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1、unit 21,Communication Workshop,Writing,Exercise1 Rewrite the information below using these words and expressions to join the two sentences.,although,despite,even though, however,in spite of, on the other hand,therefore,Answers:,1.Despite finding the idea of taking a person off life support machines
2、terrible,some people dont mind the idea if the patient doesnt improve after many years. 2.Even though some people find the idea of taking a person off life support machines terrible, they dont mind the idea if the patient doesnt improve after many years. 3.Some people find the idea of taking a perso
3、n off life support machines terrible. However, they dont mind the idea if the patient doesnt improve after many years,4.In spite of finding the taking a person off life support machines terrible,some people dont mind the idea if the patient doesnt improve after many years. 5.Some people find the ide
4、a of taking a person off life support machines terrible,on the other hand, they dont mind the idea if the patient doesnt improve after many years. 6.Whereas some people find the idea of taking a person off life support machines terrible,they dont mind the idea if the patient doesnt improve after man
5、y years.,Exercise 2,Read the article. Match these headings with the paragraph A-D,1.conclusion ( ) 2.what doctors know and dont know about comas ( ) 3.introduction of the topic ( ) 4.chances of recovery ( ),D,1.conclusion ( D ) 2.what doctors know and dont know about comas ( B ) 3.introduction of th
6、e topic ( A ) 4.chances of recovery ( C ),D,Exercise 3,Complete the text with these linking words and phrases.,although,despite, even though however,furthermore, therefore while,B Coma patients may seem to be asleep all the time or they may sleep,wake up,move and make sounds.(1) the patient may seem
7、 to be “awake” sometimes,their brain remains unconscious and cannot be woken up.(2) ,they are not able to form a connection with other people or the world around them.(3) doctors dont fully understand comas and the process of recovery,it is generally agreed that a patients chances of recovery declin
8、e the longer they stay in a coma. Patients who remain in an “awaken but unaware” state for more than three months after their recovery. (4) ,patients who have stayed this way for more than two years have never returned to their former mental state.,C,Even in less severe cases, doctors admit that the
9、y dont know if or how well patients will progress. When there is a minimum of harm to the brain and the coma is brief, patients often return to normal but with some loss of memory or other brain function. When the harm to the brain is worse and the coma is longer, some patients recover slowly(5) oth
10、ers show little or no progress over a period of years.(6) treatment,they may never return to normal.,D,I agree with the decision of the courts and medical institutions in the United States, that in the case of long-term coma states,close family members should be allowed to take their loved one off o
11、f life support machines.(7) ,in all cases, patients should receive the best treatment possible for as long as there is hope of recovery before such a decision is considered.,Now complete the sentences with the correct words from the brackets.,1.(Despite/Because of)taking lots of vitamin C,his cold h
12、asnt gone away. 2.(Therefore/Although)my dad rarely gets sick,he goes for a checkup every year. 3.People dont like the taste of the medicine.(Even though/ Therefore)we give it to them by needle. 4.Ive broken bones before,(however/furthermore),this is the first time Ive broken my leg. 5.The older pat
13、ients like to read in bed (while/besides) the younger ones like to play with toys. 6.You cant take this medicine with meals or in the morning. (Although/Furthermore) you mustnt take it with milk.,1.(Despite/Because of)taking lots of vitamin C,his cold hasnt gone away. 2.(Therefore/Although)my dad ra
14、rely gets sick,he goes for a checkup every year. 3.People dont like the taste of the medicine.(Even though/ Therefore)we give it to them by needle. 4.Ive broken bones before,(however/furthermore),this is the first time Ive broken my leg. 5.The older patients like to read in bed (while/besides) the y
15、ounger ones like to play with toys. 6.You cant take this medicine with meals or in the morning. (Although/Furthermore) you mustnt take it with milk.,Listening,A TV Programme,Exercise 1,Look at the picture. What kind of programme do you think it is ?,a chat show a documentary a panel discussion a gam
16、e show,Exercise 2,Listen and check your answer to Exercise 1. Then put these topics in the order they are mentioned.,Freezing dead bodies,Knowledge of the human brain,Long life,Order: 1.knowledge of the human brain 2.freezing dead bodies 3.long life,1.Our knowledge of the human brain will change medicine . 2.Theres no doubt that it will help up . 3.This is very important because we could . 4.We will be able t