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1、Scientific Achievements,Unit 11,Period One,Warming up,What great inventions do you know?,Solar energy,Which one do you think is the most important? Why ?,Electricity Cars Aeroplanes Radio and television The Internet Cloning The Theory of Gravity Nuclear science Solar energy,Clone : Advantages : can

2、help some women have babies; can help medical research Disadvantages : not natural to make people dangerous; people use it to do strange things,computer : Advantages : Easier to keep and use information better Make communication faster Disadvantages : Unsafe because of viruses Difficult to control w

3、hen sth. goes wrong,Space flights : Advantages : Makes research outer space possible Put communication satellites in space Disadvantages : Expensive and dangerous If sth. goes wrong it is difficult to help and rescue people,Do these achievements have anything in common ? If so, what ?,They have a gr

4、eat effect on peoples life. They change the lifestyle and make the human society move on and become more comfortable.,Listening,Neil Armstrong,Alexander Graham Bell,Ray Tomlinson,Listen to Part 1 and complete the chart below,Can you explain Tomlinsons message? _,The first man who set foot on the moo

5、n,come here,The first telephone,Send the first e-mail message,It was meaningless and just some timeless letters,2. Listen to part 2 and complete the sentences below.,The words “_” are famous because they are the _ of The Constitution of the United States of America. “Eureka” is a word from the _ lan

6、guage and means _ If you ask a father, he might say: “_” If you ask a mother, she might say: “_”,we , the people,first words,Greek,“I have found it”,Zhongguancun,Period two Reading,Do you know what brand my computer is? ( legend innovation =lenovo) Do you know where lenovo is located?,Zhongguanchun,

7、Do you know the sign?,ZHONGGUANCUN,Scanning,What is Zhongguancun? Its the new center for Chinese science and technology. It is something like Silicon Valley in the US.,A statue of a DNA molecule. It is the symbol of the Zhongguancun Scientific and Technological Garden.,Fast-reading,Read the article

8、to find the main idea of each paragraph,Para 1: Para 2: Para 3-7 Para 8: Para 9:,Brief introduction of Zhongguancun,The development of Zhongguancun,Zhongguancun is home to a growing number of oversea Chinese.,Zhongguancun has had a positive effect on business.,The spirit and creativity are more than

9、 money,Careful reading,Where is Zhongguancun? What can you find in Zhongguancun?,In Haidian District, northwestern Beijing,The Chinese Academy of Sciences, more than ten famous universities, and hi-tech companies.,Part1 (para1),Brief introduction of Zhongguanchun,When did Zhongguancun get started? W

10、hen and how was it set up? What role does Zhongguancun play in Chinas hi-tech industry? What kind of spirit has made Zhongguancun a success?,In the early 1980s ,when Chen Chunxian, a researcher opened a private research and deveopment institude.,In the late 1990s as a special economic zone.,Part2 (p

11、ara2),It becomes the leader of Chinas hi-tech industry.,It is the spirit of creativity and scientific skill that has made Zhongguancun a success.,The development of Zhongguanchun,Why did Xiang Yufang return to China after studying and working abroad? How is he getting along in Zhongguancun?,Part3 (p

12、ara3-7),He lives in Beijing and runs a small company based in Zhongguancun together with two friends. And hes doing well.,Zhongguanchun is home to a growing number of oversea Chinese.,He wanted to grasp the opportunity to develop his ideas at home.And because Zhongguanchun made it possible to follow

13、 his dreams and help the country he loves.,How many hi-tech companies are there in Zhongguancun ? 2. What are the two mottos mentioned in the text for the park ?,8000 hi-tech companies including computer giants Lenovo and Founder.,Part4 (para8),Zhongguanchun has had a positive effect on business.,“

14、Relying on science, technology and knowledge to increase economic power”,“ Encouraging pioneering work and accepting failure”,How is “failure” understood in Zhongguancun? Failure is a necessary part of being successful. They know that they can only reach the top if they are ready to deal with and le

15、arn from failure.,Part5 (para9),The spirit and creativity are more than money,True or false,1. All the great achievements in the future will surely be born in Zhongguancun 2. Zhongguancun is the new center for Chinese science and education 3.Chen Chunxian was the first person who set up the science

16、park of China. 4.Xiang Yufang studied abroad because he felt comfortable abroad. 5. Most of the companies in Zhongguancun do business either on hi-tech or IT . 6.Many of its researchers and scientists will try hard not to fail.,F,T,F,T,F,F,Zhongguanchun is sometimes called “Chinas Silicon Valley”.,F

17、ind out the information about Silicon Valley in the US and then compare the two areas. In which ways are they similar or different” ?,Post-reading,1.Whatever great achievements the future may have in store for China, it is likely that many of them will be born in northwestern Beijing. in store : a)

