高一英語牛津版(下）chapter two

[00:07.34] Two Geniuses Many people regard Albert Einstein [00:13.51](1879-1955)as one of the 20th century's greatest geniuses. [00:21.55]His attempt to explain the working of the universe helped create suchthings as nuclear energy [00:28.71]space travel and television. [00:32.65]The modest Einstein used to say that the only gift he had was curiosity [00:39.13]but stories about him show that he also had a sense of humour. [00:44.70]One tells that, as a young man with a growing reputation [00:50.05]he received many invitations to go to universities to explain his theories. [00:56.53]On these trips his driver was always the same a man called Hans. [01:03.69]Hans often said to him, 'It's a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein [01:10.35]'One evening, on their way to a remote university, [01:15.00]Einstein said'I wish I didn't have to give my lecture tonight, Hans. [01:20.77]I'm so tired.But I can't let my audience down, can I? [01:26.13]You don't need to said Hans. [01:29.97]'We'll change places and I'll give the lecture for you. [01:34.54]I've listened to it dozens of times.I don't understand it but I know it by heart [01:40.99]And no one knows you at the university do they? No one will find out. [01:46.66]'Einstein eventually agreed with Hans, [01:50.71]but said to him'Don't try to answer any questions whatever you do. [01:56.58]They changed places and at the university Hans was greeted and led to the platform [02:02.83]of a great hall crowded with professors and students. [02:07.90]Einstein took a seat in the audience listened to Hans give his lecture perfectly [02:14.35]and joined in the applause at the end. [02:18.32]However, before Hans could get off the platform [02:23.18]a professor shouted from the audience'I'd like to ask you a question. [02:29.34]It's very difficult but please answer it. [02:33.50]He then asked a question so difficult that Hans [02:38.46]had no idea what he was talking about. [02:42.43]Einstein thought Oh dear, now we're in trouble. [02:46.87]But Hans just laughed and said, That's not a difficult question sir. [02:52.33]In fact, it's so easy even my driver knows how to answer it. [02:57.19]Hans, stand up and ...Einstein stood up and answered the question perfectly [03:05.13]They left the university, with Einstein driving. [03:09.81]A little later, Hans offered to take over from him. [03:14.77]'No, my friend.'laughed Einstein. [03:18.92]'It's a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Hans.' [03:23.36]LISTENING [03:28.43]Solving puzzles and problemslisten to the explanations [03:34.60]and questions on the recording and write shout answers. [07:22.36]SPEAKING [07:27.32]A Talk time [07:30.69]Leaving and taking phone messages [07:35.73]Sometimes when we telephone people they are not in. [07:42.39]So we have to leave messages for them, or ask them to call us back. [07:50.62]Exercise A1 [07:54.46]OPERATOR Good morning.Museum of Science. [08:01.44]SIMON Good morning. My name is Simon Li. [08:05.98]I'm a student and I'm lookin for information on nuclear radiation. [08:12.15] I wonder if you can help me. [08:15.91]OPERATOR I'm afraid I can't, but I'll put you through to Dr Kuang. [08:21.84]He's our expert. Hold on a minute, please. [08:27.48]SIMON hank you.(Pause.) [08:29.94]OPERATOR I'm sorry but there's no reply. [08:43.57]Can I take a message? [08:46.73]SIMON Well, I've got a lot of questions. [08:51.28]I think it would be better if I spoke to Dr Kuang myself [08:56.56]fOPERATOR Then I'll ask him to return your call. [09:01.31]SIMON Thanks a lot. My number's 2304 6621. [09:10.37]OPERATOR Two three zero four double six two one. [09:17.14]And you said your name was Simon Li didn't you? [09:22.10]SIMON That's right. [09:24.74]OPERATOR Good, then I'll get back to you shortly.You will be in won't you [09:30.98]SIMON Certainly. [09:33.62]OPERATOR Goodbye then. [09:36.26]SIMON Goodbye. [09:40.39]MORE LANGUAGE (II) [09:44.05]Reading [09:48.49]The Nonel Prize [09:51.54]Al fred Nobel was a Swedish born inventor. [09:56.58]When he died in 1896 he left a large estate [10:02.64]The estate was then worth about nine million American dollars. [10:07.92]This money laterbe came the original source of the world famous Nobel Prize [10:14.58]Nobel said in his will that prizes should onour [10:19.83]'the most important discoveriesor inventions' in physics, chemistry, [10:26.49]physiology or medicine and 'the most outstanding works' in literature. [10:33.44]Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been presented tothe winners on December 10 [10:40.81]the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. [10:45.49]At the Award Ceremony in the Stockholm Concert Hall[10:50.03]the King of Sweden hands each winner a diploma and a medal. [10:55.78]The Ceremony is followed by a banquet for about 1,300 people [11:02.02]Among the guests of honour are the Nobel Prize winners and their families, [11:07.79]the King and the Queen, and many well known leaders inscience and culture. [11:13.85]Two hundred and fifty young students are also honoured [11:18.71]with invitations tothis grand occasion. [11:22.66]Listening [11:27.02]When did they do their best work? [11:35.48]1 Charles Darwin was ____when he made the historic journey on the Beagle [11:43.03] and____when he formed Theory of Evolution. [11:48.08]2 Albert Einstein was____when he developed three major scientific ideas, [11:55.62]among them the Special Theory of Relativity. [12:00.38]3 Paul A.M.Dirac,one of the most powerful minds in theoretical physics, [12:08.53] received the Nobel Prize at____. [12:12.66]4 Biologist James Dewey Watson was ____when he did his prize winning research [12:23.42]whith Francis Crick. [12:26.66]5 Throughout the first seventy years of Nobel, [12:33.11]12% of the winners did their prize-winning research [12:38.57]before they reached the age of____and a total of 34% before ____. [12:46.93]The average age of the winners was between 35 and 40.

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