1、English LearningUnit 5 Working the Land：Reading and ThinkingEnglish LearningIn this class we will: uTo read about agricultural scientist Yuan LongpinguTo summarize Yuan Longpings process of breeding hybrid riceuTo appreciate the stylistic features and rhetorical devices of texts and explore their re
2、levance to thematic meaning English LearningUnit 5 Working the LandLook & discuss1. Where do you think the photo was taken, and what is it of?2. Have you ever been to a place like this? What was it like?How do you understand this title?work (vt.) to manage or operate sth. to gain benefit from it to
3、work the land (= grow crops on it, etc.) 耕耘耕耘How do you understand the quote?我毕生的追求就是让所有人远离饥饿。我毕生的追求就是让所有人远离饥饿。袁隆平袁隆平It expresses his desire to prevent hunger and starvation in the world.Do you know what Yuan Longping has done to relieve( (减轻减轻) ) the hunger problem?Possible answer: No. I have never
4、 been to a place like this, but I did see such places on TV. The farmland is large and beautiful.Possible answer: I guess it was taken somewhere in southern China. There are folk houses built beside farmland.Lead-inLead-inEnglish LearningA PIONEER FOR ALL PEOPLELook at the photo and the title of the
5、 text. Discuss these questions in groups.Who is the man in the photo?What crop is he holding in his hands?The photo is of Yuan Longping, holding sheaves of his hybrid rice.What do you know about the man?I know that he is often called the “father of hybrid rice”, and his work has sparked a farming re
6、volution in China. What else do you want to know about him?Possible answer: I guess I want to know what he thinks about the future of Chinas agriculture.Now, lets read the text to know more about him.English LearningFather of Hybrid Rice( (世界杂交水稻之父世界杂交水稻之父) )- - Dr Yuan Longping (袁隆平博士袁隆平博士)Recipien
7、t of the Medal of the Republic（共和国勋章获得者）（共和国勋章获得者）English LearningAchievementsHe makes China feed its people with 7% of the farmland.He circulates his knowledge in less-developed countries.He helps the UN to rid the world of hunger.English Learningthe rice that has a high outputSuper Hybrid RiceHybr
8、id rice ( (杂交水稻杂交水稻) )grown in dozens of countries in Africa, America and AsiaInventionsproviding a robust food source( (稳定的食物来源稳定的食物来源) ) in high famine( (饥饿饥饿) ) risk areasEnglish LearningTask 1Whats the main idea of the text?The text mainly talks about Yuan Longping, a _ of agriculture in China.
9、He _ his life to producing more rice. Because of his hard work, farmers can expand their _ and the problem of _ can be solved.pioneerdevotesoutputhungerReading Reading English LearningRead the title and the first sentence of each paragraph. Answer the following questions. 1. What kind of writing do
10、you think the text is?Task 22. Where can you find such a piece of writing?A. Narration (记叙文记叙文). B. Exposition (说明文说明文).C. Practical writing (应用文应用文).D. Argumentation (议论文议论文).A. A letter.B. A story book.C. A magazine.D. A science report.English LearningTask 3Read the text. Match the main idea with
11、each paragraph.Paragraph 1Paragraph 2Paragraph 3Paragraph 4Paragraph 5Paragraph 6A. Yuan conducted research and developed hybrid rice.B. Yuan is old but still working hard to fulfil his dreams.C. Yuan considers himself a farmer.D. Yuan decided to study agriculture.E. Yuans innovation has helped to f
12、eed more people.F. Yuan cares little for fame or wealth.English LearningTask 4Read the text again and choose the best answer. 1. Which of the following description about Yuans appearance is not mentioned? A. He has a slim body.B. He has a strong body. C. He is very tall. D. He looks more like a farm
13、er than a scientist.2. From the text, we can know that _. A. Yuan Lonping found a way to increase rich harvests by expanding the area of fields B. Yuan Longping is satisfied with his life because he is famous and rich C. the first hybrid rice available for farming was developed in 1974 D. his way of
14、 increasing rich harvests only works in some Asian countriesEnglish Learning3. What is Yuan Longpings attitude towards money? A. Too much money will cause a lot of troubles. B. He cares little for money. C. Money is not important at all. D. One has to spend all his money on his own research.4. What
15、is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To tell us about Yuans dreams. B. To introduce Yuans achievements. C. To have a description of Yuans rice. D. To state the importance of a dream.English LearningTask 5Pay attention to the numbers and state the relevant information about the numbers.1930195319
16、7460% 200 millionYuan Longping was born Yuan Longping graduated from university and worked as a researcher developed the first hybrid rice about 60 percent of domestic rice consumption in China is comprised of crops generated from Yuans hybrid strainsallowed Chinas farmers to produce around 200 mill
17、ion tons of rice per yearEnglish LearningTask 6Read the text again and answer the questions. 1. Why does Yuan Longping consider himself a farmer?2. Why did Yuan decide to study agriculture?3. What is the main advantage of hybrid crops? 4. How has Yuans work helped China and other countries?5. What i
18、s Yuans latest vision?Because he continually works the land in his research.He was concerned that farmers had poor harvests and sometimes even had a shortage of food to eat.One characteristic of hybrids is that they usually attain a higher yield than conventional crops.Yuans innovation has helped fe
19、ed not just China, but many other countries that depend on rice as well, such as India and Vietnam.Seawater rice.English Learninghis parents wish VS his own decisionthe general assumption about hybrid rice VS his beliefTask 7father of hybrid rice VS farmerWhat writing technique does the writer emplo
20、y to exhibit Yuan Longpings qualities? retire to a life of leisure VS continue to work the land as a man of the soilContrast.English LearningYuan Longping, father of hybrid rice, _ his life to rice production. As a young man, he chose to study agriculture because he was _ about poor harvest and the
21、_ of food for farmers. After _ enormous difficulties, he developed the first hybrid rice in 1974, enabling farmers to _ a higher yield. It is estimated that 60% of rice _ in China comes from Yuans innovation. Howerver, as a man of _, little does he care for money or fame. He impresses us with his on
22、going ability to _ his dreams. His latest vision for “seawater rice” has become a _. Despite his advanced years, he is still full of _.Fill in the blanks to finish the summary.devotesconcernedshortageovercomingattainconsumptionsoilfulfilrealityvisionSummary Summary English LearningApart from rice, w
23、hat are some other important crops in China? What do you know about them?Other than hybrid rice, what other hybrid products do you know? Can you think of new hybrid ideas?Discussion Discussion English LearningApart from rice, what are some other important crops in China? What do you know about them?
