Unit 10 ten: Great Discoveries

TOPICS Expressing when and

where things were done. Asking about when and

where things were done Expressing agreement

and disagreement about statements.

Asking for agreement and disagreement.

Objectives: Express ideas using passive voice constructions properly orally and in writing.Use expressions to express agreement and disagreement properly.

What do you think about previous statements?

The Human Genome Project highlights:

One of the ways of exploration in the history of our species: Homo Sapiens

New systems of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Greater light on some mental disorders.

Match each term wit its definition

1.Chromosome 2. Gene 3. Cell 4. Genome 5. Genogram

____Family psychotherapy technique. ___The smallest basic unit of any living organism ___One of the structures in a cell nucleus that carries the genetic information. ___Basic unit of genetic material carried on a chromosome ___Total genetic material of an organism.

Active voice Passive voice

Ancient scientists made important discoveries about anatomy and physiology.

Important discoveries about anatomy and physiology were made by ancient scientists.

Verb be + past participle of the verb

Active voice Passive voice

1- Christiaan Barnard performed the first heart transplant.

2- Scientists from different countries completed the Human Genome Project in 2003

1-The first heart transplant was performed by Christiaan Barnard.

2- The Human Genome Project was completed by scientists from different countries in 2003.

Active Voice It´s your turn to rewrite sentences using passive voice.

1- Someone acused me of stealing money.

2-Juan Finlay discovered vector trasmitted diseases.

3- Gabriel García Marquez wrote One Hundred Years of Solitude.

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Asking using passive voice constructions.

Where was the project presented? It was presented in an iternational conference

When was it completed? It was completed in 2003Who was the project carried out by? It was carried out by important specialists from different countries.

Expressing agreement. A: Genetic reaserches have opened new doors for health education and prevention of many diseases.B: I agree with you / I share your opinion. Expressing disagreement:I don´t agree with you / I don´t share your opinion / I don´t think so.