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Unit 2
Great minds
Oxford English
Module1 Geniuses
Reading1
I am a genius.
What is Lo doing
What does he learn from the article
What does “pardon” mean here
Why does Hi say “pardon”
He is reading a newspaper.
He learns that many geniuses are a little deaf.
It means “say it again”.
Because Lo says many geniuses are a little deaf and
he wants to show that he is a genius too.
Getting ready
Talk about the picture.
Brainstorm
In this unit, we are going to learn about great minds. What does “great minds”mean Can you tell us any great minds in China
Great minds
A mind means a person who is very intelligent.
Who are these great minds
Guessing game
A great German composer,
Wrote nine symphonies,
He is deaf.
Beethoven
Who are these great minds
Guessing game
An Italian scientist,
used a telescope to observe space,
said the earth revolved round the Sun, dropped objects from the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Galileo
A great Chinese poet in ancient China's Tang dynasty ,
fond of drinking,
is crowned as Fairy Poet.
Who are these great minds
Li Bai
The biologist who wrote about evolution
Who said people were coming from monkey
Who are these great minds
Darwin
An English scientist,
discovered the laws of gravity
Who are these great minds
Newton
Einstein was born in Germany in 1870. He was a world-famous physicist, the greatest natural scientist of the 20th century and the flagman of the physics revolution.
He won the 1921 Nobel Prize in
physics.
Relativity（相对论）
Albert Einstein
Do you know these people What did they do
Discuss these with your classmates.
A1
Pre-reading
A What do you know about...
Curie was born in Poland on 7 November, 1867. She and her husband discovered two kinds of radioactive matter—polonium and radium. In 1904, she and her husband were given the Nobel Prize for physics, and she became the first scientist in the world to win two Nobel Prize after she received the second one for Chemistry in 1911.
Marie Curie
Confucius was a thinker, educator, statesman, philosopher, founder of the Confucian school and Confucianism,
and the symbol of Chinese culture.
Four books: The Great Learning
The Doctrine of the Mean
The Analects
Mencius
Five Classics:
Classic of Poetry, Classic of History, Classic of Rites, Book of Changes, Spring and Autumn
Confucius
Hua Luogeng (1910-1985) was a famous Chinese mathematician, and an academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences.
He was born on 11 December, 1910 .
Hua was the founder and pioneer of many fields in new China's mathematics research.
Hua Luogeng
Chaplin was born in London on 16 April, 1889. He was a British film actor, director and producer.He was famous for his work during the silent film area and the most famous role was that of The Tramp.
Charlie Chaplin
1 Albert Einstein was a scientist/physicist. People regard him as the father of modern physics.
2 Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
3 Confucius was a teacher and philosopher in the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. He is remembered for his famous sayings.
4 Hua Luogeng was a Chinese mathematician. He is famous for his important contributions to number theory.
5 Charlie Chaplin was a comic actor and film director.
Possible answers
B Before you read
Look at the pictures, the title and the introduction to the story on page 19. Then answer the questions below.
1. Who are probably the two geniuses
Einstein and his driver.
Einstein and his son.
2. What kind of story is it
A funny story.
A sad story.
3. What is the man doing in the second picture
4. What is the difference between the first picture and the third picture
He is giving a speech/lecture.
Einstein and his driver changed their seats.
Many people consider Albert Einstein (1879–1955) a genius. This story about him shows that he also had a sense of humour.
Read the story after the recording.Pay attention to the new words.
Reading task1
Einstein often received invitations to explain his theories at different universities. On these trips, his driver Hans often said to him, “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.”
One evening, on their way to a university, Einstein said, “I’m so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture tonight, Hans, but I don’t want to let my audience down.”
“I know what to do,” said Hans. “I can give the lecture for you. You can trust me. I’ve listened to your lecture so many times that I’ve learnt it by heart. No one knows you at this university, so they won’t find out.”
So, they changed places. At the university, Hans was guided to the front of the hall. Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture without difficulty, and joined in the applause at the end.
