1、 Unit 1 Using Language 1 Elon Musk2 Bill Gates3 Jack Ma(Ma Yun)4 Alexander Fleming5 Florence Nightingale6 Zhong Nanshan1. Match the people with their achievements.A founder of modern nursingB founded high tech and futuristic companiesC managed the SARS outbreakD made great advancement in online shop
2、pingE made home computing accessibleF discovered penicillinBrainstorm Can you guess who he is ? a Jewish worked in the Swiss patent office Get Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921 E=mc The theory of relativityAlbert Einstein What do you know about Albert Einstein? What words would you use to describe him
3、? What do you expect to read from the text? The Man Who Changed Our Understanding of the UniversepHis contributions and achievementspHis scientific discoverypHis personal qualitiespHis likes and dislikesRead the title and predict what you will read from the text.The headline:Whats the main idea of t
4、he text? The text mainly talks about Einsteins _ and _.life storyachievementsBorn in Germany 1879189619551933Tried but failed to enter university in Switzerland1895Entered universityGraduated from university 1900Took a job as a clerk in the Swiss patent office19021905Able to quit his job at the pate
5、nt office and enter research full-time at a university1909Awarded the Nobel Prize1922Had to flee GermanyDied in the United StatesRead the text and complete the timeline. Then introduce Einsteins life story and achievements in your own words.Earned a doctorate in physicsReading for writingWhat is the
6、 main idea of each paragraph?Albert Einstein,who is perhaps the greatest scientist in modern physics, is often considered one of the smartest men who ever lived. He made numerous contributions to the world, the most well-known being the general theory of relativity and the famous formula E=mc. Einst
7、ein was not only a genius; he was a courageous and kind figure loved by many people.An introduction to his great contributions and personalities Reading for writingWhat is the main idea of each paragraph?This gentle genius was born in Germany on 14 March 1879. When he was 16, he tried to enter unive
8、rsity in Switzerland, but failed due to his low scores in the general part of the entrance exam, despite obtaining exceptional scores in maths and physics. After studying for another year, he managed to pass the exam, entering university in 1896 and graduating in 1900.His early life and his educatio
9、nReading for writingAfter two years of looking for work as a teacher, Einstein took a job as a clerk in the Swiss patent office.While working there, out of a strong passion for knowledge, he continued to study, earning a doctorate in physies in 1905. That same year, which was later recorded as a mir
10、acle year in science, he published four extraordinary physics papers. Following this, he gradually became famous throughout the world as the new Issac Newton. After four years, he was able to quit his job at the patent office and enter research full-time at a univerity. In 1922, he was awarded the 1
11、921 Nobel Prize for Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect.His work experience and his achievementReading for writingCircumstances changed in 1933, when Hitler came to power in Germany. Einstein,who was Jewish, found the doors of academic institutions closed to him. As a consequence
12、, he had to flee Germany. After spending time in Europe, he finally took up a position as a researcher at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, USA. Following that, he coutinued to make great achievements in physics and mathematics.He mangaged his life in the terrible situationReading for w
13、ritingTo the public, he was seen as a slightly odd-looking but kind and funny man. He had a thick moustache and long white hair, which sometimes stood on end as though he had just received an electric shock. Although he was a genius, he sometimes forgot things, like his friends birthdays. But despit
14、e his peculiarities, he was loved by his friends and neighbours. There is even a story about how he helped a little girl who knocked on his door and asked for help with her homework. In fact, Einstein often encountered people on the street who would stop him and ask him to help explain things. After
15、 many such occasions, he finally started saying, Pardon me! Sorry! Always I am mistaken for Professor Einstein!”His appearance and personalityReading for writingWhat is the main idea of each paragraph?On 18 Apil 1955, it was reported that Einstein had passed away, and the whole world mourned the gre
16、at loss of a brilliant scientist.His death and peoples love for himStudy the organisation and language features.1. What type of writing is this text? How does the writer develop the text?The text is a biography, which is developed chronologically. 2. Find the descriptions that tell us what Einstein
17、looked like and what kind of person he was.The descriptions of Einsteins appearance He is smart, courageous, kind, popular, funny, peculiar and forgetful.3. What rhetorical devices( (修辞手法修辞手法) ) are used in the passage? Give examples.metaphor（隐喻）（隐喻） exaggeration（夸张）（夸张） Can you say something about
18、him now?If we want to introduce someone, what can we talk about?His name is Elbert Einstein. He was born in Germany on 14 March 1879. He is funny, determined, and intelligent.He graduated in 1900 .He was famous for is general theory of relativity and the famous formula E=mc and he was awarded the 19
19、21 Nobel Prize.namebirthplace/ birthdayqualitieseducationevaluationachievementBorn in+ 地点地点+ on/ in +时间时间, sb, 同位语同位语(身份身份)，谓语，谓语+ Born in Guangzhou in 1989 ,Su Bingtian, a famous athlete, is the first Chinese to qualify for the Olympic 100-meter race.著名运动员苏炳添, 1989年出生在广东省，成为首位晋级奥运会百米飞人大战的中国人。1.21.
