选择性必修一 Unit 5 Working the Land Reading and Thinking （20张PPT)

(共20张PPT)
A Pioneer
for All People
X1U5 Reading and thinking
learning objectives
To read about agricultural scientist Yuan Longping
To summarize Yuan's qualities as a pioneer
To analyse why Yuan Longping is called “a pioneer for all people”
A Pioneer for All People
Who
Pre-reading -I can make a prediction
Where is this passage possibly from？
A. Science journal
B. Science fiction
C. Textbook
D.Biography
What’s the meaning of “pioneer”
Why is Yuan called “a pioneer for all people
Yuan Longping - Father of Hybrid Rice

A. Yuan conducted research and
developed hybrid rice.
B. Yuam is old but still woking hard to fulfil his dreams.
C. Yuan considers himself a farmer.
D. Yuan decided to study agriculture.
E. Yuan’s innovation has helped to
feed more people.
F. Yuan cares little for fame or wealth.
identity
Education/
experience
research/
achievements
Skim the text and match the main idea with each paragraph. Use one key word to summarize each paragraph.
contributions/
influence
attitudes/
qualities
dreams/ visions
Para.1
Para.4
Para.3
Para.2
Para.5
Para.6
key word
毕业学校：北京大学中文系
专业：文化知识产权专业
住址：上海市XX区XX路X家园
Date of birth：
Birthplace：
Major：
Occupations：
Appearance：
毕业学校：北京大学中文系
Title：
住址：上海市XX区XX路X家园
In 1930 in beijing
Slim but strong
Agricuture
A sicentist & a research &
Father of hybrid rice
Scanning -Read para1&2 (Identity and education)
a farmer
Why did Yuan decide to study agriculture
Why does Yuan consider himself a farmer
What does Yuan consider himself
He was concerned that farmers had
poor harvest & food shortage.He determined to tackle the crisis of food shortage.
He continually works the land in his research.
He devoted all his life to Chinese farmers.
He is a ____________________ scientist who continually works the land in his research.
He is a _______________________________ man who has devoted all his life to Chinese farmers and considers himself a farmer too.
He is a/an __________________________________ man who wanted to solve the crisis of food shortage for all people.
earnest/hardworking
devoted but open-minded(modest)
What qualities does he have
responsible/ambitious/determined
Process (Para.3) 1. Yuan put forward his solution— ___________________
to boost yields in the fields that farmers have.
2. His idea caused ____________ at that time.
(It was commonly _______ that it could not be done)
3. Having overcome ___________________________, Yuan managed to develop the first hybrid rice through ____________.
developing hybrid rice
increase output
great debate
assumed
enormous technical difficulties
intense effort
How did Yuan Longping develop hybrid rice
What is the main advantage of hybrid rice
attain
expand
He is a _________________________ scientist who successfully developed the first hybrid rice and seawater rice.
creative/innovative/intelligent
Careful reading -para 3 (research/achievements)
What qualities does he have
Careful reading -para 4 (contributions/influence)
How has Yuan’s work helped China and other countries
Why does the author list numbers
Emphasize Yuan's invaluable countributions
________
domentic rice
consumption
produce _______
tons of rice
per year
+
+
feed________ countries
=
received
________
awards
Tip 1: Using numbers can make the text more convincing and accurate.
60 percent
200 million
many other
numerous
(Para.5) Given that Yuan’s hybrids have made him quite wealthy, one might think he would retire to a life of leisure. However, this is far from the case. Deep down, Yuan is still very much a farmer at heart. As a man of the soil, he cares little for celebrity or money. Instead, he makes large donations to support agricultural research.
He is a _________ who ____________________.
Considering that
How does the author show Yuan ’s qualities
Careful reading -para 5 (attitudes/qualities)
VS
(Para.5) Given that Yuan’s hybrids have made him quite wealthy, one might think he would retire to a life of leisure. However, this is far from the case. Deep down, Yuan is still very much a farmer at heart. As a man of the soil, he cares little for celebrity or money. Instead, he makes large donations to support agricultural research.
How does the author show Yuan ’s qualities
He is a _________________________________ man who makes large donations to support agricultural research.
selfless/unselfish/noble-minded
By contrast
quite wealthy
retire to a life of
leisure.
transitional words
(转折词)
father of hybrid rice VS farmer
his parents' wish VS his own decision
the general doubt VS his belief
retire to a life of leisure VS continue to work as a farmer
Tip 2: Use “contrast“ to highlight people's qualities.
Find more examples
transitional words (转折词)
(Para.6) What impresses people most about Yuan Longping is his ongoing ability to fulfill his dreams. Long ago, he envisioned rice plants as tall as sorghum, with each ear of rice as big as a broom, and each grain of rice as huge as a peanut. He succeeded in producing... . His latest vision for “seawater rice” has also become a reality, ... and everyone is waiting to see what he will dream up next.
imagined
Careful reading - para 6 (dreams/visions)
Careful Reading
P6
Yuan Longping's vision
His first dream
His latest vision
▲As tall as sorghum
▲ As big as a broom
▲As huge as a peanut
seawater rice
My lifelong pursuit is to keep all the people away from hunger.(使人民远离饥饿是我毕生的追求)
--Yuan Longping
He is a ______________________ pursuer who who is full of visions and has ongoing abilities to fulfil them.
persistent and energetic
Why is Yuan Longping called “ a pioneer for all people”
He is _______________________
to feed people both ___________ ______ and help _____________ hunger.
human get rid of
the first to develop hybrids
at home and
abroad
Pioneer n. person who is the first to study a new area of knowledge that other people then continue to develop.
Thinking
What’s the meaning of “pioneer”
We should appreciate him .
We should have dreams.
We be devoted to our study and never let the precious time slip away.
Homework
1. try to retell what you have learnt about Yuan Longping.
2. Write a letter to your friend Jack.
Required
假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Jack听到袁隆逝世的消息感到很难过，
写信给你想要了解袁隆平的故事。请你给他写一封回信，
告诉他一些袁隆平的事迹。
要点包括：1.生平经历 2. 贡献 3. 人物评价
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thinking
What can we learn from Yuan Longping
What should you do if you want to be a pioneer
Thinking
As a teacher,
I think it is important to be committed to teaching.
It is necessary to be a teacher who is creative in teaching.
I’m supposed to work hard to do my job well.
My version:
What can we learn from Yuan Longping
Thinking
As students,
we should be ambitious. We should have dreams. We be devoted to our study and never let the precious time slip away. And live to the fullest and have courage to take up challenges.
Advice:
What can we learn from Yuan Longping
As students, we should ..........
See You Next Class!