18、being stored储存着; b) about to go 就要发生, 必将发生 1)我在国外期间，我的家具存放起来了。 My furniture is in store while Im abroad. 2) 有好日子等着你 There are better days in store for you. 3) 我有个你意想不到的消息告诉你 I have a surprise in store for you.,likely a)be likely to do sth 很可能（发生某种情况） b) it is likely that + 从句 1）我们很可能要赢这场比赛了。 Our tea

19、m is likely to win the game. 2）很可能今晚她会给我打电话. It is very likely that she will ring me tonight. = She is very likely to ring me tonight. 3）不大想要下雨 It isnt likely to rain,辨析：likely, possible与probable,likely 常用词，指“从表面现象看很有可能” possible 指“由于有适当的条件和方法，某事可能发生或做到”，强调“客观上有可能”，但“实际希望很小”。 probable 语气比possible 强，

20、指“有根据、合情理、值得相信的事物，带有大概，很可能的意思”,probable likelypossible,likely 之后常跟不定式（be likely to do sth） 而possible与probable之后通常不跟不定式； likely 的主语可以是人，而possible与probable的主语不能是人。,1）,2）,2. It is home to the Chinese Academy of Sciences and more than ten famous universities, including Peking University and Tsinghua Uni

21、versity. home: n. “ 所在地,大本营, 根据地, 发源地”. 在句中使用时, 可以不带冠词. It is home to 之家;的生息地；发源地 丛林是老虎的生息地。 The jungle is home to tigers. 他离开印度回国去了. He left India for home.,3. The center itself got started in the early 1980s, when Chen Chunxian, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, opened a private res

22、earch and development institute. 1) 在 when 引导非限制性定语从句中a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 是同位语补充说明Chen Chunxian 的身份 我的哥哥亨利是个警察 Henry, my brother, is a police.,4. The science park is also home to a growing number of overseas Chinese who have grasped the opportunity to develop their ideas

23、 at home.,1) overseas adj.（在）海外的（在）国外的 adv.在海外，在国外,海外贸易 在英国的外国留学生 我哥哥生活在国外。,overseas students in Britain,My brother lives overseas.,overseas trade,2) grasp vt. 抓住，抓牢；理解 Grasp all, lose all.,（谚）样样都要，全数失掉,grasp sb. by the arm grasp ones meaning,4. They all have their own characteristics, but they all

24、share the spirit of creativity and scientific skill that has made Zhongguancun a success. share: 与别人共有或合用某物; 在某方面有共同之处 只有一个卧室,所以我们得合着用. Here is only one bedroom, so well have to share. 他和我一样害怕有可能发生暴风雨 He shares my fears about a possible storm.,arrange vt.安排，筹划；整理，布置 arrange for sth. 为作安排 arrangement

25、 n. make arrangements for somebody,6. Yufang talked to some friends from his university in Beijing and they helped arrange for his return.,我已经为明天客人的来访作好了准备。,Ive arranged for the guests visit tomorrow.,我已经准备了一辆汽车到机场接你。,Ive arranged for a car to meet you at the airport.,7. I will never forget how happ

26、y I was when I set foot in China again and was back with my friends and family. set foot in/on: 进入,踏进 他说他永远不再踏进那座房子. He said he would never set foot in that house again. 当七月底踏上中国的土地时, 他们兴奋不已 They were excited with joy when they set foot on Chinese soil in late July.,8. He lives Beijing and runs a sm

27、all company based in Zhongguancun together with two friends. 1) run: 在本句中表示 “经营” a. to run sth = to be in charge of sth, manage “负责某事物; 经营;管理” 他不知道把企业办成功的方法 He has no idea of how to run a successful business. b. run 还有”开办(服务项目,课程等); 举办” 的意思 这所学院为学习英语的外国人开设了暑期课程班The college runs summer courses for fo

28、reign learners of English.,2) base sth. in/at把设在 base sth. on/upon以为基础 那家银行的总部设在伦敦 That banks head office is based in London. 这个故事是以事实为基础的. This story is based on facts.,9. Zhongguancun has had a positive effect on business as well as science. as well as: 前后是两个并列的成分. 1.和一样好 Im learning French as wel

29、l as English. 我学英语和法语. 2.除之外，还; 和, 他父母和兄弟经常去看他 His brother as well as his parents often comes to see him. =Not only his parents but also his brother often comes to see him.,10. One of the mottos for the park “ Relying on science, technology, and knowledge to increase economic power”make it clear tha

30、t science and business can and must work together to build the future. 1) make clean: 表明, 讲清楚 我讲清楚了吗? Have I made myself clear? 我将把整个事情给你讲清楚 I will make the whole matter clear to you. 贝蒂清楚地表明她要支持艾米. Betty made it clear that she would support Amy.,2) rely onupon sb./ sth.: =depend on 指望或依靠某人/某事物 现今人们

31、越来越依靠计算机协助工作. Nowadays we rely increasingly on computers for help. rely on ones doing/ to do sth. rely on it that 我指望她来还钱 I rely on her paying back the money. (=I rely on her to pay back the money.) 你可以相信他会来看你的 You may rely on it that he will come to meet you.,11. We are not making that much money y

