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Unit 2 Great minds
Period 1 Reading I
牛津深圳·广州版 九年级上
Learning objects
1. Knowledge objectives: Enable students to acquire the basic usage of some words and phrases.
2. Skill objectives: Use skimming and prediction to get the main idea of the text.
3. Emotional objectives: Develop students’ interest in reading the stories of great minds in Chinese and foreign history.
4. Thinking quality objectives: Extract and sort out the key information of the text to obtain the main idea of this article, and find similarities in the same type of text.
Do you know these people What did they do Discuss these with your classmates.
Albert Einstein
Marie Curie
Confucius
Hua Luogeng
Charlie Chaplin
What do you know about
geniuses
minds
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Great minds
A mind means a person who is very intelligent.
genius
A genius means a great mind.
They are all great minds.
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Albert Einstein was a scientist/physicist. People regard him as the father of modern physics.
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Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
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Confucius was a teacher and philosopher in the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. He is remembered for his famous sayings.
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Hua Luogeng was a Chinese mathematician. He is famous for his important contributions to number theory.
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Charlie Chaplin was a comic actor and film director.
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Presentation
mind n. 聪明人；富有才智的人
astronomer n. 文章
The astronomer is watching the stars.
She was one of the greatest minds of her time.
genius n. 天才
consider v. 认为；觉得
The musical genius was a composer even in childhood.
I will consider your offer, but I think I can find a better one.
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sense n. 理解力；判断力
humour n. 幽默
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Women love men with a sense of humour.
He is a man with humor.
invitation n. 邀请
theory n. 学说；论；说
I got a wedding invitation from my friend.
That student is interested in all kinds of science theories.
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university n. 大学
pleasure n. 乐事；快事
Tsinghua University is one of the most famous universities in China.
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The little girl takes pleasure in eating cakes.
avoid v. 避免；避开
She’s been avoiding my calls all week.
He gave a lecture in front of many people.
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lecture n. 讲座；演讲
tonight adv. 在今夜；在今晚
audience n. 听众；观众
Tonight’s news is about the accident that happened earlier today.
The audience in the meeting hall stayed quiet.
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trust v. 信任；信赖
seat n. 座位
When you climb, you should trust your partner.
A child safety seat is used for babies to travel in cars safely.
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applause n. 鼓掌；喝彩
pale adj. 苍白的
Her colleagues are giving her a big round of applause.
He looks so pale.
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Look at the pictures, the title and the introduction to the story on page 19.
Pre-reading
Before you read
Answer the questions below.
1. Who are probably the two geniuses？
a. Einstein and his driver. b. Einstein and his son.
2. What kind of story is it
a. A funny story. b. A sad story.
3. What is the man doing in the second picture
He is giving a lecture/speech.
4. What is the difference between the first and the third picture
The two persons in the third picture have changed seats.
Pre-reading
Many people consider Albert Einstein (1879–1955) a genius. This story about him shows that he also had a sense of humour.
Reading
Einstein often received invitations to explain his theories at different universities. On these trips, his driver Hans often said to him, “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.”
One evening, on their way to a university, Einstein said, “I’m so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture tonight, Hans, but I don’t want to let my audience down.”
“I know what to do,” said Hans. “I can give the lecture for you. You can trust me. I’ve listened to your lecture so many times that I’ve learnt it by heart. No one knows you at this university, so they won’t find out.”
Reading
So, they changed places. At the university, Hans was guided to the front of the hall. Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture without difficulty, and joined in the applause at the end.
However, before Hans left, a man shouted, “I’d like to ask you a question.” He then asked a question so difficult that Hans had no idea what he was talking about.
Reading
Einstein turned pale. “Oh no!” he thought. “Now we’re in trouble.” But Hans just laughed and said, “That’s such an easy question that even my driver can answer it. Hans, please …”
Einstein stood up and answered the question perfectly.
They left the university, with Einstein driving. A little later, Hans offered to drive. “No,” laughed Einstein. “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Hans.”
Reading
d happy thing
L6-7 It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.
a keep away from f college
b believe in g with no trouble
c take part in h this evening
d happy thing i by remembering every word
e make … disappointed
Choose the closest meaning to the following words and phrases.
