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Period 1,Module 4 Great Scientists Introduction Reading & Vocabulary,Introduction-1 Brainstorm(5ms) What great scientists do you know?,Name: _ Nationality: _ Major: _ Inventions /discovers: _ When did they invent/discover: _,Qian Xuesen,Chinese,Physics,Chinese atom bomb,In 1964,Name: _ Nationality: _ Major: _ Inventions /discovers: _ When did they invent/discover: _,Marie Curie,Polish,Physics,Radioactivity,In 1898,Name: _ Nationality: _ Major: _ Inventions /discovers: _ When did they invent/discover: _,Archimedes,Sicilian,Physics, Mathematician,buoyancy,浮力,About 240 BC,Name: _ Nationality: _ Major: _ Inventions /discovers: _ When did they invent/discover: _,Albert Einstein,German / American,Mathematical Physics,relativity,In 1905,Name: _ Nationality: _ Major: _ Inventions /discovers: _ When did they invent/discover: _,Yuan Longping,Chinese,Agriculture,hybrid rice,In 1970,Introduction-2. Vocabulary (4ms) Find out the words with their definitions.,1. the study of animals 2. the study of plants 3. the study of all living things 4. the study of physical objects and natural forces 5. the study of chemical processes in living things 6. the study of the structure of substance and how they react with each other 7. the study of inherited characteristics in living things,zoology botany biology,physics,biochemistry,chemistry,genetics,Introduction-2. Vocabulary (4ms) How do we call the persons who study these subjects?,biology chemistry biochemistry botany zoology genetics physics mathematics,biologist chemist biochemist botanist zoologist geneticist physicist mathematician,Reading & Vocabulary-1. Pre-reading (4ms) Look at the title and guess what it is about.,The Student Who Asked Questions 1. Will the passage be about something or about someone? 2. Do you think that the writer wrote about how the student studied in school? Did the writer write about what he did when he grew up? Why?,Reading & Vocabulary -2. Skimming(7ms) Read the passage and find out the answers to the questions.,What kind of student was Yuan Longping when he was young? What way did he think to produce rice more quickly? What did he discover? How important was the discovery？,1. What kind of student was Yuan Longping when he was young? 2. What way did he think to produce rice more quickly? 3. What did he discover?,He was a student with lots of questions and he was interested in plants.,By crossing different species of rice plant, then he could produce a new plant which could give a higher yield than either of the original plants.,He discovered a naturally sterile male rice plant.,4. How important was the discovery？,Chinese rice production rose by 47.5% in the 1990s. There were other advantages. 50,000 square kilometres of rice fields were converted to growing vegetables and other cash crops. Yuans rice was exported to other countries. His rices yield is much greater than the yield of other types of rice grown in Pakistan.,Reading & Vocabulary - 3. Careful reading (5ms) Read the passage again and decide whether the statements are True of False.,1. China produces more rice than any other country. 2. Yuan Longping asked a lot of questions at school. 3. He developed a new kind of fast-growing rice. 4. The government helped him in his research. 5. The new rice replaced vegetables in 50 thousand square kilometers. 6. The new rice is now grown n other countries, such as Pakistan.,Reading & Vocabulary -3. Structure(5ms) Find out the topic sentences.,Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6,Yuan Longping is a leading figure in the rice-growing world. As a boy, he was called “the student who asked questions”. As a young teacher, he began experiments in crop breeding. He discovered a special type of rice. His discoveries increased Chinese rice production. The yield of the new hybrid rice is much greater than that of other types grown in Pakistan.,Reading & Vocabulary -3. Vocabulary (6ms) Finish the exercises in Activity 3 & 4.,Activity 3: crop breakthrough breed support feed publish producer species agriculture,Activity 4: B B A B B,Post-reading-4. Role-play (5ms),Suppose one of you is an experienced farmer who has been growing rice; One is professor Yuan and the other one is a reporter. Please talk about the influence of the new hybrid rice.,Tips:,Homework,Try to find some information about the influence of the hybrid rice. Then share it with the classmates tomorrow.,Period 2,Module 4 Great Scientists Listening and Speaking,Listening & Speaking-1.Discussion(5ms) Look at the picture in your textbook and answer.,What is happening in the picture? What do you think the listening text is about?,Theres a quiz show being