1、UNIT 1 PEOPLE OF ACHIEVEMENTUsing Language Aims:By the end of this period,you will be able to1.learn Albert Einsteins life and his achievements;2.figure out the organization and language features of the text；3.identify how to introduce about someone they admire；4.write an introduction about someone
2、they admire.Lead-inCan you guess who he is?a Jewishworked in the Swiss patent office Get Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921E=mc The theory of relativityAlbert Einstein Now lets come to know more about him!While ReadingPredictTASK 1Whats the main idea of the text?The text mainly talks about Einsteins _
3、and _.life storyachievements While Reading-Reading for detailed informationTASK 21.Which of the following about Albert Einstein are not included in the passage?A.his achievements B.his family C.his character D.his experience E.his hobbies F.his appearance G.his death H.his wife and children Born in
4、Germany 1879189619551933Tried but failed to enter university in Switzerland1895Entered universityGraduated from university 1900Took a job as a clerk in the Swiss patent office19021905Entered research full-time at a university1909Awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics1922Had to flee GermanyDied in the U
5、nited States2.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 physics papers Post Reading-DiscussionTask 3 Discuss the following questions in pairs.Q1:Apart from his remarkab
6、le achievements,what does the passage tell us about Einsteins life?Though he was brilliant，he was also a person who faced struggles，for example，when he failed to pass his university entrance exam，when he failed to get a good job，and when he had to flee Germany.Q2:What impressed you most about Einste
7、in?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 people in gentleness and good humour.Post ReadingStudy the organisation and language features.1.What type of writing is this t
8、ext?How does the writer develop the text?The text is a biography，which is developed chronologically.Post reading-Language features1.Find the descriptions that tell us what Einstein looked like and what kind of person he was.He had a thick moustache.received an electric shock.Although he was a genius
9、，.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!”2.What rhetorical devices are used in the passage?Give examples.Analogy（类比）：（类比）：
10、Following this，he gradually became famous throughout the world as the new Isaac Newton.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.Metaphor（暗喻）：（暗喻）：Circumstances changed in 1933，wh
11、en Hitler came to power in Germany.Einstein，who was Jewish，found the doors of academic institutions closed to him.Euphemism(委婉语委婉语):On 18 April 1955，it was reported that Einstein had passed away，and the whole world mourned the great loss of a brilliant scientist.Write an introduction about someone y
12、ou 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 introduction.3.Use your notes to write your introduction and su
13、m up how you feel about this person.One possible version:When people talk about sacrifice and charity for others，the name that most often comes up in my mind is Mother Teresa.In fact，she is so famous for her work that her name is most often used nowadays as a point of comparison by which others are
14、judged（for example，“He may do some good work，but hes no Mother Teresa”）.Interestingly，though her name is still heard quite often，many younger people have no clear idea who she was.Mother Teresas real name is Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu.She was born on 26 August 1910 in Skopje，where is now the modern-day R
