创新大学英语4.pptVIP

After-reading After-reading Activity Answers to Exercises Summary of the Text 1 2 3 Index Put the following sentences into a meaningful paragraph according to the text. a. The dark matter appears to form an invisible scaffold or skeleton around which the visible universe has formed. b. The map of the matter was detected by a team of 70 astronomers from Europe, America and Japan. c. One of the greatest mysteries of the universe is about to be uncovered with the first three-dimensional map of dark matter. d. They used the Hubble Space Telescope to build up a picture of dark matter in a vast region of space. e. The ultimate goal for the scientists to reach is to determine what the dark matter is. Keys: c b d a e Summary of the Text BACK Vocabulary 1. 1) skeleton 2) released 3) captured 4) collapsed 5) ultimate 6) intersection 7) otherwise 8) equivalent 9) defy 10) distorting Answers to Exercises 2. 1) The desks are arranged in a U-shape, so the teacher can interact easily with the students. 2) Detectives are trying to build up a picture of the kidnapper. 3) Using a telescope, Galileo discovered stars that were invisible to the naked eye. 4) Our partnership dates back to 1960. 5) The sun emerged from behind the clouds. 6) It is vital to be honest with your children. 7) The research project has only been under way for three months, so it’s too early to evaluate its success. 8) The British Parliament is composed of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. 1. 1) Now that we know each other quite well 2) Now that the kids have left home 3) Now that you have grown up and become a college student 4) Now that I’ve paid the tax demanded and the children’s school fees 5) Now that prices are rising so fast Structure 2. 1) This bridge over the river is three times the length of that one. 2) Our parents’ bedroom is twice the size of mine. 3) This swimming pool is four times the width of the one under cons