ACS 106
LANGUAGE LEADER / PRE-INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 7 : SCIENCE
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nvP_ZJCo6E
UNIT 7 : SCIENCE
UNIT 7 : SCIENCE
Is it a documentary or drama?
What is the name of this TV
series?
What do you expect to see in
this drama?
What does CSI stand for?
UNIT 7 : SCIENCE
What is the relationship
between crime and science?
How is science applied in CSI?
7.1. CRIME LAB
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
Fingerprints (n)
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
investigator (n) : investigation(n)
One, especially a
detective, who
investigates.
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
analyse (v) : to analysis (n)
examine in detail in
order to discover
meaning, essential
features, etc
analyst (n) : one who analyses
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Evidence (n) : A thing
or things helpful in
forming a conclusion or
judgment
VOCABULARY
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VOCABULARY
Commit a crime (v phr)
Crime (n) : an act
prohibited and punished
by law
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
Crime scene
scene (n) : The place
where an action or
event occurs
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
burglary (n) : entering
a building or other
premises with the intent
to commit theft
7.1. CRIME LAB
murder (n) : killing
somebody
VOCABULARY
murderer (n) : a
person who kills
somebody
7.1. CRIME LAB
reveal (v) : To make
known (something
concealed or secret)
VOCABULARY
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
vital (adj) :
indispensable or
essential, very important
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
Forensic scientist (n phr.):
Forensic science (n
phr.): Forensic science is any
science used for the purposes of the
law, and therefore provides impartial
scientific evidence for use in the courts
of law, and in a criminal investigation
and trial.
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
Clue (n) : a sign or some
information that helps to solve a
problem or mystery
e.g.: I’ll never find the answer if you
don’t give me a clue.
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
Examine (v) : to look a tor consider a
person or thing carefully and in detail to discover sth
about them
e.g.: The forensic scientists are examining the house
for clues about the cause of fire.
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
identify(v) : to recognize
someone or sth and say who or what
they are
e.g.: Even the smallest baby can identify
his mother by her vioce.
The police identified the gunman in
Wednesday’s attack. He was Lee Gigs, a
truck driver.
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
discover (v) : to find information, a place or an object ; to
learn about sth
e.g. : She discovered that her husband had another relationship.
The scientist discovered how to predict an eathquake.
Solve ( a crime)(v)
: clear up or explain something
puzzling; to find an answer to a
problem = decipher
e.g.: Police managed to solve the crime
and identified the murderer.
7.1. CRIME LAB
VOCABULARY
Definitely (adv) : without
any doubt ; for sure
e.g. : Have tou definitely decided to
go to America?
Would you like to have children? –
Yes, definitely.
7.1. CRIME LAB
7.1. CRIME LAB
READING
1. Match the captions with the photos A-C
7.1. CRIME LAB
READING
2a. Read the two television programme
reviews.
Which is a documentary?
Which is a drama?
Which would you watch?
7.1. CRIME LAB
READING
2a. Read the texts again & answer these
questions.
7.1. CRIME LAB
READING
3. Find verbs in the texts that mean :
Find the answer to a
problem
SOLVE
7.1. CRIME LAB
READING
3. Find verbs in the texts that mean :
Find or learn something
that you didn’t know
about before
DISCOVER
7.1. CRIME LAB
READING
3. Find verbs in the texts that mean :
Show sth that you
couldn’t see before
REVEAL
7.1. CRIME LAB
READING
3. Find verbs in the texts that mean :
Examine sth carefully in
order to understand it
ANALYSE
7.1. CRIME LAB
READING
3. Find verbs in the texts that mean :
Break the law
COMMIT (a crime)
7.1. CRIME LAB
READING
7.1. CRIME LAB
LISTENING
4A. Listen to an interview between Iris
Battle ( a forensic scientist) and a
researcher for the documentary
programme.
7.1. CRIME LAB
LISTENING
5. Discuss these questions in small groups
Have you seen TV
programmes like Crime
Lab or CSI- the reality?
Did you enjoy them?
Would you like a career
connected with science
or technology? Why /
why not?
How do the police use
science and tech in your
country? Think about :
DNA CCTV cameras
speed cameras
ID cards
7.1. CRIME LAB
GRAMMAR
You must turn your phone off during the lesson.
Necessity?
Law?
7.1. CRIME LAB
GRAMMAR
You have to get a visa to visit the USA.
Necessity?
Law?
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You must drive carefully .
