牛津译林版高中英语必修五Unit 3《Science and nature》(第3课时)教案.docVIP

Unit 3 Science versus nature 课题 Unit 3 Science versus nature 课型 复习课 教学目标 培养阅读技巧，限时训练 重点 限时训练 难点 限时训练 教法 讲授法、讨论法、探究法 教 学 过 程 教 学 内 容 个案调整 教师主导活动 学生主体活动 Third period Reading strategies: Understanding scientific terms When reading articles about science, we often come across difficult scientific terms. We have to work out their meaning in order to understand the text as a whole. Begin by reading the first and last paragraphs for an idea of what the article is about. Then, scan the body of the article. Circle any words you do not know. Question things you do not understand or that do not appear to make sense. Finally, read through the article a few times. You will often be amazed to discover that what confused you at first makes sense upon further readings. 2011年江西卷D篇 Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked. Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible. Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects. Exploration also allows minerals and other potential (潜在的) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may hav