全新版大学英语第一册Unit Three教材课程.pptVIP

Unit three Public Attitudes toward Science What makes Hawking’s achievement so remarkable? (The contrast between the strength of his mind and the weakness of his body.) Difference between narration and exposition Text A paragraph length sentence length simple or compound sentence? any passive voice? any dialogue? any 3rd person narrator? Unit 2 shorter shorter simple no yes no Unit 3 longer longer compound sentence yes no yes Exposition: the process of making a statement and then supporting it with evidence. It begins with a statement of opinion, then goes on to give supporting details. Third-person narration is often adopted. Sentences in passive voice appear regularly. The Outline of the Unit Three Background Structure Analysis Text Analysis Structural Analysis Paras.1-3: To make informed decisions about change, the public needs a basic understanding of science. Paras.4-6: What can be done to educate the public about science. Paras.7: With an informed public, human civilization will survive. Text analysis 1. likely: adj. 可能的；适当的 adv.(常与most, very连用)可能的 句型：It is likely/possible/probably that… likely/ apt/ liable ①likely:有发生的可能 e.g. It is likely to rain. ②apt: 天生或习惯上有…倾向，同时也用作与likely一样的意思。 e.g. He is apt to catch (a) cold. ③liable: 容易陷入…, 容易患… e.g. Beginners are liable to make mistakes. She is likely to succeed. It is likely that she will succeed. “她或许有成功的可能.” 2. minority: n. 少数；少数民族 adj.少数的；少数民族的；少数群体的 e.g. Only a minority of British households don’t have a car. be in (the) minority/majority 占少数/多少 e.g. We are in the minority. join the (great) majority 加入多数一方 minority government 少数党政府 3. do without: manage to survive, continue, or succeed although you do not have sth. you need, want, or usu. have 没有…而设法对付过去 e.g. This is something we can very well do without. As Peter isn’t here, we shall have to do without him. 4. highly: adv.高度的；优厚的 e.g. The goods on display are all very highly priced. hi