新视野第三册第八单元

新视野第三册第八单元

Unit 8

Section A Legal and Moral Implications of Cloning

1. Pre-reading

1. 1 Background information

Cloning: The process of making a genetically identical organism through nonsexual means. DNA: (deoxyribonucleic acid 脱氧核糖核酸) the chemical at the center of the cells of living things which controls the structure and purpose of each cell and carries genetic information during reproduction.

1. 2 Topic-related video

1. 3 Topic-related discussion

2. While-reading

2. 1 Global reading

2.1.1 Understand the major details of the text

1.Could a cloned child share personality characteristics with the original?

No, a cloned child and original could only resemble in appearance.

2.How would a child feel if he were to be used as an organ donor.

He would be psychologically hurt.

3.What is the gravest concern about human cloning for society?

The creation of a new and disrespected social class: the clones.

2.1. 2 Understand organization of the text（五号字，斜体）

1)Main idea of the text

The essay focuses on one central theme: the legal and moral implications of cloning. It lists a number of questions about the legal and moral implications that arise from cloning and provides answers to those questions from up-to-date knowledge.

2)Text structure analysis

Part 1 (Para.1) With the success of cloning an adult mammal, the world was suddenly brought into the reality of human cloning.

Part 2 ( Paras.2-3) This part is about the world’s strong and immediate responses in the wake of Wilmut’s announcement.

Part 3 (Paras.4-18) This part offers complete or partial answers, from the up-to-date knowledge, to t he six questions on the legal and moral implications of cloning.

Part 4(Para.19) This part is intended to reaffirm the author’s opinion that, although the list of questions could go on, people are just beginning to wonder about the future of the world after cloning.

2. 2. 1 Words and phrases

1）Implication

记者们讨论了这场战争的政治含义。The journalists discussed the political implications of the war.( n. sth. that is suggested; sth. that is not openly stated)

他被怀疑涉嫌几桩盗窃案。He was suspected of implication in several robberies.( involving or bring involved, esp. in a crime)

温故知新：

A succession of scientific studies of animals implies that physical activity has a positive effect on mental functioning.(Unit2 –B，Book three)

对动物的一系列科学研究表明，体育活动对智力的发挥有积极的作用。

2)in the wake of (L.6)

继丑闻事件后总统递交了辞呈。The president submitted resignation in the wake of a scandal. (coming after or following)

3)draft (L.6)

Thousands of young Americans ____________被征召入伍去越南参战。were drafted to fight in the war in Vietnam.(v. engage someone to enter the army)

她正忙着为下周的会议起草讲稿。She’s busy drafting her speech for next week’s conference.

我写好了星期一开会演讲的初稿。I've made a first draft of my speech for Friday. (n. a preliminary written version of sth)

必须用银行支票付款。Payment must be made by bank draft.（n.支票）

4)prohibit (L.9)

The government introduced a law _________________. 禁止在电视上做香烟广告。prohibiting tobacco advertisements on TV.(v. forbid, esp, by law, or prevent by making impossible )

5) split (L.12)

美国在1994年成功地是原子产生裂变，The American successfully split the atom in 1944 ,preparing themselves for an atomic bomb.(v. break into two or more parts, esp. from end to end)

老师把学生分成三组。The teacher split the children into three groups.(v. separate or divide into groups or parties)

雨水通过墙上的裂缝渗透进来。Rain was getting in through a split in the wall.(n. splitting; division or separation resulting from splitting )

关于政策的争论引起党内的分裂。Argument over policy led to a split in the party.