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1、HomeBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingBefore Reading 1.Warm-up Exercises Journey on the Paper Brainstorming Clone2.Background Information Stephen Hawking Albert Einstein Frankenstein BR_MainJourney on the Paper BR_warm_Journey on the Paper Now lets go on a journey through the

2、most spectacular 100 years in the history of science and technology to have an overview of how our understanding of the world has grown from 1900 to today. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome1900:MATTERS OF LIFE AND DEATH - Medicine and HealthToday:BR_warm_Journey -MATTERS

3、-Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomePatients battle illness, while doctors can do little more than counsel（劝告）and comfort them and keep them clean.Doctors treat and often cure patients with a vast array(一大批) of medicines and medical technologies, but some diseases are still

4、 incurable.1900:MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE - Physics and Astronomy Today:BR_warm_Journey -MYSTERIESBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeThe Milky Way galaxy（星系）(including some unexplained nebular clouds（星云）) is the known universe. Newtons laws explain the physical world. Matte

5、r is composed of atoms. The Milky Way is just one galaxy among countless millions we have observed in the universe. There is no set of laws that explains all phenomena in the physical world, although there are many theories. Atoms are composed of many subatomic particles, all of which derive from（来自

6、于) energy.1900:Today:BR_warm_Journey- RESEARCHRESEARCH INTO OURSELVES - Human BehaviorBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeMental illness can be treated with a range of therapies (治疗) and medications. We know a great deal about the chemistry and the parts of the brain that co

7、ntrol our behavior and thoughts.There is no cure for the mentally ill, who are confined to insane asylums (精神病院). “Mind” and “body” arethought of as two separate things. 1900:The only way to view the Olympic Games in Paris is in person. News about the Games travels to America via（通过） telegraph and i

8、s printed in newspapers. Today:BR_warm_Journey- FCBFASTER, CLOSER, BETTER - TechnologyBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeMillions worldwide will watch the 2008 Beijing Olympics on television, transmitted instantaneously(瞬间地) by satellite. The news will spread as well by rad

9、io, newspaper, and the World Wide Web.1900:There is no good explanation for catastrophic events such as earthquakes. The Earth is thought to be a mere 50 million years old, and the evolution of species is hotly debated.ORIGINS - Earth and Life ScienceToday:BR_warm_Journey -ORIGINSBefore ReadingGloba

10、l ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeThe plates (板 块) that make up the Earths crust (地 壳) move over time, causing earthquakes and volcanoes. The Earth is known to be 4,500 million years old. The genetic code of DNA, which drives evolution, is better understood every day.BrainstormingBR_warm-Bra

11、instorming-Brainstorm some1.Brainstorm some of the scientific and technological inventions. e-mailmobile phone clone nuclear weapons laptop (笔记本电脑) nanotechnology (纳米技术) genetic engineering Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBrainstormingBR_warm_Brainstorming-Discussion 2.D

12、iscussion Do all these inventions always change our lives for thebetter? Give examples to explain your opinion.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_warm_Clone-new1.newsListen to the three pieces of news about clone. News 2 In April 1998News 1 In Feb. 1997 News 3 In Feb. 20

13、03Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_warm_Clone-new-1 In February 1997 a group of geneticists(遗传学家) led by Ian Wilmut at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, Scotland, announced that they had cloned a sheep from the mammary gland tissue(乳腺组织) of a six-year-old ewe(母羊), the

14、 first time scientists have been able to clone an adult mammal(哺乳动物).Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_warm_Clone-new-2 Dolly, the first-ever mammal to be successfully cloned from an adult cell, with her first lamb, named Bonnie, is seen at the Roslin Institute in Edinb

15、urgh, Scotland in this image on April 23, 1998. Dolly, who was naturally mated at the end of last year with a Welsh Mountain ram（公羊）, gave birth to Bonnie on April 13, proving that despite her unusual origins, she is able to breed normally and produce healthy offspring.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDe

16、tailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_warm_Clone-new-3 Dolly, the sheep, the first mammal to be successfully cloned from an adult cell, has been put down after she was found to have a lung disease, t h e R o s l i n Institute in Scotlands capital Edinburgh said on Feb 17, 2003. “She was suffering from a

17、n incurable disease,” said Dr Harry Griffin, after Roslin released a statement saying the decision had been taken to put Dolly down after she contracted（感染）progressive lung disease.-Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_warm_Clone-Discussion 2. Discussion What is your attit

18、ude towards clone?Clone is a member of a group of organisms or plants produced non-sexually from one ancestor.The suggested ethical and practical arguments both for and against cloning：For:Close1.Animals from endangered species could be 2. cloned to prevent extinction.2. Cloning would be a good sour

19、ce for organ and bone marrow (骨髓) transplants.3. Sterile （不育的）couples will be able to have offspring who will have either the mothers or fathers genetic pattern.1.Technology is not well developed. It has a low fertility rate（出生率）. In cloning Dolly, 277 eggs were used, 30 started to divide, nine indu

20、ced pregnancy, and only one survived to term (临产).2. Clones may be treated as second-class citizens and the unknown psychosocial harm with impacts on the family and society.3. Loss of genetic variation.CloseAgainst:Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_warm_Clone-Ads-11.Use

21、 attention-grabbing images and snappy（简洁） yet informative language in your ads. 2.You might find models of such images and language in other public service advertisements, such as 3. 4. examples can be found at www.tobaccofreekids.org and www.badvertising.org. )ones that discourage people from smoki

22、ng. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeDecide for yourself which side of the issue to support and then plan a public service advertisement campaign for or against cloning.3.Ads Designing(A few good the BR_warm_Clone-Ads-2smokingBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAf

23、ter ReadingHomeBR_Background _Stephen Hawking-main Stephen Hawking 1. Brief Introduction to Stephen Hawking 2. Chronology of Stephen Hawking 3. Main Achievements of Stephen Hawking Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_Background _Stephen Hawking- 1.Stephen Hawking Stephen

24、Hawking (1942 ): British theoretical physicist and mathematician Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome 1. Brief Introduction to Stephen HawkingBR_Background _ 2.Chronology of Stephen Hawking -12.Chronology of Stephen Hawking -1942 Born in-1958 Entered and became especially in

25、terested in thermodynamics（热力学）, relativity theory, and quantum mechanics （量子力学）.-1962 Received a bachelors degree in physics and then enrolled as a research student in general relativity at the .University of CambridgeOxford, England.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeOxfo

26、rd University BR_Background _ 2.Chronology of Stephen Hawking1-1 2.Chronology of Stephen Hawking Oxford UniversityBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_Background _ 2.Chronology of Stephen Hawking-1-2 2.Chronology of Stephen Hawking University of CambridgeBefore ReadingGlob

27、al ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_Background _ 2.Chronology of Stephen Hawking-22.Chronology of Stephen Hawking -1966 Earned his Ph.D. degree at the University of Cambridge. Stayed at the University of Cambridge to do post-doctoral research. Diagnosed as having Amyotrophic Lateral Sclero

28、sis (ALS) (肌萎缩性脊髓侧索硬化). “I am quite often asked: How do you feel about having ALS? The answer is, not a lot. I try to lead as normal a life as possible, and not think about my condition, or regret the things it prevents me from doing, which are not that many.”Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed Rea

29、dingAfter ReadingHomeBR_Background _ 2.Chronology of Stephen Hawking -32.Chronology of Stephen Hawking - 1977 Became a professor of physics.- 1979 Appointed Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, a post once held by Isaac Newton. This is a picture of Stephen, Isaac New-ton and Albert Einste

30、in.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_Background _ 2.Chronology of Stephen Hawking -3. Main Achievementssingularity(A point in space-time at which the space-time curvature（曲率）becomes infinite.)(A region of space-time from which nothing, not even light, can escape. Nothin

31、g can escape because gravity is so strong.)black hole A Brief History of Time3. Main Achievements(One of his books to make his work accessible to the public.)Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_Background _ 2. Albert Einstein-QuizDo the quiz to see how much you know about

