他们让这个婴儿住院10天接受了全面检查.ppt

Unit 7;Background Information;Background Information: ;Background Information ;Background Information: ;Background Information ;Text Structure Analysis:; As the most extensive survey to date on how humans vary at the level of their genes, the book The History and Geography of Human Genes made two remarkable contributions to science: There is no scientific basis for the genetic superiority of one race over any other one; and it creates the first genetic map of the world. In the process of collecting information for the book, however, scientists encountered great difficulties. The ultimate goal of their work is to remove racial prejudice. ;Words and Expressions; The baby was put through extensive tests during a 10-day stay. 他们让这个婴儿住院10天接受了全面的检查。 The function of the victories in providing the regime with even more extensive popular backing seems undeniable. 这些胜利为该政权提供了更为广泛的支持，这一点似乎是不可否??的。;2. to date: until now (Para. 1) ;3. nothing less than: exactly the same as  (Para. 2) ;4. migrate: move from one place to another  (Para. 2) ;5. be confined to: be restricted or kept  within certain limits or time (Para. 3) ;6. as of: starting from (Para. 3) ;7. in effect: in fact (Para. 3) ;8. assume: think or accept that sth. is true  but without proof of it (Para. 5) ;9. adapt to: change in order to deal more successfully with a new situation (Para. 4) ;10. indicate: v. be a sign of; show that sth.  is possible or likely (Para. 9) ;11. shed light on: make a problem easier to understand (Para. 7) ;12. conventional: a. following what is traditional or considered to be normal (Para. 10) ;Questions for Discussion:;Writing: A Letter of Self-recommendation (自荐信);写作模式（1）;写作模式（2）;写作模式（3）;写作模式（4）