高二下unit11 Scientific achievements Reading.ppt

Pre-reading 1. If you wanted to do research or start a hi-tech company, what kind of support and environment would you need? A proper site Enough money Support from family and friends Modern equipment Good working conditions there what one has learnt can be fully used 2. Why are scientific achievements important? How do they improve our life? How do they improve society? Scientific achievements can improve our life and change the world. For example, before aeroplanes and cars were invented, it took years to travel around the world. Now it is very convenient for people to travel. Scientific achievements make our life colorful. Scientific achievements make life more comfortable. Scientific achievements change our way of life. We are living a life quite different from our ancestors’. Scientific achievements also change our way of thinking. 3. Why do scientists spend so much time trying to achieve something? Because they have curious minds. They are eager to know more about the planet . They want to benefit us through their discoveries. 　The numerals 0 and 1 represent the idea that Zhongguancun will rely on computer technology to develop itself. Skimming 1. What kind of spirit has made Zhongguancun a success? The spirit of creativity and scientific skill. 2. What are the two mottos mentioned in the text for the park? Relying on science, technology and knowledge to increase economic power. Encouraging pioneering work and accepting failure. Main idea Part 1 (Paras 1-2) General introduction of Zhongguancun. Part 2 (Paras 3-7) 　Why Zhongguancun attracts more and more overseas Chinese? Part 3 (Paras 8-9) The positive effect Zhongguancun has had on both business and science and the spirit of Zhongguancun. Explanation 1. in store (for sb. / sth. ): coming in the future; about to happen e.g. There is a surprise in store for you. I can see trouble in store. 2. set foot in /on sth.: enter or visit (a place); arri