(共8张PPT)
Unit 2 Onwards and upwards
Starting out
新标准《英语》高中选择性必修第一册
Activity 1
Who are the people mentioned in the video and what are their achievements
What made them successful
Activity 1
Who are the people mentioned in the video and what are their achievements
Stephen Hawking, Nelson Mandela and Xu Beihong.
Their achievements:
Stephen Hawking was one of the world’s leading scientists. His book A Brief History of Time was published in 1988, which became a best-seller.
Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa, who fought passionately against the all-white government’s system of racial separation. In 1993 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Xu Beihong was a Chinese artist who created a new form of national art that combined traditional Chinese painting techniques with Western composition to reflect a modern China.
Activity 1
2. What made them successful
Their personal qualities of perseverance, willpower, determination, patience, leadership, talent and hard work made them success.
Activity 2
What is the key message of the poem
Which of life's difficulties are mentioned in the poem What is your understanding of the line “Sucess is failure turned inside out”
Do you like the poem Give your reasons.
Activity 2
What is the key message of the poem
The poem is all about perseverance, determination and willpower. Never give up especially when things go wrong. It reminds us that there are elements of success within every failure, so we mustn’t quit whatever difficulties we may encounter in life.
Activity 2
2. Which of life's difficulties are mentioned in the poem What is your understanding of the line “Sucess is failure turned inside out”
Things sometimes go wrong; the road seems all uphill; the funds are low and the debts are high. Within each failure are lessons that must be learnt in order to succeed. On the road to success, you have to experience failure first. In other words, “failure is the mother of success”.(共12张PPT)
Unit 2 Onwards and upwards
Understanding ideas
新标准《英语》高中选择性必修第一册
Activity 1
1 _______ has the same birthday as his /her most famous character: 31 July.
2 _______ may have written and hidden several unpublished works.
3 _______ had to pay to have his / her poetry published.
Match these writers to the informaion.
1 J.K. Rowling
2 J.D. Salinger
3 Emily Bront
J.K. Rowling
Emily Bront
J.D. Salinger
Activity 2
What problems did the writers overcome
J.K. Rowling
She spent years surviving on little money and her first book received criticism from publishers and was rejected twelve times.
J.D. Salinger
He received criticism and rejections from publishers.
Bront sisters
At that time, women were not encouraged to become writers. Their book of poems which they wrote under male names, only sold two copies.
Activity 3
1 Life Is Hard for Female Writers
2 Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
3 Never Give Up on Your Dreams
4 Sucessful Writers
Choose another suitable title for the passage.
Activity 4
Complete the diagram.
Activity 4
Complete the diagram.
Introduction:
Example 1:
Writer:
Best known for:
Experience of rejection:
Eventual outcome:
A lot of successful writers have previously faced rejection.
J.K. Rowling
She was told that her book was too difficult and too long for children and it was rejected twelve times by publishers.
Harry Potter became a global success.
Harry Potter
Activity 4
Complete the diagram.
Introduction:
Example 2:
Writer:
Best known for:
Experience of rejection:
Eventual outcome:
A lot of successful writers have previously faced rejection.
J.D. Salinger
He received criticism and rejections from several publishers.
The Catcher in the Rye became an immediate best-seller after it was published.
The Catcher in the Rye
Activity 4
Complete the diagram.
Introduction:
Example 3:
Writer:
Best known for:
Experience of rejection:
Eventual outcome:
A lot of successful writers have previously faced rejection.
Bront sisters
Women were not encouraged to become writers at that time.
Their book of poems which they wrote under male names sold only two copies.
Their novels are regarded as classics of world literature.
Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey
Conclusion:
Perseverance is the key to success.
Activity 4
Read the sentences and answer the questions.
1 What might come next in each sentence
We regret to inform you that your book is rejected / turned down / refused...
We are delighted to inform you that your book is accepted / well-received...
2 Which paragraph does each of the sentences come from Why does the author use them like this within the passage
Activity 4
Read the sentences and answer the questions.
2 Which paragraph does each of the sentences come from Why does the author use them like this within the passage
“We regret to inform you…” comes from the first paragraph.
“We are delighted to inform you…” comes from the last paragraph.
