1、Unit 5 Working the LandReading and thinkingWho is the man in the photo?Who is the man in the photo?What What crop is he holding in his hands?crop is he holding in his hands?Yuan Longpingfather of hybrid riceHe is father of hybrid rice,who received the honor for his great contributions to hybrid rice
2、 research and the work he did to improve rice production in developing countries.He is called a pioneer for all people.Read the title and try to predictWhere is this passage possibly from?A.Science journal B.Science fiction C.Novel D.Biography A Pioneer For All people A biography for a great man(Par
3、a.1)Yuan Longping,known as(Para.2)Yuan Longping was born in 1930(Para.3)After graduating in 1953,he worked as(Para.4)Today,it is estimated generated from Yuans hybrid(Para.5)Given that Yuans hybrids(Para.6)What impresses people most about Yuan Longping is his Review:Do you still remember the feature
4、s of biography?Tips:1)A passage about a famous person usually starts with his or her achievement,which is probably used to draw readers attention.2)Its followed by his or her personal life and how he or she achievedsuccess.3)This kind of passage often ends with writers attitude or the famouspersons
5、quote to show something or draw a conclusion.Skim the text and match the main idea with each paragraph.A 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 innovatio
6、n has helped to feed more people.F Yuan cares little for fame or wealth.Tips:To know the main idea of each paragraph,aside from the first sentence and last sentence,we should pay attention to the signposts like“yet”“however”.Try to describe the man in the picture.He is a researcher working the land,
7、and holding a bunch of hybrid rice strains with a content smile on his face.He is Yuan Longping,who has a sunburnt face and a strong and slim body.He once said,my lifelong pursuit is to keep all the people away from hunger.on lookAt heart At work Who does Yuan Longping regard himself as?What do peop
8、le view Yuan Longping as?agricultural scientist/pioneer/father of hybrid ricePara.1a farmerA Pioneer of All PeopleYet Despite _(know)as father of hybrid rice,Yuan Longping recognizes himself as an ordinary farmer.modesty and devotion being knownAll the scientists19301940s-1950safter19531974_in Beiji
9、ng,Yuan was expected to _.Yuan was _(concern)about_.Yuan researched and realized the solution,_(convince)that _.Yuan overcame _and_.Bornpursue a career in science or medicineconcerned was convincedA Pioneer of All PeopleAll the studentsAll the researchersPara.2-3Timeline of Yuan s career path the an
10、swer could be found in the creation of hybrid rice the hunger problemdeveloped the super hybrid riceenormous difficulties Yuan s education backgroundYuan s awareness The challenges he facedYuans intense efforts:overcome/develop1.About_percent of domestic riceconsumption.2.Around_tonnes of rice per y
11、ear.3.feed_other countries depending on rice4.receive_awards both in China and abroad.60200 millionmanynumerousA Pioneer of All PeopleExact data general numberA.By providing convincing data.B.By explain the phenomenon.C.By giving examples.D.By analyzing the cause and effect.around the WorldPara.4In
12、what way did the writer develop para4?However,still,insteadA pioneer of All Peoplecommon peopleYuan Longping WealthRetirement Leisure Celebrity generosity selflessnessAll the Ordinary People Para.5DonationThree visions Long ago,he envisionedlatest vision next visionA Pioneer of All Peoplerice plants
13、 as tall as sorghum,with each ear of rice as big as a broom,and each grain of rice as huge as peanut.seawater rice great visions ongoing spirit of innovationAll the DreamersPara.6Qualities ofa pioneer para1：pure heart/modesty para 2：deep concern for people a strong determination persistencepara3/5：strong spirit of innovation para4：generosity/selflessness SummaryStructure of thewhole passageIdentityEducation/goalChallenges Solutions Achievement(s)InfluenceQuality Dreams Get to know more pioneers in our lifeand try to introduce one to your class.Description Structure Quality
