Unit two nobel prize winners Learning Objectives 1)provide some clues to what makes a Nobel Prize Winner 2)give guidance to learners to listen and talk about famous person 3)provide students with new words and expressions 4)learn how to analyze word formation 5)ask learners to write in a chronological sequence Passage A Einsteins Compass L. Pre-reading Tasks A Introductory Questions 1. What do you think makes a successful scientist? 2. What kind of boy was Einstein in his parents' eyes? 3. Einstein once said: "Curiosity has its own reason for existence. How do you understand this statement? B Introductory Remarks Albert Einstein: German-American physicist who contributed more than any other scientist to the 20th-century vision of physical reality. His special and general theories of relativity revolutionized modern thought on the nature of space and time and formed a theoretical basis for the exploitation of atomic energy. He won a 1921 Nobel Prize for his explanation of the photoelectric(光电的) effect I. While-reading activities A. Language points 1. evident a Example The threat of inflation is already evident in bond prices The audience waited with evident excitement for the performance to begin To every question the police officer asked, he responded"I dont know. For patients who do not respond to drug treatment, 1) to excite
1 Unit two Nobel Prize Winners Learning Objectives 1) provide some clues to what makes a Nobel Prize Winner. 2) give guidance to learners to listen and talk about famous person. 3) provide students with new words and expressions 4) learn how to analyze word formation 5) ask learners to write in a chronological sequence. Passage A Einstein’s Compass I. Pre-reading Tasks A. Introductory Questions 1. What do you think makes a successful scientist? 2. What kind of boy was Einstein in his parents' eyes? 3. Einstein once said: "Curiosity has its own reason for existence." How do you understand this statement? B. Introductory Remarks Albert Einstein: German-American physicist who contributed more than any other scientist to the 20th-century vision of physical reality. His special and general theories of relativity revolutionized modern thought on the nature of space and time and formed a theoretical basis for the exploitation of atomic energy. He won a 1921 Nobel Prize for his explanation of the photoelectric（光电的）effect. II. While-reading Activities A. Language Points 1. evident a. Examples • The threat of inflation is already evident in bond prices. • The audience waited with evident excitement for the performance to begin. 2. respond v. Examples • To every question the police officer asked, he responded “I don’t know.” • For patients who do not respond to drug treatment, surgery is a possible option. 3. stir v. — 1) to excite
2)to be roused Henry Porter has stirred childrens imagination The mother's grief stirred when she saw the photo of her son, who died in a traffic 4. intellect n Gates is a man noted more for his intellect than his charm Maria Gomez, historian, socialist and intellect, has died at the age of eighty-nine 5. intellect n -1) the ability to use of E Gates is a man noted more for his intellect than his charm Maria gomez, historian, socialist and intellect, has died at the age of eighty-nine 6.fool…into…( doing) deceive somebody into doing something E: Tim was fooled into believing that he'd won the lottery It was not right for Jean to fool robert into believing that she was in love with him at can not be Examples Invisible marks on the bank note make it almost impossible to fake The Stealth fighter is an aircraft designed to be invisible to radar. 8. up as a maximum number of amount This language lab can hold up to about 40 people Up to two hundred people died in the air crash 9. methodically in a very ordered, careful way Joan methodically put the things into her suitca Could you arrange the files methodically, so that it will be convenient when you need 10. come over to make a short informal visit Whenever in trouble she would come over to us for help I'll come over to see you on my next day off. 11. methodically -in a very ordered, careful way Example 2
2 2) to be roused Examples • Henry Porter has stirred children’s imagination. • The mother’s grief stirred when she saw the photo of her son, who died in a traffic accident. 4. intellect n. Examples • Gates is a man noted more for his intellect than his charm. • Maria Gomez, historian, socialist and intellect, has died at the age of eighty-nine. 5. intellect n. — 1) the ability to use the power of reason 2) a person of great intellectual ability Examples • Gates is a man noted more for his intellect than his charm. • Maria Gomez, historian, socialist and intellect, has died at the age of eighty-nine. 6. fool …into … (doing) — deceive somebody into doing something Examples • Tim was fooled into believing that he’d won the lottery. • It was not right for Jean to fool Robert into believing that she was in love with him. 7. invisible a. — that can not be seen Examples • Invisible marks on the bank note make it almost impossible to fake. • The Stealth fighter is an aircraft designed to be invisible to radar. 8. up to — as a maximum number of amount Examples • This language lab can hold up to about 40 people. • Up to two hundred people died in the air crash. 9. methodically ad. — in a very ordered, careful way Examples • Joan methodically put the things into her suitcase. • Could you arrange the files methodically so that it will be convenient when you need them? 10. come over — to make a short informal visit Examples • Whenever in trouble she would come over to us for help. • I’ll come over to see you on my next day off. 11. methodically ad. — in a very ordered, careful way Examples