15、epublic of Macedonia.When she was a young girl，she decided that she wanted to help poor people in India，so when she was 18，she left home and eventually made her way to Darjeeling，India.She formally became a nun in 1931，and took“Teresa”as her new name.In the beginning，she was just a teacher of other
16、nuns.However，in 1946 she felt stirred to help the poorest of the poor in Calcutta（modern-day Kolkata）.She began to work full-time there in 1948 and was allowed to form her own charity group in 1950.In time，her group grew to thousands of members，helping orphans，refugees，the disabled，the most ill，and
17、the poorest people around the world.However，Mother Teresa is most famous for her Home of the Dying and the Destitute in Calcutta.This work began when she found a poor man dying alone in the street of Calcutta，and decided that she had to do something to help，as nothing could be worse than dying alone
18、 in the streets.Workers for the Home of the Dying and the Destitute would find dying people in the streets，and bring them to the centre，where they would be cared for，fed，and loved until their final moments.For her work，Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.When she died on 5 Septem
19、ber 1997，she was given a state funeral by the government of India，which was attended by more than 15，000 people and broadcast around the world on TV，with many world leaders singing praises to her.People who met Mother Teresa often remarked at how small she wasshe was only 152 cm tall.She was also ve
20、ry quiet and gentle in the way she behaved.This all proves that even the smallest or gentlest people can still do great and mighty things.课文图示与复述课文图示与复述课文图示与复述课文图示与复述1课文图示与复述课文图示与复述1课文图示与复述课文图示与复述Language points教材原句p.6founded high-tech and futuristic companies创立了高科技和未来派的公司题组练领悟方法核心词汇1 found vt.创建；建立
21、；把建立在 搭配：搭配：be founded on 建立在基础上（其近义词组：be based on）The Peoples Republic of China was founded in 1949.中华人民共和国成立于 1949 年。With the permission of the national policy，many financial organizations have been founded all over the country.在国家政策的允许下，全国各地很多金融组织建立起来了。词汇复现Their marriage was founded on love and r
22、espect.他们的婚姻建立在爱和尊重的基础上。【误区警示误区警示】find（发现）foundfound 不规则动词found（建立）foundedfounded 规则动词【归纳拓展归纳拓展】表示“建立”的词汇：establish，build，set up。【词语积累词语积累】foundation n.地基；基础，根据lay a（firm/solid）foundation for.为打下（坚实的）基础founder n.创办者，发起人单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）As is reported，it is over 100 years since Tsinghua University _（fo
23、und）.（2）The teacher founded his system of language teaching _ the belief that speaking should come before reading.（3）Tsinghua University，_（found）in 1911，is home to a great number of outstanding figures.（4）The builders are now beginning to lay the_（found）for the new school.完成句子完成句子（5）_（建于20 世纪早期），the
24、 school keeps on inspiring childrens love of art.was foundedonfoundedTsinghua University与found 之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词形式作定语。foundationFounded in the early 20th century教材原句p.8While working there，out of a strong passion for knowledge，he continued to study，earning a doctorate in physics in 1905.工作期间，出于强烈的求知欲，他
25、仍继续学习，于1905 年获得物理学博士学位。2 passion n.酷爱；激情；盛怒develop a passion for.对产生爱好，培养对的热情搭配搭配have a passion for 酷爱get into a passion 突然发怒in a passion 发怒He has a passion for music.他酷爱音乐。The singer could not control his passion.那位歌手无法控制自己的激情。tremble with passion因生气而颤抖His father got into a passion because the boy
26、smashed up one of his collections.因为那个男孩打碎了他的一个收藏品，父亲勃然大怒。词汇复现单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）He has a passion _ Chinese literature，which dates back to his youth.（2）_ a passion he deleted all the useful data in the computer.完成句子完成句子（3）She often takes her son to the gallery，trying to help him _（培养对的热情）art.（4）Hearing