32、 Albert Einstein.In his effort to discover the governing laws of the universe, Einstein tried to find a mathematical relationship between two natural forces. What are they? _Albert EinsteinQuizA. Electromagnetism and gravitation. B. Fission（裂变）and gravity.C. Electricity and the speed of light. D. Nu

33、clear energy and electromagnetism. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_Background _ 2. Albert Einstein-QuizAAA. Electromagnetism and gravitation. B. Fission（裂变）and gravity. C. Electricity and the speed of light. D. Nuclear energy and electromagnetism. Before ReadingGlobal

34、 ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeDo the quiz to see how much you know about Albert Einstein.In his effort to discover the governing laws of the universe, Einstein tried to find a mathematical relationship between two natural forces. What are they? _Albert EinsteinQuizBR_Background _ 2. Alber

35、t Einstein-QuizBBA. Electromagnetism and gravitation. B. Fission（裂变）and gravity. C. Electricity and the speed of light. D. Nuclear energy and electromagnetism. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeDo the quiz to see how much you know about Albert Einstein.In his effort to dis

36、cover the governing laws of the universe, Einstein tried to find a mathematical relationship between two natural forces. What are they? _Albert EinsteinQuizQuitBR_Background _ 2. Albert Einstein-QuizCCA. Electromagnetism and gravitation. B. Fission（裂变）and gravity. C. Electricity and the speed of lig

37、ht. D. Nuclear energy and electromagnetism. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingDo the quiz to see how much you know about Albert Einstein.In his effort to discover the governing laws of the universe, Einstein tried to find a mathematical relationship between two natural forces.

38、 What are they? _Albert EinsteinQuizQuitBR_Background _ 2. Albert Einstein-QuizDDA. Electromagnetism and gravitation. B. Fission（裂变）and gravity. C. Electricity and the speed of light. D. Nuclear energy and electromagnetism. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingDo the quiz to see

39、how much you know about Albert Einstein.In his effort to discover the governing laws of the universe, Einstein tried to find a mathematical relationship between two natural forces. What are they? _Albert EinsteinQuizBR_Background _2. Albert Einstein-MonologueAlbert Einstein (18791955) I was born in

40、Ulm, Germany in 1879. As you may know, 1905 was a big year for me. Thats when I turned the world upside down, at least for scientists, with several new ideas. I proposed that space and time had to be looked at in a whole new way - that Newtons view of space and time was inaccurate. These ideas becam

41、e known as the special theory of relativity and introduced the equation E=mc2. Ten years later I presented the general theory of relativity. The general theory showed that gravity is not a force, as Newton had thought. It is instead a curvature（曲率） of the space-time continuum. MonologueBefore Readin

42、gGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_Background _Albert EinsteAlbert Einstein (18971955) 1. Quiz about Einstein 2. Monologue of Einstein 3. Do you know?Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_Background- 2. Albert Einstein -Do You Know?-1 1.Einstein could not fi

43、nd a job in physics upon graduating 2. from college, and became a technical assistant in the Swiss Patent Office. He worked on theoretical physics in his spare time.Do You Know? 2. Einstein did not receive a Nobel Prize for his theory of relativity.3. Einstein immediately left Germany for the United

44、 States following Hitlers rise to power. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_Background-3. Do You Know?-2 4. Einstein spent much of his later career searching for a unified field theory, but was unsuccessful.Do You Know? 5. Einstein declined the presidency of the state of

45、 Israel when it was offered to him in 1952 by state leaders. 6. The element einsteinium（锿）, discovered in 1952, was named in honor of Albert Einstein. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeBR_Background-3.FrankensteinThis is a horror film about a doctor who builds a monster ou

46、t of dead body parts and brings it to life using electricity, based on the novel by Mary FrankensteinShelley.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeGlobal Reading1. Chart Completion2. Part Division of the TextFor Part I Questions and Answers For Part 2 Skimming For Part 3 True

47、or FalseGR_Main3. Further Understanding Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome1. Chart CompletionGR_1. Chart CompletionTextsParagraphlengthSentence lengthUnit 2 shorter simpleUnit 3 longer yes noshorterlonger no yes nolonger yesBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter

48、 ReadingHomeSimple or compound sentences?Any passive voice?Any dialogue?Any 3rd-person narrator?Fill in the chart by comparing the first 10 lines of both All the Cabbie Had Was a Letter and Public Attitudes toward Science to see the style differences between narration and exposition.2. Part Division

49、 of the TextGR_2. Part Division of the Text13233626967 1 23The public needs education in science so as to make informed decisions on their own fate. The ways to educate the public are detailed. Human civilization will survive if the public understands science well. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetail

50、ed ReadingAfter ReadingHomePartsLinesMain IdeasGR_3. Further Understanding part1-11.What is the attitude of some people towards the changes brought about by science and technology?3. Further Understanding For Part I Questions and Answers 2.What was life like before science and technology began to ch

51、ange our way of life?Some people would like to stop these changes and go back to what they see as a purer and simpler age.For the vast majority of the population, life was nasty, brutish, and short.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeGR_3. Further Understanding part1-23.What

52、 would happen if all government money for research were cut off?3. Further Understanding For Part I Questions and Answers 4.Is it possible to prevent science and technology from further development? Why or why not?The force of competition would still bring about advances in technology if all governm

53、ent money for research were cut off.No. The only way to prevent further developments would be a global state that suppressed anything new, and human initiative and inventiveness are such that even this would not succeed.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeGR_3. Further Under

54、standing For Part 2 Skimming Skim part 2 to find out a mini-exposition. Topic sentence: How to educate the public in science? 3. Further Understanding For Part 2 Skimming Supporting point 1:science education in schoolsSupporting point 2:Supporting point 3:making use of popular media such as newspape

55、rs, magazines and above all TVBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Readingreplacing equations with words and diagramsHome 1.Our civilization is more advanced than other alien civilizations according to the joke. GR_3. Further _For Part 3 True or False3. Further Understanding For Part 3

56、True or FalseT( ) 2.We have not been contacted by an alien civilization because of the insufficient development of the science and technology. 3.The author has had sufficient evidence to prove that the joke is wrong.FBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeF( )( )GR_3. Further _

57、For Part 3 True or FalseBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome 1.Our civilization is more advanced than other alien civilizations according to the joke. 3. Further Understanding For Part 3 True or False( ) 2.We have not been contacted by an alien civilization because of the in

58、sufficient development of the science and technology. 3.The author has had sufficient evidence to prove that the joke is wrong.FF( )( )We have not been contacted by an alien civilization because any alien civilization tends to destroy themselves when they reach our stage.GR_3. Further _For Part 3 Tr

59、ue or FalseHomeBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading 1.Our civilization is more advanced than other alien civilizations according to the joke. 3. Further Understanding For Part 3 True or FalseT( ) 2.We have not been contacted by an alien civilization because of the insufficient d

60、evelopment of the science and technology. 3.The author has had sufficient evidence to prove that the joke is wrong.F( )F( )The author has not had sufficient evidence, but he believes that the good sense of the public might prove the joke is wrong.After Reading 1. Antonyms2. Useful Expressions3. Summ

61、ary WritingAR_Main4. Interview 5. Dictation7. Proverbs and Quotations6. Writing PracticeBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeAR_1. AntonymsAntonyms 1.minority 2.nasty 3.global 4.informed 5.relevant majority6.qualitative 7.sufficient 8.responsible 9.likely 10.precise quantitat

62、iveBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingpleasantlocaluninformedirrelevantinsufficientirresponsibleunlikelyimpreciseHomeTry to find out the antonyms of the following words, sometimes by adding affixes. Useful Expressions 1. 在过去的一百年间在过去的一百年间 in the last hundred years 2. 回到回到3. 享有特权

63、的少数人享有特权的少数人 4. 当今政府当今政府5. 基础科学go back to a privileged minority the present governmentbasic scienceAR_2.Useful Expressions-1 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome Useful Expressions 6. 全球政府全球政府 a global state7. 民主社会民主社会8. 作出明达的决定作出明达的决定9. 生活水准生活水准 10. 卡通人物卡通人物a democratic soc

