阅读教程4 Unit 1 Animals and Their Rights.pptVIP

Answer the following questions with the information from the text. From the context, we understand the expression “tip the scales in favor of” means the author is in favor of _____. animal experimentation Which is the following is NOT among the claims that are made accusing the author’s research? The author’s research is of no significance. The author says that “we in medical research have been unconscionably apathetic.” He means that ____________. scientists are indifferent to the protest of the animal-rights activists. Reading Two Read the text and finish the Task on P.10. Answer the following questions with the information from the text. Which of the following choices is likely to be suggested by the animal-rights activists? Using computer models to simulate experimentation. One of the most current attempts in medicine using animal studies is ________________. to develop techniques to replace defective genes in humans. According to the author, restricting the use of animals is medical research ________________. will show its harmful effect some time after the decision is made. Reading Two Answer the following questions with the information from the text. In the first two sentences, the author seems to be establishing a negative self characterization. What does he say about himself? He calls himself “the enemy of animals – wicked and inhumane scientist” who experiments on animals. In paragraph 4 and 5, the author lists the possible choices available on the issue of experimentation and medical advancement. What are they? Explain in your own words. The possible choices are as follows: test on animals for new medical treatments for human injuries / diseases; experiment on human beings; depend on accidental discoveries for medical advances; use computer models to substitute animal experiments. Reading Two Answer the following questions with the information from the text. According to the author, what will be the possible effect if we restrict the use