Reading task
f college
a keep away from f college
b believe in g with no trouble
c take part in h this evening
d happy thing i by remembering every word
e make … disappointed
L8 One evening, on their way to a university,…
Reading task
a keep away from
h this evening
a keep away from f college
b believe in g with no trouble
c take part in h this evening
d happy thing i by remembering every word
e make … disappointed
L9-10 I’m so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture tonight, …
Reading task
e make … disappointed
a keep away from f college
b believe in g with no trouble
c take part in h this evening
d happy thing i by remembering every word
e make … disappointed
L10-11
… but I don’t want to let my audience down.
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b believe in
a keep away from f college
b believe in g with no trouble
c take part in h this evening
d happy thing i by remembering every word
e make … disappointed
L12-13 I can give the lecture for you. You can trust me.
Reading task
i by remembering every word
L13-15
I’ve listened to your lecture so many times that I’ve learnt it by heart.
a keep away from f college
b believe in g with no trouble
c take part in h this evening
d happy thing i by remembering every word
e make … disappointed
Reading task
g with no trouble
c take part in
L19-21
Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture without difficulty, and joined in the applause at the end.
a keep away from f college
b believe in g with no trouble
c take part in h this evening
d happy thing i by remembering every word
e make … disappointed
Reading task
Read the story and put the following sentences in the correct order.
( ) Einstein answered the question.
( ) Hans was guided to the front of the hall and gave his lecture.
( ) Hans offered to give the lecture.
( ) A man asked a very difficult question.
( ) Einstein was invited to a university to give a lecture.
( ) Einstein was very pleased to drive Hans.
( ) Hans and Einstein left the university.
( ) Einstein felt very tired.
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2
3
4
5
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7
8
Reading task
Fill in the table according to the text.
On the way to the university at the university On the way back
Hans offered to ______________________________ _______________ but could not _______ ____________________________ He had a good idea– he______ __________________ offered to _________
Einstein was too tired to_____________ _________________________________and helped Hans________ __________________ ______________
give the lecture for Einstein.
give the lecture.
gave the lecture
answer a man’s difficult question.
asked
Einstein to answer it.
listened to Hans give his lecture
answer
the difficult question.
drive.
drove the car.
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1. It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.
爱因斯坦博士，为您这样的天才开车是一件荣幸的事。
【用法】句型It’s a pleasure to do ... 意“做…… 是一件愉快的事情”，其中it 是形式主语，to do sth是真正的主语。
It’s a pleasure to talk with you.跟你聊天是一件愉快的事情。
It’s a pleasure to help others.帮助人是一件愉快的事情。
Language points
【拓展】
① please v. 使高兴 =make …happy
Her new job pleases her.她的新工作使她高兴。
② pleased adj. =satisfied 满意的；
Tom’s teacher is pleased with his progress. Tom的老师为他的进步感到满意.
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③It’s my/a pleasure. 用于当别人对你说Thank you时，你的答语“不用谢”。
-- Thank you for your help.
-- ________________.
④With pleasure. 用于别人请求你做某事，你很乐意去做的时, 你的答语 “非常乐意” 。
-- Could you help me carry the box
--_____________.
It’s my pleasure
With pleasure
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根据中文意思完成句子。
1. 他每天要开车送他的妻子到公司。
He needs to _____ _____ _____ _____ the company every day.