64、ietymake informed decisionsthe standard of living cartoon figuresAR_2.Useful Expressions-2 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome Useful Expressions 15. 基因工程基因工程 genetic engineering11. 科幻小说科幻小说12. 酸雨酸雨13. 温室效应温室效应 14. 核武器核武器 science fictionsacid raingreenhouse effect nuclear w

65、eaponsAR_2.Useful Expressions-3 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome Useful Expressions 16. 死记硬背死记硬背 learn by rote17. 使销量减半使销量减半18. 分子生物学分子生物学19. 外星文明外星文明 20. 对对充满信心充满信心halve the salesmolecular biologyalien civilization have sufficient faith inAR_2.Useful Expressions-4 Befor

66、e ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeAR_3.Summary WritingBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome Science and technology （已带来了巨大的变化） to the world we live in in the last hundred years. （如何保证） that the changes are in the right directions? Clearly, the public nee

67、ds （科学教育） so as to （作出明智的决定） on their own fate. Schools are important, especially if science is taught （以一种有趣的方式） , and scientific concepts are expressed （用文字和图表来表达） . At the same time, we need （充分利用） popular media such as newspapers, magazines and above all TV to（了解最新的发展） . Human civilization can s

68、urvive if the public understands science well.Summary Writingeducationmake informed decisionshave broughtgreat changesin an interesting mannerin the form put across the latest developments full use of How to ensurein scienceof words and_AR_4. Interview-1 Suppose you are Professor Zhang, who is in ch

69、arge of a project of cloning only the best and brightest of the human race, and your partner is the host of Tell It like It Is (实 话 实 说 ), a popular TV program concerning hot issues of current affairs and social topics. The interview may cover the following topics.Interview Before ReadingGlobal Read

70、ingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeAR_4. Interview-2Which qualities would you look for when selecting your cloning subjects?Would you be doing a disservice（有害的行为） to the human race by undertaking this project? Why or why not?Medical procedures that were once considered unethical, such as transplant

71、ing hearts and fertilizing human eggs in laboratories, are now relatively common. On the other hand, some scientific projects that appeared clear-cut (清 晰 的 ) at first (e.g. the development of the nuclear bomb) are subject to ethical debate now. What do you think of this?Interview Before ReadingGlob

72、al ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome1.2. 3. AR_5. Dictation-1DictationThe following paragraph is about the brain and the language learning. When youre listening, youre required to fill in the gaps with the words you hear.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeAR_5. Dicta

73、tion-2Dictation Scientists hope that if we can how the works, we will be able to put it to a use. For example, how do we learn language? Man most from all the other in his to learn and use language, but we still do not know how this is done. Scientist are trying to find out there is something about

74、the way we teach language to children which in fact children from learning .discoverBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Readingbrainbetterdiffersanimals abilityexactlywhetherpreventssoonerHomeAR_ 6. Writing Practice-1 Writing PracticeWrite a paper of about 80 words entitled Should clon

75、ing of human beings be banned? Your paper should cover the following points. 1.Your opinion on cloning of human beings. 2. Give supporting evidence. 3. Use to begin with, secondly, thirdly and finally to connect all the evidence.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeAR_ 6. Wri

76、ting Practice-2Writing Practice Model Paper Cloning of human beings should not be banned. To begin with, it is probably one of the ways like in vitro (在试管中的) fertilization (授精) to help a couple have a child when they could not have one any other way. Secondly, it will advance our knowledge of how ge

77、nes direct the development of a single cell embryo (胚胎) into a complex adult. Finally, The ethical problems concerning cloning will be solved gradually by human beings.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeAR_ 7. Proverbs and Quotations-1Proverbs and Quotations 1. Science has

78、no enemy but the ignorant. 2. Science rests on phenomena. 3. Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now always. - A. Schweitzer, German surgeon 科学的敌人是愚昧无知。科学的敌人是愚昧无知。 科学依据自然现象。科学依据自然现象。真理没有自己特定的时间段。真理没有自己特定的时间段。 它的时间永远是现在。它的时间永远是现在。 -德国医生德国医生 A. 施威策施威策Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed

79、ReadingAfter ReadingHomeAR_ 7. Proverbs and Quotations-2Proverbs and Quotations4.Even when the experts all agree, they may well be mistaken. - Bertrand Russell, British logician5.The Golden Rule is that there are no golden rules. - G. B. Shaw, Irish writer 即使所有的专家都一致赞同即使所有的专家都一致赞同, 他们也可能错了他们也可能错了. -

80、英国逻辑学家英国逻辑学家 伯特兰伯特兰罗素罗素 真正的金科玉律就是世上并无金科玉律真正的金科玉律就是世上并无金科玉律. -爱尔兰作家爱尔兰作家 萧伯纳萧伯纳 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeAR_ 7. Proverbs and Quotations-3Proverbs and Quotations6.Most ignorance is vincible ignorance. We dont know because we dont want to know. - Aldous Huxley, Brish

81、 writer大多无知是可以克服的。我们不知道只是因为我们不想知道。大多无知是可以克服的。我们不知道只是因为我们不想知道。 -英国作家奥尔德斯英国作家奥尔德斯赫胥黎赫胥黎 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeDR1_W-whether Public Attitudes Toward Science Whether we like it or not, the world we live in has changed a great deal in the last hundred years, and it

82、is to change even more in the next hundred. Some people would like to stop these changes and go back to what they see a s a p u r e r a n d s i m p l e r a g e . But as history shows, the past was not that wonderful. It was not so bad for a privileged minority, though even they had to modern medicin

83、e, and childbirth was risky for women. But for the vast majority of the population, life was nasty, brutish, and short. Wordlikelydo withouthighlySentenceBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeDR1_W_popwin-1-likely Public Attitudes Toward Science Whether we like it or not, the

84、world we live in has changed a great deal in the last hundred years, and it is to change even more in the next hundred. Some people would like to stop these changes and go back to what they see a s a p u r e r a n d s i m p l e r a g e . But as history shows, the past was not that wonderful. It was

85、not so bad for a privileged minority, though even they had to modern medicine, and childbirth was risky for women. But for the vast majority of the population, life was nasty, brutish, and short. likelydo withouthighlyNextlikely: 1.adj. probable 2. adv. probablyTSI shall very likely be here again ne

86、xt month.An incident likely to lead to war is reported on TV. 电视报导出一可能导致战争的事件。电视报导出一可能导致战争的事件。It is likely that 很可能It is highly likely that he will succeed.PatternBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceCloseDR1_W_popwin-2-likely Public Attitudes Toward Science Wheth

87、er we like it or not, the world we live in has changed a great deal in the last hundred years, and it is to change even more in the next hundred. Some people would like to stop these changes and go back to what they see a s a p u r e r a n d s i m p l e r a g e . But as history shows, the past was n

88、ot that wonderful. It was not so bad for a privileged minority, though even they had to modern medicine, and childbirth was risky for women. But for the vast majority of the population, life was nasty, brutish, and short. likelyhighlyBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordS

89、entencedo withoutCF: likely, possible & probable这些词都有这些词都有“可能的可能的”意思。意思。 likely 系常用词系常用词, 指从表面迹象来看很有可能。例如：指从表面迹象来看很有可能。例如：The likely outcome of the contest varies from moment to moment.比赛结果每分钟可能都在变化。Is it possible to get to the city by train, or must I take a bus? 坐火车可以到这个城市去吗？还是我必须得坐公共汽车？ possible

90、指由于有适当的条件和方法指由于有适当的条件和方法, 某事可能发生或某事可能发生或做到做到, 强调客观上有可能强调客观上有可能, 但常含有实际希望很小的意思。但常含有实际希望很小的意思。例如：例如： probable 语气比语气比 possible 强强, 指有根据、合情理、指有根据、合情理、值得相信的值得相信的, 带有大概、很可能的意思。例如：带有大概、很可能的意思。例如：It is probable that he has forgotten our appointment. 很可能他是忘了我们的约会了。CloseSSSDR1_W_popwin-3-do without Public Att

91、itudes Toward Science Whether we like it or not, the world we live in has changed a great deal in the last hundred years, and it is to change even more in the next hundred. Some people would like to stop these changes and go back to what they see a s a p u r e r a n d s i m p l e r a g e . But as hi

92、story shows, the past was not that wonderful. It was not so bad for a privileged minority, though even they had to modern medicine, and childbirth was risky for women. But for the vast majority of the population, life was nasty, brutish, and short. likelydo withouthighlyClosedo without: manage to su

93、rvive, continue, or succeed, although you do not have sth. you needSI havent enough money to buy a car, so Ill just have to do without.Collocation: SHe cant do without the services of a secretary.摆脱；废除，取消摆脱；废除，取消do away with系上，扣上；修理；打扮系上，扣上；修理；打扮do up 和和有关系有关系have something to do with和和没有关系没有关系have

94、nothing to do withCloseBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceDR1_W_popwin-4-highly Public Attitudes Toward Science Whether we like it or not, the world we live in has changed a great deal in the last hundred years, and it is to change even more in the next hundred.

