1、English LearningUnit 1 People of Achievement：Reading for WritingEnglish LearningIn this class we will learn about Albert Einsteins life and his achievementswork out the organization and language features of the textmaster how to introduce about someone we admirewrite an introduction about someone we
2、 admireEnglish Learning-Albert EinsteinThe man who changed our understanding of the universeEnglish Learning1. Whats the main idea of the text? The text mainly talks about Einsteins life story and achievements.2.Which of the following about Albert Einstein are not included in the passage?A. his achi
3、evements B. his family C. his character D. his experience E. his hobbies F. his appearance G. his death H. his wife and children English LearningBorn in Germany 1879189619551933Failed to enter university1895Entered universityGraduated from university 1900Took a job as a clerk in the Swiss patent off
4、ice19021905Entered research full-time at a university1909Awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics1922Fled GermanyPassed away3. Read the text and complete the timeline. Then introduce Einsteins life story and achievements in your own words.Earned a doctorate in physics and published four extraordinary phy
5、sics papersEnglish Learning: Apart from his remarkable achievements, what does the passage tell us about Einsteins life ?4.Discuss the following questions in pairs.Though he was brilliant, he was also a person who faced struggles, for example, when he failed to pass his university entrance exam, whe
6、n he failed to get a good job, and when he had to flee Germany.English Learning: What impressed you most about Einstein ? State your reasons.I am impressed most by how friendly and easy he was to approach. Even when he was busy and did not want to be bothered, he still found a way to deal with peopl
7、e in gentleness and good humour.English Learning6. What type of writing is this text? How does the writer develop the text? Its a biography，which is developed chronologically.7. Find the descriptions that what Einstein looked like and what kind of person he was.He had a thick moustache. received an
8、electric shock. Although he was a genius,. his friends birthdays. But despite . loved by his friends and neighbours. There is even a story.with her homework. In fact,. help explain things. After many such.Pardon me! sorry! Always I am mistaken for Professor einstein! English Learning8. What rhetoric
9、al devices(修辞手法修辞手法) are used in the passage? Give examples. Personification(拟人拟人) & Simile(明喻明喻):He had a thick moustache and long white hair, which sometimes stood on end as though he had just received an electric shock.他胡须浓密，头发又长又白，又是会像刚遭了电击的竖起来。English Learning Metaphor(暗喻暗喻)& Personification(拟人
10、拟人):He found the doors of academic institutions closed to him.他发现学术机构的大门对他关闭了。 Analogy (类比类比):Following this ,he gradually became famous throughout the world as the new Isaac Newton. Euphemism (委婉语委婉语):On 18Aprial 1955,it was reported that Einstein had passed away. English Learning9. Find out the ma
11、in ideas of each paragraphParagraphTopic1General information about his greatest contribution and personal qualities2Early life and education3Work experience (the road to the new Isaac Newton)4Turbulent mid-life5Appearance and personality(his odd looks, three anecdotes: forgetfulness, love, humour)6D
12、eathEnglish LearningWrite an introduction about someone you admire.1. Choose the person you are going to write about. It should be someone you think is great in some way. It can be an ordinary person, such as a parent, a relative, or a friend.2. Make a list of things that need to be included in your
13、 introduction. (eg. appearance, personality, an impressive story, achievements) 3. Use your notes to write your introduction and sum up how you feel about this person.English Learning1.介绍人物的爱好特长介绍人物的爱好特长:be good at /do well in/ be expert in/ have a talent for/have a gift for /be qualified for the jo
14、b / be fit for the job/ have a good knowledge ( command) of/ with a great passion for2.对人物的评价对人物的评价:set a good example to us/ a model teacher /worker/is respected by all /think highly of . /be honored as3.常用描写人物的形容词常用描写人物的形容词:determined (有毅力的)/ warm-hearted(热心肠的)/easy-going(温和宽容的)/ energetic(精力充沛的)/
15、generous(慷慨的)/ intelligent( 聪明的)/ ambitious(有雄心的) /humorous(幽默的)/ diligent (勤奋的)/attractive (有吸引力的) / patient (耐心的) /strict (严格的) /considerate(考虑周到的) /outstanding (杰出的)/ optimistic(乐观的) / enthusiastic(热情的) / bad-tempered (脾气不好的)/ reliable(可 信赖的)/confident(自信的) / respectable(值得尊重的)/dedicated(专注的；献身的)
16、skinny, good-looking, plain, elegant, neatly dressed, graceful, curly/wavy hairEnglish Learning4.介绍人物常用句型介绍人物常用句型: I am Li Hua,a girl of 23 /aged 23, who graduated from Guangdong University. (同位语,定语从句) I am Li Hua, Chairman of the Student Union of Yucai Middle School,which is close to your school. (
17、同位语，定语从句) I attach great importance to subjects such as physics, computer science, English and so on. I show a high sense of team spirit, which I think is of great importance for the job. (定语从句) Born in Shanghai in 1980, Yao Ming is considered/honored as one of the most outstanding basketball player
18、s in the world. (非谓语)English Learning Our English teacher is attractive and slim with a pair of glasses on her nose. (with复合结构) My favorite teacher is. ,a responsible teacher with over 20 years teaching experience. Being optimistic and energetic, he often takes an active part in after-class activiti
19、es. (非谓语) He set a new world record in the competition, for which everyone thinks highly of him. Not only is he gifted at English but also he has a good command of French. (倒装句) In his spare time,it is he who organizes activities such as outings and parties for us, from which we benefit a lot, (强调句型
20、,定语从句) It is because of her outstanding contributions to our country that China is playing a leading role in high-speed railways all over the world.(强调句)English Learning Liang Jianying has set a good example to us. From her, I realize that we should keep on trying until we realize our dreams. He is
21、the honor of our motherland, who will be remembered forever by Chinese people. We should learn from him. With a loving character, Li Hua is such a kind and helpful person as we can not praise too much. As a warm-hearted person, he always does everything in his power to help those who are in need.Eng
22、lish LearningWriting: 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以身边值得尊敬和爱戴的人为题,写一篇短文参赛,内容包括:1.人物简介; 2.尊敬和爱戴的原因。注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;2.短文题目和首句已为你写好。The person I respectThe person I respectThere are many respectable people around us./ Speaking of the person I respect most, I want to introduceEnglish LearningThe person I respectThe pe
23、rson I respect Speaking of my most respectable person, I want to introduce my English teacher Miss Chen to you, an experienced teacher who is committed to her work. Miss Chen has blond hair and always wears fashionable clothes and high-heeled shoes, which makes her like a model. Miss Chen has her ow
24、n way of teaching. With her lively voice and profound knowledge, she often teaches with enthusiasm and creates a warm and open atmosphere, which makes her class interesting and dynamic, where there is always laughter. Miss Chen is also devoted to her work. She is always spending quite a lot of time preparing for her class. Her lovely personality, attractive class and devotion to work make her really an attractive teacher.English LearningSee You Next Class!
