1、Unit 1 People of achievement:The Man Who Changed Our Understanding of the Universe-HandoutStage 1: Wamp-upTask 1: Describe and Guess.Group D: Wang YapingStage 2：ReadingTask 1: Read for the main idea.According to the title and the picture given below, this is an article about _, who isprobablythe _ i
2、n modern physics. He is well-known not only for his_ to the world, but also for his _ and _ that he shows.Task 2: Read the passageagain and put thefollowing events inthecorrect order.Describe and GuessEach group is given a handout with different pictures printed on it.Discuss with your group members
3、 and try to organize your words tointroduce him/her (within 2 sentences). After discussion, studentsfrom other groups will guess who the person is. The group who hitthe right answer get one point. (1 minsdiscussion)1879Born in GermanTried but _ enteruniversity in Switzerland.18961900Took a job as a
4、clerkin the Swiss patent office1905Albert _ at thepatent office and enter research_at a university.192219331955Had to_ Germany1895Entered universityGraduated from university1902Earneda_inphysics1909Awarded the _Died in the United StatesTask 4: Find the descriptions that tell us what Einstein looked
5、like and what kind of person he was.FunctionExpressionsDescribing appearanceHe was seen as a _ man.He had a _ and _.Despite his _, he was loved by his friendsShowing personality_and _figure loved by many people.Out of strong _, he continued to study.Althoughhewasa_,hesometimes_.Task 5: Tick the figu
6、re of device used in the passage. Find examples from the text.figure ofspeechMetaphor (暗喻)the_ of academic institutions closed to himSimile (明喻)as though he _Personification (拟人)(hair) _ on endStage 3: SpeakingTask 1: Work in groups. Brainstorm the names of some great people and write them down in t
7、he table below.Then discuss what makes these people great with your partner.Ordinary peoplePoliticiansScientistsSports starsOthersTask 2: Choose one of the figures listed above, and use simile/metaphor to describe the person you admire.Share it to your partner._.Task 3: Give a more specific descript
8、ion of the figure you admire. The content should include:1)Ageneral introduction with a simile/metaphor.2)Description of the appearance and personality.3)The reason why you think he/she is GREAT and share your feeling about this person.You can use the following expressions:The great person I know of
9、 is, whoTo be great, a person shouldTo me, greatness means Has achieved financial successHas invented new productsHas made great discoveriesServes a good role modelBrings happiness to the other peopleMakes great contributions to societyIt isthat makes him/her an admirable figure.I want to be like_ because he/she
