新视野大学英语视听说教程b4unit8.ppt

Topic: Buying GM foods or Not Word Tips: pro side, con side, genetic code, malnutrition, ingredient, biotech, composition, organic Let’s Talk Debate BACK Deliver a short speech on behalf of a spokesperson of Ministry of Health delivering the safety aspects of Genetically Modified food products in China. Authentic Task BACK Work in pairs to invent a dialogue based on the given pictures. Dialogue BACK Internet-based Assignment 1: Picture description Internet-based Assignment 2: Dialogue Book 4 – Unit 8 Work in pairs and invent a dialogue based on the picture given above. Reference BACK * See You Next Time! r 1.Using scientific methods with organisms to produce new products or new forms of organisms 2.Any technique that uses living organisms or substances from those organisms to make or modify a product, to improve plants or animals, or to develop microorganisms for specific uses 3.GMO- genetically modified organisms. 4.GEO- genetically enhanced organisms. 5.With both, the natural genetic material of the organism has been altered. 6.Roots in bread making, wine brewing, cheese and yogurt fermentation, and classical plant and animal breeding * * HIABCDEGF Home computer has been produced and used more and more by people, its advantages and disadvantages have been discussed. * Facts and Opinions In this unit we talked about some hot topics such as GM food, cloning, and genetic research. Debates on these topics may arise as such issues are exerting an increasing influence on our lives. How would you build up a reasonable case during such discussions and make your argument sound and convincing? An effective way would be to back up your argument with facts, rather than shouting your opinions at the top of your voice. Let’s first look at some statements and decide whether they are more factual or opinion-like Question: Are foods derived from genetically modified crops nutritionally superior? Answer A: Most GM crops are now designed to reduce farmers’ production