(共16张PPT)
Unit 5 Reading and Thinking
A Pioneer for All People
2023.10.27
produced China’s first missile ['m sa l](导弹).
the first to discover artemisinin(青蒿素) to treat malaria
Tu Youyou
Qian Xuesen
Einstein
pioneers
the first to propose the theory of relativity
A person who is the first to explore a new area of knowledge successfully and makes invaluable contributions .
Lead-in
What do they have in common
the first to develop_______
and has made invaluable contributions in fighting____
hybrid rice
hunger.
According to the information, what kind of text do you think it is
A. A biography.(传记)
B. An exposition.(说明文)
C. An argumentation.(议论文)
Pre-reading
Learning objectives
In this class, you will :
learn about agricultural scientist Yuan Longping and identify his great contributions to China and the world;
understand the structure of articles and cultivate reading strategies;
analyze what qualities make a person like Yuan Longping ——“A Pioneer for All People”;
identity
education
research
contribution
quality
dreams
who
what
why
Yuan conducted research and
developed hybrid rice.
Yuan worked hard to fulfil his dreams.
Yuan considered himself a farmer.
Yuan decided to study agriculture.
Yuan’s innovation has helped to
feed more people.
Yuan cared little for fame or wealth.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
Yuan considered himself a farmer.
Yuan decided to study agriculture.
Yuan conducted research and
developed hybrid rice successfully.
Yuan’s innovation has helped to
feed more people.
Yuan cared little for fame or wealth.
Yuan worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
A
PIONEER
Skim the text and then match the main idea with each paragraph,then use one word to generalize.
biography
Fast reading
Read paragraph 1, 2 and find the information.
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Appearance:
Major:
occupations
(职业):
Title(头衔):
in 1930 in Beijing
slim but strong
agriculture
A scientist, a researcher& a farmer
“Father of hybrid rice”
Why did Yuan consider himself a farmer
He continually worked the land in his research.
He devoted all his life to Chinese Farmers.
He is a __________and____________ pioneer who considered himself a farmer and had devoted his life to Chinese farmer.
modest devoted
Careful reading
21 years
Through _____________, Yuan overcame ________________________ to develop it.(1974)
intense effort
enormous technical difficulties
However, the common assumption then was that _________________.
it couldn’t be done
The main advantage of hybrid rice is that _____________________.
they attain a higher yield
He was convinced the answer could be found in _________________.
the creation of hybrid rice
A challenging question he met was ______________________________.
boosting yields in the field they had
After graduation, he worked as a researcher to solve the shortage of food. (1953)
He is a _____________ pioneer who conducted his research and developed the hybrid rice.
persistent
Para.3: Figure out the process of developing hybrid rice.
Q1: How has Yuan’s work helped China and other countries
________
domestic rice
consumption
produce _______
tons of rice
per year
+
+
Feed
_______ countries
=
received
________
awards
60 percent
200 million
many other
numerous
Para.4: Read and answer the following questions.
Q2: In what way does the writer develop Para 4
By providing convincing data.
By explaining the phenomenon.
By giving examples.
By analyzing the cause and effect.
What did Yuan Longping do with his large amounts of money
What did other people think Yuan might do with money
donate his money to
agricultural research
retire to a life of leisure
VS
by contrast
He is a ______________ pioneer who cared little for celebrity or money.
generous
Para.5: Read and find the different opinions.
Yuan’s ability to fulfil his dreams.
His former vision:
His later vision:
________as_____as sorghum
________as_____as a broom
________as_____as a peanut
“seawater rice ”
He is an _____________ pioneer who was full of visions and had ongoing abilities to fulfil them.
optimistic
Para.6: Read and try to complete the chart.
big
huge
each ear
each grain
rice plants
tall
pioneer
identity
education
research
contribution
quality
dreams
biography
modest
devoted
persistent
generous
optimistic
quality
...
Q1:Why is Yuan “a pioneer for all people”
Q2:What should we do
firstly develop the hybrid rice
connect China with the world
devote his whole life to feeding whole world people
tackled the world crisis
Discussing
For the well-being of all the people,
we need to aim high and work hard, learning Yuan Longping’s selfless and devoted quality.
Discussing
Assignment
Write a short passage to introduce other pioneers with these adjectives and statements .
Assignment
Thank you!