(1) Is it more important to use this technology to clone animals or to cure people with serious illness?

(2) Should it only be available to people who can pay?

(3) Should such technology be available to developing countries as well as the rich Western countries?

2. Listening

(1) Ask Ss to listen to the dialogue, focus on the subjects mentioned in the passage, and then answer the question.

Is it expensive to clone a dog?

Suggested Answer: Yes.

(2) Ask Ss to listen again and finish Ex1 on P57.

(3) Play the tape for the third time and ask Ss to finish Ex2 and check the answers in pairs.

(4) Play the tape again and ask Ss to retell the dialogue in pairs according to the following form.

Arguments for cloning pets Arguments against cloning pets

① It is moral to make mother happy.

② It can provide an excuse for a holiday abroad.

③ My mother need her pet when I am away. ① It is very expensive to clone a pet.

② It is selfish because it is an excuse for a holiday.

③ It is selfish because it means the student can study abroad without his mother complaining.