27、the words，he _（气得发抖）.forIndevelop a passion fortrembled with passion教材原句p.8That same year，which was later recorded as a miracle year in science，he published four extraordinary physics papers.同年这一年后来被称为科学上的奇迹年他发表了四篇非同寻常的物理学论文。3 extraordinary adj.不一般的；非凡的；意想不到的an extraordinary memory非凡的记忆力an extraordi
28、nary achievement卓越的成就extraordinary skills 超凡的技艺extraordinary ideas 离奇的想法extraordinary passion 特别的热情It is extraordinary that the great man should be so mild.那位伟人竟如此温和，真是太不寻常了。【单词助记单词助记】extra-（超出）+ordinary（adj.平常的）extraordinary adj.非凡的英汉互译英汉互译（1）一位非凡的表演者_（2）一次特别的会议_（3）一个奇特的梦_（4）an extraordinary talent
29、_（5）a woman of extraordinary beauty_完成句子完成句子（6）_（是不寻常的）the American girl Jenny speaks Chinese so fluently.an extraordinary performeran extraordinary meetingan extraordinary dream非凡的才华一个容貌出众的女子Its extraordinary that教材原句p.8 Following this，he gradually became famous throughout the world as the new Isaa
30、c Newton.此后，他渐渐闻名于世，被誉为第二个艾萨克牛顿。4 gradually adv.逐渐地；逐步地His interest in this subject gradually decreases.他对这门学科的兴趣逐渐减退。Controls in the city have gradually tightened.对这个城市的控制逐渐加强。【词语积累词语积累】gradual adj.逐渐的，循序渐进的gradual growth 逐渐成长a gradual change in climate 气候的逐渐变化a gradual increase in the birth rate 出
31、生率的逐渐增长a gradual process 一个循序渐进的过程单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）The girl used to be shy，but is _（gradual）getting active in group work and is more willing to express herself.（2）Children seem to have _（gradual）gained their enjoyment in reading.完成句子完成句子（3）_（逐渐增加温度）to the boiling point.（4）Education is _（一个循序渐进的过程）.gra
32、duallygraduallyGradually increase the temperaturea gradual process教材原句p.8Circumstances changed in 1933，when Hitler came to power in Germany.1933 年，希特勒在德国上台，形势发生了变化。5 come to power（开始）掌权；上台After he came to power，the man devoted most of his time to charity work.这个人当权后把他的大部分时间用于慈善工作。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】be in pow
33、er 执政，掌权return to power 重掌政权take/seize power 掌握/夺取政权within ones power 在某人的能力/权力范围之内beyond/out of ones power 超出某人的能力/权力范围do all/everything in ones power to do sth.竭尽所能做某事be in office 执政，当权（状态）take office 上台执政（动作）【误区警示误区警示】（1）come to power 表示动作，为非延续性动词短语，不可与时间段连用。（2）be in power 表示持续状态，可与时间段连用。The part
34、y came to power four years ago.=The party has been in power for four years.这个政党执政有四年了。单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）China is a country where the people are_ power.（2）It is _my power to master so much vocabulary in such a limited time.完成句子完成句子（3）The economy（经济）of this country has greatly improved ever since he _（执政
35、）.（4）Every time I get into trouble and turn to James，hell do everything _（他力所能及的）to help me out.同义句转换同义句转换（5）The government came to power two years ago.The government _ for two years.inwhere 引导定语从句。beyondcame to powerin his power名词词组 every time 意为“每次”，在句中起连词的作用，引导时间状语从句。has been in power教材原句p.8As a
36、consequence，he had to flee Germany.因此，他不得不逃离德国。6 consequence n.结果；后果accept/take the consequences 承担后果搭配搭配face/suffer the consequences 面对后果in consequence/as a consequence（=as a result）因此，所以in consequence of/as a consequence of（=as a result of）因为，作为的结果Im quite willing to take the consequences.我非常愿意承担后
37、果。In his point of view，poverty is a consequence of overpopulation.在他看来，贫困是人口过多的结果。In todays society，many people have got mental illness as aconsequence of excessive pressure from life or work.在当今社会，很多人因为生活或工作压力过大而患上了精神疾病。词汇复现【词语积累词语积累】consequent adj.随之发生的，作为结果的consequently adv.因此，所以单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）Dr
38、unk driving has been forbidden._（consequent），traffic accidents are decreasing.完成句子完成句子（2）She was over the age limit and，_（因此），her application was rejected.（3）She doesnt feel like eating anything_（因为）heavy pressure.（4）Im willing to take the chance and _（承担后果）.Consequentlyin consequence/as a consequen
