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Extended reading
—Reading comprehension
Unit 4 Scientists who changed the world
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
1.understand the main idea of each paragraph;
2.analyze the language and rhetorical devices used in this lecture transcript;
3.write a summary of this lecture transcript;
4.explain the value of science.
CONTENTS
Pre-reading
I
While-reading
II
Post-reading
III
Sentences analysis
IV
Does science always make good things for everybody?
chemistry
biochemistry
information technology
Science is a double-edged sword.
Pre-reading
Advantages
Due to the advances in medical science, some deadly diseases can be cured by some life-saving medicine, such as qinghaosu, penicillin and so on.
Military science is often misused in wars, which cause countless deaths and injuries.
Disadvantages
The production of hybrid rice can ease the hunger problem.
The invention of the Internet can make our lives more convenient.
Being smartphone addicts is harmful to our real lives.
Industrialized society can damage the environment.
Enjoy a video about the author—Richard Feynman
Nobel Prize winner
Member of the
Manhattan Project
Feynman diagrams
Investigator of the Challenger disaster
An art lover
Richard Feynman
Born: 11 May 1918, New York, USA
Died: 15 February 1988
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Now we’re going to understand the value of science in a scientist’s eyes.
1.What type of writing is the text?
A.Narrative writing. B.Argumentative writing.
C.Expository writing. D.Practical writing.
2.What’s the main idea of the passage?
The main idea of the passage is ___________________.
Activity 1 Fast-reading for basic information.
While-reading
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the value of science
3. Skim the text and get the main idea of each part.
Part 1(Paras.1-2):___________________.
Part 2(Paras.3-6):___________________.
Part 3(Para.7): ___________________.
Introducing the topic
The value of science
Duties of scientists
1.How did the author introduce the topic?
A. By asking a