language points. revision with dolly cloned successfully from an adult cell, some scientists have...
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Language points
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With Dolly cloned successfully from an adult cell, some scientists have the intention to clone humans. While cloning human embryos is not legal in many countries, the scientists are pushing ahead with research now. Every coin has two sides. On the one hand, it’s good news for someone who can’t have a baby or doesn’t want to adopt a child. On the other hand, if mankind toys with nature, we may be on the way to producing a real-life monster and will have to deal with the consequences.
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Language points
1. Although he researches cloning, his intention has never been to create copies of humans.(Lines 15-16)
Some people believe that cloning embryos with the intention of destroying them shows no respect for human life.(Lines 18-20)
(1) His _________ is to be number one.(2) We go abroad to study __________________ improving our English.
purpose;aim
with the intention of
(3) I have no intention to hurt his feelings. =I have no intention of ______________.
intention
hurting his feelings
Extensive usage:
intend v.(1) I intend studying abroad.(2) I intend to study abroad.(3) My parents intend me to study abroad.intended adj. The book________________Children.is intended for
Exercises:
(1) I intend ______________(stay) for another week.
(2) He intend his son ___________ (manage) the company.
(3) His___________aim is to win the first prize.
(4) 我无意去参加婚礼。 —————————————————————
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I have no intention of going to the wedding.
I have no intention to go to the wedding.
to stay/staying
to manage
intended
to formally accept a suggestion or policy by voting
to take sb. else’s child into your family
to use a particular method
They adopted a neigbor’s child.
Our school has adopted a new teaching method.
The committee adopted the law.
b
c
a①
②
③
①
②
③
adj. adopted
2. I don’t want to adopt someone else’s child. (L23) n. adoption
(1)He adapted himself to his new life.
(2)He adapted the novel for a film.
adapt:
adapt…to…
adapt…for…
The young couple had no children of their own and adopted an orphan. After a few months, the orphan came to adapt to his new life.
Make a comparison
使适应
改编
Exercises:Translation
(1)采取不同的方法 _________________________
(2)收养一个孩子 ___________________________
(3)一个收养的孩子 _________________________
(4)这部英文小说被改编成了剧本。
________________________________________
(5) Our school has adopted a new teaching method to meet the requirements of the students.
_________________________________________________
This English novel was adapted for the play.
adopt different approaches
adopt a child
an adopted child
3. If we toy with nature, we will have to deal with the consequences. (Lines 34-35)
(1)He broke the law, and now he must face the consequences of his actions.
(2)It is of no consequence.=It is of no importance.
(3)We hadn’t enough money to pay our bus fare, and in consequence / as a consequece we had to walk.
(4)Many Gulf States have enjoyed great wealth in consequence of / as a consequence of oil.
Can you guess the meanings?
as a resultresult inlead tobring about
Try to be open-mindedas a consequence
in consequence
…??
Exercises:
Fill in the blanks
It rained yesterday and as a result the match was canceled.
= It rained yesterday and ____ ___ _____________ the match was canceled.
= It rained yesterday and ___ ______________ the match was canceled.
= The match was canceled _____ ___ _________ ____ the rain yesterday.
= The match was canceled ____ __________ ____ the rain yesterday.
as a consequence
in consequence
as a consequence of
in consequence of
4. On the one hand, some scientists…human lives. On the other hand, many people … monster. (Lines3-5)
(1) On the one hand, I have to work; on the other hand, I have many visitors to see.(2) For one thing, I haven’t any money; for another thing, I have no time.
Make a comparison
Can you draw a conclusion?
on the one hand…on the other hand…
different viewpoints
for one thing…for another thing…
the same viewpoint
Exercises:(1) I would like a job which pays more, but ____ I enjoy the work I’m doing at the moment. A. In other words B. on the other hand C. for one thing D. as a matter of fact(2) ——I heard that there were a lot of shouts and screams at yesterday’s party. It must have been terrible. ——Oh, no. _______, I enjoyed every minute.A. In the end B. As a result C. On the other hand D. On the contrary(3) Mr. Smith is a very strict teacher at school. But he is very gentle to his son.=________________, Mr. Smith is a very strict teacher at school. __________________, he is very gentle to his son.
B
D
On the one handOn the other hand
5. We may be on our way to producing a real-life Frankenstein’s monster. (Lines6-7)
(1) The final examination is on the way, so he is working harder.
(2) I was on my way home when I came across a friend of mine.
(3) I was on my way to school when I came across a friend of mine.
(4) He is on his way to becoming a director.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is ____________.on the way
coming, approaching, at hand, around the corner
Match the phrases with the meanings
in the way
in a / one way
under way
in this/that way
in many ways
by the way
顺便问一下
在某种程度上
防碍，挡道
在进行之中
以这 / 那种方式
在许多方面
Exercises:
(1) I’ve just heard a warning_____the radio that a storm may be_____its way. ( )
A. on, on B. over, in C. on, above D. from, on
(2) She is on the way to__________________.( 康复 )
(3) Please stand aside. You’re ____________.（挡道）
(4) The change is an improvement ____________ （从某种意义上来说）
A
recovering
in the way
in a / one way
6. While cloning human embryos is not legal in many countries, some scientists are already pushing ahead with research in order to produce a cloned human baby.(Lines25-27)
(1) The teacher came in while we were talking.
(2) He is strong while his brother is weak.
(3) While he loves his students, he is very strict with them.
Appreciation: As the saying goes, ‘Make hay while the sun shines’.
[ 谚 ] 太阳好，就晒草
勿失良机
趁热打铁
Exercises:
(1)______ English can be difficult to learn, it is a very useful tool for communication.
A. Because B. As C. Once D. While
(2)汤姆擅长英语，而他的兄弟是没有希望的。
________________________________________________
(3)尽管他是个孩子 , 他已经是明星了。（一句多译） ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
______________________________________________
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D
Tom is good at English, while his brother is hopeless.
While he is a child, he is a superstar.
Although/Though he is a child, he is a superstar.
Even though/Even if he is a child, he is a superstar.
Despite the fact that he is a child, he is a superstar.
In spite of the fact that he is a child, he is a superstar.
Child as/though he is, he is a superstar.
Write a short passage of 50 words on the following Chinese sentences.
1.一对夫妇一方面想要孩子，另一方面却由于妻子的病不能生育。
2.他们领养了一个孤儿。
3.孩子喜欢唱歌。
4. 尽管他们不是很富裕，但还是打算送他出国学音乐。
5. 在他即将成为一名歌手。
Short writing
Tip: Use the words and phrases we have learnt today
On the one hand, a couple wanted to have kids, on the other hand, they were unable to have a baby as a consequence of the wife’s disease. So they adopted an orphan. He liked singing. Later, while they were not very rich, they intended him to go abroad to learn music. Now he is on his way to becoming a singer.
HomeworkCreate more
contexts by using the words and phrases. (My E-mail:
Finish the
exercises in Part
A1 and A2 on
page 106.
