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1、Unit 6 Atomic CarsObjectives Learn about the characteristics of persuasive writing and acquire some knowledge about different methods of word formation.I.Background InformationThe nuclear power plants原子能发电站 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 国际原子能组织China Atomic Energy Authority 中国原子能权威机构T

2、he Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) 全面禁止核试验条约Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty 核不扩散条约II. Organization of the Text Part 1 (Para 1-2): The problem is set forth: Motorists dream of a car of the future that will run for years without a refill. The answer to it is the atomic car.Part 2 (Para 3-7): The

3、 possibility of making atomic cars is discussed. The author talks about the possibility of making atomic cars from the following aspects:Radiation thickest concrete and lead - protective and light metal Economy techniques and mass production Safety - ?Part 2 (Para 8): Conclusion. The author ends his

4、 article with a question, which shows his own opinion that its impossible to have an atomic car and arouses readers interest to think deeply and to discuss about the possibility of an atomic car in the future.III.Language points: 1. dream (n.) His dream is to become an astronaut. (vi.) Do you often

5、dream at night? dream of 做梦也想不到(否定句): I never dream of such a thing. dream of 迫切希望(肯定句):He dreams of going abroad for further study. (vt.) We never dream that the film is so long. 2. every few hundred miles: at intervals of a few hundred miles, or, happening at equal distances of a few hundred miles

6、 Please write on every other line. One tablet is to be taken every four hours. 3. Different methods of word formation 1) Derivation: by adding affixes to a stem. Prefixes usually change the meaning of the root word while suffixes the part of speech of the root word. Exception: en- enlarge, enrich (a

7、dj. v.) e.g. refueled, refill 2) Compounding: two or more independent words are put together to form a new word. e.g. outlay, overcome, atom-splitting3) Conversion: words may shift from one part of speech to another without the addition of affixes. e.g. harnessed, 4) Blending: a blend is formed by c

8、ombing parts of other words. e.g. smog - smoke + fog motel - motor + hotel flurry - flutter + hurry 5) Acronym: acronyms are word derived from the initials of several words. e.g. CBS - Columbia Broadcasting System Radar - Radio detecting and ranging 6) Coinage: a new word can be coined outright to f

9、it some purpose. e.g. dacron, xerox. 7) Back-formation: new words may be coined from already existing words by subtracting an affix thought to be part of the old word. e.g. edit - editor donate - donation 8) Clipping: the abbreviation of longer words or phrases. e.g. gym - gymnasium zoo - zoological

10、 garden fridge - refrigerator 4. (quite) frankly / generally / exactly (speaking) To be (perfectly) frank with you, I think you should work harder if you want to get the certificate. 5. sum up: give a brief summary therefore, consequently, thus, in short, in brief, in summary, to sum up, all in all,

11、 in conclusion 6. atom-splitting原子分裂, atomic reactor (pile) 原子反应堆 atomic bomb/energy/ weapon /nucleus nuclear (adj.) disarmament核裁军/ energy/ fission核裂变/ fuel/ fusion核聚变/ missile/ power plant (station) / power/ radiation/ reaction核反应/ test/ weapons核武器 7. prevent from : stop / hinderfrom keepfrom; pro

12、tect / defend against / from 8. economy: thrift and frugality经济,节约 economic: having to do with economics经济上的 economical: thrifty, not wasting money or time经济的,节省的 economics: a science经济学9. involve: to cause sb. to become connected; to get sb. into a complicated or difficult condition involved (adj.)

13、 : complicated be/get involved in: be connected e.g. The parade involved people from all walks of life. an involved sentence He was deeply involved in debts. 10.as will be realized, As is known to all, uranium is an important source of atomic energy.DiscussionWhat do you know about the issue of ener

14、gy shortage and energy crisis? How to solve the problem? What do you know about some newly-developed energy? (nuclear energy, solar energy, terrestrial heat地热, wind energy, etc.)Some Comments on the Text1. The repetition of key ideas and facts for emphasis. 2. The explanation of some difficult words

15、 or phrases by the words that follow them to make the idea stand out very clearly. 3. The use of short sentences for effectiveness. 4. Effective use of transitional words and sentences to direct the reader from hypotheses to facts and vice versa. 5. A logical organization to achieve the purpose of appealing to reason. 6. The use of the informal style to achieve vividness and effectiveness.Paragraph Writing ArgumentThere are two courses fo