95、 Some people would like to stop these changes and go back to what they see a s a p u r e r a n d s i m p l e r a g e . But as history shows, the past was not that wonderful. It was not so bad for a privileged minority, though even they had to modern medicine, and childbirth was risky for women. But

96、for the vast majority of the population, life was nasty, brutish, and short. likelydo withouthighlyhighly: adv. 1) very2) to a high degreeSHe speaks very highly of you.Mr. Smith was a highly successful salesman.出席这次会议的大部分人是受过高等教育的女性。出席这次会议的大部分人是受过高等教育的女性。这两个词都表示“高高地”。highly 指的是抽象意义上的“高”。例如：CF:SSMost

97、 of the people present at the meeting are highly educated women.TBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingNextHomeWordSentencehighly & highCloseDR1_ W_popwin-5-highly Whether we like it or not, the world we live in has changed a great deal in the last hundred years, and it is to chan

98、ge even more in the next hundred. Some people would like to stop these changes and go back to what they see a s a p u r e r a n d s i m p l e r a g e . But as history shows, the past was not that wonderful. It was not so bad for a privileged minority, though even they had to modern medicine, and chi

99、ldbirth was risky for women. But for the vast majority of the population, life was nasty, brutish, and short. likelyhighlyPublic Attitudes Toward Science Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentencedo withoutClosea highly paid official 薪俸优厚的官员think highly of sb. 器重某人aim

100、high 向高处瞄准high用作副词时，一般指的是具体意义上的“高”。例如：search high and low 到处寻找其他类似的例子还有:closely & close closely 细心地, 严密地。例如：Watch what I do closely. 仔细观察我所做的。The prisoners were closely guarded. 囚犯被严密看守着。close 近地。例如：He lives close to the school. 他住得离学校很近。SSS Anyway, even if one wanted to, one couldnt put the clock b

101、ack to an earlier age. Knowledge and techniques cant just be forgotten._ Even if all government money for research were cut off (and the present government is doing its best), the force of competition would still advances in technology. Moreover, one cannot stop minds from thinking about basic scien

102、ce, whether or not they are paid for it. _Word Nor can one prevent further advances inthe future.Sentenceput the clock back bring aboutinquiring All it would do is slow down the of change. rate The only way to prevent further developments would be a global state that suppressed anything new, and hum

103、an initiative and inventiveness are such that even this initiativewouldnt succeed.DR2_S_AnywayBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome Anyway, even if one wanted to, one couldnt put the clock back to an earlier age. Knowledge and techniques cant just be forgotten._ Even if all g

104、overnment money for research were cut off (and the present government is doing its best), the force of competition would still advances in technology. Moreover, one cannot stop minds from thinking about basic science, whether or not they are paid for it. _Word The only way to prevent further develop

105、ments would be a global state that suppressed anything new, and Nor can one prevent further advances inthe future.Sentence All it would do is slow down the of change. put the clock back bring aboutinquiring human initiative and inventiveness are such that even this initiativewouldnt succeed.rateDR2_

106、W_AnywayBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome Anyway, even if one wanted to, one couldnt put the clock back to an earlier age. Knowledge and techniques cant just be forgotten._ Even if all government money for research were cut off (and the present government is doing its bes

107、t), the force of competition would still advances in technology. Moreover, one cannot stop minds from thinking about basic science, whether or not they are paid for it. _Word Nor can one prevent further advances inthe future.Sentenceput the clock bring aboutinquiring DR2_S_1_popwin-Anyway-Nor canBef

108、ore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome All it would do is slow down the of change. rate The only way to prevent further developments would be a global state that suppressed anything new, and human initiative and inventiveness are such that even this initiativewouldnt succeed.back

109、Why is this sentence reversed? The word “nor” here appears at the beginning of the sentence. Nor will I deny that. CloseSDR2_S_2_popwin-Anyway-the olny Anyway, even if one wanted to, one couldnt put the clock back to an earlier age. Knowledge and techniques cant just be forgotten._ Even if all gover

110、nment money for research were cut off (and the present government is doing its best), the force of competition would still advances in technology. Moreover, one cannot stop minds from thinking about basic science, whether or not they are paid for it. _Word Nor can one prevent further advances inthe

111、future.Sentenceput the clock bring aboutinquiring Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome All it would do is slow down the of change. rate The only way to prevent further developments would be a global state that suppressed anything new, and human initiative and inventiveness a

112、re such that even this initiativewouldnt succeed.back1. What is the grammatical function of the first “that”? Here “that” brings about an attributive clause.Close2. What does the structure “such that” here mean?3. What can we infer from this sentence?The structure is used to give an explanation for

113、something.No way can suppress anything new, as human initiative and inventiveness do exist.SHis manner was such that he would offend everyone he met.DR2_S_3_popwin-Anyway-All it Anyway, even if one wanted to, one couldnt put the clock back to an earlier age. Knowledge and techniques cant just be for

114、gotten._ Even if all government money for research were cut off (and the present government is doing its best), the force of competition would still advances in technology. Moreover, one cannot stop minds from thinking about basic science, whether or not they are paid for it. _Word Nor can one preve

115、nt further advances inthe future.Sentenceput the clock bring aboutinquiring Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome All it would do is slow down the of change. rate The only way to prevent further developments would be a global state that suppressed anything new, and human init

116、iative and inventiveness are such that even this initiativewouldnt succeed.backWhy is there no “to” between “is” and “slow”?When “do” appears in the subject of a sentence, the sign “to” of an infinitive which is used as the predicative can be omitted. Close The first thing he did was (to) look for a

117、 guide.S All we could do now is (to) remain cool-headed.S All it would do is slow down the of change. Anyway, even if one wanted to, one couldnt put the clock back to an earlier age. Knowledge and techniques cant just be forgotten._ Even if all government money for research were cut off (and the pre

118、sent government is doing its best), the force of competition would still advances in technology. Moreover, one cannot stop minds from thinking about basic science, whether or not they are paid for it. _ The only way to prevent further developments would be a global state that suppressed anything new

119、, and Nor can one prevent further advances inthe future.put the clock back bring aboutinquiring human initiative and inventiveness are such that even this initiativewouldnt succeed.rateDR2_W_1_popwin-Anyway-putbackput/turn the clock back: return to a situation that used to exist , usually because th

120、e present situation is unpleasantThe employment bill in which women are not allowed to take jobs will put the clock back fifty years.CloseForget all about it and look to the future; you cant turn the clock back.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceS Anyway, even i

121、f one wanted to, one couldnt put the clock back to an earlier age. Knowledge and techniques cant just be forgotten._ Even if all government money for research were cut off (and the present government is doing its best), the force of competition would still advances in technology. Moreover, one canno

122、t stop minds from thinking about basic science, whether or not they are paid for it. _ The only way to prevent further developments would be a global state that suppressed anything new, and Nor can one prevent further advances inthe future.put the clock back bring aboutinquiring human initiative and

123、 inventiveness are such that even this rateDR2_W_2_popwin_ Anyway-bring abour-1Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome All it would do is slow down the of change. initiativewouldnt succeed.backbring about : cause to happenNext这是怎么发生的？ SWhat brought it about?TSome educators are

