Unit Four 大学体验英语第三册电子教案.doc

三江学院讲稿、教案专用纸Unit Four Cloning and EthicsLearning Objectives1. First listen to and then talk about cloning issues2. Read about the ethical issue of cloning3. Write about why cloning should or should not be banned 4. Practice reading skills: propositional meaning5. Practice translating skills: conversion6. Learn and practice paragraph development by space7. Learn to write a call for papers8. Visit Culture Salon about the history and method of cloning Passage A Not Now, Dr. MiracleI. Pre-reading Tasks A. Introductory Questions1. What kind of people are in favor of carrying on with the cloning science?2. For what reasons do most governments prohibit cloning?B. Introductory Remarks This editorial from the magazine The New Scientist profiles the unconventional Italian doctor Severino Antinori who has announced plans to offer human cloning facilities in his private fertility clinics. Antinori is already famous for previous controversies such as helping grandmothers to have babies. Yet this time he is not alone in promoting the idea of human cloning. US scientists are working with him on this project, and a religious group - the Raelians -have also announced their intention to offer the service. Of course, with so many couples desperate for children yet unable to conceive through traditional IVF treatments, there is no shortage of volunteers. The writer accepts that trying to prevent cloning would probably not work and that some form of regulations is almost inevitable. The writer reminds us that cloning techniques are far from perfect and that most attempts to clone animals would end up in failure.II. While-reading ActivitiesA. Language Points1. miracle n. an unusual and mysterious event that cannot be explained by the laws of nature Examples The Great Wall is a miracle of architecture. A car ran over the child, but by a miracle, he was unhurt.2. string n. 1)a series of related or similar events2)(a) narrow cord used to tie, fasten, etc.Examples The curious boy asked a string of questions. The red peppers were all threaded on strings and hung over the door of the house.3. under the sun: (used for giving force to an expression) on the earth; in the world Examples The boy seems to have an opinion on every subject under the sun. You cannot detect all the sins under the sun.4. stir n. (public) excitementExamples The coming of the queen caused a great stir in the city. The news caused a stir of interest on the Stock Exchange. 5. line up ：to (cause to) move into a row, side by side or one behind the other Examples The photographer lined up the family members for a picture. People were lining up there to get a sample of the new product.6. conference n. a meeting for consultation or discussionExamples Im attending a conference the whole next week. The press conferences was immediately held after the peace talk.7. fame n. the condition of being well known and talked about; renownExamples The writers third novel was a hit and his fame soon spread all over the world. The young politician is anxious for fame, not for the benefits of those people he represents.8. controversy n. (a) fierce argument or disagreement about something, esp. one that is carried on in publicExamples The first cloned sheep gives rise to much controversy. Its beyond controversy that the computers cant really think.-controversiala. causing much argument or disagreement Example This is a controversial book.9. representv. to act or speak officially for (another person or group of people)Examples The stars in the flag of the United States represent the States. Women were poorly represented in the new government.10. treatmentn. 1)medical attention; cure2)behavior towards somebodyExamples No effective treatment can cure AIDS so far. The old ladys treatment to her pet cat is just like the one to her family members.11. irrationala. contrary or opposed to reasonExamples The irrational reaction to the loss of the football game caused serious consequences. My wife is an irrational consumer she cannot resist cheap prices and always buys goods we do not need.12. deformv. to spoil the form or appearance ofExamples If the shoes are too tight, they will deform your feet. Sitting incorrectly for long periods of time can deform your spine.13. argumentn. disagreement; quarrelExamples He got into an argument with Jeff in the pub last night. A careful argument for extraterrestrial life has been presented.14. excessivea. too much; too great; going beyond what is reasonable or rightExamples Excessive drinking may cause damage on the brain. An excessive price may affect our market share.15. keep at bay: to prevent from coming nearExample Im trying to keep my creditors at bay.16. implantv. to put something into a living body in a medical operation Examples It can help a lot for the patients with heart disease to implant a pacemaker. An animal organ was implanted into the patients body.17. illegala. prohibited by lawExamples Some illegal immigrants risk their lives to get into developed countries. Its illegal for teenagers to drink in pubs.18. prohibitv. to forbid, to issue a law against somethingExamples Smoking is strictly prohibited in public buildings. Children under 18 are prohibited from buying cigarettes.19. stamp out : to put an end to (usu. something bad) completelyExamples Do you think this new law will stamp out the illegal drugs trade? This country is making great efforts to stamp out terrorism. 20. sooner or later : at some time certainly; one day whether soon or (much) later Examples If you cheat, youll be found out sooner or later.21. go for: to like or be attracted byExamples Many of her readers go for romance and mystery. The young tend to go for adventures while the elderly prefer security.-go for nothing: to be wasted; have no resultExample All my hard work went for nothing.