on.,quiz: a competition or game in which people try to answer questions to test their knowledge,Listening & Speaking -2.Vocabulary (5ms) Match the words with the meanings.,award,equal,measure,discover,theory,radiation,contestant,round,1. a prize or money given to someone for sth 2. exactly the same 3. to find out how long, wide, heavy, etc. sth is 4. to find 5. an idea, esp. in science, that explains why or how sth happens 6. a form of energy which comes from a nuclear reaction 7. a person who takes part in a contest 8. a stage in a competition,Listening & Speaking -3. Listening (5ms) Listen and find out the following answers .,Whats the name of the quiz show? What round of the quiz is it? What is the subject of this round? Who are the contestants? How many questions are there in this round? How many points have they got before / after this round?,Superquiz.,The second round.,Great Scientists.,Matthew and Rachel.,12.,36:36.,39:41.,Listening & Speaking -4.Filling (6m) Listen to the tape again, then finish the exercise in Activity 3, on page 36.,Answers: born published given famous for hole discovered, holes holes measured,Listening & Speaking -5.Extra-listening Listen to the tape again ,then fill in the blanks.,Q.M: Boys and girls, were into the second round of “Superquiz”, and the subject of this round is “Great Scientists”. In this round, the first person to answer the question_. If hes wrong,he _ a point, and the question_. At the moment, Matthew and Rachel are _, with 36 points each. First question: What is Einstein known for? (buzzer) M: _.,gets a point,goes to the second contestant,loses,equal,The theory of relativity,Q.M: Correct. When was Einstein born? (buzzer) M: 10. Q.M: Wrong. Rachel? R: 1879? Q.M: Correct. The special theory of relativity _in 1905. _? (buzzer) M: Einstein. Q.M: Correct. Einstein was given an important award in 1921. _?,was published,Who was it written by,What award was he given,(buzzer) M: Was he given the Nobel Physics Prize? Q.M: Yes, he was. Well done. Next question: What book is Stephen Hawking famous for? (buzzer) R: “_.” Q.M: Correct. When was it published? (buzzer) R: 1988. Q.M: Correct. What is a “_”?,A Brief History of Time,black hole,(buzzer) M: Its a star that has collapsed in on itself. Q.M: Correct. Who discovered black holes? (buzzer) M: They _Einstein. Q.M: No, they were not discovered by Einstein, they were discovered by Fred Hoyle. _? (silence) Rachel? R: Pass. Q.M: Matthew? M: Theyre measured by the _ that come from them.,How are black holes measured,were discovered by,light waves,Q.M: Wrong, they arent measured by light waves, theyre measured by the radiation that comes from them._ _? (buzzer) R: Stephen Hawking? Q.M: _! They were discovered by Stephen Hawking. Theyre called the Hawking radiation. Now, Stephen Hawking _another reason. Does anyone know?,Who was this radiation discovered by,Well done,is famous for,(buzzer) M: He cant walk and he cant talk except with a machine. Q. M: _. Do you know the name of the his disease? (buzzer) R: Motor neuron disease. He sits in a _ _ and he speaks _ _. Q.M: Correct. And at the end of this round Matthew has thirty-nine points and Rachel has forty-one points!,Thats correct,special,through a,voice machine,wheelchair,Culture corner -1.Brainstorm (5ms),Rockets,Culture corner -2. Skimming (5ms) Read the passage and decide whether the statements are True or False.,Today rockets are only used to send astronauts into space. Rockets were invented by Chinese about 2,000 years ago. It was in the Song Dynasty that rockets were first used in wars. It is believed that Europeans learned how to make rockets from the Mongols. Wan Hu succeeded in sending himself into space with the help of rockets.,Culture corner -3. Structure (5ms) Find out the topic sentences of each paragraph.,Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4,Today rockets are used to send astronauts into space or celebrate great events.,Rockets were first invented by Chinese about 2,000 years ago.,First rockets were used in battles in China and then it was spread to Europe.,Rockets were also used in other ways.,Homework,Find out more information about rocket on Internet. Then share it with your classmates Tomorrow,Period 3,Module 4 Great Scientists Grammar Culture corner,Grammar - 1. Observation (5ms) Find out the following sentences which belong to Passive Voice.,Yesterday I listened to music at home. A sound of piano is heard in the living room. