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Talk about wise men in history by choosing one of the numbers.
Unit 1
Wise men in history
A2 page 2
Aristotle
Aesop
Archimedes
亚里士多德
伊索
Ancient Greek philosopher
(哲学家)
mathematician(数学家)
physicist(物理学家)
mechanics(力学家)
founder of static and hydrostatics
静力学和流体静力学的奠基人
Archimedes
(287 BC - 212 BC)
Give me a place to stand on, and I can lift the earth.
An ancient Greek philosopher, scientist and an educator.
Aristotle
Learning is an ornament in prosperity, a refuge in adversity, and a provision in old age.
学问在成功时是装饰品,在失意时是庇护所,在年老时是供应品。
Plato is dear to me , but dearer still is truth.
吾爱吾师,吾更爱真理。
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
教育的根是苦的,但其果实是甜的。
Aristotle proverbs
Aesop
What personalities
do these wise men have?
Voice your opinion
A1 on page 2. Circle the correct answers.
1.Which of these ancient countries is in Europe?
a.Greece. b.Egypt.
2.Which of these people lived in ancient Greece?
a.Archimedes. b.Julius Caesar.
3.What was Archimedes?
a.A scientist. b.A painter.
4.Archimedes died in 212 BC. How long was that?
a.About 1800 years ago.
b.About 2200 years ago.
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A short quiz
Reading A
Archimendes and golden crown
crown
Prediction
Page 2 B Before you read
pot
Archimendes and golden crown
bowl
Put these pictures in the correct order.
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First-reading Page 5 D1
Read the story again and answer the questions.
1. Why did King Hiero send the crown to Archimedes?
2. What did Archimedes think when he received the crown from King Hiero?
3. What happened when Archimedes got into the bath?
4. Why was Archimedes so excited?
5. What did the crown maker do to the crown?
Second reading Page 5 D2
Read the story again and answer the questions.
Why did King Hiero send the crown to Archimedes?
2. What did Archimedes think when he received the crown from King Hiero?
3. What happened when Archimedes got int