24、The most important crop besides rice is wheat, which is grown on different parts of China, and is used to make noodles and bread. Corn is also a popular crop in north and north-eastern China. It is used both for food and for animal feed.English Learning Other than hybrid rice, what other hybrid prod
25、ucts do you know? Can you think of new hybrid ideas?Common hybrid crops include corn, rapeseed( (油菜油菜) ), sunflowers, and nearly all market vegetables. Some kinds of hybrid animals have been known for a long time, the most famous of which is the mule - which is a hybrid of a horse and a donkey. The
26、concept of a hybrid is not restricted to plants and animals. For example, there are hybrid cars, which are powered by two different kinds of engines (e.g., petrol and electric) at the same time.English Learning1. This school has _ thousands of bright young students over the years.2. Most students lo
27、ok for jobs after university _.3. Because of the _ of new strains of hybrid crops, people in many parts of the world now have more food to eat.4. Last year, this new electric power plant _ enough energy to power the whole city.5. It was difficult to calculate exactly how many trees had been cut down
28、. However, a general _ was possible. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box.create estimation education generation graduateestimationeducatedgraduationcreationgeneratedExercise Exercise English Learning. 根据句子结构的语法性，在空白处填入根据句子结构的语法性，在空白处填入1 1个适当的单词或个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。括号内
29、单词的正确形式。1. There was a _ (short) of trained nurses in the hospital when the disease broke out. 2. The doctor is _ (convince) that Mary does not need to lose weight.3. Sophia sat down with a sigh of relief; she finally could eat _ her leisure.4. _ (characteristic) of the machine are fully detailed in
30、 our brochure.5. On the day of the trial, the lawyer began to make his statements after the _ (convention) greeting.shortageconvincedatCharacteristicsconventionalEnglish Learning6. The rapid development of express delivery market makes Chinese express delivery market _ (intense) competitive.7. Later
31、 that year Helens husband encouraged her _ (expand) her story into a full-length novel.8. The players dream finally became a _ (real) when he won a gold medal in the Olympic Games.9. The books about Harry Potter were very popular at that time, both _ home and abroad.10. The _ (extend) of the palace
32、will be open to the public next month.intenselyto expandrealityatextensionEnglish Learning. 用本单元单词的正确形式替换句中的画线部分。用本单元单词的正确形式替换句中的画线部分。1. I dont know how to deal with the difficult problem. Could you give me some advice? _2. In fact, winning a competition can really increase confidence. _3. If you wa
33、nt to achieve the goal you have set yourself, you must work very hard. _4. Since then, her strong determination to get over difficulties has inspired me a lot. _5. The singers first album was a big hit. Soon she won fame and wealth. _tackleboostattainovercomecelebrityEnglish Learning. 根据汉语意思及括号内的提示翻
34、译下列句子。根据汉语意思及括号内的提示翻译下列句子。1. 这个退休的男人致力于帮助无家可归的人。这个退休的男人致力于帮助无家可归的人。(devote to) _2. 据估计，会议将持续四天。据估计，会议将持续四天。 (estimate) _3. 在内心深处，苏珊知道她妈妈说的话是正确的。在内心深处，苏珊知道她妈妈说的话是正确的。 (deep down) _The retired man devotes himself to helping the homeless.It is estimated that the meeting will last four days.Deep down, S
35、usan knew what her mother said was right.English Learning4. 考虑到她对儿童感兴趣，我相信教书是适合她的职考虑到她对儿童感兴趣，我相信教书是适合她的职业。业。 (given that) _ _5. 医疗队由医疗队由8人组成，包括人组成，包括3名医生和名医生和5名护士。名护士。 (be comprised of) _ _ Given that she is interested in children, Im sure teaching is the right career for her.The medical team is comprised of eight people, including three doctors and five nurses.English LearningSee You Next Class!
