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Module 5 MEMORANDUM 1. Read Para1-2 and try to predict what might be Carl Sagan’s attitude toward the quest for E.T? Put a tick for the word that you think best describe his attitude? What evidence could you find in para1-2? Attitude: supportive skeptical strongly disagreeing neutral Evidence: the tone when he predicts E.T (para1) and when he interprets the significance of searching E.T. (Tone) We ponder the ultimate significance, if any, of our tiny but exquisite blue planet(para1) In the deepest sense, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence is a search for ourselves.(para2) (Viewpoint) Ponder, muse, contemplate, wonder (v.) Exotic, lonely, acceptable (adj.) (key words) 2. Predict what problems scientists would encounter in the process of searching for E.T.? Problem1: the limit of technology and scientific knowledgeProblem2: financial supportProblem3: public awareness of its importance Problem4: government support Problem5: the joint effort and cooperation among scientists  Topic: Do you think the quest for E.T. is really a quest for our own? What are the possible advantages and disadvantages behind such a quest? Global Reading Listen to para1-2. Write down reasons mentioned by Carl Sagan. Our curiosity Loneliness Searching for an acceptable cosmic context Our pondering of the significance of our existence Below are 11 topics about the main information of Text A. Refer to the text again and try to fill in the blank with appropriate paragraphs. Why should we search for E.T.? Para1-2 What technological capability have we achieved up till now? Para3 What theoretical possibility might be there for searching E.T.? Para4-5 What efforts have we made? Para6-8 What results have we got now? Para6-7 What disputes stay behind such results? Para9 What is the author’s attitude toward the disputes? Para10What conclusion has been made here? Para11 Rhetorical Structure 1.