2. 和你一起工作是一件愉快的事情。
_____ ___ _________ _____ _____ with you.
drive his wife to
It’s a pleasure to work
Have a go
2. One evening, on their way to a university, Einstein said, “I’m so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture tonight, Hans, but I don’t want to let my audience down.” 一天晚上，在他们去一所大学的路上，爱因斯坦说：“我很累，我希望今晚我不演讲了，汉斯。可我又不想让我的听众们失望。”
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【用法】① on one’s way to ... 在某人去 …… 的路上
初中阶段要掌握的有关way的短语还有：
by the way 顺便说一下；顺便问问
By the way, when will you go to Hong Kong 顺便问一下，你们什么时候去香港啊？
all the way 一路上；自始至终
He is there with me all the way. 自始自终，他一直在陪着我。
in one’s way 妨碍某人；用某人自己的方法
The desk is in our way. Please move it away.这桌子挡着我们的路了，请把它移走。
in any way 无论如何
You can’t fight with each other in any way.你们无论如何也不能打架。
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【用法】② avoid v. 避免；避开
Try to avoid danger. 尽力避免危险。
avoid doing sth. 避免做某事
We got up early to avoid missing the early bus.我们早起床，以避免错过早班车。
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【用法】③lecture 可数名词，意为“讲座；演讲”
give a lecture 讲课；演讲
attend a lecture 听讲座
a lecture on 关于……的讲座（演讲）
The scientist gave a lecture to us.那位科学家给我们讲课了。
Did you attend the lecture on Mark Twain 你听了那个关于马克 吐温的讲座了吗？
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【用法】④let ... down意为“让……失望”。
Japanese football team failed in the 2014 Brazil Word Cup. This let their fans down.日本足球队在2014 年巴西世界杯上失败了，这让他们的球迷很失望。
She let us down badly yesterday.昨天她让我们大失所望。
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【用法】⑤audience n. 观众；听众
audience是集合名词，用作主语时，其谓语动词可用单数（视为整体）或复数（视为个体）。对比下面两个句子：
The audience is listening attentively.听众在聚精会神地听着。
The audience were enjoying the performance.这些观众对表演非常欣赏。
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根据中文意思完成句子。
1. 我的答案让你失望了吗？
Has my answer _____ you ______
2. 你最好避免在火车上阅读，对眼睛不好。
You had better _____ _______ in the train. It’s not good for your eyes.
3. 我在去超市的路上，碰到了一个乞丐。
____ ____ _____ ___ the supermarket, I met a beggar.
let down
avoid reading
Have a go
On my way to
3. I know what to do. 我知道做什么。
【用法】what to do为“疑问词+动词不定式”结构，在句中作动词know的宾语。“疑问词+动词不定式”结构可在句子中作主语、宾语、表语等成分。
how to do it 怎么做
I don’t know what to do now.我不知道现在可以做些什么。
I don’t know how to do it.我不知道如何完成它。
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4. I’ve listened to your lecture so many times that I’ve learnt it by heart. 我听过你这么多次演讲，我都能背下来了。
That’s such an easy question that even my driver can answer it. 这个问题如此简单，以至于我的司机都能回答。
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①so + adj. / adv. +that从句
如此……以致……
such + (a / an) + adj.+n.+ that 从句
如此……以致……
当名词前有many，much，few，little 等词修饰时，只能用so而不能用such。例如：
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The question was so difficult that Hans could not answer it.那个问题非常难，以至于汉斯无法回答。
She gave me such a nice present that I couldn’t say a word.她送给我一份这么好的礼物，以至于我说不出话来。
He made so many mistakes in the exam that his father got angry.他在考试中犯了那么多的错误，以致他爸爸生气了。
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根据中文意思完成句子。
1. 他在电脑游戏上花费了太多的时间，以致没有通过这次考试。
He spent _____ _____ time on computer games _____ he didn’t pass the exam.
2. 他讲了那样滑稽的一个故事，我们都笑了。
He told _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ we all laughed.
so much that
such a funny story that
Have a go
【用法】② by heart 单凭记忆；能背诵
I have read the poem so many times that I can learn it by heart. 这首诗我读了很多遍了以至于我已经能背下来了。
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5. Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture without difficulty, and joined in the applause at the end. 爱因斯坦坐下，听汉斯轻而易举地演讲，最后他还一起鼓掌。
【用法】①seat n. 座位 常用短语：
take a seat = have a seat 坐下 take one’s seat 就座
There are many seats in the theatre.剧院里有许多座位。
Please take a seat.请坐。
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【用法】②without difficulty 轻而易举
I think you can solve the problem without difficulty.我想你能轻而易举的解决这个问题。
Jim can read this passage without difficulty.吉姆能轻而易举的读完这篇文章。
③ join in 参加；加入
I hope that everyone will be able to join in the fun.我希望每个人都能够加入进来，玩得开心。
He started to sing and I joined in. 他开始唱起歌来，然后我也跟着唱起来。
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join army, party, league, team, club,
join in game, singing, dancing, work, talk, match, sb. in sth.
