Teaching Plan
Unit 11 Scientific achievements
● Teaching Aims
1. To learn some new words about science and scientific achievements
2. Practise expressing intentions and wishes
3. Write a persuasion essay
● Teaching difficult points
1. Talk about science and scientific achievements
2. Learn about Word Formation
● Teaching media
1. Tape-recorder
2. Multi-player
● Teaching procedure
Step 1. New words and expressions
1. solar adjective [before noun; not gradable]
of or from the sun, or using the energy from the sun to produce electric power
Related words
solar radiation
solar flares
a solar cell/panel
solar heating
The solar system is the sun and the group of planets which move around it.
Related words
(specialized) The solar year is the time it takes for the Earth to go round the sun, just over 365 days.
2. leap /li:p/ verb past leapt or esp. US leaped
to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another
He tried to leap from an upstairs window. [I]
The dog/man leapt (over) the gate into the field. [T; I + preposition]
The girl leapt to hold the door open. [+ to infinitive]
3. mankind /m{N"kaInd/, humankind noun [U]
the whole of the human race, including both men and women
Mankind has always been obsessed by power.
womankind noun [U] dated
female human beings in general
In her latest book she discusses the menopause, which is a subject that concerns all womankind.
4. constitution (LAWS) noun [C]
(a written document which forms) the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, esp. in relation to the rights of the people it governs
Britain has no written constitution.
The Constitution of the United States says that there must be a presidentialelection every four years.
Related words
Freedom of speech should be a constitutional right.
In a constitutionalmonarchy the king or queen's power is severely limited, as he or she acts on the advice of the politicians who form the government.
constitutionally adverb
Constitutionally means according to the rules in the constitution.
There was some doubt as to whether the government were behaving constitutionally.
constitution (HEALTH) noun [C]
the general state of someone's health
He works incredibly hard and yet needs very little sleep - he must have a strong constitution.
Related words
Because of its constitutional weakness, the dog's stomach just won't accept a lot of food.
constitutional noun [C] dated humorous
A constitutional is a walk that you frequently do to keep yourself healthy.
Nearly 86 years of age and she still goes on her constitutional every morning.
5. eureka exclamation humorous
used to show that you have been successful in something you were trying to do
He twisted it and turned it and then, eureka, the top came off.
"Eureka!" she shouted as the engine started.
6. support (ENCOURAGE) verb [T]
My father supported the Labour Party all his life.
support noun [U]
The victoriouscandidate in the election thanked everyone for their support.
support (HELP) verb [T]
We all tried to support Joe when his wife died.
support noun
Liz gave me a lot of support when I lost my job. [U]
You've been a great support to me. [C]
support (STOP FROM FALLING) verb [T]
Do you think the ice on the lake is thick enough to support our weight?
support noun
The floor is held up by wooden supports (= pieces of wood which bear its weight). [C]
I've hurt my wrist, so I've got it bandaged to give it some support (= to hold it firmly). [U]
7. daily (EVERY DAY) /"deI.li/ adverb, adjective [not gradable]
Take the tablets twice daily.
daily (P
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