The author intends to begin with the negative theme of rejection, but then reveal that perseverance can turn a bad beginning into a good ending. Or rather, success comes to those who don’t give up. In addition, the passage is made complete by the way in which the first sentence is mirrored by the last sentence.
Think & Share
1 What can you learn from these writers
Stay true to your dreams and never give up.
2 Have you read any books by these writers Recommend one to your classmates.
3 Do you know of any other writer who had similar experiences Share their stories with the class.
4 What words and expressions from the passage have you used to tell these stories (共17张PPT)
Unit 2 Onwards and upwards
Using language
新标准《英语》高中选择性必修第一册
-ing and to-infinitive as object
Activity 1
a J.D. Salinger started writing short stories in high school, …
b J.D. Salinger started to write short stories in high school, …
c Nevertheless, the sisters didn’t stop trying.
d Nevertheless, the sisters didn’t stop to try.
e These are the words that every writer dreads receiving, …
Look for more sentences with these structures.
Look at the sentences and answer the questions.
1 Do sentences (a) and (b) have the same meaning
Yes, they do.
2 Do sentences and (d) have the same meaning
No, they don’t.
3 Can “receiving” in sentence (e) be changed into “to receive”
No, it can’t.
1 We regret to inform you...
2 ... one publisher eventually agreed to print 500 copies of her first book...
3 ... but later struggled to get his works published.
4 Despite rejections from several publishers, J.D. Salinger refused to give up.
5 This, however, was a time when women were not encouraged to become writers.
6 They started writing novels, ...
7 Keep trying and eventually you will read the words “We ate delighted to inform you... "
More sentences in the reading passage:
Activity 2
to live
to use
swimming / to swim
swimming
to learn
practising
playing
Complete the passage.
Activity 3
Write a report based on the interview with the words in the box.
admit decide enjoy
fail regret want
Activity 3
Jamie Wells decided to join the Boy Scouts because he enjoyed challenging himself as well as meeting new friends. He thought Scout camp was fun, but not without its challenges! Each day began with a 5-kilometer cross-country run — at 6 am! At first he failed to finish the whole route. On the fourth day, he was so tired that he even didn’t want to get out of bed. Feeling homesick, he regretted attending the scout camp. But he didn’t give up. Things soon got better. He became stronger and more confident and made new friends. He admitted being a scout had its challenges, but it was worthwhile.
Activity 4
Share a story of your own about overcoming challenges.
Looking on the bright side
Activity 5
1 ____________ to change your life by starting to be a better person or stopping a bad habit
2 ____________ someone who is extremely enthusiastic and enjoys working extremely hard
3 ____________ to not make any effort
4 ____________ very calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation
5 ____________ to do something very slowly because you do not really want to do it
6 ____________ someone who refuses to join in, or wants to stop other people having fun
e
c
a
f
d
b
Activity 6
Positive
Put the expressions in Activity 5 into the boxes. Add any more you can think of.
Negative
an eager beaver
turn over a new leaf
cool as a cucumber
like a duck to water
…
not lift a finger
a wet blanket
drag one’s feet
a fish out of water
…
Activity 7
With life being made up of ups and downs, it is not always easy to maintain a good and enthusiastic attitude. Nevertheless, looking on the bright side is the best thing that we can do for ourselves as well as for others. A good attitude can have a positive effect on other people. So if someone you know is feeling low, lend them an ear and try to cheer them up. Remember, your attitude is contagious, so make sure you pass on a good one!
1 Why is it important to “look on the bright side”
Because looking on the bright side is a type of good attitude, which can have a positive effect on other people. In this way, looking on the bright side is the best thing that we can do for ourselves as well as for others.
2 How can our attitude affect others
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Our attitude is likely to spread to and affect others. If we have a good attitude, others will also feel it and be cheered up by it.
Number the pictures
according to the sequence of events.
Activity 8
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2
3
4
Activity 9 Complete the journal entry.
national English speaking
he was lucky
the national competition
well-known
fantastic people
proud of him
Now act out a conversation.
Activity 10
Showing concern
Comforting people
Are you OK
I don't mean to be nosy, but are you sure
Why don't you tell me what’s up
Why are you so upset
I'm sure you did your best.
