Answer whether the sentence is true or false. If false, correct the sentence.

a. Researchers developed a new way to harvest stem cells from human embryos only a few days old.

T/ F

b. Fertility clinics have used this technique for years.

T/ F

c. Supporters hope stem cell research will lead to treatments and cures for many illnesses.

T/ F

d. U.S. Bishops criticized the experiment for the usual ethical reasons.

T/ F

17. Remember how the fragments were used, and complete the sentence from the previous text.

1) Researchers at Advanced Cell Technology, Inc….

2) Human embryonic stem cell research is controversial because….

3) Supporters of embryonic stem cell….

4) But critics quickly pointed out that…

5) An official of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops disapproved of the experiment, saying…

Work with a partner to summarize the article above in your own words in 3-5 sentences.

20. Role-play: Assume the following roles and talk about the following:

1) Stem cells for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's disease.

2) Stem cells for beauty treatments.

3) Stem cells for extending one’s life to 150 years.

Scientist: Stem cells will provide a real chance to cure diseases like cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. They may also extend life and allow older

people a better lifestyle. It’s very important to support new research.

Politician: Stem cells may provide a cure to terrible diseases, but the price is too high--the death of unborn children! And some people will misuse stem cells for less important diseases. Funding for other research is better!

20-something: You’re healthy... now. Two of your grandparents developed Alzheimer’s early in life, so you could develop the disease, too. Although you’re not sure if stem cells will provide an answer, we should invest in additional research.

Talk about the following questions in pairs/groups. Make a report or write an essay on these questions.

1) Is it unethical to collect stem cells if it means that an embryo will be destroyed? Why/ not?

2) Do you think these kinds of experiments are like scientists playing God? Why/ not?

3) What would happen if scientists could cure all diseases some day?

4) If your husband/wife had Alzheimer’s, would you want science to find a cure as soon as possible? What if it meant conducting stem cell research?

5) Who is right, those who follow religion or those who follow science? Why?

6) What will happen if stem cell treatment becomes a reality? What about population, the rich and poor, etc.?

 

Practice: Отызбаева К.Ж. УМКД по дисциплине «Профессионально-ориентированный Иностранный язык» для студентов 2 курса по специальности биология и биотехнология 2014г.

 

Grammar

Take “Oxford Practice Grammar, Norman Coe, Mark Harrison, Oxford University Press, 2006”, p. 234-238

SIW tasks

Explain what a “stem cell” means, how stem cell is used in treatment of different diseases Make a report ex.21

English grammar in use - Grammar-ex p. 490-494

 

UNIT 15

Theme: Cloning

Grammar: Grammar Revision

Objectives: By the end of this unit, students should be able to use active vocabulary of this theme in different forms of speech exercises. Students should be better at discussing Cloningand concerns about it. Students should do test on the grammar item they have learnt.

Methodical instructions: This theme must be worked out during two lessons a week according to timetable.

Lexical material: Introduce and fix new vocabulary on theme “Cloning”. Discuss in groups ‘Cloning

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Grammar: Revise the grammar

Cloning

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Why?

• People will someday be cloned for spare parts.

• Cloning is a dangerous technology that should be illegal.

• The cloning of endangered animals will someday be an important science.

• If my pet died, I would want to clone him.

• When I die, I want to be cloned.

Read and translate the text about cloning.