Necessity ?
Law ?
You have to stop at red light
7.1. CRIME LAB
GRAMMAR
You mustn’t take anything from the crime scene.
Necessary
NOT to do
?
NOT
necessary to
do
?
7.1. CRIME LAB
GRAMMAR
You don’t have to study laws to be a scientist.
Necessary
NOT to do
?
NOT
necessary to
do
?
7.1. CRIME LAB
Not allowed
?
You mustn’t use your
mobile phone in the cinema.
Not
necessary
?
You don’t have to use your
mobile phone- use my office phone
7.1. CRIME LAB
MUST
GRAMMAR
HAVE TO
7.1. CRIME LAB
SPEAKING & WRITING
BRAINSTORMING TIME
Free time
activities
home
study
work
Write down 10
things that you
have to or
mustn’t do in
your life.
7.1. CRIME LAB
SPEAKING & WRITING
DISCUSSION TIME
Compare
your list
with a
partner.
Agree on the five most
annoying things that
you both have to do
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
HAWKING
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
HAWKING
What did he study?
What questions
did he try to
answer?
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
HAWKING
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utNQe7ZPH0Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRzkn592b1w
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
SPEAKING & VOCABULARY : science
HAWKING
Which of these subjects do you consider to be the most scientific ?
(1= the most scientific / 8= the least scientific )
SPEAKING & VOCABULARY : science
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
Are most
science
lessons at
school boring?
Is science one
of the most
important
school
subjects?
READING
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
2a. Look at this webpage about Stephen Hawking. Why is he famous?
VOCABULARY
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
completely (adv)
in every way or as much as possible
=totally
=entirely
e.g.: He has completely changed. I
cannot recognize him.
I agree with you completely
VOCABULARY
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
consider (v)
To spend time thinking about a possibility or
making a decision
e.g.: Have you considered what you will do if you
don’t get the job?
I would like some time to consider before making
my decision
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
VOCABULARY
HAWKING
prevent (v)
To stop sth from happening or someone from doing sth
e.g.: Label your suitcase to prevent confusion
His mother prevents him from playing computer games.
READING
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
2a. Look at this webpage about Stephen Hawking. Why is he famous?
VOCABULARY
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
Nouns , adjectives and verbs with prepositions
VOCABULARY
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
Nouns , adjectives and verbs with prepositions : 4a
VOCABULARY
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
Nouns , adjectives and verbs with prepositions : 4b
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
VOCABULARY
HAWKING
receive from (v phr)
to get and accept something from someone.
e.g.:Tony received a sweater from his grandfather for his birthday.
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
VOCABULARY
HAWKING
lead to(v phr)
If an action or event leads to
sth, it causes that thing to
happen or exist
e.g.: Reducing speed limit
should lead to fewer accidents.
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
VOCABULARY
HAWKING
(be) afraid of (phr) :
feeling fear; frightened
e.g.: She is afraid of spiders.
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
VOCABULARY
HAWKING
belong to (phr)
be a member of a group or organization;
e.g. :They belong to the same chess club.
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
VOCABULARY
HAWKING
(be) connected to ( v.
phr)
joined or linked together
e.g.:The increase in
unemployment is connected to
the economic crisis.
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
VOCABULARY
HAWKING
Happen to (v. phr)
If sth happens to someone or sth, it has an effect on them
and changes them in a way.
e.g.:Idon’t know what I will do if anything happens to him.
What has happened to my pen? I put it here a few minutes ago.
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
VOCABULARY
HAWKING
interested in(phr) :
Wanting to give your attention to sth and discover more aboout it
e.g.: He didn’t seem very interested in what I was saying.
She is interested in painting.
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
VOCABULARY
HAWKING
(be) proud of (v. phr)
Feeling satisfaction because you or people connected with you have
done or got sth good
e.g.:You must be proud of your son.
We are proud of our company’s success.
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
VOCABULARY
HAWKING
separate from (adj phr)
Existing or happening independently or in a different physical
space
e.g.:The art department is seperate from the main college.
I keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
VOCABULARY
HAWKING
succesful in (phr)
having success
e.g.: She has become very
succesful in playing the
piano.
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN
VOCABULARY
HAWKING
Thanks to (adv phr)
because of sb or sth
e.g.: I heard about the job
thanks to Jim.
VOCABULARY
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
Nouns , adjectives and verbs with prepositions
GRAMMAR
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
The doctors had to operate to save his life
Necessity?
