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Unit 1 Making a difference I. Speaking Task 1 Who are they? Directions: In the form are the names of some famous scientists. Guess who they are and what they are famous for. English names Chinese names What they’re famous for Archimedes Aristotle Nicholas Copernicus Marie Curie Charles Darwin Thomas Alva Edison Albert Einstein Ben Franklin Galilei Galileo Isaac Newton Other:_________ Task 2 Do you really want to turn into a genius? Directions: work in groups and discuss the following topic. Refer to other people’s opinions before you get down to work. Topic 最近科学家研究发现人类大脑中有天才按钮，只要刺激特定区域，常人也能有非凡的算术、艺术等能力。你愿意开启这个按钮吗？ Your choice Yes Reasons No Reasons Shelly: I would just like to be a normal person. As far as I know, some talented people are strange. They may be good at one thing but not talented in other areas. For example, Einstein had a gift for physics but found it hard to communicate with others. Eric: Im willing to turn on such a button in my brain, if it really exists. I could become skilled at science, art or economics (经济). But I would make sure this button couldnt do me any harm before turning it on. Marie: If more people became geniuses, it may lead to an increase in high-tech crime (犯罪), such as stealing money through the Internet and creating harmful computer viruses. It is hard to imagine what the world would be like if all the criminals were very clever. Judy: In my opinion, such a button can do a lot of good. It may help us to develop our abilities so that we can make new discoveries. As a result, we could solve many problems and have a more comfortable life. If possible, I am eager to become a genius. Helen: Although it is convenient, I dont think its right to become cleverer in this way. If someone wants to be successful in math or art, he or she should work hard. I believe success requires hard work as well as natural gifts. Sam (teacher): Just imagine what it would be like to become a genius overnight. In