Joan methodically put the things into her suitcase Could you arrange the files methodically so that it will be convenient when you need 12. in no way Examples Theory can in no way be separated from practice Alcohol will in no way ease your miseries 13.curiosity the desire to know or learn It is important to develop the natural curiosity of each child I'm burning with curiosity you must tell me who's won the ability to have)a clear, deep understanding of a complicated problem or situation He was a brilliant actor who brought deep psychological insight to many of his roles Professor Becker offered some interesting insights into the human society 1)great and rare power of thought, skill, or imagination 2)a person of very great ability or very high intelligence Examples He has a spark of genius that distinguishes him from the other actors Chaplin was not just a genius; he was among the most influential figures in film history 1) according to what seems to be true 2)actually Well, apparently she's had enough of her major and she's heading off to finance The window had apparently been forced open I thought they were married but apparently not She looks about 12 but apparently shes 14 B Sentence Explana l. The invisible force that guided the compass needle was evidence to Albert that there was more to our world that meets the eye(Para. 2) The invisible force that guided the compass needle made albert believe that there were things we couldnt see 2. " It's not that Im so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer(Para. 4). I can do this not se I pursue pre 3. While the expression of his mathematics might be accessible to only a few sharp minds in
3 • Joan methodically put the things into her suitcase. • Could you arrange the files methodically so that it will be convenient when you need them? 12. in no way — not at all Examples • Theory can in no way be separated from practice. • Alcohol will in no way ease your miseries. 13. curiosity n. — the desire to know or learn Examples • It is important to develop the natural curiosity of each child. • I’m burning with curiosity ― you must tell me who’s won! 14. insight n. — (the ability to have) a clear, deep understanding of a complicated problem or situation Examples • He was a brilliant actor who brought deep psychological insight to many of his roles. • Professor Becker offered some interesting insights into the human society. 15. genius n. — 1) great and rare power of thought, skill, or imagination 2) a person of very great ability or very high intelligence Examples • He has a spark of genius that distinguishes him from the other actors. • Chaplin was not just a genius; he was among the most influential figures in film history. 16. apparently ad. — 1) according to what seems to be true 2) actually Examples • Well, apparently she’s had enough of her major and she’s heading off to finance. • The window had apparently been forced open. • I thought they were married but apparently not. • She looks about 12 but apparently she’s 14. B. Sentence Explanation 1. The invisible force that guided the compass needle was evidence to Albert that there was more to our world that meets the eye (Para. 2). The invisible force that guided the compass needle made Albert believe that there were things we couldn’t see. 2. “It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer(Para. 4).” I can do this not because I’m very smart, but because I pursue problems longer. 3. While the expression of his mathematics might be accessible to only a few sharp minds in
the science,. . (Para. 7) While the expression of his mathematics might be understood by only a few perceptive scientists IIL After-reading tasks: 1. Do some exercises after the text 2. Dictation 3. Practice making sentences with the important words or expressions Passage b The Wake-up Call from Stockholm I. Pre-reading Tasks A. Introductory Questions 1. What would you do if you were awarded the Nobel Prize? 2. What would Zewail plan to do after he won the nobel Prize? B Introductory Remarks This passage profiles Ahmed Zewail, who was awarded the nobel prize for Chemistry in 1999 Beginning with his reactions to the prize and those of his family, friends and the international media, the passage goes on to describe his academic career: from undergraduate studies at Alexandria University in his native Egypt to a professionalship at the prestigious Caltech in the United States. It also explains something about his work and how he put physics and chemistry together, leading to a scientific revolution-the ability to observe the movement of atoms during a I. While-reading activities an act to try to find out more information about Example The official has been notified that he is under investigation for corruption. The owner of the burnt building is subject to investigation to search or examine The more they probed into his background, the more suspicious they became The article probes the mysteries of the sudden disappearance of dinosaurs
4 the science, …(Para. 7) While the expression of his mathematics might be understood by only a few perceptive scientists, … III. After-reading Tasks: 1. Do some exercises after the text. 2. Dictation. 3. Practice making sentences with the important words or expressions. Passage B The Wake-up Call from Stockholm I. Pre-reading Tasks A. Introductory Questions 1. What would you do if you were awarded the Nobel Prize? 2. What would Zewail plan to do after he won the Nobel Prize? B. Introductory Remarks This passage profiles Ahmed Zewail, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1999. Beginning with his reactions to the prize and those of his family, friends and the international media, the passage goes on to describe his academic career: from undergraduate studies at Alexandria University in his native Egypt to a professionalship at the prestigious Caltech in the United States. It also explains something about his work and how he put physics and chemistry together, leading to a scientific revolution-the ability to observe the movement of atoms during a chemical reaction. II. While-reading Activities A. Language Points 1. investigation n. — an act to try to find out more information about Examples • The official has been notified that he is under investigation for corruption. • The owner of the burnt building is subject to investigation. 2. probe v. — to search or examine Examples The more they probed into his background, the more suspicious they became. The article probes the mysteries of the sudden disappearance of dinosaurs
