1、Unit 20 New FrontiersLearning plan for Lesson 3 Scientific Breakthroughs-Reading1. Lead-in1. Discuss the questions:Write down the relevant key words._.2. Quiz about science and scientistsWrite down your puzzled item._.2. Fast reading: get the main idea1The purpose of this article is _.A. the introdu
2、ction of Albert EinsteinB. the introduction of the process of scientific breakthroughC. introduction of the major scientific discoveries in the 20th centuryD. the contributions scientists made to the worldWrite down the key words or sentences that you think are important._.3. Careful reading: get sp
3、ecific information(1) Fill in the tableTimeNameDiscoveryHow to discoverInfluence1905Change understanding of universeFirst World War1929by accident1946Not mentioned_with 120 patents (2) Fill in the blanks 1. One of the 20th centurys p_ scientists was Einstein who was i_ to d_ E=mc2 which showed how a
4、n u_ amount of energy was produced. 2. Scientists f_ _ how to split the atom and changed the way we c_ from writing letters to emailing. 3. The o_ of penicillin is a_, which helped to c_ people. 4. It is a real d_ on your hands to choose the most important discovery of the 20th century. Scientific b
5、_ improve the quality of human life on earth.Can you find some words in the text that express the same ideas? For example, discover and figure out. (4) Find words in the text with the following meanings: 1. to give something e.g. money, to a person or an organization in order to help them 2. a part
6、of the body, such as heart or lungs 3. to divide something into separate parts 4. compare two things that are happening at the same time 5. expressing your opinions honestly 6. one of the large groups of stars that make up the universe 7. to make someone who is ill well again 8.a type of oven that c
7、ooks food very quicklyWrite down the difference between False and IN._.4. After reading(1) Retell the text Key words: NounsVerbsAdjsE=mc2,theory of relativity telescope, galaxy, Penicillin, bacteria, machine, missile, energy, microwaveInspire, explore, discover, notice, realize, destroy, save, cure,
8、 measure, dedicate, affect, breakthroughworld-famous, outspoken, unbelievable, far-reaching, mass-produced, first, huge, grateful(2) Interview: Write down your dialogue and finish the following sentences.Preparation for the interviewHow to start an interview:My name is _. I am a journalist/reporter
9、from_ I am glad/ delighted to talk with you. Its my honor to talk with you. Could I ask you some questions?How to end an interview:Thank you for your time/patience/cooperation. I am grateful for your attention. They may talk about theseI wonder if youre_I know you because Ive heard that you_Thank yo
10、u for knowing so much about me.Im the one who_Im really interested in your invention_They may ask about theseWhats your nationality? (Im from)Answer:_What are you interested in?Answer:_What conclusion have you drawn?Answer:_What are you proud of?Answer:_ _What leads to your success? (My cautiousness
11、/ creativeness/ determinationleads to) Answer:_What is your future plan?Answer:_5. Compound Words6Useful expressions in Lesson 3 and read after the teacher.1. make sure of something make sure that2. base on/upon3. be about to do something.when4. inspire somebody to do something5. According to6. high
12、-powered7. far-reaching8. double-checked9. mass-produced10. turn to somebody11. There is no doubt about it.12. be grateful for13. wrestle with something14. Theory of Relativity15. figure out16. not to mention7. Cloze test of the textAlbert Einstein was suddenly_ when he was rocking his baby. He then
13、 showed in his “_” that not even time, _ or _ are _-they change according to _ of them.Edwin Hubble used the most _ telescope of the time and began the long, slow process of _. He discovered small areas of _ which proved that the _was larger than _Alexander Fleming saw a strange blue mould in the dish around which_. This blue mould was in fact the _.In the 20th century, amazing discoveries were made in _. Without the _ of these _, whether lucky or planned, the world as we know it today would _.