You should be proud of yourself.
I know this is hard for you, but you should cheer up.
Activity 11
Work in pairs. Choose one situation below and act out a conversation to show concern for people and comfort them.
1 You ran for Head of the Student Committee but weren’t elected.
2 You feel annoyed because a group member doesn’t want to contribute to your group’s work.(共15张PPT)
Unit 3 Faster, higher, stronger
Developing ideas
新标准《英语》高中选择性必修第一册
Activity 1
In individual sports one player competes against other players. Team sports require no less than two players on each side. In team sports, every player needs to learn to trust and depend on others, to accept help and give help, and to work together to reach a common goal. Players who excel at individual sports, however, find satisfaction pushing themselves to achieve personal goals rather than relying on the team to help them get there. But even individual sports also need back up from a wider team.
1 What are the key differences between team sports and individual sports
2 Can you think of any famous sports teams
Why are they so well-known
Activity 2
Read the passage and find out about the events mentioned.
the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, the 2004 Athens Olympics, and the 2016 Rio (de Janeiro) Olympics.
Activity 3
Read the sentences and decide if they are facts (F) or opinions (O).
1 The Chinese women’s volleyball team won a three-set victory in the final of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. _____
2 Facing several strong competitors in Rio, the Chinese women’s volleyball team eventually won in the final. _____
3 Fighting spirit alone was not enough for victory. _____
4 Strong team spirit is more important than the skills of individual players._____
5 Zhu Ting was voted Most Valuable Player at the Rio Olympics. _____
1 F
2 F
3 O
4 O
5 F
Think & Share
1 How does the author start the passage What effect does it achieve
The author starts the passage by describing an event as if it is happening in the present.
It engages the readers and helps set the right atmosphere for the remainder of the writing.
Think & Share
2 What do you think of the opinion that a team needs to start from zero after winning a gold medal
Starting from zero can help even a winning team prepare for new challenges by being creative and thinking of new competitive strategies.
Think & Share
3 What achievements by other Chinese sports teams have made the greatest impression on you Give an example of their sporting spirit.
The Chinese table tennis team impresses me with its hard work, skill, and creativity.
It has achieved countless world titles.
Think & Share
4 What kind of sporting spirit does each of the reading passages in this unit reflect Talk about their similarities and differences.
Similarity: Both the two passages reflect that hard work and perseverance contribute to success.
Differences: Stephen Curry also showed self-belief. Despite what many people including his teammates and coaches thought, he never gave up. As for the Chinese women’s volleyball team, their strong team spirit was the key to their victory.
Activity 4
1 Discuss the questions below.
What spirit does the Chinese women’s volleyball team show in the passage
What else do you think has contributed to their success
What are the examples that support your ideas
Work in groups.
Activity 4
2 Complete the mind map with your ideas and the examples that support them.
Work in groups.
3 Give a talk to the class.
Activity 5
Read the passage and answer the questions.
1 The final of the 4 x100-metre relay.
2 Last Saturday, at the school playground.
3 All the audience stood up when the runners set off. . . The runners straining to run as fast as they could, while trying not to drop their batons at the change.
Li Chong crossed the finish line first.
4 Cheering and shouting.
5 Caught up in the excitement, as if the author’s lungs would burst. It was so wonderful to be part of this sporting moment and enjoy its speed and passion.
1 What event is described
2 When and where did the event take place
3 What did the author see
4 What did the author hear
5 How did the author feel
Activities 6-7
Complete the table.
Activities 6-7
Write a passage.
I once ran the first leg of 4x100-metre relay at our annual sports tournament. It was exciting and unforgettable. Standing on the starting line, waiting for the starting gun, I could almost hear my own heart beating. Then the gun sounded and I almost had blocked out everything else. To this day, I don’t remember how I finished my leg of the race. Only when I passed the baton to the second runner did I hear the wild cheering and shouting. The whole race was over in just an instant. The crowd rose to their feet and their cheering became even louder. Our team had won the race, and the four of us hugged each other tightly for quite a while. I felt really happy.
Make improvements to each other’s passages and share them with the class.
Activities 6-7 Work in pairs.