Law?
NECESSITY
Present ?
Past ?
IN THE
PAST
GRAMMAR
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
We didn’t have to pay for the tickets- they were free
Not
necessary
In The Past
GRAMMAR
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
I could run fast when I was younger.
Necessity?
Ability ?
ABILITY
Present ?
Past ?
IN THE
PAST
GRAMMAR
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
I couldn’t finidh the book –it was really difficult.
NOT ABLE
TO DO
IN THE
PAST
GRAMMAR
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
SPEAKING
7.2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF STEPHEN HAWKING
DISCUSSION TIME
I’m interested in the
lastest scientific
developments
More women
should work in
the field of
science
Science and
technology can
solve any problem
Science has made
modern life
healthier and more
comfortable
My government
should spend more
money on scientific
research and less
on other things
PREPARATION
7.3. SCENARIO : Ideas & Innovations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh9JMrCzcf4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJxNjkp_Zkg
PREPARATION
7.3. SCENARIO : Ideas & Innovations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh9JMrCzcf4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJxNjkp_Zkg
PREPARATION
7.3. SCENARIO : Ideas & Innovations
psychoanalysis
Biology &
Chemistry
Engineering
& Mechanics
The theory of relativity
infinity
Levers and pulleys
vaccinations
molecules
genetics
The printing
press
Physics & Mathematics
Medicine & Psychology
PREPARATION
7.3. SCENARIO : Ideas & Innovations
More theories
More inventions
More discoveries
PREPARATION
7.3. SCENARIO : Ideas & Innovations
invent (v)
to create or devise sth which has never been made before (new
ideas, machines, etc)
e.g.: The first telephone was invented by Graham Bell.
inventor (n)
invention (n)
PREPARATION
7.3. SCENARIO : Ideas & Innovations
spread (v)
To cause to become widely
seen or known
e.g.:The Internet spreads the
information very quickly and
easily.
PREPARATION
7.3. SCENARIO : Ideas & Innovations
discovery (n)
The process of finding information, a place or an object, especially
for the first time, or the thing which is found
e.g.: Leonardo made many scientific discoveries.
The discovery of electricity was a turning point in history.
PREPARATION
7.3. SCENARIO : Ideas & Innovations
innovation (n)
The use of a new idea or method
e.g.: the latest innovations in computer technology made it possible
to reach information any time.
PREPARATION
7.3. SCENARIO : Ideas & Innovations
cause (v)
To make sth happen, especially sth bad
e.g.:The rainy weather caused many accidents.
PREPARATION
7.3. SCENARIO : Ideas & Innovations
(be) connected to ( v.
phr)
joined or linked together
e.g.:The increase in
unemployment is connected to
the economic crisis.
SITUATION
7.3. SCENARIO : Ideas & Innovations
Ideas & Innovations
The most
important
inventions
&
scientific
discoveries
of the last
thousand
years
SITUATION
7.3. SCENARIO : Ideas & Innovations
Ideas & Innovations
Listen and do
the exercises !
7.4. STUDY & WRITING SKILLS
STUDY SKILLS : making notes / 1
WHEN and WHY
do you make
notes?
7.4. STUDY & WRITING SKILLS
STUDY SKILLS : making notes / 2
Shannon
What advice does
she give her?
Anisha:
Student
mentor
7.4. STUDY & WRITING SKILLS
STUDY SKILLS : making notes / 3a.b
Problems for
women in science
in the UK?
7.4. STUDY & WRITING SKILLS
STUDY SKILLS : making notes / 4a.b
Note-taking
strategies?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature
=endscreen&v=UAhRf3U50lM
7.4. STUDY & WRITING SKILLS
STUDY SKILLS : making notes / 4a.b
Note-taking
strategies?
Mind-maping
7.4. STUDY & WRITING SKILLS
STUDY SKILLS : making notes / 4a.b
Note-taking
strategies?
Mind-maping
7.4. STUDY & WRITING SKILLS
STUDY SKILLS : making notes / 4a.b
Note-taking
strategies?
Sequential order
7.4. STUDY & WRITING SKILLS
STUDY SKILLS : making notes / 4a.b
Note-taking
strategies?
Sequential order
7.4. STUDY & WRITING SKILLS
WRITING SKILLS : describing charts
Which information
can you find in this
chart?
7.4. STUDY & WRITING SKILLS
WRITING SKILLS : describing charts
What do these
words mean?