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Chen Y Y Unit Six Made by Chen Yuan Yi Unit 6 Animal IntelligenceText A What Animals Really Think The definition of Intelligence - the power of perceiving, learning, understanding and knowing; mental ability. Personal experience of animal intelligence Main Idea Some animals seem capable of thinking when it is in their own interests to do so. Text Organization P174 No.2 Part One Para 1 – 2 Introduction Part Two Para 3 – 12 3 subheadings to give 3 supporting examples Part Three Para 13 Conclusion the functions of subheadings 1) suggest to the reader the contents of each section 2) enhance the formal appearance of an essay 3) eliminate the need for wordy transitional devices between sections Part One intelligence: ability to learn and understand 智力 Examples: Do computers have any intelligence? Don’t act like such an idiot – use your intelligence. Central Intelligence Agency of the U.S. CIA 美国的中央情报局 intelligent adj. Examples: Within a few years an intelligent computer will certainly be an important tool for doctors. Even if you are intelligent, you can’t be an excellent student without working hard. controversy: a lot of discussion and argument about sth., often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval (followed by ‘over’ or ‘about’) 争论，争议 Examples: A new controversy arose regarding the politician’s finance. There is a fierce/bitter/heated controversy over the publishing of his book. Exercise P178 No.2 1) surround: be or go all around (sth. or sb.) 围绕，包围 Examples: The village was surrounded by desert. So the villagers had to abandon it and move to other areas. The shell surrounding the egg has many important functions. The baby was sitting on the floor surrounded by toys. explore: 1) examine thoroughly, learn about 探究，研究 Examples: The engineers have already explored the possibility of building a bridge over the river. The repairman explored my car and said he would fix it tomorrow. 2) travel over (a regio