Reading The perfect copy (II) Language points

Module 5 Unit 3 Science and nature

Designed by Mu Jinjing

Sheyang High School

Objectives 1. Review the contents we’ve learned about the passage. 2. Master some new words and phrases and the usage of them. 3. Do some exercises for consolidation. 4. Write a short passage using the words and phrases we learn today.

Fill in the blanks according to the text.People hold different opinions about cloning.It’s good news for Faye Wilson, who was _________ to have a baby of her own but doesn’t want to _________a child. Colin is also in complete __________ with human cloning, because he wants to clone his daughter who died of heart failure. Actually Ian has created Dolly without the ___________of copying humans. He thinks research efforts should focus on creating new ___________ and organs that can be used to cure diseases like cancer.

agreement

anxiousadopt

intention

tissues

Pauline believes human cloning is against nature. One of its ___________ may be that human life would just become a crop to be _________ or a product for sale. In the opinion of Wang Lin, the whole _______ of cloning is not moral. If people ____with life, problems might be created. The idea behind cloning sounds good, but there are many _________ problems with cloning. Mankind is not ready for it.

harvested

consequences

toy concept

real-life

Phrases:1.一方面 ...... 另一方面2.干涉自然3.即将做某事 ......4.总体来说5.不尊重6.努力推进7.集中精力在 ......8.成功做某事

on one hand …on the other handtoy with natureon one’s way to doing in generalshow no respect for push ahead withfocus efforts onsucceed in doing ...

Translation:1.with the intention of 2.cause anxiety3.adopt a child4.deal with consequences5.comment on6.in complete agreement with7.on a personal note8.transform my life

带有 ..... 目的引起焦虑领养一个小孩处理后果评论完全赞同在我个人看来改变我的生活

1.Although he researches cloning, his intention has never been to create copies of humans. (L16)

However, some people believe that cloning human embryos with the intention of destroying them shows no respect for human life. (L18-20)

intention (n.)_________________意图，目的；企图

＊ They have no intention of getting married at present. ＊ Sorry, I didn’t intend to hurt you; I just wanted to tell you the truth.

＊ The old man intended her daughter to marry that rich man.

＊ The book is intended for children. ＊ PSAs are intended to educate people about health, safety, or any other problem that affects public welfare.

have the intention of /to do…withintend to do… sb. to do …be intended for … to do…

带有…目的；打算打算做… 打算使某人做某事 打算为…所用的

Summary:

旨在…

Guide dogs are intended for the blind.

2. Even though human cloning is causing a lot

of anxiety, it is good news… (L21)

anxiety n. ________________ adj. _______________

adv. ____________ 　

焦虑 , 担心 ; 渴望 anxious 担忧的 ; 渴望的

　anxiously

Fill in the blanks using the right form. ＊ The doctor’s report removed all their

_______________.

＊ He seemed ________ about the meeting.

　

anxious

anxiety / anxieties

＊ Everyone is __________waiting

for the result after the examination.

anxiously

3. I don’t want to adopt someone else’s child…(L23) adopt vt. (1) __________ He is their adopted son._____________

(2)___________ 采纳一个计划 ___________ n. the adoption of the plan

采纳，采用他是他们的养子。

领养，收养

adopt a plan

The new tax would force companies to   _____ energy-saving measures.   A. adopt    B. adjust    C. admit   D. accept 

[ 即学即练 ]

4. If we toy with nature, we will have to deal with the consequences. (L34-L35)

consequence n. 结果，后果 ＊ in consequence = as a consequence = consequently adv. 结果 / 因此 ＊ in consequence of = as a consequence of 由于 [ 巧学活用 ] Make sentences.

5. Human life would just become a crop to be harvested or a product for sale. (L35-36)

待售 ______ 减价出售；出售，上市 ________

＊ The sign on the house says “__________”.

＊ The new model goes _______ next month.

on saleFor sale

for sale on sale

6. On a personal note, cloning would totally transform my life. (L48)

就我个人而言，克隆将彻底改变我的生活。

A tadpole （蝌蚪）________________a frog.is transformed into

transform vt.transform...into...

Test yourself ：1.The ________ of new technology solved the

problem.

2.We all know parents are often _______ about their children.

3.The new plan will ________ the British film industry completely.

4. The campaign is ________ to raise people’s environmental awareness.

adoption

anxious

transform

intended

Important sentences:

1.______cloning human embryos is not legal in many countries, some scientists are already pushing ahead with research in order to produce a cloned human baby.

While

2. If I ____ (have) the chance, I___________ (have) a cloned baby right now.

had would have

GUESS and SAY

choose and answer

GAME

Who is the best?

Level 1 1

Level 2 2

Level 3 3

Levels Points Exercises

A

A

A

B

B

B

语境填词 3′

toy with push ahead with deal with

1.If the problem is not __________, the situation will become more serious.

2.Lost in thought, Jack _________ the pencil between his fingers.

3.China is _________________its curriculum reform( 课程改革 ), which will have good consequences.

dealt with

toyed with

pushing ahead with

Fill in the blanks: 2′

If your are worried about your health,

_____ _____ ________ ( 把你的忧虑告诉 )

with your doctor.

share your anxieties

Multiple choices: 1′

I got the news that some winter clothes are ______. Will you go with me ? A. for sale B. on sale C. at discount D. in sale

Translation: 3′ 因为堵车， 我上班迟到了。 (in two ways)

＊ I was caught in a traffic jam. As a consequence / In consequence/Consequently,

I was late for work.＊ I was late for work as a consequence of/in co

nsequence of the traffic jam.

Change the sentences: 2′

Mary agreed with her husband’s proposal completely that they should find a new house.

Mary was___ ________ _________ with her husband’s proposal that they should find a new house.

in complete agreement

Word spelling: 1′1. The government has already a________ effective measures against pollution. 2. It’s common knowledge that energy can be t__________ from one form into another.

adopted

transformed

Make up a story or write a short passage, using the words and expressions on the Bb.

One phrase----One point

on one hand …on the other handtoy with lead to in generalshow (no) respect for push ahead withfocus efforts onin complete agreement with

with the intention of on one’s way to doing deal with comment on on a personal note succeed in doing ... use up

Useful expressions:

Today is September 17th. The Mid-autumn Festival is on its way. In consequence, I intend to buy some mooncakes which are on sale in many supermarkets. On the one hand, we can eat them while enjoying the full moon in the yard. On the other hand, I will send some to my parents to show respect and gratitude for them who are devoted to bringing us up. On a personal note, it’s a good chance to tell our parents we love them while getting together. Are you in agreement with me ?

Homework:

Keep these words and usage in mind;

Improve and present your writing.