32、et, but we are excited about all the new technology and great ideas that are coming to life in Zhongguancun. come to life: 恢复生气, 活跃起来 =rejuvenate 当我一提到出国旅游的打算,孩子们顿时兴致勃勃When I mentioned our plans for a trip abroad, the kids came to life at once. 经过3个小时的抢救, 伤者被救活了 After three hours saving, the injured

33、 man came to life.,12. As Yufang puts(=say) it: “We are not making that(=so) much money yet, but we are excited about all the new technology and great ideas that are coming to life in Zhongguancun.” as sb. puts it正如某人所说 put vt. 表达，表述 我想知道这个用法语怎么说. I want to know how to put this in French.,put it : e

34、xpress or state sth. She put it very tactfully. How shall I put it ? As she puts it Thats very well put.,表达或表述某事物,她说的很有技巧,她该怎么说才好呢,正如所说,那话十分得体,Integrating Skills,Red Hot Achievements,What inventions do you know in Chinas history?,Powder,compass,making paper,printing,1.What fields that China has made

35、 great achievement are mentioned in the passage ? 2. What plan did the Chinese government put forward in 1995? 3. What does CSA stand for?,Exploring space, solving the mysteries of life, e-volution, fighting cancer.,A plan for “rejuvenating the nation by relying on science and education”,The Chinese

36、 Space Agency.,Fast reading,Develop the highly successful Long March rocket series.,The rockets have been used to send satellites and to prepare for the nations first manned space fight.,1. A new kind rice ;,2. In 2000, Chinese scientists have completed their part of the international human genome p

37、roject.,The new kind rice allows farmers to increase production.,3.It proves that Chinese scientists are among the worlds best.,Developed the supercomputer Shenwei,one of the worlds fastest computers and built the nations first humanoid robot,Create a chemical element that can fight cancer cells.,gi

38、ve hope to cancer patients make China one of the world leaders in the battle against the deadly disease.,Integrating skills,13. Since the early 1990s, China has been enjoying a boom in scientific and technological development. a) boom: (人口,贸易等的)突然增加,繁荣昌盛时期, 石油市场欣欣向荣 The oil market is enjoying a boom

39、. 2003年中国的出口发展迅速. The year 2003 is a boom year for Chinas exports. b) boom: V. “处于经济快速发展时期” 商业正在迅速发展. Business is booming.,14. In 1995, the Chinese government put forward a plan for “rejuvenating the nation by replying on science and education. 1) rejuvenate: v. “使年轻;使复原; 是恢复精神;使恢复活力” 新的希望又使他充满活力. H

40、e is rejuvenated by new hope. 我度假之后感到有了精神. I feel rejuvenated after a holiday. rejuvenate 一般用于被动语态.,2) put forward 提出主意,计划 她提出一个新计划 She put forward a new plan. 一个名叫威廉的英国人提出了一项更好的计划 A better plan was put forward by an Englishman, William,breakthrough n. a military breakthrough 2)突破性的发现，成就 a scientifi

41、c breakthrough Surgeons have made a great breakthrough in the kidney transplantation.,1) 突破，冲破防线,军事突破,科学成就,外科医生们在肾移植方面取得了重大突破。,15. The CSA, the Chinese Space Agency, has developed the highly successful Long March rocket series. 1) series 一系列的事物 他们决定出版一套新的英语学习读物. They decided to publish a new series

42、of reading materials for students of English. 2)电视系列节目, 电视连续剧 3) 一套邮票,a television series,a series of stamps,16.2001, Chinese scientists announced that they had completed mapping out their part of the international human genome project, proving that Chinese scientists are among the worlds best. prov

43、ing that Chinese scientists are among the worlds best.: 现在分词作状语, 表示伴随状况或结果 杰克离开了房间, 把他妻子孤零零留在那里 Jack left the room, leaving his wife there alone. 他没有和她争辩,知道争辩也没用. He didnt argue wither, knowing it would be useless. 总的来说,现在分词作状语,主要用在书面语中,在口语重视用其他结构更多些.,17. China has long been a leader in the field of

44、 genetic research aimed at improving agriculture. aim at 瞄准,对准 (向某方面)努力;力争 针对某人 你瞄的不准. Youre not aiming straight. 她争取获得奖学金 Shes aiming at a scholar ship. 我的话并非针对你 My remarks were not aimed at you.,Exercises,1.A new cure for the disease is_to be discovered. A.likeB.likelyC.possibleD.probable 2.Do you

45、 agree to the plan_at the meeting? A.to put forwardB.to put awayC.put forwardD.put up,3.The director on land asked the pilot to_his position. A.locateB.graspC.announceD.arrange 4.They were filled with joy when they_in this beautiful island. A.set freeB.set footC.paid visitD.reached,5.He was_by new hope. A.come to lifeB.come trueC.rejuvenatedD.boomed 6.The Olympics have already_our countrys breathtaking economic progress. A.showcasedB.achievedC.boomedD.grasped,showcase展示,7.Dont for