Unit 5 Silent SpringbyRachel Carson
Unit 5 Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
ContentsWords&ExpressionsText AnalysisSentencePatternsOral&WrittenWorkCBIWork5
Contents 1 2 3 4 Words & Expressions Text Analysis Oral & Written Work Sentence Patterns 5 CBI Work
TextAnalysisLesson11-Silent SpringIII. Detailed analysis of the textBefore&afterScanthetextthe use of chemicalsandiistouttherelatedinformation.Beforethe useAfterthe useNEXTBACK
Lesson 11 – Silent Spring Before the use After the use Before & after the use of chemicals Scan the text and list out the related information. To be continued on the next page. Text Analysis III. Detailed analysis of the text
Make the meaning of theSentence patternssentence clear withsimplerwords orshorterSentences of some ambiguitysentences.Workingroup!Paraphrasethefollowingsentences.1. Given time-time not in years but in millennia-life adjusts, and a balancehas been reached.(12)2. The rapidity of change follows the impetuous pace of man rather than thedeliberatepaceof nature.(13)3. The chemicals are the synthetic creations of man' s inventive mind, havingno counterparts in nature. (13)4. And even this, were it by some miracle possible, would be futile, for the newchemicals come from our laboratories in an endless stream. (14)5. The whole process of spraying seems caught up in an endless spiral. (17)
Sentence patterns ◆ Paraphrase the following sentences. Sentences of some ambiguity 1. Given time—time not in years but in millennia—life adjusts, and a balance has been reached. (12) 2. The rapidity of change follows the impetuous pace of man rather than the deliberate pace of nature. (13) 3. The chemicals are the synthetic creations of man’s inventive mind, having no counterparts in nature. (13) 4. And even this, were it by some miracle possible, would be futile, for the new chemicals come from our laboratories in an endless stream. (14) 5. The whole process of spraying seems caught up in an endless spiral. (17) Make the meaning of the sentence clear with simpler words or shorter sentences. Work in group!
Make the meaning of theSentence patternssentence clear withsimplerwordsorshorterSentences of some ambiguitysentences.Work ingroup!Paraphrasethefollowingsentences.6. I am saying, rather, that control must be geared to realities, and that themethods employed must be such that they do not destroy us along with theinsects. (19)7. Such a system set the stage for explosive increases in specific insectpopulations. (20)8. Thus it is no accident that our most troublesome insects are introduced species(23)9... instead we need the basic knowledge of animal populations and theirrelations to their surroundings that will "promote an even balance anddamp down the explosive power ofoutbreaks and new invasions". (24)10. we have subjected enormous numbers of people to contact with these poisonswithout their consent and often without their acknowledge. (25)
Sentence patterns ◆ Paraphrase the following sentences. Sentences of some ambiguity 6. I am saying, rather, that control must be geared to realities, and that the methods employed must be such that they do not destroy us along with the insects. (19) 7. Such a system set the stage for explosive increases in specific insect populations. (20) 8. Thus it is no accident that our most troublesome insects are introduced species. (23) 9. instead we need the basic knowledge of animal populations and their relations to their surroundings that will “promote an even balance and damp down the explosive power of outbreaks and new invasions”. (24) 10. we have subjected enormous numbers of people to contact with these poisons, without their consent and often without their acknowledge. (25) Make the meaning of the sentence clear with simpler words or shorter sentences. Work in group!