Unit Two 大学体验英语第三册电子教案.doc

三江学院讲稿、教案专用纸Unit two Nobel Prize WinnersLearning Objectives1)provide some clues to what makes a Nobel Prize Winner.2)give guidance to learners to listen and talk about famous person.3)provide students with new words and expressions 4) learn how to analyze word formation5)ask learners to write in a chronological sequence.Passage A Einsteins CompassI. Pre-reading Tasks A. Introductory Questions1. What do you think makes a successful scientist?2. What kind of boy was Einstein in his parents eyes?3. Einstein once said: Curiosity has its own reason for existence. How do you understand this statement?B. Introductory RemarksAlbert Einstein: German-American physicist who contributed more than any other scientist to the 20th-century vision of physical reality. His special and general theories of relativity revolutionized modern thought on the nature of space and time and formed a theoretical basis for the exploitation of atomic energy. He won a 1921 Nobel Prize for his explanation of the photoelectric（光电的）effect. II. While-reading ActivitiesA. Language Points1. evident a. Examples The threat of inflation is already evident in bond prices. The audience waited with evident excitement for the performance to begin.2. respond v. Examples To every question the police officer asked, he responded “I dont know.” For patients who do not respond to drug treatment, surgery is a possible option. 3. stir v. 1)to excite 2)to be roused Examples Henry Porter has stirred childrens imagination. The mothers grief stirred when she saw the photo of her son, who died in a traffic accident. 4. intellect n. Examples Gates is a man noted more for his intellect than his charm. Maria Gomez, historian, socialist and intellect, has died at the age of eighty-nine. 5. intellect n. 1) the ability to use the power of reason 2) a person of great intellectual ability Examples Gates is a man noted more for his intellect than his charm. Maria Gomez, historian, socialist and intellect, has died at the age of eighty-nine. 6. fool into (doing) deceive somebody into doing somethingExamples Tim was fooled into believing that hed won the lottery. It was not right for Jean to fool Robert into believing that she was in love with him.7. invisiblea. that can not be seenExamples Invisible marks on the bank note make it almost impossible to fake. The Stealth fighter is an aircraft designed to be invisible to radar.8. up to as a maximum number of amountExamples This language lab can hold up to about 40 people. Up to two hundred people died in the air crash. 9. methodicallyad. in a very ordered, careful wayExamples Joan methodically put the things into her suitcase. Could you arrange the files methodically so that it will be convenient when you need them?10. come over to make a short informal visitExamples Whenever in trouble she would come over to us for help. Ill come over to see you on my next day off. 11. methodicallyad. in a very ordered, careful wayExamples Joan methodically put the things into her suitcase. Could you arrange the files methodically so that it will be convenient when you need them?12. in no way not at allExamples Theory can in no way be separated from practice. Alcohol will in no way ease your miseries.13. curiosity n. the desire to know or learnExamples It is important to develop the natural curiosity of each child. Im burning with curiosity you must tell me whos won!14. insight n. (the ability to have) a clear, deep understanding of a complicated problem or situationExamples He was a brilliant actor who brought deep psychological insight to many of his roles. Professor Becker offered some interesting insights into the human society.15. genius n.1) great and rare power of thought, skill, orimagination 2) a person of very great ability or very high intelligence Examples He has a spark of genius that distinguishes him from the other actors. Chaplin was not just a genius; he was among the most influential figures in film history. 16. apparentlyad.1)according to what seems to be true 2)actually Examples Well, apparently shes had enough of her major and shes heading off to finance. The window had apparently been forced open. I thought they were married but apparently not. She looks about 12 but apparently shes 14. B. Sentence Explanation1. The invisible force that guided the compass needle was evidence to Albert that there was more to our world that meets the eye (Para. 2).The invisible force that guided the compass needle made Albert believe that there were things we couldnt see.2. “Its not that Im so smart, its just that I stay with problems longer(Para. 4).”I can do this not because Im very smart, but because I pursue problems longer. 3. While the expression of his mathematics might be accessible to only a few sharp minds in the science, (Para. 7)While the expression of his mathematics might be understood by only a few perceptive scientists, III. After-reading Tasks:1. Do some exercises after the text.2. Dictation.3. Practice making sentences with the important words or expressions.Passage B The Wake-up Call from StockholmI. Pre-reading Tasks A. Introductory Questions1.What would you do if you were awarded the Nobel Prize? 2.What would Zewail plan to do after he won the Nobel Prize? B. Introductory RemarksThis passage profiles Ahmed Zewail, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1999. Beginning with his reactions to the prize and those of his family, friends and the international media, the passage goes on to describe his academic career: from undergraduate studies at Alexandria University in his native Egypt to a professionalship at the prestigious Caltech in the United States. It also explains something about his work and how he put physics and chemistry together, leading to a scientific revolution-the ability to observe the movement of atoms during a chemical reaction.II. While-reading ActivitiesA. Language Points1. investigation n.an act to try to find out more information aboutExamples The official has been notified that he is under investigation for corruption. The owner of the burnt building is subject to investigation.2. probe v.to search or examineExamplesThe more they probed into his background, the more suspicious they became.The article probes the mysteries of the sudden disappearance of dinosaurs.3. tumultuous a.very noisy and disorderlyExamples The champion received a tumultuous welcome from thousands of his fans. Delegates greeted the news with tumultuous applause.4. bring into cause to come in; introduceExamples The new product has brought in $400,000 for the company this year. Up-to-date electronic devices have been brought in to control all the traffic lights of this city.5. forefront n.the most forward position; leading positionExamples His team are is at the forefront of scientific research into AIDS. The pension issue was not at the forefront of his mind.6. arena n.a place of great activity, esp. of competition of fightingExamples Our university debate team has entered the arena for the champion. Frank made it clear he had no intention of withdrawing from the political arena.7. tenuren.1)the right to keep a job until retirement2)the act, fact, or condition of holding something in ones possessionExamples She is one of the few lecturers granted tenure on the faculty.During his tenure as CEO, the company lost 20% of his previous market.8. prestigiousa. with respect that results from good reputationExamples MIT is one of the best equipped and most prestigious universities in the world. This company is located in a very prestigious position in the best part of town.9. turn out to prove (eventually) to beExamples The discovery of how bronze is made was probably accidental, but it turned out to be an important event. The truth turned out to be stranger than we had expected.10. transitionn.passage from one form, state, style, or place to anotherExamples The health-care system is in transition at the moment. The transition from planned-economy to market economy is in no way an easy road.11. handfuln. a small number of people or thingsExamples Theres only a handful of doctors in the country who can do such an eye operation as this. All the infl