1、Unit 1 People of AchievementAssessing Your Progress&Project Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box.gentle sum up circumstance encounter novelist patent1.To our surprise,he was actually the _ and caring father of three children.2.To _,his fame and wealth were gained thr
2、ough hard work and his in-depth knowledge of his business.3.A genius for invention,Thomas Edison obtained scores of _.4.Under no _ should we do terrible things to other people.5.As a botanist,he takes notes on the properties of any plant he _.6.The first-person narrator is a stylistic device that ha
3、s been used by many _ and poets throughout the ages.gentlesum uppatentscircumstancesencountersnovelistsSun Yat-sen(1866-1925)was widely considered to be the founder and forerunner of modern China.He was only in power for a short time,when he was president of the country in 1912.So it may seem odd to
4、 some people _ knowledge of China may be limited that he is such an important figure.However,his influence is not based on his time in office,but on his continuous struggle for a better society and his concern for all Chinese people.He also put forward many advanced ideas _ brought the Chinese peopl
5、e together,in particular,the Three Principles of the People.These principles were inspired by Lincoln,_ he admired,and were developed when he was traveling overseas,_ he went to find support for his country.The first principle is about nationalism,_ indicates that China should never be divided and s
6、hould not be under any foreign control.The second is about peoples rights.It means that all people have great value and should also have the same rights.The third is about peoples livelihood,_ means that the government should create opportunities for people to make a good living.whosewhichwho/whomwh
7、erewhichwhich What do you know about Sun Yat-sen?Read the passage,and then fill in the blanks with relative pronouns or adverbs.REFLECTING Did this unit cause you to change your thoughts about greatness?If so,how?Will what you have learnt in this unit inspire you to improve yourself?If so,how?What w
8、as the most important idea that you learnt in this unit?Overall,I thought this unit was inspiring useful so-so difficult.Project Prepare a book report Activate and employ all the skills and knowledge you have learnt in this unit.Learning objectives Have you ever read a biography or an autobiography
9、of a great person?Would you recommend this book?Why or why not?Which great person would you like to read more about?Where can you find recommendations for good biographies or autobiographies?Discuss these questions in groups.Use the examples to help you.Write about how the book makes you feel or thi
10、nk about that person.Write about your overall feelings about the book and its quality.Give your opinion:Should others read this book as well?Why or why not?Choose a biography or autobiography of a great person.Read the book,and then write a book report.Keep these points in mind:Present your book rep
11、ort to your group.Answer any questions about the book.The Story of My Life,by Helen Keller,1903Helen Keller(1880-1968)was one of the most motivational figures in the 20th century.In many ways,she stood in the face of a great challenge,losing her sight and hearing at a very young age,and against all
12、odds led a successful and long life.Helen Keller wrote this biography herself at the age of 22.She wrote at first about her family before her illness,and then continued with documenting her thoughts and feelings after the illness that caused her to become unable to hear and see.It is Helen Kellers strength of character and determination demonstrated in this book that inspires me most.Anyone interested about her and how to overcome challenges in life should read this book.Read book reports done by your classmates,choose the best one in your eyes,and give your reasons.
