研究生英语精读教程上 Unit Two概要1.ppt

Unit TwoCancer ChemicalsAre we going too far?  What are man-made carcinogens? And natural carcinogens? (refer to man-made and natural carcinogens) What attitude should cancer patients take toward their disease? Topics for discussion We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails.? ~Author UnknownA human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.? ~William James Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.? ~Winston Churchill Its not the years in your life that count.? Its the life in your years.? ~Abraham Lincoln It isnt our position but our disposition which makes us happy.? ~Author Unknown wxy Part one Summary: part one CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 (加州65提案) It is now over 20 years old and has been effective in reducing exposures to toxic chemicals. It allows Californian residents to eliminate carcinogens and toxic chemicals from consumer products and industrial activities. Proposition 65 applies to a current list of approximately 800 chemicals identified by the state of California as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity. The list contains a wide range of naturally occurring and synthetic chemicals(人造的化学物). These chemicals include additives(添加剂)or ingredients in pesticides, common household products, food, drugs, dyes, or solvents(溶剂). par. 1 Toxic: ~ chemicals/fumes/gases/substances 处理有毒废料 To dispose of ~ waste 毒性很大 Highly ~ ban Ban sb. From doing sth. 他被禁止驾驶两个月。 He was banned from driving for two months. There is a total ban on smoking in here. 这里彻底禁止吸烟。 Lift/expose a ban on sth.颁布/解除禁令 suspect 被怀疑致癌或引起先天缺陷的化学物质 chemical suspected of causing cancer or birth defects (L4) Suspect … of… 他被怀疑有盗窃行为。 He is suspected of theft. If you ~ a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light. Par. 2 A day of esoteric science and incomprehensible jargon was predicted. 原来以为，那天的与会者们肯定会有满口的玄妙难懂的(elusive)科学术语。 Esoteric adj.