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外研版高中三年級(jí)(第 9冊(cè) ) Module 4 Reading Practice 1) Have you ever heard of the saying “ Knowledge is power” ? Do you know who said this? Francis Bacon 2)What was his nationality? He was English 3)What was he famous for ? He was famous for his writing and he was a philosopher and a statesman. 4)What contribution did he make to science? He developed a procedure of scientific inquiry which is still known as the Baconian method. The questions: was Bacon most enthusiastic about: science, art, or learning? is Bacon referred to as a Renaissance man? does the Baconian method work? Science Because he was an expert in several fields. You use reason to interpret nature and to establish facts. Read from Of Studies and make a line separate the six main ideas. Line between: . ____________ business/For learning/To experience/Crafty observation/Read consider/Some things/Reading Number the summary sentences in the order the ideas appear in the passage. ( a ) It’ s best to read critically and selectively. Only a few books need to be read carefully and pletely. (b)We study for pleasure, for discussion and for work. ( c) But too much study for its own sake leads to laziness. ( d) Study can cultivate your natural abilities , but it also need experience to make the best of it. ( e) Men of learning are better at government and management than experts. ( f ) While some men reject study or admire it. the wise man uses it for his own purposes. The key: 1. ( b) 2. ( e ) 3. (c ) 4. (f ) 5. (d ) 6 ( a). The questions about each part 1) Do people study for other purposes? If any, what are they? 2)What is important in achieving your goals, to make strategic decisions or to make technical decisions? I 3)What happens if you study too much? 4)What do you need to take advantage of studying? I