20、概况 (name, age, birthplace, birth date, job, background)伟大女性Jane Goodall,1934年出生于英国，花了很多年在非洲森林里观察黑猩猩。Born in Britain in 1934, Jane Goodall , a great woman, spent years observing chimps in the forest in Africa.Born in+ 地点地点+ on/ in +时间时间, sb, 同位语同位语(身份身份)，谓语，谓语+ 1.4Born into+ 家庭家庭, sb, 同位语同位语(身份身份)，谓语
21、谓语+ 金牌获得者谌利军，出生在一个普通的农民家庭，一直在为家庭的生计而努力。Born into an ordinary farmers family, Chen Lijun , a gold medalist, has been struggling for his familys livelihood.lead a . lifeat the age of .司马光，一个救了自己小伙伴的勇敢少年，不仅聪明，而且临危不惧。Si Maguang,a brave boy who saved his friend,was not only intelligent but also calm.2.性格
22、/品质 (personality/quality)我们的历史老师，一位喜欢讲有趣故事的人，无私并且负责任，因此我们都很尊敬他。Our history teacher, a man who loves telling interesting stories, is so selfless and responsible that we all respect him very much.是林巧稚的善良，努力和决心造就了她。It was her gentle nature, hard work and determination that made what she was.graduate fr
23、om bachelors degreemasters degreedoctors degreefurther study/education3.教育（education） 钟南山毕业于北京医学院，2007年获得了英国爱丁堡大学博士学位。大学毕业后，他一直致力于医学行业。Graduating from Beijing Medical College, Zhong Nanshan got a Doctors degree in 2007.After graduating from university, he has committed himself to medical career. gra
24、duationYuan Longping, who made great contributions to our country, is regarded as the Father of Hybrid Rice.袁隆平为国家作出了巨大贡献， 被誉为“杂交水稻之父” （“Father of Hybrid Rice” ）。4.34.成就（achievement）eg.莫言一生致力于写作,他在2012年被授予诺贝尔文学奖,使得他成为了第一个获得该奖项的中国人。Mo Yan devoted all his life to writing and he was awarded the Nobel P
25、rize for literature in 2012, which made him the first Chinese to obtain the award.4.54.成就&评价（achievements & evaluation）play a vital important role in sth.have a passion/ gift for sth.win first prize in .be well known for sth.be thought highly of set a good example to/ for sth.Consolidation：1.概况：2.性格
26、/品质：Born in+ 地点+ on/ in +时间, sb, 同位语(身份)，谓语+ not only.but also.so.that.定语从句who.3.教育：graduate from further study/educationbachelors degreemasters degreedoctors degree4.成就/评价：with excellent performancebe considered as/be regarded asmake great contributions todevote to.be awarded the Nobel Prize for 请根
27、据以下材料, 写一篇介绍我国明代(Ming Dynasty)医学家(medical scientist)李时珍的文章。出生年代出生年代: 1518著作著作: 本草纲目内容内容: 中草药(herbs)总集, 包含近2 000种中草药, 数百万字(characters)写作经历写作经历: 访民间, 走群山, 尝百草, 亲身做实验成书时间成书时间: 1578年, 历时37年评价评价: 对我国医学(medicine)发展做出了重大贡献Writing-materialWriting-Outline BeginningGeneral introduction background agemedical s
28、cientistMing Dynastyborn in 1518 BodyAchievementDetails and examplesUse specific detailsGive examples Ben Cao Gang Muvisited mountainscalled on ordinary people tasted herbs EndingDifficulty and Contribution 37 years to finish the taskmake a great contribution 1. 李时珍是中国明朝时期的一个著名医学家。Li Shizhen _a famo
29、us medical scientist in Ming Dynasty. 2. 他出生于1518年。He _1518. Writing-making sentenceswas known aswas born inKnown as a famous medical scientist in Ming Dynasty, Li Shizhen was born in 1518.3. 他写了一本叫作本草纲目的书。He wrote a book which _Ben Cao Gang Mu. 4. 本草纲目是一本中国中草药总集, 其中包含了2 000多种中草药, 数百万字。Ben Cao Gang
30、Mu is a collection of Chinese herbs _ _over 2, 000 Chinese herbs with millions of characters. Writing-making sentencesis calledincludesHe wrote a book called Ben Cao Gang Mu, which is a collection of Chinese herbs including over 2,000 Chinese herbs with millions of characters.whichWriting-making the
31、 essayKnown as a famous medical scientist in Ming Dynasty, Li Shizhen was born in 1518. He wrote a book called Ben Cao Gang Mu, which is a collection of Chinese herbs including over 2, 000 Chinese herbs with millions of characters. In order to finish the task, he visited mountains, called on ordinary people, tasted different kinds of herbs and even did experiments by himself. It took him 37 years to finish the task, and his book is considered to be a great contribution to the development of Chinese medicine.
