cloning is B.the advantage of cloning C.arguments about cloning human embryos D.the disadvantage of cloning2.What can we learn from the last paragraph of the first article?A.Cloning animals is illegal in Italy.B.Chinese scientists are trying to benefit mankind
4、by using cloning technology.C.Chinese scientists want to be the first to clone a human baby.D.Chinese scientists have focused their efforts on cloning humans.1231Read paragraph 2 to paragraph5,and give as many scientific terms(术语术语)as you can about cloning.tissue embryoorgancellclone mammalMatch eac
5、h paragraph with its correct main ideaPara 1 f.An announcement about the first cloned human embryo caused much debate.b.The first cloned mammal was Dolly.a.Ian Wilmut is shocked that some scientists are considering cloning human beings.d.A woman wants to have a cloned baby.c.Cloning human embryos is
6、 illegal in many countries,but some scientists still want to clone human beings.e.Chinese scientists continue to research ways in which cloning can benefit mankind.Para 4Para 3Para 2Para 5Para 6Main idea:Different_ towards the success of cloning a human embryo Valuable tissues and organs can be prod
7、uced and be used to save human lives Human beings may be on the way to producing a real-life monsterattitudes Paragraph 1 On the one hand:On the other hand:PredictionPrediction(预测预测)Whats the authors attitude positivetowards cloning,negative?neutral（中立的）（中立的）nju:trl Paragraphs 2&3Make an introductio
8、n to the sheepName:Title(头衔):Created by:Date of birth:Date of death:DollyThe first cloned mammalIan Wilmut,a Scottish scientist 19962003 According to the passage,what is the real intention of Ian Wilmuts cloning research?A.To create copies of humans in the end.B.To destroy human embryos in the end.C
9、.To create new tissues or organs for sale.D.To cure deadly diseases eventuallyFurther understanding Ian Wilmut thinks cloning should be used to cure diseases like cancer,while some people consider that it shows no respect for human life.What is your opinion?There is no forbidden field in science,but
10、 we must make sure the technology under control.Paragraphs 4&5 How many people are mentioned in paragraphs 4 and 5?Who are they?Faye WilsonSeverino AntinoriWhat is Faye Wilsons problem?She can not have a baby.What is her wish?She was anxious to have a child of her own through cloning.What is Severin
11、o Antinoris attitude towards human cloning?For or against?Why?For.Because he wants to be the first to clone a human being.What do Chinese scientists focus their efforts on?They have focused their efforts on cloning animals,as well as cloned tissues to be used in medical treatment.Paragraph 6Predicti
12、onPrediction(预测预测)What attitude does the author hold positivetowards cloning,negative?neutral（中立的）（中立的）nju:trl What are the two writers attitudes towards cloning?Pauline Carter Colin JakepositivenegativeneutralpositivenegativeneutralTwo lettersJudge whether the statements are true or false:Pauline C
13、arter thinks:1.We have to deal with the consequences if we toy with nature.2.We should clone fewer babies to reduce Earths population.3.The lady who cannot have a baby can adopt an orphan,but not have a cloned baby._have fewer babies,not cloneJudge whether the statements are true or false:Colin Jake
14、 thinks:1.The news that the first human embryo has been cloned successfully is terrible.2.Scientists have succeeded in challenging questions of morality.3.Human cloning is a good way to save her daughter who has died.fantastic_have been _clone Cloning Definition Cloning is producing a copy of a crea
15、ture by using its 1._.Present status Although in many countries,it is 2._ to clone human embryos,many scientists are doing 3._ on cloning,including an Italian physician.An announcement has been made that scientists have 4._ in cloning the first human embryo.Discuss-ions on human cloningPositive atti
16、tudes*By cloning embryos,new tissues and organs can be created and used to 6._ human lives.*Faye Wilson is 7._to have a baby of her own with the help of cloning.*Colin Jake hopes to use cloning technology to clone her daughter who 8._ of heart disease.5._attitudes*Many people including some scientis
17、ts think humans shouldnt toy with 9._.*In Pauline Carters opinion,human cloning is 10._.Task-based readingcellsillegalresearchsucceededsaveanxiousdiedNegativenaturewrong A debate Are you for or against human cloning?foragainstYour reasonsFor Against 1.save human lives1.may produce a real-life monste
18、r2.2.3.3.4.4.5.5.6.cure disease like cancerhelp those who are unable to have childrenhelp those who want to clone their dead childrencreate more disease in the animal worldshow no respect for human lifehuman life would no longer be unique it is illegal in some countries make life more interesting an
19、d exciting go against nature Homework:Homework Write a letter to the editor and express your opinions about cloning human embryos.As far as I am concerned(from my point of view,personally,on a personal note),I(dont)think it is There are some reasons as follows.For one thing,If For another thing,Furt
20、hermore(Moreover,In addition,Besides),In short(in conclusion,in brief,in a word),I firmly(dont)support the idea that Dear Editor I dont think its a good idea to clone humans even though we might have the ability to do so in the future.From the social point of view,I believe the disadvantages of prod
21、ucing cloned animals outweigh the advantages.If not handled properly,great confusion could arise.If childless couples are allowed to clone themselves,people could end up marrying their close relatives by mistake.Furthermore,if the technology is misused or stolen by evil people,great damage will be done.What if they cloned lots of criminals or murders?The world would be turned upside down.In short,I firmly dont support the idea of cloning humans.Joy