-go in for : to take part in; enterExample Several people went in for the race.22. embracev.to accept (an idea); make use ofExamples Nowadays more and more Westerners embrace oriental culture. The child is encouraged to embrace every opportunity.23. solea.being the only one; onlyExamples He is the sole owner of the basketball club. The sole survivor of the accident was found in the water six hours later.24. jump the gun:to take action too soon or before the proper timeExamples I know hes a suspect, but isnt it jumping the gun a bit to arrest him immediately? They jumped the gun by rushing out of the classroom before permission had been given.25. instincta. (a) natural ability or tendency to act in a certain way, without having to learn or think about itExamples Birds learn to fly by instinct. Crying is an instinct in humans.B. Sentence Explanation1. Yet the Vatican is no fan of his science.Yet the Roman Catholic Church opposes his practice.2. The crash site was a scene of total destruction. (para. 8)The place where the plane crashed was completely covered with wreckage.3. Many people have a hard job seeing the point of reproductive cloning. Many people have difficulty in understanding the significance of reproductive cloning.4. Five years on from Dolly, the science of cloning is still stuck in the dark ages. Five years after Dolly was born, there is still no breakthrough in the science of cloning.5. In any case, the prohibition of cloning is more likely to drive it underground than stamp it out. In any case, the banning of cloning cannot prevent scientists from cloning. It will only force them to continue their research secretly.III. After-reading Tasks:1. Do some exercises after the text.2. Dictation.3. Practice making sentences with the important words or expressions.4. Write a call for papers. P93Passage B I Have His Genes But Not His GeniusI. Pre-reading Tasks A. Introductory Questions1. What would your response be if you came upon a cloned Mozart?2. Do you think a cloned Mozart would be talented in music? Why or why not?B. Introductory Remarks This is a short, science fiction story set in 2040. The writer imagines a future where cloning techniques, although prohibited, have been perfected. He describes the case of a music loving billionaire who had funded a project to clone the musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The story is set in a bar where one of the few customers turns out to be one of the surviving clones. He tells his tale to the barman. On the death of the billionaire he had been adopted by one of the research scientists, also a Mozart fan. Although she had tried hard, unsuccessfully, to encourage him to be a classical musician, she had never told him about his past and he had grown up as a normal young man. But then a journalist found him and his life was changed forever. After trying at first to run away, he had then re-discovered both himself and Mozarts music and had decided to try to complete the unfinished requiem. He did not succeed, however, because though he had Mozarts genes, he did not have his genius. II. While-reading ActivitiesA. Language Points1. practically ad. 1)very nearly; almost2)in a practical wayExamples Practically every American home in this town has a gun. Theoretically, its a good idea to live without a car, but practically speaking, it would be 2. chin n. the front part of the face (esp. of a human being) below the mouth difficult to manage without one.Example She sat behind the table, her chin resting in her hands.(keep ones) chin up : to stay cheerful in difficult situationExample Hes having a pretty rough time but he seems to be keeping his chin up.3. resemblance n. similarity, esp. in appearance; likenessExamples There is a clear family resemblance between all the brothers. These prices bear no resemblance to the ones I saw in the ads.4. in the flesh : in real life; in bodily formExamples Ive seen her perform on television, but never in the flesh. People can see the candidates in the flesh during the election.5. ban 1)n. an official ruling that something must not be done, shown, or used2)v. to forbid, esp. officiallyExamples There will be a ban on smoking in restaurants. Why is there a ban on eating in cinemas? Smoking is banned in the library. She was banned from driving for two years.6. nutsa. (infml)mad; crazy; very keen onExamples Ill go nuts if I have to wait much longer. Shes nuts about the boy next door.7. bring (a baby) to term : to complete a pregnancy term n. end or completion of a period of timeExamples This pregnancy is approaching its term. His life has reached its natural term.8. collapsev. to fall into ruinExamples Numerous houses collapsed as a result of the earthquake. The financial system of this country nearly collapsed during the economic crisis.9. adoptv. 1)to take (someone elses child) into ones family for ever and to take on the full responsibilities in law of a parent2)to accept or start to use or put into actionExamples They couldnt have children of their own so they adopted a boy. The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.Compare: “adapt” and “adopt” The new law means companies will _adopt_ energy-saving measures. When he moved to Canada, the children _adapt_ to the change very well.10. priorityn. something that needs attention, consideration, service, etc.Examples The arranging of this business agreement is a top priority. The highest priority of governments has been given to the problem of heavy traffic.11. decent a. (of behavior, attitude) proper; socially acceptableExamples Public figures should have decent language and decent behavior. Few college graduates can find a job with a decent salary at this difficult time.12. get wind of : to learn about something by chanceExamples People rushed to the supermarket as soon as they got wind of the sale. I dont want my colleagues to get wind of the fact that Im leaving in case they tell my boss.- (sth.) in the wind : (something, esp. that is secretive or not generally known) about to happen/being doneTranslate山雨欲来风满楼。Reference The gales begin to blow the pavilion while the rain is in the wind. 13. track down : to find after a difficult or long searchExamples It was almost 5 months before the police t