(共30张PPT)
Period 4 :
ADVERSITY AND COURAGE
Use the useful words and expressions in this unit in proper situations.
Use the present perfect continuous tense correctly to express your ideas.
Try to give a report on people who persevere.
Match the words/phrase with their meaning.
candidate
damp
commitment
the hard work and loyalty that someone gives to an organization, activity etc
someone who is being considered for a job or is competing in an election
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
cruel
motive
resolution
wage
money you earn that is paid according to the number of hours, days, or weeks that you work
strong belief and determination
making someone suffer or feel unhappy
a reason for doing something
One hundred years ago, exploring the Antarctic was a dangerous business. Because of the ______ weather and very little knowledge of how to survive in the Antarctic, the chances of success were quite slim and many explorers died.
Complete the passage with the proper forms of the words in the box.
cruel
candidate commitment cruel damp motive resolution wage
The people who signed up for such voyages were paid low ________ and had to tolerate poor working conditions and rough seas, along with the cold and _________ weather. They also had to have a strong ________ to finish what they had started no matter how hard it was, great personal discipline, and a firm ___________ to the other members of the team.
wages
damp
resolution
commitment
Yet, many _________ still applied to join such explorations. Some might have wanted to become famous. Others were looking for rewards. However, the ________ for many was to experience a great adventure.
motive
candidates
Past
Present
Future
He is visiting the doctor.
The usage of the present perfect continuous tense.
have / has been + v.-ing
We use present perfect continuous tense for actions that started in the past and continue in the present.
Past
Present
Future
The usage of the present perfect continuous tense.
have / has been + v.-ing
We use present perfect continuous tense for actions that started in the past and have just finished but have consequences in the present.
1. 现在完成进行时表示动作从过去某一时间开始,一直持续到现在,或者始于过去,现在刚刚终止,但注重的是结果。
2. 现在完成进行时表示过去某一动作的延续性和重复性,并常带有较强的感彩。
3. 常与all this time, this week / month, all night, all the morning / afternoon, recently等时间状语以及由since或for引导的时间状语连用。
1. The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, _________ deeply __________ (influence) Chinese culture.
2. Henry _________(join) the navy when he was 20 and he ____________(retire) now.
3. The girl _________________(want) to meet the pianist ever since she _________(attend) his concert.
has
influenced
joined
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
has retired
has / had wanted
attended
n. 孔子学说;儒家(学说)
4. _________ you _________(hear) of the saying “Curiosity killed the cat”
5. Your fridge ____________(give off) a terrible smell. When _________ you last _________(clean) it
6. As the children are older now, we __________ (think) of moving to a bigger house.
7. My friend Maggie ______________(ask) me to visit her for ages, but I ________ not really ________ (have) the time.
8. I _____________________(expect) the movie to end happily, but actually it has a sad ending.
Have heard
is giving off
did clean
are thinking
has been asking
do
have
expected/ was expecting
What have you learnt from Earnest Shackleton and the Endurance expedition
What adjectives would you use to describe Shackleton and his crew Give your reasons.
What do you think are good ways to overcome adversity
Which part of the unit did you find the most difficult How did you cope with it
Overall, I thought this unit was:
□ interesting □ useful □ so-so □ difficult.
Give a report on people who have encountered adversity in their lives but have persevered and overcome the difficulties.
persevere: means to continue trying to do or achieve something despite difficulties
Brainstorm and make a list of possible candidates that you would like to conduct research on.
Beethoven
Madame Curie
Mengzi
Were the candidates from different countries
Did they face different challenges
Had they made great contribution in their fields
Why have they impressed you the most
Name: Frédéric Francois Chopin
(March 1, 1810-October 17, 1849)
Gender: male
Occupation: composer pianist
Country: Poland
Name: Sima Qian (145BCE- )
Gender: male
Occupation: historian
Country: China
Name: Ludwig van Beethoven
(Dec 16, 1770-March 26, 1827)
Gender: male
Occupation: composer
Country: Germany
Choose three people to do your research on. Each person should come from a different country and have faced a different challenges.
Work in groups and do it together!
What we should gather
Here are the kinds of information you should gather:
Read the following information. Then introduce Tu Youyou to your partner based on what you have written.
Basic information
Date of birth: __________________________________
Birthplace: ____________________________________
Education: ____________________________________
30 December, 1930
Zhejiang Province, China
Studying medicine at Peking University
From the different aspects of information, which parts should be the main body in your report
Do you think giving example will make your report more believable
What can make your report more attractive (quotation, photos/ pictures)
Scientific work
Task and difficulties: ______________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Research: ________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Discovery: _______________________________________
Task is to find a cure for malaria. Difficulties are limited resources, not enough staff and poor working conditions.
1. tested more than 240,000 chemicals
2. Researched hundreds of traditional recipes
3. tested herself
artemisinin
Towards the honour: ____________________
Towards future research: ________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Attitudes
Not interested in fame
Feels it’s a recognition and motivation for all scientists in China
On 7 December, 2015, Tu Youyou was awarded a Nobel Prize for her discovery of artemisinin, a life-saving drug for malaria. Tu Youyou majored in medicine in university and later studied Chinese medicine with experts in the field.
In 1969, Tu Youyou was given the mission to set up a team to find a cure for malaria.
When worldwide scientists failed to find a cure using modern chemicals, Tu Youyou turned to Chinese herbs for help. Despite their limited resources and hundreds of failed experiments, they found a possible chemical. In order to test the medicine, Tu Youyou and her team tested the medicine on their own bodies. They finally discovered the most effective drug to cure the disease.
Although Tu Youyou has won the Nobel Prize and become well-known, she is uninterested in fame and prefers to continue her research.
Review the vocabulary and grammar in this unit.
Thank You !