reading-skill---Distinguishing-Between-Facts-and-OpinionsPPT课件.ppt

Distinguishing Between Facts and Distinguishing Between Facts and OpinionsOpinions1-BOOK3Unit2It is very important to tell facts from the writers opinions during the course of reading.Then what are factsfacts?And opinionsopinions?facts what really happened;objective objective(客观的)opinions ideas,feelings,judgements or belief that you get from facts;subjective subjective(主观的)2-BOOK3Unit2Example 1 Sandy sat there.Fact or Opinion?Of course it is a factfact!Sandys sitting there is objectively an action.The writer doesntmake any comment on it.3-BOOK3Unit2Example 2Its probably that awful music that wakes me up every morning.Its an opinionopinion!Why?Because the writer has shown his feeling or judgment of the music by using the word awful.Is the music really awful?It depends!You may not think in that way!Fact or Opinion?4-BOOK3Unit2The biggest difficulty in distinguishing facts from opinionsWhen you agree with the writers opinions,you may take those subjective things for granted,that is,you maymistake opinions for facts!e.g.Hes so good looking,smart and funny.Fact or Opinion?5-BOOK3Unit2Its an opinionopinion!Why?Maybe you also think the same as the writer that he is good looking,but it doesnt mean other people will accept this idea.Good looking,smart and funny are just the judgementsjudgements of the writer and not necessarily thetruth!6-BOOK3Unit2Can you distinguish between facts and opinions?Opinion?Fact?7-BOOK3Unit2A.Although there are many alarmist(危危 言言 耸听听的的)speeches made to the contrary,in fact,man completely control nuclear power plants.B.The amount of money invested(投投资)annually(每每 年年)by this government,on environmental issues alone,is$2m.Opinion!Fact!8-BOOK3Unit2C.It is clear that the only reasonable solution to return to nature is to tap (开开发)nuclear power.D.Fossil(化石化石)fuels(燃料燃料)provide a safe alternative(选择)for nuclear power.Opinion!Fact!9-Q&A Q&A Matching Matching Multiple Choice Multiple Choice10-BOOK3Unit2I.Q&A1.What are the general benefits of exercise(Para.1)?To strengthen the heart and lungs,bones and muscles.2.What is another benefit of exercise according to the author(main idea of the text)?Powering up the brain.Physical activity has a positive effect on mental functioning.11-BOOK3Unit2The experiment with rats(Paras.3,4)Results(Para.4)Group 1Group 1Group 2Group 2Group 3 Group 3 II.Matchingrunning inside an automatic wheelin a complicated obstacle courseinactiveA greater number of brain connectionsA greater density of blood vesselsConclusions(Para.2)Vigorous physical exercise provides the brain with more fuel.Skill-based exercise makes the brain process information better.12-BOOK3Unit2III.Multiple Choice(Paras.5-11)1.What results in the low speed of reaction of older adults?A.Their age.Choose the most appropriate one according to the text.B.Their poor shape.C.Their declining physical conditions.13-BOOK3Unit22.What is the reduction in mental function of older adults attributed to according to some scientists?A.Medicines.B.Poor diet.C.Neglecting to stay physically active.D.All of the above.14-BOOK3Unit23.What is very important for brain maintenance according to Daniel M.Landers?A.A reading program.B.Diet.C.An exercise program.D.A physical Examination.15-BOOK3Unit24.What was NOT mentioned about the reasons for the academic advantages gained by taking part in sports?A.Self-confidence.B.Stronger muscles.C.Better mood.D.The ability to concentrate.16-BOOK3Unit25.Why may those who exercise tackle mental challenges better according to Pierce J.Howard?A.Because they have more nerve cells.B.Because they have more brain chemicals.C.Because they have stronger muscles.D.Because they often have good sleep.17-BOOK3Unit26.What is the most beneficial form of exercise?A.Body exercise.B.Exercise on mind.C.Exercise engaging both body and mind.D.None of the above.18-Sentence StructureSentence Structure19-BOOK3Unit21.“In contrast,possessed a greater density of blood vessels in the brain than did either of the other two groups of animals.”(L15)Sentence Structurethan 从句的主从句的主语较长或或带有有长的修的修饰语时则倒装倒装。e.g.e.g.I spend less than I spend less than do do nine out of ten people nine out of ten people in my position.in my position.我花我花我花我花费费的，比在我的，比在我的，比在我的，比在我职职位上十分之九的人少。位上十分之九的人少。位上十分之九的人少。位上十分之九的人少。20-BOOK3Unit22.he says it is logical to make the inference that an effect found in rats may also apply to humans.(L22)that an effect found in rats=that an effect which is found in rats21-BOOK3Unit23.that regular exercise can improve the speed withwith which the brain processes information.(L24)the speed withwith which the brain processes information=the brain processes information with the speedBlank fillingI still can remember the house _ which I was born.in22-BOOK3Unit24.This boost in reaction time after exercise training may occur because declines associated with getting old could actually stem from declines in physical condition.