3. tumultuous a very noisy and disorderly The champion received a tumultuous welcome from thousands of his fans Delegates greeted the news with tumultu to cause to come in introd Examples The new product has brought in $400, 000 for the company this year Up-to-date electronic devices have been brought in to control all the traffic lights of this c forefront n the most forward position; leading position Examples His team are is at the forefront of scientific research into aIds The pension issue was not at the forefront of his mind 6. aren a place of great activity, esp of competition of fighting E Our university debate team has entered the arena for the champion Frank made it clear he had no intention of withdrawing from the political arena 7. tenure n I) the right to keep a job until retirement 2) the act, fact, or condition of holding something E She is one of the few lecturers granted tenure on the faculty During his tenure as CEO, the company lost 20% of his previous market with respect that results from good reputation MIT is one of the best equipped and most prestigious universities in the world o his company is located in a very prestigious position in the best part of town E The discovery of how bronze is made was probably accidental, but it turned out to be an The truth turned out to be stranger than we had expected passage from one form, state, style, or place to anoth The health-care system is in transition at the moment The transition from planned-economy to market economy is in no way an easy road
5 3. tumultuous a. — very noisy and disorderly Examples • The champion received a tumultuous welcome from thousands of his fans. • Delegates greeted the news with tumultuous applause. 4. bring in — to cause to come in; introduce Examples • The new product has brought in $400,000 for the company this year. • Up-to-date electronic devices have been brought in to control all the traffic lights of this city. 5. forefront n. — the most forward position; leading position Examples • His team are is at the forefront of scientific research into AIDS. • The pension issue was not at the forefront of his mind. 6. arena n. — a place of great activity, esp. of competition of fighting Examples • Our university debate team has entered the arena for the champion. • Frank made it clear he had no intention of withdrawing from the political arena. 7. tenure n. — 1) the right to keep a job until retirement 2) the act, fact, or condition of holding something in one’s possession Examples • She is one of the few lecturers granted tenure on the faculty. During his tenure as CEO, the company lost 20% of his previous market. 8. prestigious a. — with respect that results from good reputation Examples • MIT is one of the best equipped and most prestigious universities in the world. • This company is located in a very prestigious position in the best part of town. 9. turn out — to prove (eventually) to be Examples • The discovery of how bronze is made was probably accidental, but it turned out to be an important event. • The truth turned out to be stranger than we had expected. 10. transition n. — passage from one form, state, style, or place to another Examples • The health-care system is in transition at the moment. • The transition from planned-economy to market economy is in no way an easy road
11. handful a small number of people or things There's only a handful of doctors in the country who can do such an eye operation as this All the influential figures had been invited to the party, but only a handful turned up 12. look forward to (+ n / doing) to expect with pl Examples Little Emily is looking forward to leaving the hospital wards for a holiday I hate leaving my hometown, but I have been looking forward to this chance in my career or many years B Sentence Explanation l. Two thousand e-mails would zoom his way within a few days and three phone lines would start ringing with eager requests for interviews from the national and egyptian press and with congratulations from friends and colleagues(Para. 2) In a few days he would receive as many as two thousand e-mails. His three phone lines would be kept busy because American and Egyptian press will call him eagerly for interviews and his friends and colleagues will call to congratulate him on his award IIL After-reading tasks I. Do some exercises after the text 2. Dictation
6 11. handful n. — a small number of people or things Examples • There’s only a handful of doctors in the country who can do such an eye operation as this. • All the influential figures had been invited to the party, but only a handful turned up. 12. look forward to (+ n. / doing) — to expect with pleasure Examples • Little Emily is looking forward to leaving the hospital wards for a holiday. • I hate leaving my hometown, but I have been looking forward to this chance in my career for many years. B. Sentence Explanation 1. Two thousand e-mails would zoom his way within a few days and three phone lines would start ringing with eager requests for interviews from the national and Egyptian press and with congratulations from friends and colleagues (Para.2). In a few days he would receive as many as two thousand e-mails. His three phone lines would be kept busy because American and Egyptian press will call him eagerly for interviews and his friends and colleagues will call to congratulate him on his award. III. After-reading Tasks 1. Do some exercises after the text. 2. Dictation