124、hoping to bring about major changes in the educational system.SCollocation: 产生；提出bring forth提前；提出bring forward教育；养育；提出bring up WordSentenceClose All it would do is slow down the of change. Anyway, even if one wanted to, one couldnt put the clock back to an earlier age. Knowledge and techniques cant

125、just be forgotten._ Even if all government money for research were cut off (and the present government is doing its best), the force of competition would still advances in technology. Moreover, one cannot stop minds from thinking about basic science, whether or not they are paid for it. _ The only w

126、ay to prevent further developments would be a global state that suppressed anything new, and Nor can one prevent further advances inthe future.put the clock back bring aboutinquiring human initiative and inventiveness are such that even this initiativewouldnt succeed.rateDR2_W_3_popwin_ Anyway-bring

127、 abour-2backFill in the blanks with the above words and change the form where necessary.1.They proposed that the date of the congress be a few months.2.The trees in the orchard many apples.3. He was well .4. At the meeting the next morning, they many problems and discussed them one by one. brought f

128、orwardbring forthbrought upbrought up /forward/forthCloseHomeWordSentence Anyway, even if one wanted to, one couldnt put the clock back to an earlier age. Knowledge and techniques cant just be forgotten._ Even if all government money for research were cut off (and the present government is doing its

129、 best), the force of competition would still advances in technology. Moreover, one cannot stop minds from thinking about basic science, whether or not they are paid for it. _ The only way to prevent further developments would be a global state that suppressed anything new, and Nor can one prevent fu

130、rther advances inthe future.put the clock back bring aboutinquiring human initiative and inventiveness are such that even this rateDR2_W_4popwin_Anyway_inquiring-1Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome All it would do is slow down the of change. initiativewouldnt succeed.back1

131、. vt. ask to be toldHe inquired (of her) the reason for being late again.2. vi. seek information by questioningHe asked for his key and inquired whether there had been any message for him. 我打电话询问有关火车时刻的事情我打电话询问有关火车时刻的事情。sT I rang up to inquire about train times.ssCollocation: 问候inquire after求见inquir

132、e for查究，调查Inquire intoNextWordSentenceInquire:Close All it would do is slow down the of change. Anyway, even if one wanted to, one couldnt put the clock back to an earlier age. Knowledge and techniques cant just be forgotten._ Even if all government money for research were cut off (and the present g

133、overnment is doing its best), the force of competition would still advances in technology. Moreover, one cannot stop minds from thinking about basic science, whether or not they are paid for it. _ The only way to prevent further developments would be a global state that suppressed anything new, and

134、Nor can one prevent further advances inthe future.put the clock back bring aboutinquiring human initiative and inventiveness are such that even this rateDR2_W_5_popwin_Anyway_inquiring-2Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceinitiativewouldnt succeed.backCF: inquire

135、, ask & question这些词都有“问，询问”的意思。 inquire 是较正式的书面用词，渴望知道某人或某事的确实 情况。例如：2. vi. seek information by questioningClose 他询问你的电话号码。 He inquired your telephone number. sT ask 是最常用词, 指为了了解某人或某事而提出问题, 请别 人解答或向别人打听消息。例如： question 指对某事不断提出问题，以便了解详细情况。 例如：Excuse me. May I ask you a question? S对不起，我能问你一个问题吗？TThe s

136、uspect was questioned by the police.ST警察审讯囚犯。 All it would do is slow down the of change. Anyway, even if one wanted to, one couldnt put the clock back to an earlier age. Knowledge and techniques cant just be forgotten._ Even if all government money for research were cut off (and the present governm

137、ent is doing its best), the force of competition would still advances in technology. Moreover, one cannot stop minds from thinking about basic science, whether or not they are paid for it. _ The only way to prevent further developments would be a global state that suppressed anything new, and Nor ca

138、n one prevent further advances inthe future.put the clock back bring aboutinquiring human initiative and inventiveness are such that even this initiativewouldnt succeed.ratebackinitiative: n.1) ability to make decisions and take action without the help of others2) used in the phrase “take the initia

139、tive”: be the first person to take action to improve a situation or relationship, esp. when other people are waiting for sb. else to do sth.If you show that you have initiative, you will sooner or later be promoted.sThe workers are able to solve the problem on their own initiative.sHe took the initi

140、ative in organizing a party after his brothers wedding.DR2_W_6_popwin_Anyway_initiativeBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingCloseHomeWordSentence Anyway, even if one wanted to, one couldnt put the clock back to an earlier age. Knowledge and techniques cant just be forgotten._ Eve

141、n if all government money for research were cut off (and the present government is doing its best), the force of competition would still advances in technology. Moreover, one cannot stop minds from thinking about basic science, whether or not they are paid for it. _ The only way to prevent further d

142、evelopments would be a global state that suppressed anything new, and Nor can one prevent further advances inthe future. All it would do is slow down the of change. put the clock back bring aboutinquiring human initiative and inventiveness are such that even this initiativewouldnt succeed.ratebackra

143、te: n.Close1)value, cost, speed, etc. measured by its relation to some other amount2) of the (numbered) quality 出生率是出生数与人口数之比。s a first-rate performerThe birth rate is the number of births compared to the number of the people.TThe worlds forests are disappearing at an even faster rate than experts h

144、ave thought. sDR2_W_7_popwin_Anyway_ rateBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentencesWordSentenceDR3_S_If we If we accept that we cannot prevent science and technology from changing our world, we can at least try to ensure that the changes they make are in the right dir

145、ections. In a democratic society, this means that the public needs to have a basic understanding of science, so that it can make informed decisions and not leave them in the hands of experts. At the moment, the public is in two minds about science. It has come to expect the steady increase in the st

146、andard of living that new developments in science and technology have brought to continue, but it also distrusts science because it doesnt understand it. This distrust is evident in the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory to produce a Frankenstein. ensureinformedsteadyAt th

147、emoment, the public is in two minds about science.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceDR3_W_If we If we accept that we cannot prevent science and technology from changing our world, we can at least try to ensure that the changes they make are in the right directi

148、ons. In a democratic society, this means that the public needs to have a basic understanding of science, so that it can make informed decisions and not leave them in the hands of experts. At the moment, the public is in two minds about science. It has come to expect the steady increase in the standa

149、rd of living that new developments in science and technology have brought to continue, but it also distrusts science because it doesnt understand it. This distrust is evident in the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory to produce a Frankenstein. ensureinformedsteadyAt themom

150、ent, the public is in two minds about science.steadymoment, Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceDR3_S_1_popwin_If we_at the If we accept that we cannot prevent science and technology from changing our world, we can at least try to ensure that the changes they mak

151、e are in the right directions. In a democratic society, this means that the public needs to have a basic understanding of science, so that it can make informed decisions and not leave them in the hands of experts. At the moment, the public is in two minds about science. It has come to expect the ste

152、ady increase in the standard of living that new developments in science and technology have brought to continue, but it also distrusts science because it doesnt understand it. This distrust is evident in the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory to produce a Frankenstein. ens

153、ureinformedsteadyAt themoment, the public is in two minds about science.1. What does “in two minds about” mean?I think shes in two minds about whether to accept his present or not.sThe public finds itself holding two contradictory viewpoints about science. On the one hand, it expects the improvement

154、 in the standard of living that has been brought by science; on the other hand, it also distrusts science because it does not understand it.Unable to decide whether or not you want sth. or want to do sth.2. What can we learn from the sentence?Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading

155、CloseHomeWordSentenceDR3_W_1_popwin_If we_ensure If we accept that we cant prevent science and technology from changing our world, we can at least try to ensure that the changes they make are in the right directions. In a democratic society, this means that the public needs to have a basic understan

156、ding of science, so that it can make informed decisions and not leave them in the hands of experts. At the moment, the public is in two minds about science. It has come to expect the steady increase in the standard of living that new developments in science and technology have brought to continue, b

157、ut it also distrusts science because it doesnt understand it. This distrust is evident in the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory to produce a Frankenstein. ensureinformedsteadyAt themoment, the public is in two minds about science.steadymoment, CloseCloseensure: vt. make s

158、ure; guarantee I cant ensure that he will be here in time. T The new treaty will ensure peace.s 我不能确保他能及时到这儿。sBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceDR3_W_2_popwin_If we_informed-1 If we accept that we cannot prevent science and technology from changing our world, w