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. An article was written by him. They know that he is an expert. In Pakistan rice will be grown in many parts of the country. The new hybrid rice has been developed by the Yuan Longping High-tech Agricultural Company of China.,present simple1,past simple,refers to the future,present prefect,Grammar -2.Exercises (5ms) Finish the exercises of Activity 2,on page 34.,These computers are produced in America. Rice has been grown in China for thousands of years. These electronic games were / are made in Japan. A new variety of rice was discovered in 1970. Many important discoveries have been made since the beginning of last century.,Grammar3 . Exercises (6ms) Finish the exercises of Activity 3&4,on page 34.,was educated was given were published was discovered were converted was exported,1. Where was he educated? 2. What nickname was he given? 3. When were the results of the experiment published? 4. When was a naturally sterile male rice plant finally discovered? 5. How many square kilometres of rice fields were converted to growing vegetables? 6. Where was Yuan Longpings rice exported?,Grammar-4. Observation (6ms) When will you use passive voice?,Look! Theres nothing here. Everything has been taken away. I was born in 1981. She is liked by everybody. He is said to be a good teacher. Youll be contacted. Star War is acted by Harrison Ford.,不知道动作的执行者,不必提出动作的执行者,强调动作的承受者,习惯用法,不确定动作的执行者,行文的需要,Grammar-5. Observation (5ms) Do you know the tenses of the passive voice of the following?,Xiao Wang, you are wanted in the office. I was invited to the concert. We hope that an agreement will be arrived at. He said that the bridge would be built next year. The party has been planned since the new year. The book had been sold out when I got there. Our class will have been taught by Miss Xie for one year. This question is being discussed at the meeting. When I called, tea was being served.,am / is / are + 过去分词 (p.p.),was / were + p.p.,shall / will + be + p.p.,am / is / are + being + p.p.,was / were + being + p.p.,has / have + been + p.p.,had been + p.p.,should / would + be + p.p.,Grammar-6.Observation (5ms) Are there any differences between the two groups of sentences?,He told her a long story. She was told a long story. A long story was told to her.,Mother bought me a new coat. I was bought a new coat. A new coat was bought for me.,give, show, hand, send, pay, lend, pass, tell, write, bring, sell, offer, cause, wish, teach, buy等常有双宾语,变被动态时应考虑加上介词for或to,Grammar-7. Observation (5ms) Can you find out anything special around the sentences below?,The flowers smell sweet. The food tastes nice. That sounds very good. Silk feels soft. The cloth washes well. The poem reads smoothly. This kind of rice cooks more quickly than that kind. This book sells good.,系动词 + adj.:主动表被动 某些和well, easily等副词连用的不及物动词, 如read, wash, clean, cook, close, cost, lock, look, open, sell, write, wear, etc.,Grammar-8. Practice (9ms) 历年高考题, The window is dirty. I know. It _ for weeks. A. hasnt cleaned B. didnt clean C. wasnt cleaned D. hasnt been cleaned Now that she is our of a job, Lucy _ going back to school, but she hasnt decided yet. A. had considered B. has been considering C. considered D. is going to consider,The mayor of Beijing says that all construction work for the Beijing Olympics _ by 2006. A. has been completed B. has completed C. will have been completed D. will have completed According to the art dealer, the painting _ to go for at least a million dollars. A. is expected B. expects C. expected D. is expecting,- What happened to the priceless works of art? - _. A. They were destroyed in the earthquake B. The earthquake was destroying them C. They destroyed in the earthquake D. The earthquake destroyed them - The window is dirty. - I know. It _ for weeks. A. hasnt cleaned B. didnt clean C. wasnt cleaned D. hasnt been cleaned,When and where to go for the no-salary holiday _ yet. A. are not decided B. have not been decided C. is not being decided D. has not been decided 8. A new cinema _ here. They hope to finish it next month. A. will be built B. is built C. has been built D. is being built 9. The new suspension bridge _ by the end of last month. A. has been designed B. had been designed C. was designed D. would be designed,Hundreds of jobs _ if the factory closes. A. lose B. will be lost C. are lost D. will lose 11. Rainforests _ and burned at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future. A. cut B. are cut C. are being cut D. had been cut 12. The first use of atomic weapons was in 1945, and their power _ increased enormously ever since. A. is B. was C. has been D. had been,Homework,Finish the related exercises on WB.,Period 4,Module 4 Great Scientists Reading &Writing Speaking,Reading &Writing1. Brainstorm (3ms) Do you know who is him?,Stephen Hawking,When & where was he born? Why was he famous? When did he discover /invent?,Reading &Writing2. Vocabulary(3ms) Match