初三教案第404期

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Issue 435

黑龙江珠河中学

吕春子

Hawking the celebrated scientist (P4)

Pre-reading

1. Who is your favorite scientist?

2.Do you know Stephen Hawking?

3. Would you like to tell us something about Stephen Hawking?

While reading

1. When and where was Stephen Hawking born?

2. When did he first fall ill?

3. What was Hawking's nickname in school?

True or False:

( ) 1. Stephen Hawking is the most famous physicist in ancient times.

( ) 2. Galileo is known as the "father of modern science".

( ) 3. Stephen Hawking uses a special computer voice to talk, which speaks English.

( ) 4. Hawking thinks that space begins with black holes and will end in the Big Bang.

( ) 5. A Brief History of Time made Stephen Hawking unpopular.

Choose the best answer

1. According to the passage, Stephen Hawking has done things EXCEPT _____.

• written the book A Brief History of Time.

• written George's Secret Key to the Universe.

• taught children in schools.

• being on many of our favorite TV shows.

2. The book George’s Secret key to the Universe is written for _____.

A. Stephen Hawking himself

B. scientists

C. physicists

D. children

Fill in the blanks according to the passage.

Stephen Hawking, one of the most famous physicists, advanced ( 提出） the theory o black holes. He explained that s started with the Big Bang and will e_ in black holes. His w___ on space are so popular that he's been on TV Shows. Not only adults but children understand the universe b_ . Although he is disabled, he is determined and successful. His s__can have an influence on us.

Post-reading

1. What do you learn from the famous scientist Stephen Hawking?

2. What kind of spirit do we need to face difficulties?

3. Try to write a story about science fiction.

New island pops up in Pakistan (P5)

Pre-reading

1. Do you remember Wenchun Earthquake?

2. Can you describe the earthquake?

While reading

Try to answer these questions after reading.

1. Why is the earthquake in Pakistan mysterious?

2. Is it safe to visit the new island?

Choose the best answer

3. The phrase "in disbelief " in the passage means ____in Chinese.

A. 兴奋地

B. 好奇地

C. 难以置信地

D. 主要地

4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. The island is the tip of the mud volcano.

B. Usually, mud volcanoes pop up in the sea.

C. It is striking that the volcano appeared in a populated area.

D. Nobody knows when mud volcanoes will disappear.

True or False:

( ) 1. The earthquake in Paskistan amazed people around the world.

( ) 2. After the earthquake, a small, beautiful land appeared from the water.

( ) 3. The island, with a mountain-like shape, was seen coming out of the Arabian Sea.

( ) 4. The giant whale, which looks like an island, shocked the world.

( ) 5. The island measures 10 meters high, 30 meters wide and 76 meters long.

Post –reading

Socrates’ Test of Three (P6)

Pre-reading

1. Who is your favorite philosopher?

2. Who are they?

3. Do you know the great philosopher Socrates?

4. Can you tell something about Scocrates?

While reading

True or False:

( ) 1. If the man could pass the test, Socrates would be eager to know what he wanted to tell him.

( ) 2. As a student, make sure it is true before you passed the news.

( ) 3. What the man wanted to tell Socrates is gossip.

( ) 4. Socrates was such a strict teacher that he made the man cry.

( ) 5. What happened proved that Socrates didn't live up to his fame.

* live up to one's fame 名副其实

While reading

Answer the following questions:

1. Which of the following do you learn from the passage?

2. Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it.

3. A bad beginning makes a bad ending.

4. A man has two ears and one mouth so he may hear much and speak little.

5. No matter what you want to do, please think it over before you leap.

Choose the best answer

2. What can we infer from the passage?

A. The man told Scocrates the news.