159、e can at least try to ensure that the changes they make are in the right directions. In a democratic society, this means that the public needs to have a basic understanding of science, so that it can make informed decisions and not leave them in the hands of experts. At the moment, the public is in

160、two minds about science. It has come to expect the steady increase in the standard of living that new developments in science and technology have brought to continue, but it also distrusts science because it doesnt understand it. This distrust is evident in the cartoon figure of the mad scientist wo

161、rking in his laboratory to produce a Frankenstein. ensureinformedsteadyAt themoment, the public is in two minds about science.steadymoment, Closeinformed: adj. knowing things; having all the information Keep me informed of fresh development.T随时告诉我新的发展。sHes a well-informed man.inform 向某人传递信息, 特别适用于告知

162、所发生的情况或有 关资料（可以用于上级对下级，也可以用于下级对 上级的通知）。例如：CF: inform, tell & instruct 这些词都有“把某消息或某件事传达给别人”的意思。 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingNextHomeCloseWordSentenceDR3_W_3_popwin_If we_informed-2 If we accept that we cannot prevent science and technology from changing our world, we can

163、at least try to ensure that the changes they make are in the right directions. In a democratic society, this means that the public needs to have a basic understanding of science, so that it can make informed decisions and not leave them in the hands of experts. At the moment, the public is in two mi

164、nds about science. It has come to expect the steady increase in the standard of living that new developments in science and technology have brought to continue, but it also distrusts science because it doesnt understand it. This distrust is evident in the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working

165、in his laboratory to produce a Frankenstein. ensureinformedsteadyAt themoment, the public is in two minds about science.steadymoment, Close我刚接到母校的一封信，通知我说我的老校长雷金纳德佩奇先生将于下星期退休。TGlancing at her scornfully, he told her that the dress was sold.sI have just received a letter from my old school informing

166、me that my former headmaster, Mr. Reginald Page, will be retiring next week. stell 最通用，最不正式。指把某事告诉某人。例如：他轻蔑地看了她一眼，告诉她说那件衣服卖掉了。Tinstruct 较正式，意为“指示（一般用于上级对下级），通知”。 例如：The editor at once sent the journalist a telegram instructing him to find out the exact number of steps and the height of the wall. s编辑

167、立即给这位记者发了一份电报，叫他查明台阶的准确数目以及围墙的高度。TBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingCloseHomeWordSentenceDR3_W_4_popwin_If we_steady If we accept that we cannot prevent science and technology from changing our world, we can at least try to ensure that the changes they make are in the right di

168、rections. In a democratic society, this means that the public needs to have a basic understanding of science, so that it can make informed decisions and not leave them in the hands of experts. At the moment, the public is in two minds about science. It has come to expect the steady increase in the s

169、tandard of living that new developments in science and technology have brought to continue, but it also distrusts science because it doesnt understand it. This distrust is evident in the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory to produce a Frankenstein. ensureinformedsteadyAt t

170、hemoment, the public is in two minds about science.steadymoment, CloseClosesteady: adj. Using the razor requires a steady hand.s There has been a steady growth in the industry.ssThe governments policieshave brought a period of steady economic growth with falling unemployment.1) constant; regular in

171、movement2) firm Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeIt is also an important element behind support for the Green But the public also has a great interest in science, particularly astronomy, as is shown by the large audiences for television series such as The Sky at Night and

172、 for science fiction. WordSentenceDR4_S_This distrustIt is also an important element behind support for the Green parties.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceDR4_S_1_popwin_this distrust_it isBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeIt is also

173、 an important element behind support for the Green But the public also has a great interest in science, particularly astronomy, as is shown by the large audiences for television series such as The Sky at Night and for science fiction. It is also an important element behind support for the Green part

174、ies.steadymoment, CloseClose1. What does “it” refer to ? It is a noun. s The publics distrust of sciences 2. What part of speech is “support” here? WordSentenceDR5_S_What What can be done to harness this interest and give the public the scientific background it needs to make informed decisions on su

175、bjects like acid rain, the greenhouse effect, nuclear weapons, and genetic engineering? Clearly, the must what is taught in schools. Children learn it by roteto pass examinations, and they dont see its relevance to the world around them. Moreover, science is often taught equations. But in schoolssci

176、ence is often presented in a dry and uninterestingmanner.basislie inin terms ofBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceDR5_W_What What can be done to harness this interest and give the public the scientific background it needs to make informed decisions on subjects l

177、ike acid rain, the greenhouse effect, nuclear weapons, and genetic engineering? Clearly, the must what is taught in schools. Children learn it by roteBut in schoolsto pass examinations, and they dont see its relevance to the world around them. Moreover, science is often taught equations. science is

178、often presented in a dry and uninterestingmanner.basislie inin terms ofBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceDR5_S_1_popwin_but in What can be done to harness this interest and give the public the scientific background it needs to make informed decisions on subject

179、s like acid rain, the greenhouse effect, nuclear weapons, and genetic engineering? Clearly, the must what is taught in schools. Children learn it by roteBut in schoolsto pass examinations, and they dont see its relevance to the world around them. Moreover, science is often taught equations. science

180、is often presented in a dry and uninterestingmanner.basislie inin terms ofCloseParaphrase the sentence. But in schools science is often taught in a dull and boring way. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome What can be done to harness this interest and give the public the sci

181、entific background it needs to make informed decisions on subjects like acid rain, the greenhouse effect, nuclear weapons, and genetic engineering? Clearly, the must what is taught in schools. Children learn it by roteBut in schoolsto pass examinations, and they dont see its relevance to the world a

182、round them. Moreover, science is often taught equations. science is often presented in a dry and uninterestingmanner.basislie inin terms ofWordSentenceDR5_W_popwin_bases-1manner.basislie inin terms of basis: (pl. bases) n.On the basis that recognizing the problem is halfway to a solution, we should

183、pay much attention to his comments. sThe writing is full of arguments that have a firm basis.s2) circumstance that provides a reason for some action or opinion (usu. followed by of or that-clause)1) facts or ideas from which sth. can be developed; foundation (usu. used as a singular noun, followed b

184、y for or of )What is the basis for your opinion? 基于我们售货的预测，我们明年将开始赚钱。On the basis of our sales forecasts, wemay begin to make a profit next year.sNextBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomesClose What can be done to harness this interest and give the public the scientific backg

185、round it needs to make informed decisions on subjects like acid rain, the greenhouse effect, nuclear weapons, and genetic engineering? Clearly, the must what is taught in schools. Children learn it by roteBut in schoolsto pass examinations, and they dont see its relevance to the world around them. M

186、oreover, science is often taught equations. science is often presented in a dry and uninterestingmanner.basislie inin terms ofWordSentenceDR5_W_popwin_bases-2manner.basislie inin terms ofCF: basis, base & foundation 这些词都有“基础，根基”的意思 We picnicked at the base of the mountain.s Charity toward others is

187、the basis of her philosophy. sbasis多用于比喻，指信念、议论等的根据。例如：Next 慈善待人是她人生观的基点。Tbase多用于指有形的或具体的基地或根基，尤指军事或工业方面的基地。例如： 我们在山脚下野餐。T The lamp stands on a circular base. s 落地灯由圆形底座支撑。Tfoundation强调基础的稳固与坚牢。可用于比喻。例如：Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeClose What can be done to harness th

188、is interest and give the public the scientific background it needs to make informed decisions on subjects like acid rain, the greenhouse effect, nuclear weapons, and genetic engineering? Clearly, the must what is taught in schools. Children learn it by roteBut in schoolsto pass examinations, and the

189、y dont see its relevance to the world around them. Moreover, science is often taught equations. science is often presented in a dry and uninterestingmanner.basislie inin terms ofmanner.basislie inin terms ofmanner.basislie inin terms ofmanner.basislie inin terms ofmanner.basislie inin terms ofWordSe

