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Legal and Moral Implications of Cloning
Unit 8
Text Study
Consolidation
Pre-reading
Presentation
Writing
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PresentationBOOK 3
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Directions: Watch the video and then discuss the topics as follows:
1. 1. Would you like to be cloned once human cloning becomes a reality? Why or why not?
2. 2. How should we exploit the cloning method to the best of human advantages?
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I would choose to be the first one to be cloned. In that case, there would be no limit to my enjoyment of life. While my clone would be in charge of whatever I dislike but have to do, such as homework and washing, I would be free to do whatever I take to, like traveling or playing video games. I would also tell him to make an appointment with my blind date while I would act as an onlooker.
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But for me, a clone of my self would bring a lot of trouble to my life. For one thing, he would deprive me of personal experience with life, which is of much help to my growth. For another, he would rob me of my intimacy with my beloved if he would take care of their life instead of me. And worst of all, he would reflect upon me once he would do something awful. So that is the last thing for me to do. Back
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Cloning must be exploited in a limited
way. On the one hand, a fuller play
should be given to its potentials which
can bring benefits or profits to human
society or help provide ways to ensure a
better survival for human lives. For
example, cloning can help scientists
produce copy cows that make medicines
in their milk.
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On the other hand, a complete ban must be imposed on the reproduction of the human beings who are made for fostering hostility toward human society or serving as humanity killing machines under the sway of terrorists. Once such a ban would be lifted for those ready to be deadly enemy to human societies, human cloning would work for our own destruction.
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New words
Pre-reading
Pre- reading Questions
1. implication n.① [U] implicating or being implicated ( in a crime, etc.)② [C] sth. suggested but not expressed
He was suspected of implication in several robberies.
I resent your implication that my work is not satisfactory.
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2. plain adv. ① used to emphasize an adj. or adv.
TranslTranslationation他放弃这个机会简直是愚蠢至极。
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He was just plain stupid to give up this opportunity.
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TranslTranslationation 我们倡导过简朴的生活。
KKeyey We advocate plain living.
2. plain adj. ② clearly visible ③ simple
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TranslationTranslation
2. plain adj. ④ truthful and frank ⑤ not attractive; not pretty or good-looking
这孩子相貌平平。
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The kid has a plain face.
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beyond\ out of (one’s) reach:
After five years’ hard work, promotionseemed within/out of his reach. An expensive trip like that would be completely
beyond my reach.
4. within one’s reach inside the distance that can be touched
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5. come to life be alive or vivid
TranslationTranslation
我一提到去国外旅游,孩子们顿时显得兴致勃勃。
KeyKeyWhen I mentioned our plans for a trip abroad, the kids came to life at once.
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6. in the wake of happening after an event or as a result of
In the wake of the recent Wenchuan earthquake, Chinese Web sites and newspapers are filled with new reports about strange animal behavior beforehand.
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7. draft v.
1) draw up2) engage someone to enter the army
draft a constitution 起草宪法 She is busy drafting her speech for next wee
k’s conference. 她正忙着为下周的会议起草演讲稿. He was drafted by the army and served for 4
years. 他被往召入伍,在部队里服役了4年.
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8. generate vt. cause something to exist; produce
TranslTranslationation我认为这种新产品会为公司带来很多利润。
KKeyeyI think this new product will generate a lot
of profits for the company.
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9. mount vi. increase in amount or degree
TranslTranslationation价格降低后,销售量就上去了。
KKeyeySales were mounting after prices were
lowered.
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10. in the first place
at first; at the beginning In the first place, he never sticks to things long.
In the first place, we should solve this problem.
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Pre-reading Questions
1. When people hear about Dolly, what did they think was within reach/
2. Why might pigs be cloned and used as organ donor?
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Detailed study
Structure Analysis
Text Study
Event & Responses +Puzzles & Discussion+ Reiteration
The Writing Model of the Text:
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1. Event & Responses
EventEvent the success of cloning an adult the success of cloning an adult mammalmammal
Para.1
ResponseResponse 1. President Clinton ordered…2. Leaders in Europe began…
Paras.2~3
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2. Puzzles & Discussion
Puzzle 1
Why would anyone want to clone a human being in the first place?
Para.4
Discussion
Most experts consider… Para. 5
Puzzle 2
Will it be possible to clone the dead? Para. 6
Discussion
Perhaps, if the body is fresh, says one expert …
Para.7
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Puzzle 3Puzzle 3 Would a cloned human be identical to the original?
Para. 8
DiscussionDiscussion Most of the physical differences between… Para.10
Puzzle 4aPuzzle 4a What if parents decided to clone a childin order to harvest organs?