(L29)because declines because declines associated with getting oldassociated with getting olddecline(n.)Can you change that part into an attributive clause?23-BOOK3Unit25.Some scientists speculate the reduction in mental function often attributed to getting old may really be a penalty of neglecting to stay physically active,in addition to related factors such as medicines and poor diet.(L30)Split the complex sentence into several Split the complex sentence into several simple sentences.simple sentences.Some scientists speculate Some scientists speculate The reduction in mental function is often attributed to The reduction in mental function is often attributed to getting old.getting old.The reduction in mental function may really be a The reduction in mental function may really be a penalty of neglecting to stay physically active,penalty of neglecting to stay physically active,a penalty of neglecting to stay physically activea penalty of neglecting to stay physically active=a punishment for not keeping physically active.=a punishment for not keeping physically active.24-BOOK3Unit2 Study the following sentences and combine Study the following sentences and combine them into them into one sentence.sentence.Can you locate the sentence in the text?Can you locate the sentence in the text?6.6.But until recently,the academic edge gained by participating in sports was thought to come from the increased self-confidence,the better mood,and the ability to concentrate that comes from burning off steam in exercise.(L38)1)The academic edge is gained by participating in The academic edge is gained by participating in sports.sports.2)The academic edge was thought to come from The academic edge was thought to come from the the increased self-confidenceincreased self-confidence,the better moodthe better mood,and,and the the ability to concentrateability to concentrate.3)The ability to concentrate comes from burning off The ability to concentrate comes from burning off steam in exercise.steam in exercise.25-Word UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord Using26-BOOK3Unit21.succession n.(L2)successive(adj.)连续的；继承的 successor(n.)继任者区分区分区分区分success n.成功成功成功成功succeed v.成功成功成功成功TranslationTranslation a succession ofa succession of failurethe successionsuccession of the seasonsThe team has had five successivesuccessive victories.一系列一系列/连续的失的失败四季的接四季的接续这这支支支支队队已已已已经连续经连续5 5次取得次取得次取得次取得胜胜利了利了利了利了。His successorsuccessor is a young fellow.他的他的他的他的继继任是个年任是个年任是个年任是个年轻轻小伙子。小伙子。小伙子。小伙子。派生派生派生派生词词27-BOOK3Unit22.primary a.(L6)1)chief;main What is your primaryprimary objective this term?Use itUse it28-BOOK3Unit22.primary a.(L6)2)primary school primary educationsecondary educationtertiary education初等初等初等初等/小学教育小学教育小学教育小学教育中等中等中等中等/中学教育中学教育中学教育中学教育高等教育高等教育高等教育高等教育Other MeaningsOther Meaningsprimary training 初步训练primary commodity 天然产品 29-BOOK3Unit23.provide v.(L6)1）provide sb.withwith sth.sth.Sheep provide us with wool.e.g.e.g.羊供羊供羊供羊供给给我我我我们们羊毛。羊毛。羊毛。羊毛。He works hard to provide food and clothes for his family.2）provide sth.forfor sb.e.g.e.g.他努力工作养家活口。他努力工作养家活口。他努力工作养家活口。他努力工作养家活口。30-BOOK3Unit24.in response to(L27)=as an answer to1.我我们应该响响应号召，保号召，保护环境。境。TranslationTranslationWe should protect the environment We should protect the environment in in response toresponse to the call.the call.He went to open the door in responseto a knock.2.2.听到有人敲听到有人敲听到有人敲听到有人敲门门，他走，他走，他走，他走过过去开去开去开去开门门。31-BOOK3Unit25.attribute v.(L31)PhrasePhrase attribute to =believe that sth.was caused or done by sb./sth.Terry attributes his success to hard work.ComparisonComparisonTerrys success Terrys success is attributed tois attributed to hard work.hard work.特里特里特里特里认为认为他成功的原因是努力工作。他成功的原因是努力工作。他成功的原因是努力工作。他成功的原因是努力工作。32-BOOK3Unit26.burn off steam(L40)steam:power,energy,force steam:power,energy,force let off/work off steam 发泄精力泄精力/情情绪More PhrasesMore PhrasesRegular exercise helps to fight against Regular exercise helps to fight against unwanted stress and is a good way of unwanted stress and is a good way of relaxing or letting off steam.relaxing or letting off steam.经经常常常常锻炼锻炼有助于减有助于减有助于减有助于减轻轻不必要的不必要的不必要的不必要的压压力力力力,是一种是一种是一种是一种放松或消除放松或消除放松或消除放松或消除压压抑的好抑的好抑的好抑的好办办法。法。法。法。e.g.e.g.33-BOOK3Unit27.equip v.(L45)well-equipped travelerswell-equipped travelers明年我明年我明年我明年我们们要要要要让让所有学校配上新所有学校配上新所有学校配上新所有学校配上新计计算机。算机。算机。算机。TranslationTranslationThe room is well equipped.The room is well equipped.We shall equip all schools with new computers We shall equip all schools with new computers in the next year.in the next year.装装装装备齐备齐全的游客全的游客全的游客全的游客这这房子装配得很好。房子装配得很好。房子装配得很好。房子装配得很好。34-BOOK3Unit28.alike a.(L47)他他他他对顾对顾客一客一客一客一视视同仁。同仁。同仁。同仁。TranslationTranslationWho is dressed alike with you?Who is dressed alike with you?He treats all customers alike.He treats all customers alike.=similar=similarUse itUse it35-Mini PresentationMini Presentation36-BOOK3Unit2Based on the studies in the text,give a Based on the studies in the text,give a mini presentation on any of the followingmini presentation on any of the followingtopics:topics:1.The benefits of exercise to the old2.The benefits of exercise to the young3.The relationship between exercise and aging37-