the words in the box with the definitions.,a person who has been attacked, injured or killed as a result of a crime, an accident, etc. to discover the cause of an illness or a problem a book that sells in very large numbers an illness the study of the origin and development of the universe the act of creating the state of being disabled,victim,diagnose,best-seller,disease,cosmology,creation,disability,Reading &Writing3. Numbering(5ms) Read the passage about Stephen Hawking and number the paragraphs in the correct order.,Answers: 2-3-1,Reading &Writing4. Numbering(5ms) Write the number of the paragraphs.,This paragraph explains why Hawking is famous. This paragraph talks about Hawkings personal life. This paragraph talks about Hawkings scientific career.,Paragraph 1( the third in the book),Paragraph 2( the first in the book),Paragraph 3( the second in the book),Reading &Writing5. Discussion (4ms) Discuss with your group members .,Do you know how to write a biography of a famous person?,Para. 1: the general evaluation of the person Para. 2: his or her childhood, education, earlier life Para. 3: his or her research, or important positioning a certain field.,Reading &Writing6. Writing (15ms) Write three short paragraph about Albert Einstein using the notes in Activity 4.,Begin like this: Albert Einstein was probably the most brilliant scientists of the twentieth century.,Reading &Writing 7. Peer checking and rewriting (10ms) Read your writing to your partner. Check and rewrite your writing according to the following. Then share it with the whole class.,Are you clear what happen(4Wand H) Do you know the writers attitude and emotion? Are there any good connecting words or phrases? Are there any good phrases or sentences? Are there any spelling mistakes?,Homework,Go to the library or surf the Internet to collect more information about the life of a famous scientist. Then complete a poster introducing him/ her to your classmates. Play attention to the questions like these: When and where was he born? Why was he famous? Where did he live and work? When did he discover/invent-?,Language Date Bank,Language points for Reading,Language Date Bank,the key to sth. / doing sth. -的关键,e.g. 这就是考试失败的关键。 This is the key to failure in the exam. = This is the key to failing in the exam. 她获得成功的关键在于她的努力。 The key to her success is based on her efforts.,1. He thought that the key to feeding people was to have more rice and to produce it more quickly.,Language Date Bank,2. He thought there was only one way to do this - by crossing different species of rice plant, .,(one) way to do sth. = (one)way of doing sth. Thats not a right way to solve the problem. Im not happy with this way of working.,by crossing 通过杂交的方式 Switch it by pressing this button. I will contact you by e-mail.,species (singl. / pl.) 种,物种 There are many species of dogs.,Language Date Bank,experiment: (n.) c / u实验；试验,experiment: (V.)做实验 e.g. 有人认为用动物来做实验是很残忍的。 Some people think that its cruel to experiment on animals. e.g. 我不断尝试，直到找到合适的方法为止。 I experimented on and on until I found the right method.,3. First Yuan Longping experimented with different types of rice.,do / perform / carry out an experiment 做/进行实验,Language Date Bank,4. This was the breakthrough.,breakthrough: an important development that may lead to an agreement or achievement 重大进展,突破 make a breakthrough a major breakthrough,有人说，这是癌症研究中的重要突破。 They say this is a major breakthrough in cancer research.,Language Date Bank,= Rice fields were changed to grow vegetables and other cash crops. convert (sth) to / into sth: 把转变成；转变，改变 e.g. 那家工厂把铁转变成钢。 That factory converts iron into steel. e.g. 我把我的美元换成了欧元。 I converted my dollars into euros.,5. 50 kilometres of rice fields were converted to growing vegetables and other cash crops.,Language Date Bank,export: (V.) to sell and send goods to anther country 出口，输出,6. Following this, Yuan Longpings rice was exported to other countries, such as .,印度向许多国家出口茶叶和棉花。 India exports tea and cotton to many different countries. 90%的发动机都出口到欧洲。 90% of engines are exported to Europe.,export (n.) import (v. / n.),export trade,imports of oil,出口贸易,石油的进口,Language Date Bank Fill in the blanks.,在水稻种植界，中国科学家袁隆平是一位重要人士。 In rice-growing world, the Chinese scientist, Yuan Long-ping, is a _ _. 袁隆平生长在中国。 Yuan Longping was born and _ _ in China. 袁隆平从小就对植物感兴趣。 From an early age Yuan Longping _ _ _ plants. 他想，养活世人的关键是更多更快地生产水稻。 He thought that _ _ _ feeding breeding.,leading figure,brought up,was interested,in,the key to,他认为，唯一的办法是使不同种类的水稻杂交。 He thought there was _ _ _ _ do this _ crossing different species of rice plant. 全国各地的研究者们被召集在一起开发新的水稻种。 Researchers _ _ _ fro
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