However, before Hans left, a man shouted, “I’d like to ask you a question.” He then asked a question so difficult that Hans had no idea what he was talking about.
Einstein turned pale. “Oh no!” he thought. “Now we’re in trouble.” But Hans just laughed and said, “That’s such an easy question that even my driver can answer it. Hans, please …”
Einstein stood up and answered the question perfectly.
They left the university, with Einstein driving. A little later, Hans offered to drive. “No,” laughed Einstein. “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Hans.”
5. Astronaut returns to Earth ________________________
(with no trouble at all). (line 20)
4. Student learns the whole dictionary _____________(by remembering every word). (line 15)
C1 The words in italics explain the meanings of some words on page 19. Find these words to complete the headlines. Change their forms if necessary.
pleasure
1. Farmer: It’s a ________ to work in the fields (happy thing). (line 7)
by heart
2. Doctors warn people to ________ too much sun this summer (keep away from). (line 9)
without difficulty
3. Famous artist: _______ yourself and your own ideas (believe in). (line 13)
6. Dance on Saturday night! All students are invited to__________ the activity (take part in).(line20)
join in
avoid
trust
Reading task2
C2 Complete the diary below with the words from the box.
17th March
Earlier _________, my friend offered me a ticket for Dr Yang’s lecture at the ____________,so I decided to go. Many people___________ Dr Yang one of the cleverest women in the world. She did not __________ me _______. The lecture was very successful.
She also has a great _________ of humor and made many people laugh. She received a lot of applause at the end.
consider sense university let…down tonight
tonight
university
considered
let
sense
down
Read the whole story , and divide it into four parts.
Paragraph( ) Einstein was invited to give a lecture at a university.
Paragraph( ) On the way to a university.
Paragraph( ) At the university.
Paragraph( ) On the way back.
1
2-3
4-7
8
Reading task3
on the way to the university at the university on the way back
Hans offered to________ ________________ ________________but could not ____________ ______________ He had a good idea-he _______ __________________ offered to ______.
Einstein was too tired to ___ ________________ __________________________ and helped Hans ___________________________. ________________
give the
lecture of Einstein.
give the lecture.
gave the lecture
answer a man’s
difficult question.
asked
Einstein to answer it.
listened to Hans give his
lecture
answer the difficult
question
drive
drove the
car.
Reading task4
Fill in the following chart.
1. Einstein was a popular lecturer.
2. Hans was tired of driving Einstein.
3. Hans had a very good memory.
4. The audience did not enjoy the lecture given by Hans.
Read the story again and decide whether these sentences are T (True) or F (False). Then find evidence from the story to support your answers.
T / F
T / F
T / F
T / F
Einstein often received invitations to explain his theories at different universities.
On these trips, his driver Hans often said to him, “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.”
I’ve listened to your lecture so many times that I’ve learnt it by heart.
Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture without difficulty, and joined in the applause at the end.
Reading task5
Arrange these sentences in correct order according to the story .
( ) Hans asked Einstein to answer the question.
( ) A man asked a difficult question.
( ) Einstein answered the question perfectly.
( ) Hans offered to give a lecture for Einstein.
( ) Einstein felt very tired.
( ) Einstein was invited to give a lecture at a university.
( ) The audience enjoy the lecture given by Hans.
( ) Hans and Einstein left the university happily, with Einstein driving.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Reading task6
consider 是及物动词，意为“认为，觉得”。
consider sb. /sth. (as) sth.意为“认为某人/某物是……”
Language points
1.Many people consider Albert Einstein (1879–1955) a genius.很多人认为阿尔伯特爱因斯坦是一位天才。
他认为自己是一个了不起的人。
He considers himself a great man.
他们被认为是英雄。
They were considered as heroes.
2. Einstein often received invitations to explain his theories at different universities. 爱因斯坦经常收到在不同大学解释他理论的邀请。
★receive及物动词，意为“得到，收到”。
我刚刚收到他的回信。
I have just received his reply.
receive 指客观上“收到”，也可用来表示“接待”和“遭受”。
accept 表示主观上“接受”某人、“承认或赞同”某一看法或理论。
She received a present but she didn't accept it.