190、ntenceDR5_W_popwin_bases-3manner.basislie inin terms ofThe huge lorries shock the house to its foundations.sThose thoughts rocked her assurance to its foundations. sClose那些想法从根本上动摇了她的信念。T大卡车驶过连屋基都震动了。TBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceDR5_W_popwin_lie in What c

191、an be done to harness this interest and give the public the scientific background it needs to make informed decisions on subjects like acid rain, the greenhouse effect, nuclear weapons, and genetic engineering? Clearly, the must what is taught in schools. Children learn it by roteBut in schoolsto pa

192、ss examinations, and they dont see its relevance to the world around them. Moreover, science is often taught equations. science is often presented in a dry and uninterestingmanner.basislie inin terms oflie in: exist or be found in (sth.)这部戏剧令人感兴趣的地方在于它提出了一些婚姻方面的问题。sThe root of all these events lay i

193、n history.sThe plays interest lies in the questions it raises about marriage.TCloseBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome What can be done to harness this interest and give the public the scientific background it needs to make informed decisions on subjects like acid rain, the

194、 greenhouse effect, nuclear weapons, and genetic engineering? Clearly, the must what is taught in schools. Children learn it by roteBut in schoolsto pass examinations, and they dont see its relevance to the world around them. Moreover, science is often taught equations. science is often presented in

195、 a dry and uninterestingmanner.basislie inin terms ofmanner.basislie inin terms ofWordSentenceDR5_W_popwin_in terms ofmanner.basislie inin terms ofin terms of: as regards (sth.); expressed as (sth.) 以百分数回答这个问题。sIn terms of salary, the job is terrible. Give the answer in terms of a percentage.TCloseB

196、efore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceDR6_S_Although Although equations are a brief and accurate way of describing mathematical ideas, they frighten most people. When I wrote a popular book recently, I was advised that each equation I included would halve the sales.

197、 I included one equation, Einsteins famous equation, E=mc2. Maybe I wouldhave sold twice as many copies without it.Scientists and engineers to express their ideas in the form of equations because they need to know the precise values of quantities. But for the rest of us, a qualitative grasp of scien

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201、lobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeScientists and engineers tend to express their ideas in the form of equations because they need to know the precise values of quantities. But for the rest of us, a qualitative grasp of scientific concepts is sufficient, and this can be conveyed by words

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204、rate way of describing mathematical ideas, they frighten most people. When I wrote a popular book recently, I was advised that each equation I included would halve the sales. I included one equation, Einsteins famous equation, E=mc2. Maybe I wouldhave sold twice as many copies without it.Scientists

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206、fficientconveyedWordSentenceDR6_W_1_popwin_tendmanner.basislie inin terms ofClosetend: shepherds tending their flocks1. vi. be likely to happen or have a particular characteristic or effect2. vt. watch over; attend to Some people tend to get up later at weekends. 物价正在上涨。s Prices are tending upwards.

207、T tend the sick and woundedsBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome Although equations are a brief and accurate way of describing mathematical ideas, they frighten most people. When I wrote a popular book recently, I was advised that each equation I included would halve the sal

208、es. I included one equation, Einsteins famous equation, E=mc2. Maybe I wouldhave sold twice as many copies without it.Scientists and engineers to express their ideas in the form of equations because they need to know the precise values of quantities. But for the rest of us, a qualitative grasp of sc

209、ientific concepts is sufficient, and this can be conveyed by words and diagrams, without the use of equations. tendprecisegraspsufficientconveyedWordSentenceDR6_W_2_popwin_precisemanner.basislie inin terms ofCloseprecise: adj.1) exact2) taking care to be exact and not to make errorsWe will never kno

210、w the precise details of his death. 他是个非常谨慎的人。s He is a very precise man.TOur train leaves at about half past ten, or - to be precise - 10:33.sBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome Although equations are a brief and accurate way of describing mathematical ideas, they frighten

211、 most people. When I wrote a popular book recently, I was advised that each equation I included would halve the sales. I included one equation, Einsteins famous equation, E=mc2. Maybe I wouldhave sold twice as many copies without it.Scientists and engineers to express their ideas in the form of equa

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213、.basislie inin terms ofgrasp:1. v.This is a concept we in the West find difficult to grasp.贪得无厌的人可能毫无所得。sA man who grasps at too much may lose everything.Ts1) understand 2) seize firmly The drowning man grasped the rope.sBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeNextClose Although

214、 equations are a brief and accurate way of describing mathematical ideas, they frighten most people. When I wrote a popular book recently, I was advised that each equation I included would halve the sales. I included one equation, Einsteins famous equation, E=mc2. Maybe I wouldhave sold twice as man

215、y copies without it.Scientists and engineers to express their ideas in the form of equations because they need to know the precise values of quantities. But for the rest of us, a qualitative grasp of scientific concepts is sufficient, and this can be conveyed by words and diagrams, without the use o

216、f equations. tendprecisegraspsufficientconveyedWordSentenceDR6_W_5_popwin_grasp-3manner.basislie inin terms of2. n. power of grasping 这个作品我看不懂。s Success is within her grasp.sClose This work is beyond my grasp.TBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome Although equations are a bri

217、ef and accurate way of describing mathematical ideas, they frighten most people. When I wrote a popular book recently, I was advised that each equation I included would halve the sales. I included one equation, Einsteins famous equation, E=mc2. Maybe I wouldhave sold twice as many copies without it.

218、Scientists and engineers to express their ideas in the form of equations because they need to know the precise values of quantities. But for the rest of us, a qualitative grasp of scientific concepts is sufficient, and this can be conveyed by words and diagrams, without the use of equations. tendpre

219、cisegraspsufficientconveyedWordSentenceDR6_W_6_popwin_sufficientmanner.basislie inin terms ofsufficient: adj. enough $30 should be sufficient for a new pair of shoes.sThere was sufficient evidence to prove that he was guilty.TClose有足够的证据证明他是有罪的。 sBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Rea

220、dingHome Although equations are a brief and accurate way of describing mathematical ideas, they frighten most people. When I wrote a popular book recently, I was advised that each equation I included would halve the sales. I included one equation, Einsteins famous equation, E=mc2. Maybe I wouldhave

221、sold twice as many copies without it.Scientists and engineers to express their ideas in the form of equations because they need to know the precise values of quantities. But for the rest of us, a qualitative grasp of scientific concepts is sufficient, and this can be conveyed by words and diagrams,

222、without the use of equations. tendprecisegraspsufficientconveyedWordSentenceDR6_W_7_popwin_conveymanner.basislie inin terms ofCloseconvey: vt. 我无法用言语表达我的感情。This picture will convey to you some idea of the beauty of the scenery.s 这幅画可将那处风景的美丽向你传达一二。Ts1. make (ideas, feelings, etc.) known to another2.

223、 take; carry I cant convey my feelings in words.TThis train conveys both passengers and goods.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceDR7_W_The science The science people learn in school can provide the basic framework. But the rate of scientific progress is now so r

224、apid that there are always new developments that have occurred since one was at school or university. I never learned about molecular biology or transistors at school, but genetic engineering and computers are two of the developments most likely to change the way we live in the future. Popular books

225、 and magazine articles about science can help to put across new developments, but even the most successful popular book is read by only a small proportion of the population. Only television can reach a truly mass audience. There are some very good science programmes on TV, but others present scienti

226、fic wonders simply as magic, without explaining them or showing how they fit into the framework of scientific ideas. proportionput acrossfit intoBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHome The science people learn in school can provide the basic framework. But the rate of scientifi

227、c progress is now so rapid that there are always new developments that have occurred since one was at school or university. I never learned about molecular biology or transistors at school, but genetic engineering and computers are two of the developments most likely to change the way we live in the

228、 future. Popular books and magazine articles about science can help to put across new developments, but even the most successful popular book is read by only a small proportion of the population. Only television can reach a truly mass audience. There are some very good science programmes on TV, but

229、others present scientific wonders simply as magic, without explaining them or showing how they fit into the framework of scientific ideas. WordSentenceDR7_S_The scienceproportionfit intoBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeput acrossWordDR7_W_1_popwin_put across-1 The science

230、 people learn in school can provide the basic framework. But the rate of scientific progress is now so rapid that there are always new developments that have occurred since one was at school or university. I never learned about molecular biology or transistors at school, but genetic engineering and

