(共15张PPT)
Using Language
UNIT 1
PEOPLE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Introduce someone you admire
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, you will be able to:
know more about Einstein’s life and achievements;
master the structure and language features of biography;
know that greatness lies in our dailylife and it can be seen everywhere;
introduce someone you admire.
Guessing Game
physicist
thick moustache
Albert Einstein
general theory of relativity
Predict
What’s the genre(体裁) of the text
A. Exposition B. Biography
C. Argumentation D. News report
The Man Who Changed Our Understanding of the Universe
Read for Structure
Read the passage quickly to match the main idea of each paragraph.
Brief Introduction
Early life/ Education
Work Experience
The Trouble He Met in His Mid-life
Appearance and Personality
His Death
Read for Content
Read the text carefully to complete the timeline.
Born in Germany
1879
1896
1955
1933
1895
failed to enter university
entered university
1900
1905
1922
graduated
took a job
as a clerk in the Swiss patent office
1902
earned a doctorate in physics and published four extraordinary physics papers
1909
entered research full-time at a university
was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics
fled Germany
passed away
Tip1: Writing in time order makes our writing well-organized.
Read for Language
1. Read Para.5 to find out words and sentences that show what Einstein looked like and what a person he was..
To the public, he was seen as a slightly odd-looking but kind and funny man. He had a thick moustache and long white hair, which sometimes stood on end as though he had just received an electric shock. Although he was a genius, he sometimes forgot things, like his friends’ birthdays. But despite his peculiarities, he was loved by his friends and neighbours. There is even a story about how he helped a little girl who knocked on his door and asked for help with her homework. In fact, Einstein often encountered people on the street who would stop him and ask him to help explain things.After many such occasions, he finally started saying, “Pardon me! Sorry! Always I am mistaken for Professor Einstein!”
slightly odd-looking
a thick moustache and long white hair
which sometimes stood on end as though he had just received an
electric shock.
forgetful
kind
humorous
Tip2: Using descriptive words and stories can make our writing more vivid.
Read for Language
2.Read the passage quickly to find out sentences using rhetorical devices.
Rhetorical Device Example
Analogy (类比)
Metaphor (暗喻)
Simile(明喻) Personification (拟人)
Euphemism(委婉语)
Following this, he gradually became famous throughout the world____________________________ .
Einstein, who was Jewish, found _______________
___________________ closed to him.
He had a thick moustache and long white hair, which sometimes _________________ _____________
_____________________________________.
It was reported that Einstein ________________.
as the new Isaac Newton
the doors of
had just received an electric shock
stood on end
had passed away
academic institutions
as though he
Tip3: Rhetorical devices can make our writing more persuasive, engaging, and effective.
Summary: How to write a biography
Let’s review how to write a short biography!
Body
Ending
Beginning
Basic information
(Name, identity...)
Qualities and stories
Introduce someone you admire
Inspiration and Appreciation
① organization
(time order)
② use descriptive words
③ use Rhetorical devices
Introduce someone you admire
Choose a person you are going to write about.
It can be someone really famous and it can also be an ordinary person, such as a parent, a relative, or a friend.
Introduce someone you admire
Useful expressions:
精力充沛的:energetic 充满热情的:enthusiastic/passionate
了不起的:fantastic 慷慨的:generous/selfless
感激的:grateful 坚持不懈的:persistent/determined 勇敢的:courageous 乐观的:positive/optimistic/active
酷爱:have/show a passion for 在……方面有天赋:be talented in
做…工作:work as/take up a position as 高度评价: think highly of
把…奉献给…:commit/devote/dedicate oneself to 树立好榜样:set a good example
起关键性作用:play a crucial role in
为某人赢得好名声:earn sb a good reputation
值得我们崇拜和尊重:deserve our admiration and respect
1. It is his/ her encouragement that contributes to shaping my personalities and inspires me to accomplish my goals persistently.
2.Having set a great example for us, he is an excellent person who fully deserves our admiration and respect.
Assignment
1.Finish your writing if you have not finished.
2.Polish your writing with the checklist.
Checklist
Does the writer describe the person's appearance and personality
Does the writer tell and impressive story of the person's life
Does the writer say why the person is great
Does the writer sum up how he/ she feels about the person
Summary
Greatness is not exclusive to the extraordinary; ordinary people can also achieve greatness.
Work hard, and you can be your own hero.
Sample
When it comes to the person I respect the most, I would like to introduce my English teacher, Ms. Zhang—an experienced educator deeply dedicated to her profession.
Ms. Zhang stands out with her sun-kissed golden hair and a keen sense of style, giving her the graceful presence of a model. But it’s not just her appearance that captures attention—her teaching is equally captivating. With an animated voice and a wealth of knowledge, she brings the English language to life in the most engaging way. Her classes are always vibrant and filled with laughter, creating an open and warm atmosphere where every student feels encouraged to participate. What’s more, she shows remarkable devotion to her work, and invests considerable time and effort into preparing each lesson, ensuring that every class is both meaningful and inspiring.
It is this winning combination of her charming personality, dynamic teaching, and professional dedication that makes her such an admirable and attractive teacher in my eyes.
See You Next Time!