39、cein consequence of/as a consequence ofaccept/take the consequences教材原句p.8After spending time in Europe，he finally took up a position as a researcher at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton，USA.在欧洲度过一段时间后，他终于在美国普林斯顿高等研究院谋得研究员一职。7 take up a position 担任；任职He took up a position as an editor af
40、ter graduating from the university.他大学毕业后从事编辑工作。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】take up 开始从事；拿起；占据（空间），占用（时间）；继续，接下去When did you take up Japanese as a second foreign language?你什么时间开始选修日语作为第二外语的？He took up the telephone receiver and began to dial.他拿起电话听筒开始拨号。This thing takes up all my attention.这件事占据了我所有的注意力。I put the tel
41、ephone down and took up my work again.我放下电话继续工作。【学法点拨学法点拨】take away 拿走；夺去；消除 take in 吸收；领会；欺骗；收留take on 呈现；雇用；承担 take down 记下；拆卸；拿下，取下take over 接管；接任 take out 带出去；提取take off 脱掉；起飞take back 收回（说错的话）；退回；使回忆起I was given some pills to take away the pain.给我开了一些止痛药片。He was homeless,so we took him in.他无家可归
42、，我们便收留了他。The plane took off an hour late.飞机起飞晚了一个小时。单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）Roger took painting _ for a while，but soon lost interest.（2）He is always ready to take _ heavy responsibilities.（3）She took _ his work after his departure.（4）If you trust him，you will certainly be taken_.（5）I cant take my boots _；the
43、yre so tight!（6）They are taking _ the old gallery.完成句子完成句子（7）Bill _（开始从事警察工作）after quitting his previous job.（8）The book _（使他回忆起）to the days when he had been in the countryside.（9）Please _（带孩子们出去）.Their noise is making my head ache.uponoverinoffdowntook up a position as a policemantook him backtake
44、the children out教材原句p.8In fact，Einstein often encountered people on the street who would stop him and ask him to help explain things.事实上，爱因斯坦经常遇到有人当街拦住他，请他解释各种事物。8 encounter vt.偶然碰到，与邂逅（=come across）；遇到（尤指令人不快或困难的事）（=run into/meet with）n.邂逅；遭遇搭配：搭配：have an encounter with 与相遇I encountered Dr.Yuan Lon
45、gping on board when I travelled to Shaanxi.我到陕西旅行的时候在飞机上碰到了袁隆平博士。词汇复现encounter problems/difficulties 遇到问题/困难I had a close encounter with the sea during the National Day holiday.国庆假期期间我近距离接触了大海。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】come across/run across 偶然遇到；偶然发现She came across an old flashlight in a drawer.她在抽屉里偶然发现了一个旧手电筒。单句
46、语法填空单句语法填空（1）His encounter _ the guard dog completely frightened him.（2）We had an encounter _ the famous archaeologist at the conference.（3）I came _ him in the street yesterday.（4）Let me know if you run _ any trouble.完成句子完成句子（5）One rainy night I _（偶然遇到）an old friend in Rome.withencounter 作名词时，常与介词wi
47、th 连用。withacrossintoencountered/had an encounter with/came across/ran across教材原句p.9Use your notes to write your introduction and sum up how you feel about this person.用你的笔记来写你的介绍，并总结你对这个人的感觉。9 sum vi.&n.（1）vi.总结；概括sum up 总结；概括搭配搭配to sum up 总之，总的来说in sum 总之，总而言之You have only 100 words to sum up his s
48、peech.你只能用100 个词来概括他的讲话。To sum up，the succession procedure of house property is very complicated for families with large members.总之，对于成员多的家庭，房屋财产的继承程序是非常复杂的。词汇复现（2）n.金额；款项；总数；总和搭配：搭配：a sum of 一笔（款项）I have to spend a large sum of money to get it back.我得花一大笔钱才能把它弄回来。The sum will be increased by fiftee
49、n percent.金额将要增加 15%。The sum of 7 and 12 is 19.7 加 12 等于 19。单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）These ten books sum _ this years production.（2）The number of the endangered species summed_ a big one.（3）It can _（sum）up in two words.（4）So，_（sum）up，we need to concentrate on staff training.（5）_ sum，I cant go out as I have ma
50、ny things to do.完成句子完成句子（6）We can _（概括）the main point of the lesson in three sentences.（7）Is that _（的总和）what youve done in the last two years?（8）_（总之），theory must be combined with practice.upintobe summedto sumInsum upthe sum ofTo sum up/In sum教材原句p.8He made numerous contributions to the world，the m
