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Nicolaus Copernicus born: in Poland in 1473 died : May 24, 1543 He was one of the first scientists to use mathematical observations to collect information. He believed the sun is the center of the universe and the earth and other planets went around it. Eight Planets In the Solar System Showing Copernicus’ theory The Earth was the center of the solar system, and the Sun and planets moved around it. The Sun is the center of the solar system, and the Earth and the other planets move around it. Before Copernicus’ theory ListeningRead Para1 quickly and then listen to the tape to fill in the blanks. Nicolaus was frightened and his mind was _________. Although he had tried to _____ them, all his calculations _____ _____ the same __________...Only if you put the sun there did the _______ of the other planets in the sky ______ _______. Yet he couldn’t tell anyone about his theory as the powerful Christian Church _______ _____ ________ him. confused ignore led to conclusion movements make sense would have punished Careful reading Read the text carefully, then answer these questions Read Para 3-5 carefully and tell whether the sentences below are true or false. Copernicus didn’t show his new theory to his friends until he completed it. 2. His friends were not interested in his ideas. 3. Since he was not afraid of being attacked by the Church, Copernicus published his book as soon as he finished working on it. 4 At Copernicus’ time, Christian Church was in charge of many western countries. T F F T Some important words and expressions in the reading lead to (lead; led; led)导致，通向 1.All roads lead to Rome. 2.The discovery of new evidence led to _______. A. the thief having caught B. catch the thief C. the thief being caught D. the thief to be caught 条条大道通罗马 C ◆ ◆ 1）Only then did I realize the importance of knowledge. 2）Only when we have a good rest can we have enough ener