高中英语 Unit 3《Amazing People》课件 Welcome to th unit 牛津译林必修2.ppt

Unit3 Amazing people2021/8/11 星期三1 Welcome to the unitWelcome to the unit2021/8/11 星期三2Who are they?Who are they?What do you know about them?What do you know about them?For what are they famous?For what are they famous?Lead-in:QuestionsLead-in:QuestionsThey all devoted themselves to their fields and They all devoted themselves to their fields and contributed a lot to the world.They are contributed a lot to the world.They are Amazing PeopleAmazing People.居里夫人居里夫人2021/8/11 星期三3Speaking:Some amazing people have changed our world for the better through their thoughts and actions.Look at the pictures below and discuss the achievements of the following amazing people.Then say more that you know about them.2021/8/11 星期三4 Mother Teresa Mother Teresa won a Nobel Peace Prizewon a Nobel Peace Prize for her work among the poor people of India.for her work among the poor people of India.She is one of the greatest women She is one of the greatest women in the world,who made great contri-in the world,who made great contri-butions for the peace of the world.butions for the peace of the world.She was born on 27 August,1910 in She was born on 27 August,1910 in what is now Skopje,Macedonia,and what is now Skopje,Macedonia,and was loved and worshipped(was loved and worshipped(崇拜崇拜)in)in India.She was given the highest India.She was given the highest honor as Gandi by the government honor as Gandi by the government of India.It is reported that after sheof India.It is reported that after she died,about 400 important figures died,about 400 important figures including queen,presidents,prime including queen,presidents,prime ministers and the former First Lady ministers and the former First Lady Hillary Clinton came to pay finalHillary Clinton came to pay finaltribute(tribute(尊敬尊敬)to her.)to her.2021/8/11 星期三5Bill Gates started Microsoft,the biggest computertechnology company in the world.He is chairman of Microsoft Corporation and the worldwide leader in software,services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.He offers many jobs for people.It is said that he employs more than 55000 people in 85 countries and regions.He and his wife set up a foundation(基金会)focusing on improving global health.He is also the richest man in the world-worth and estimated(估价)$40 billion in 1997 according to Forbes(福布斯)magazine.2021/8/11 星期三6Beethoven was one of the greatest composers of all time.He was born on 17 December,1770 in He was born on 17 December,1770 in Bonn.He carried on the tradition and Bonn.He carried on the tradition and became one of the worlds greatest became one of the worlds greatest composers.During his life he created composers.During his life he created many beautiful and famous works.many beautiful and famous works.But there are hundreds of Beethoven But there are hundreds of Beethoven works which,until now,have been works which,until now,have been available only to scholars(available only to scholars(学者学者)and)and specialists.Though he couldnt hear specialists.Though he couldnt hear anything any more at the age of 45,he anything any more at the age of 45,he still continued to work for his music,still continued to work for his music,and he successfully finished the ninth and he successfully finished the ninth and tenth symphony at last.and tenth symphony at last.2021/8/11 星期三7Zhang Heng invented the first tool in history for reporting earthquakes.Zhang Heng was a famous Zhang Heng was a famous man of letters and scientist man of letters and scientist in the East Han Dynasty in in the East Han Dynasty in the Chinese history.He the Chinese history.He invented the armillary invented the armillary sphere and the sphere and the seismograph,or Di Dong seismograph,or Di Dong Yi(Earth Motion Yi(Earth Motion Instrument)for measuring Instrument)for measuring earthquakes.earthquakes.2021/8/11 星期三8Discussion:1.Do you think these people have made useful changes to the way we live today?2.Which of these peoples achievements have the largest effect on our lives today?3.Do you have a hero/heroine?What are things he or she has done that make you feel that this person is amazing?2021/8/11 星期三9Consolidation:NameNameBirth timeBirth timeBirth placeBirth placeGreat achievementsGreat achievementsZhang HengZhang HengBeethovenBeethovenBill GatesBill GatesMother TeresaMother TeresaHero in your Hero in your mindmindthe Eastern Han the Eastern Han DynastyDynasty17 Dec,177017 Dec,177027 Aug,191027 Aug,191028 Oct,195528 Oct,1955ChinaChinaBonn,GermanyBonn,GermanySkopje,Skopje,MacedoniaMacedoniaAmericaAmericaHe invented the first tool for He invented the first tool for reporting earthquakesreporting earthquakes.He was one of the greatest He was one of the greatest composers of all posers of all time.She worked hard to help the She worked hard to help the people of India.people of India.He started Microsoft,the He started Microsoft,the biggest computer company.biggest computer company.Fill in the blanksFill in the blanks2021/8/11 星期三10Group Discussion:What are the common characteristics these four people share?What can we learn from them?Are they your heroes/heroines?2021/8/11 星期三11Writing:Write a short passage about your hero or heroine.(100 words or so)2021/8/11 星期三12Homework:Read the passage B in the Workbook.(Page 107)2021/8/11 星期三132021/8/11 星期三14