(共19张PPT)
Lesson 2 Top Five Secrets
of Success
UNIT 2
SUCCESS
1.To read and talk about the top five secrets of success;
2.To listen and read for general understanding;
3.To listen for specific information and understand words in the context;
4.To learn about and practice showing interest.
5.To talk about successful people and support your opinion.
Learning objectives
Who do you think are successful people
Lead-in
Discuss with your partners about what are the top secrets of success. Use the following expressions.
to be ambitious
to have a clear goal
to be passionate
to keep trying
to be confident and optimistic
to have a strong will and determination
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Suggested answer:
I think being ambitious in what you do is a top secret of success, because ambitions can give you motivation and lead you to where you want to go.
In my opinion, working hard is the top secret of success. Just as the saying goes, “no pains, no gains.”
As far as I am concerned, ...
Personally speaking, ....
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Task 1: Listen to a talk called “Top Five Secrets of Success” and then fill in the table.
Secrets Representative figures
1.__________________________ _______________
2. ________________________ _______________
3. ______________ _______________
4. _______________ Novak Djokovic
5. _______________ J. K. Rowling
Be passionate
Work hard
Set your goal high
Keep trying
Yuan Longping
Ren Zhengfei
Bill Gates
Have vision and determination
Listen for understanding
Task 2: Listen and fill in the blanks.
★Yuan Longping, the father of hybrid rice, is one of the most __________________ in agriculture.
★Yuan Longping has __________________ rice production for more than 50 years.
★His research has not only helped China find a way to _____________ but also contributed to ___________ and _____________.
devoted his life to
remove hunger
world peace
social progress
influential scientists
What do you know about Yuan Longping
Second, have vision and determination. Ren Zhengfei, the 1.________ of Huawei, grew up in a mountainous town in Guizhou Province. When he started his business, he had only a few people on his team. Despite all the hardships he faced, he 2.________________innovation in key technologies. Now, Huawei has become one of the world’s largest companies of 3.____________________________ and smart devices.
Task 3: Listen and fill in the blanks.
was committed to
telecommunications equipment
founder
Task 4: Listen and fill in the blanks and then answer a relevant question.
My third trip is: work hard. The “10,000-hour rule for success” states that you need to practice for 1._____________ 10,000 hours. That’s about six hours a day for five years. Bill Gates is a good example. For about five years, when he was a 2.________, he spent 10,000 hours 3.___________ a basic computer. His hard work gave him a big 4._________ over other people and he became one of the founders of Microsoft 5.____________ 20.
a minimum of
teenager
working on
advantage
by the age of
What does “10,000-hour rule for success” refer to
It refers to that if you want to succeed or achieve your goal, you should practise at least 10,000 hours, which is about six hours a day for five years.
Task 5: Listen and choose the best answer.
1.What is Novak Djokovic
A. A good play writer.
B. An excellent tennis player.
C. The best football player.
2.When did he become the best player in his field
A. In 2011. B. In 2004. C. In 2014.
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Task 6: Listen and tell true(T) or false(F).
1.The Harry Potter series were well received instantly they were released. ( )
2.All publishers except the one who gave her a contract had no belief in her success. ( )
3.J.K. Rowling is famous for her science fictions. ( )
4.It is J. K. Rowling’s keeping trying that contributed to her success.
( )
F
T
F
F
Task 7: Listen to the whole talk again and think about which one is the most important tip for success and whose story touches you most.
Task 8: Group work
Each member choose one successful person to introduce to other members based on what you have listened.
Not only can we learn from these successful people. But also we can learn from the inspiring books.
Task 1: Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer.
1.What are the two speakers talking about
A. The tips for success.
B. A book.
C. The reading habit.
2. What do we know about the girl
A. She doesn’t likes the book very much.
B. She speaks highly of the book.
C. She is convinced to read the book.
3.What will the man probably do
A. He will go to buy this book.
B. He will do as the book tells.
C. He will borrow the book from the girl.
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Focus on function: Showing interest(2)
Task 2: Listen again and answer the question.
What has the girl learnt from the book
★First, the book encourages people to___________________ success.
★Second, she learnt tips on how to____________________ through________________.
★Third, the book mentions effective______________, such as making to-do lists and _______________social networking and other distractions.
prepare themselves for
develop good habits
a positive attitude
daily practices
limiting time on
Showing Interest
1.______ What’s the name of the book
2.___________________.What kinds of things have you learnt
3.________________________. I may have to give it a look.
4.______, it sounds like a useful book.
5._____, you’ve convinced me to read this book.
Task 3: Listen and plete the Talk Builder.
Oh
Please tell me about it
Really I am interested in it
Wow
Mm
Task 4: Pair work
Find stories/ books/ films about successful people. Choose one and introduce it to your partner. Try to use the sentences in the Talk Builder to show your interest when talking with your partner.