3. It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.爱因斯坦博士，为您这样的天才开车是一件荣幸的事。
★ It’s +adj.+of sb to do sth 句型在英语中运用较为频繁,尤其在口语中。该句型通常表示说话人对客观事件的惊讶、兴奋、懊悔、难过等感叹情绪，其实相当于感叹句。
跟你聊天是一件愉快的事情。
It’s a pleasure to talk with you.
帮助人是一件愉快的事情。
It’s a pleasure to help others.
4. One evening, on their way to a university, Einstein said, “I’m so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture tonight, Hans, but I don’t want to let my audience down.
on one’s way to ... 意为“在某人去……的路上”。★ avoid doing sth 避免做某事。
★ let ... down意为“让……失望”。
我认为学生应该避免染上坏习惯。
I think students should avoid getting into bad habits.
昨天她让我们大失所望。
She let us down badly yesterday.
5. That’s such an easy question that even my driver can answer it.这个问题太简单了，以致我的司机都会回答。
so+ adj. / adv.+ that 和 such ... that ...意思都是“如此……以致……”，但与so ... that ...不同的是such 后面接的是名词，其结构为“such+a / an+ adj.+ n.+ that 从句”。当名词前有many, much, few, little等词修饰时，只能用“so+ adj.+ n.+ that从句”。
汤姆是一个如此细心的男孩，以致他几乎不会
在他的家庭作业中犯错误。
Tom is such a careful boy that he hardly makes
mistakes in his homework.
他问了一个如此难的问题以致汉斯无法回答。
He asked a question so difficult that Hans could not
answer it.
Phrases summary
幽默感
在某人去…的路上
使…失望
单凭记忆；能背诵
被引领到…
坐下
轻而易举
参加；加入
丝毫不知道
脸色惨白；大惊失色
倒霉；处于困境
sense of humour
on one’s way to…
let …down
by heart
be guided to…
take a seat
without difficulty
join in
have no idea
turn pale
(be) in trouble
生活就像骑自行车，要想保持平衡就要不断运动.——爱因斯坦 《爱因斯坦：生活和宇宙》
不要试图去做一个成功的人，要努力成为一个有价值的人。
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
Do you know other well-konwnsaying from Albert Einstein
A famouse movie about Albert Einstein
抄写单词和短语；
模仿录音的语音、语调，朗读课文；
完成《练习册》第18页Vocabulary和第25页Reading A；第26至27页Reading B, C的练习。
Homework
HomeworkUnit2 Great minds
Reading 1 同步练习
单选。
( )1. —Today is _______ unusual day for me because my dream of entering ________ university has come true . 21·cn·jy·com
—Congratulations to you !
A. a , a B. an , an C. an , a D. it 2·1·c·n·j·y
( )2. We must do the test papers carefully to avoid _______ mistakes.
A. made B. making C. make D. to make2-1-c-n-j-y
( )3.The maths problem is very easy, so I can work it out ________. 21*cnjy*com
A.in trouble B.without difficulty C.by heart D.with your help
( )4.Mary got an ______ from Lisa the day before yesterday. Lisa ______ her to go to her birthday party. 【出处：21教育名师】
invitation, invites B.invite, invitation
C.invitation, invited D.invites, invited
( )5.There are _______ many kinds of MP4 players in the shop that I can’t decide which I should buy.21教育名师原创作品
A. very B. so C. such D. too21*cnjy*com
( )6.Some students spend ________ time on the Internet. They forget to study, eat and sleep. They can’t even communicate with people in real life.
A. too many B. many too C. too much D. much too
( )7. — Did yo ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 )u listen to Li Yundi _____ the piano yesterday evening
— Yes. He ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 )played _____ and all the audience clapped loudly at the end.
A. play; perfectly B. play; perfect
C. to playing; perfectly D. to playing; perfect
( )8.— Why don’t you go out to play, Bob
— I’m afraid I can’t. I have a lot of homework _______ .
