Tuesday 20 April 2010

English class corner

Comprehensive reading: scanning and skimming the text about Dorothea Bate
Discuss:
Taking into account that one of her discoveries was the Hippopotamus minus and the dwarf hippopotamus Which natural phenomenon related to prehistoric animals was she especially interested in?
Why can Dorothea be considered a versatile woman?
Being Dorothea a woman living at the beginning of the 20th century, what is it shocking about her behaviour?
Mention some anecdotes of Dorothea Bate's life which are shocking to you.
Are there some aspects of her life which are very similar to a scientist (man) whose discoveries were significant in the field of the origin of the species and of the man. Who are we talking about?
In what sese are these two biographies similar?

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