take part in discussion, game, fight, celebration
attend school, wedding, meeting
辨析join, join in, take part in, attend
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His brother joined the army three years ago.他哥哥三年前参军的。
We are having supper now. Would you like to join us 我们正在吃晚饭，你也来和我们一起吃好吗？
I wish I could take part in the sports meeting.我希望我能参加运动会。
May I attend the meeting 我可以参加会议吗？
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【用法】④at the end 最后；终了
at the end of ... 在……的末尾；在……结束的时候
注意at the end 与in the end 的区别：
at the end 表示在某件事情结束时，也可表示在某个时间或某个地点的尽头，后接介词短语of ..., 表明具体的事情或地方；in the end 在句中作时间状语，相当于at last, finally，意思是“最后；最终；终于”，后面不能接介词短语。例如：
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At the end of December, he finished all the tasks.在十二月底，他完成了所有的任务。
In the end, she found the answer to this question.最终，她找到了这个问题的答案。
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根据中文意思完成句子。
1.那个小男孩想参加我们的游戏。
The little boy wanted to _____ _____ our game.
2.亨利先生，请坐。我给王先生办公室打个电话。
Please _____ _____ _____, Mr Henry, and I’ll phone Mr Wang’s office.
3.最终，我们按时到达了剧院。
_____ _____ _____, we arrived at the theatre on time.
join in
take a seat
Have a go
In the end
6. He then asked a question so difficult that Hans had no idea what he was talking about. 他接着问了一个很难的问题，Hans丝毫不知道他在说什么。
【用法】have no idea= not know 丝毫不知道
我不知道他为什么迟到。
I have no idea why he was late.
= I don’t know why he was late.
Language points
1. Farmer: It’s a ________ to work in the fields (happy thing). (line 7)
2. Doctors warn people to ________ too much sun this summer (keep away from). (line 9)
3. Famous artist: _______ yourself and your own ideas (believe in). (line 13)
4. Student learns the whole dictionary _________(by remembering every word). (line 15)
5. Astronaut returns to Earth ________________ (with no trouble at all). (line 20)
6. Dance on Saturday night! All students are invited to__________ the activity (take part in).(line20)
pleasure
avoid
trust
by heart
without difficulty
join in
Let's do
C1 Here are some sentences from the story on page 3. Do you know the meanings of the words in italics Circle the correct answers.
17th March
Earlier _______, my friend offered me a ticket for Dr Yang’s lecture at the __________,so I decided to go. Many people___________ Dr Yang one of the cleverest women in the world. She did not ____ me ______. The lecture was very successful.
She also has a great ______ of humor and made many people laugh. She received a lot of applause at the end.
consider sense university let…down tonight
tonight
university
considered
let
sense
down
C2 Complete the diary below with the words from the box.
Let's do
Exercise
根据句意及首字母提示完成单词
Albert Einstein was a great scientist. He r_______ many invitations to explain how the universe works. One evening, his driver, Hans, d________ him to a university. On the way there, he told Hans he wished to a_____ giving the lecture, but he didn’t want to let the audience d_____. Then Hans had an idea. In the end, Hans g____ the lecture w________ difficulty instead of Einstein and they left the university with Einstein d_______.
eceived
rove
riving
void
own
ave
ithout
1. We should avoid _________(make) a noise in the library.
2. I was so excited at that moment that I didn’t know what ___________ (say).
3. Daisy stood on the stage and danced _________(perfect).
4. He has much __________ in learning French.
5. I’d like __________(invite) you to my hometown Guangzhou for a visit.
making
to say
perfectly
difficulty
to invite
用所给单词的适当形式填空
Exercise
Summary
Key words: mind; astronomer; consider; sense; trust; humour; invitation; university; pleasure; avoid; seat; lecture; tonight; audience; pale
Key phrases: sense of humour; let…down; join in by heart; take a seat; without difficulty; have no idea (be) in trouble; It’s a pleasure to do sth.; find out
on one’s way to... ; listen to...;offer to do...; so...that... such... that...;
Homework
1. Recite new words and expressions .
2. Finish the reading exercise paper.
Great minds think alike!
Reflection
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