Para.11
DiscussionDiscussion Most experts agree that… Para.12
Puzzle 4bPuzzle 4b What if cloned animals could be used asorgan donors?
Para.13
DiscussionDiscussion … But the human body attacks and … Para.13
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Puzzle 5Puzzle 5 How would a human clone refer to the donor of its DNA?
Para.14
DiscussionDiscussion …Judith Martin, in her writings… Paras.15~16
Puzzle 6Puzzle 6 What are the other implications ofcloning for society?
Para.17
DiscussionDiscussion …Specifically, some experts areconcerned about…
Para.18
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应 用 提 示
In the wake of sth., sb. hurry / begin to… 在某事之后,某人急着 / 开始 ······
用于表述“某事所产生的效应”。
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应 用 提 示
Like sth. else, the birth / arrival / invention of
sth. new generates / produces / makes… 像某些事物一样,某事物的诞生 / 发明带来了 ······ 。
用于表述“对事物的定位或类比”。
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If sb. / sth. could be/ do sth., sb. wouldn’t hav
e to do sth. else. 假如某人 / 某物是 / 做某事 ,
某人不必担心 ······ 。
用于表述“对事物的美好愿望” 。
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Sb. should always do sth. regardless of what
/ how sb. / sb. else do … 不论某人/别人 ······,
某人总得 ······ 。
用于表述“对某人的建议”。 。
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Sb. believe / argue (that) sth. / sb. could (coul
dn’t) be comparable / similar to sth. / sb. else.
某人认为 , 某人 / 某物类似于另一人 / 物 ( 不同于另一人 / 物 ) 。
用于强调“事物的可比性”。
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1.1.在一些西方国家,有些父母准备克隆孩子,在一些西方国家,有些父母准备克隆孩子,目的目的是进行一些是进行一些非致命器官的移植非致命器官的移植 ..
In some western countries there are parents who are ready to clone children with nonfatal transplants in mind.
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2. 2. 她要的那本她要的那本关于克隆的书关于克隆的书不不在我手上在我手上,,于是我于是我让她到让她到学校图书馆去借。学校图书馆去借。
The book on cloning she asked for was not within my reach, so I referred her to the school library.
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3. 3. 看在玛丽份上看在玛丽份上,我可以,我可以把车子借给把车子借给你你,以,以解决你的交通工具问题解决你的交通工具问题。。
For Mary’s sake, I can lend you my car
to get around your transport problem.
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4. 4. 首先首先,这对夫妇不想克隆孩子,,这对夫妇不想克隆孩子,其次其次,,他们也他们也没钱去没钱去克隆克隆 ..
In the first place the couple didn’t want to clone a child, and in the second place they couldn’t afford to.
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5. 5. 理论上说理论上说,克隆一个孩子,克隆一个孩子以获取器官以获取器官是可行的,但是可行的,但实际实际这么做却可能这么做却可能对对孩子的孩子的心理心理有害有害。。
In theory it’s possible to clone a child to harvest organs, but in practice it would be psychologically harmful to the child.
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6. 6. 他他以以 BraverBraver 的笔名的笔名发表了一篇文章,发表了一篇文章,强调这么一种思想强调这么一种思想,即克隆动物的过程,即克隆动物的过程也同样适用于同样适用于克隆人类。克隆人类。
He published an article under the name of “Braver” which stresses the idea that the process of cloning animals would work for humans as well.
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7. 7. 正如正如这篇文章的作者这篇文章的作者所警告的所警告的,克隆人,克隆人类可能是一件类可能是一件使人更加悲伤而非更加高兴使人更加悲伤而非更加高兴的事。的事。
As the author of this article warns us, human cloning might be something that makes men sadder than happier.
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8. 8. 对某些人来说,对某些人来说,克隆不克隆的问题克隆不克隆的问题在在某种意义上某种意义上可以比作是可以比作是生还是死的问题。生还是死的问题。
To some people, the question to clone or not to clone, in a sense, could be comparable to the question to be or not to be.
Consolidation
1. Structure Analysis
ListingIn an essay, a general statement or question can be answered or explained by a list of facts, reasons, possibilitiesand ideas.
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2. Tips for writing
Write a strong topic sentence. Turn it into a question and answer it by listing facts, ideas, reasons, possibilities with proper link words. Make a logical conclusion.
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3. Your Task
Write a paragraph with a general statement explained by listing on one of the following topics.
My Major in Mechanical Engineering
For your reference
A list of reasons of my decision: enjoy math and physics; family tradition; a variety of jobs
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