人教新课标版高二选修8 unit2 cloning workbook reading task ppt课件.pptx

Reading task Background: “Medical cloning” is a medical cure using cells from an embryo to cure very serious illnesses. The idea is to take healthy cells from a patient and create copies that can be used to repair damaged or diseased parts of the patient. In theory, medical cloning will be very useful for curing patients but a large amount of research is organized by the government and is strictly controlled. The research can Create cloned human cells ( but not older than 14 days) Be used to better understand early human development Be used to help with genetic diseases of old age Be used for transplants for incurable conditions without the problem of transplant rejection While having a debate, several things to remember The person who is leading the team that supports the topic will speak first. The person who is leading the team that disagrees with the topic will speak next. Then other people can take turns to speak in a free discussion. Everyone must listen when other people are speaking. No one can be rude to other speakers and must always talk to the chairman. The chairperson will stop anyone who repeats arguments that have already been made. Anyone can reply to another person’s argument. Team What’s their argument? Two reasons for / against medical cloning A For medical cloning B Against medical cloning Read the arguments above and fill in the chart. (Page 59) Team A : two reasons for medical cloning To cure serious illnesses that have no cure at the moment to help people who have diseases which make them gradually lose their ability to move easily or to think Team B : two reasons against medical cloning To make the stem cells that will cure an illness of one person, you have to Kill another human being. 2. Scientists are worried about the efficiency of the system. It is a sort of competition with a chairperson in charge to make sure of fair play. 它是一种竞赛，由主持人负责确保竞争的公平。 in charge In a position of leadership or supervision:主管，领导，负责：处于领导或管理的职位