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The return of the dinosaurs ?
What’s the main idea of each paragraph?
Para1 Explain why it is impossible to clone
extinct animals
Para2 Conclude that it’s merely a dream
Para3 Introduce the topic of the passage
Task 1 Scan the passage as quickly as possible
A. Supportive.
B. Neutral (中立的).
C. Negative (否定的).
D. Subjective(主观的).
objective 客观的
positive 肯定的
impartial 公平
optimistic 乐观的
pessimistic 悲观的
critical 批评态度的
cautious 谨慎的
indifferent 冷漠的
skeptical 怀疑的
suspicious 怀疑的
conservative 保守的
Task 2 What is the writer’s attitude towards
cloning the dinosaurs?
Brainstorm - find out the description words used to embody personalities
considerate / thoughtful 体贴的
out-going 外向的 easy-going 随和的
friendly / amicable 友好的
adaptable 适应能力强的
aggressive / enterprising / ambitious 有进取心的
capable / competent 有能力的
qualified 能胜任的,有资格的
dependable 可靠的
Brainstorm - find out the description words used to embody personalities
dedicated / devoted 有奉献精神的
self-disciplined 自律的
faithful 守信的,忠诚的
intelligent 聪明的,理解能力强的
punctual 守时的
sensible 明智的
brilliant / talented 有才华的
courageous 勇敢的
determined 决心的
enthusiastic 热情的
Brainstorm - find out the description words used to embody personalities
generous 慷慨的
selfish 自私的
selfless 无私的
tolerant 容忍的
timid 害羞的,胆怯的
persistent / perseverant
坚持不懈的
mean 下流的,吝啬的
greedy 贪婪的
jealous / envious 嫉妒的
energetic 有活力的
adventurous 有冒险精神的
charitable 宽厚的
modest 谦虚的
tender / gentle 温柔的
diligent / industrious 勤奋的
elegant / graceful 优雅的
clever / smart / wise 聪明的
guilty 罪恶感的
independent 独立的
economical 节省的
2.Scientists are still experimenting with cloning mammals because they think it can make money.
Fill in the blanks and choose T or F. — Para 1
1.The popularity of films such as Jurassic Park,
in which a scientist clones several kinds of
__________dinosaurs, proves how the idea______
a mixture of___________________into people’s heart.
extinct
struck
fear and excitement
the cloning of
mammals is still a