人教版高中英语第二册Unit1 Making a difference--warming up(PPT).pptVIP

There are many outstanding scientists in the world, who made great contribution to society and science?  It takes a very unusual mind to undertake the analysis of the obvious ——Alfred North Whitehead 分析明显存在的事物需要非凡的头脑。 You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself. ——Galileo Galilei 你不可能把一切都教给一个人，你只能帮助他在他认知的范围内去发现和了解事物。 * Unit 1 Making a difference Task 1 Warming up Scientists Contributions Maria Curie Radium/polonium Zhang Heng Seismograph Charles Darwin The Theory of Evolution Thomas Alva Edison The light bulb Albert Einstein The Theory of Relativity Who are they? Albert Einstein Madame Curie Thomas Alva Edison Whom do you think these quotes are from and do you know what they mean? 1.Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. 2.Imagination is more important than knowledge. 3.Nothing in the world is to be feared; it is only to be understood. “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” Thomas Alva Edison “天才就是百分之九十九的汗水加上百分之一的灵感.” “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein “想象力比知识更重要.” “Nothing in the world is to be feared; it is only to be understood.” Maria Curie “生活中没有什么可怕的东西,只需要理解的东西.” Task 2 Speaking It is now an indispensable tool in many fields. It can settle all kinds of problems at a high speed and can help people work easily. Computer science You can’t learn physics or chemistry well without a good knowledge of maths. It is a tool in science and engineering. Mahts Widely used in many fields, such as medicine, industry and agriculture. Physics Is the key to the progress of human being; it is chemical reaction that produce many new things. Chemistry Essential to protecting the ecological balance and environment; people can’t live without living things and medicine. Biology Why? Branches of science Language points(warming up/