231、computers are two of the developments most likely to change the way we live in the future. Popular books and magazine articles about science can help to put across new developments, but even the most successful popular book is read by only a small proportion of the population. Only television can re

232、ach a truly mass audience. There are some very good science programmes on TV, but others present scientific wonders simply as magic, without explaining them or showing how they fit into the framework of scientific ideas. proportionput acrossfit intomanner.basislie inin terms ofNext put across: cause

233、 to be understood 他非常善于表达自己的意见。s Hes very good at putting his ideas across.TGood teachers are the ones who are able to put things across well.sBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeSentenceCloseWordDR7_W_2_popwin_put across-2 The science people learn in school can provide the

234、basic framework. But the rate of scientific progress is now so rapid that there are always new developments that have occurred since one was at school or university. I never learned about molecular biology or transistors at school, but genetic engineering and computers are two of the developments mo

235、st likely to change the way we live in the future. Popular books and magazine articles about science can help to put across new developments, but even the most successful popular book is read by only a small proportion of the population. Only television can reach a truly mass audience. There are som

236、e very good science programmes on TV, but others present scientific wonders simply as magic, without explaining them or showing how they fit into the framework of scientific ideas. proportionput acrossfit intomanner.basislie inin terms ofClose Collocation:储存（钱、时间）；把放在一边put aside提出（意见、建议）put forward花

237、费，付出（时间、精力等）put in 阻止；推迟put off穿上put on 熄灭put out为 接通电话 put through忍受put up withBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeSentenceWordDR7_W_3_popwin_proportion-1 The science people learn in school can provide the basic framework. But the rate of scientific progress is now so rapid

238、 that there are always new developments that have occurred since one was at school or university. I never learned about molecular biology or transistors at school, but genetic engineering and computers are two of the developments most likely to change the way we live in the future. Popular books and

239、 magazine articles about science can help to put across new developments, but even the most successful popular book is read by only a small proportion of the population. Only television can reach a truly mass audience. There are some very good science programmes on TV, but others present scientific

240、wonders simply as magic, without explaining them or showing how they fit into the framework of scientific ideas. proportionput acrossfit intomanner.basislie inin terms ofproportion: n. 这个城市的很大一部分人已年过半百。sA large proportion of the citys population is aged over 50.T1) part of a group or an amountA larg

241、e proportion of the dolphins in that area will eventually die because of water pollution.s 2) relation of one thing to another in quantity, size, etc.The proportion of men to women in the medical profession has changed in recent years.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingNextHome

242、SentenceCloseWordDR7_W_4_popwin_proportion-2 The science people learn in school can provide the basic framework. But the rate of scientific progress is now so rapid that there are always new developments that have occurred since one was at school or university. I never learned about molecular biolog

243、y or transistors at school, but genetic engineering and computers are two of the developments most likely to change the way we live in the future. Popular books and magazine articles about science can help to put across new developments, but even the most successful popular book is read by only a sm

244、all proportion of the population. There are some very good science programmes on TV, but others present scientific wonders simply as magic, without explaining them or showing how they fit into the framework of scientific ideas. proportionput acrossfit intomanner.basislie inin terms of Collocation:与成

245、比例；和相比in proportion to与成正比例in direct proportion to与成反比例in inverse proportion to符合比例的in proportion不成比例的out of proportionCloseBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeSentenceWordSentenceDR7_W_5_popwin_fit into The science people learn in school can provide the basic framework. But

246、 the rate of scientific progress is now so rapid that there are always new developments that have occurred since one was at school or university. I never learned about molecular biology or transistors at school, but genetic engineering and computers are two of the developments most likely to change

247、the way we live in the future. Popular books and magazine articles about science can help to put across new developments, but even the most successful popular book is read by only a small proportion of the population. There are some very good science programmes on TV, but others present scientific w

248、onders simply as magic, without explaining them or showing how they fit into the framework of scientific ideas. proportionput acrossfit intomanner.basislie inin terms of fit into: be part of a situation, system, or plan College English videos are designed to fit into the syllabus.s The new college c

249、ourses fit into a national education plan.sCloseBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceDR8_S_ProducersProducers of television science programmes should realize that they have a responsibility to the public, not just it. The world today is filled with dangers, hence

250、the sick joke that the reason we have not been by an alien civilization is that civilizations tend to destroy themselves when they reach our stage. entertaineducate But I have sufficient faith in the good sense of the public to believe that we might prove this wrong. contactedBefore ReadingGlobal Re

251、adingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeWordSentenceDR8_W_ProducersProducers of television science programmes should realize that they have a responsibility to the public, not just it. The world today is filled with dangers, hence the sick joke that the reason we have not been by an alien civilization

252、 is that civilizations tend to destroy themselves when they reach our stage. entertaineducate But I have sufficient faith in the good sense of the public to believe that we might prove this wrong. contactedBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeDR8_S_1_popwin_But I haveProducer

253、s of television science programmes should realize that they have a responsibility to the public, not just it. The world today is filled with dangers, hence the sick joke that the reason we have not been by an alien civilization is that civilizations tend to destroy themselves when they reach our sta

254、ge. entertaineducate But I have sufficient faith in the good sense of the public to believe that we might prove this wrong. contacted 1. What does “sense” here mean?Close 2.What does this sentence imply? Power of judging.The author believes that the public will have a good understanding about scienc

255、e and can make informed judgments by itself.WordSentenceBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeDR8_W_1_popwin_educateProducers of television science programmes should realize that they have a responsibility to the public, not just it. The world today is filled with dangers, hen

256、ce the sick joke that the reason we have not been by an alien civilization is that civilizations tend to destroy themselves when they reach our stage. entertaineducate But I have sufficient faith in the good sense of the public to believe that we might prove this wrong. contactedClose educate: vt. t

257、each or train 这个男孩只能在工作做完后晚上自修。s You should educate your children to behave well.sThe boy had to educate himself in the evening after finishing his work.sWordSentenceBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeDR8_W_2_popwin_entertainProducers of television science programmes should

258、 realize that they have a responsibility to the public, not just it. The world today is filled with dangers, hence the sick joke that the reason we have not been by an alien civilization is that civilizations tend to destroy themselves when they reach our stage. entertaineducate But I have sufficien

259、t faith in the good sense of the public to believe that we might prove this wrong. contacted entertain: v.我们都对他的戏法感兴趣。s We were all entertained by his tricks.T1) give pleasure (to) 2) receive (people) as guestsChildrens television programs not only entertain but also teach. According to the school r

260、egulations, women students are not allowed to entertain men in their rooms.s The Smiths entertain a great deal.sWordSentenceBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingCloseHomeDR8_W_3_popwin_contact-1Producers of television science programmes should realize that they have a responsibil

261、ity to the public, not just it. The world today is filled with dangers, hence the sick joke that the reason we have not been by an alien civilization is that civilizations tend to destroy themselves when they reach our stage. entertaineducate But I have sufficient faith in the good sense of the publ

262、ic to believe that we might prove this wrong. contactedcontact:We can learn much by being brought into contact with other minds.s1.vt. get in touch with2.n. touching or communication 他在加拿大期间，曾结识了许多对他有益的社会人士。ssFeel free to contact us if you needmy help.He made many useful social contacts while he was

263、 in Canada.TWordSentenceNextBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingHomeCloseDR8_W_4_popwin_contact-2Producers of television science programmes should realize that they have a responsibility to the public, not just it. The world today is filled with dangers, hence the sick joke that

264、 the reason we have not been by an alien civilization is that civilizations tend to destroy themselves when they reach our stage. entertaineducate But I have sufficient faith in the good sense of the public to believe that we might prove this wrong. contactedCF: contact, contrast & contract 这些词形式相似，

265、意思却不同。 Fill in the blanks with the above words and change the form where necessary.WordSentence接触，联系。contact对比，对照。contrast订合同，订契约。contract1.Research is more mentally fatiguing, with physical labour.2.They have to build a railway across Africa.3.I must my lawyer before I made my final decisions.contrastedBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingcontractedcontactCloseHome