unit1Readingandwriting课件人教版必修五.ppt

;Nicolaus Copernicus;Brief introduction; Reading;Copernicus’ conclusion about the universe; If you were Nicolaus Copernicus, would you have hidden your theory for so many years? Give your reasons.;Yes/No ; Agree: 1.He was cautious. if he had published his ideas, he would have been killed just as Bruno who was burned to death because his theory was against the Christian Church.; Agree: 2. Every time when a new idea appears, there are always rejections. It’s normal. Scientists should have patience to spread their truth. 3. It made no sense for him to publish his theory in a hurry. He was just cautious not coward. He should protect himself first.; Disagree: 1. Copernicus was very coward. He should speak out his discovery and let the world know the truth earlier. 2. Science can never advance unless people have the courage of their beliefs. 3. As a scientist, you must have the courage to publish your findings. No matter how people oppose them, time will show if your ideas are right or wrong.;Important sentences