A. do B. doing C. does D. to do
( )9.— Come on! ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 )You could recite (背诵) the long poem ____ difficulty.
— Thanks. I’ve learned it _____ heart.
A. with; into B. with; by
C. without; into D. without; by
( )10.—Excuse me，may I take a seat here
一____________．The man on the seat has left． 【来源：21·世纪·教育·网】
A.You'd better not． B.No，thanks．
C.Yes，Please． D.I'm afraid not．
二、补全句子。
1. 我爸爸每天早上开车送我到学校。
My father _____ _____ _____ school every morning.
2. 我们早起床，以避免错过早班车。
We got up early to_______ _______ the early bus.
3. 你收到参加晚会的请柬了吗？
Have you _____ _____ _____ to the party
张老师非常幽默。
Mr Zhang has a very good_____ _____ _____.
在十二月底，他完成了所有的任务。
_______ _______ _______ _______ December, he finished all the tasks.
6.这个结果真的让我们每个人都失望，因为我们一直在期盼一个更好的结局。
The result really _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ , because we are looking forward to a better ending.【版权所有：21教育】
7. 跟家人一起去旅行真是一件愉快的事情。
_______ _______ _______ to travel with my family.
8.她听到这个消息后鲜红的脸颊变得苍白起来。
Her cherry cheeks _________ _____ when she heard the news. 21·世纪*教育网
完型填空。
Einstein often received __1__ to explain his theories at different universities. On these trips, his driver Hans often said to him, “It’s a __2__ to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.”
One evening, on their way to a university, Einstein said, “I’ m so tired. I wish I could avoid __3__my lecture tonight, Hans, but I don’t want to __4__ my audience down.”
“I know __5__ to do,” ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 ) said Hans. “I can give the lecture for you. You can trust me. I’ve listened to your lecture so _ 6_ times that I’ve learnt it __7__. No one knows you at this university, so they won’t __8__.” www-2-1-cnjy-com
So, they cha ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 )nged places. At the university, Hans __9__ to the front of the hall. Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans __10__ his lecture without difficulty, and joined in the applause at the end.
However, __11__ Hans l ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 )eft, a man shouted, “I’d like to ask you a question.” He then asked a question so difficult that Hans _12__ no idea what he was talking about.
Einstein__13__pale. “Oh no!” he thought. “Now we’re in trouble.” But Hans just laughed and said, “That’s such an easy question that _14__ my driver can answer it. Hans, please …”
Einstein stood up and answered the question perfectly.21世纪教育网版权所有
They left the u ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 )niversity, with Einstein driving. A little later, Hans offered to drive. “No,” laughed Einstein. “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius __15__you, Hans.www.21-cn-jy.com
( ) 1.A.letters ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 ) B. Invitations C. notices D. advice
( ) 2.A.pleas ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 )e B. pleased C. pleasure D. a pleasure
( ) 3.A.to give B. giving C. to have D. having【来源：21cnj*y.co*m】
( ) 4.A.let B. get C. put D. take
( ) 5.A.ho ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 )w to do B. what to do C. why to do D. when to do
( ) 6.A.few B. little C. many D. much
( ) 7.A. in mind B. on head C. from memory D. by heart
( ) 8.A.find B. find out C. discover D. look out
( ) 9.A.guided ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 ) B. was guiding C. was guided D. were guided
( ) 10.A.give B. gave C. to give D. giving21cnjy.com
( ) 11.A.while B. until C. after D. before
( ) 12.A.has B. had C. was having D. would have
( ) 13.A.seemed B. got C. become D. turned21教育网
( ) 14.A.even B. still C. perhaps D. maybe
( )15. A. as B. like C. for D. with
Unit2 Great minds
Reading 1 同步练习答案
一、
1-5 CBBCB 6-10 CABDC
二、
1.drives me to
2.avoid missing
received an invitation
4.sense of humour
5.At the end of
6. let everyone of us down
7. It’s a pleasure
8.turned pale
三、
1—5 BDBAB 6—10 CDBCA 11—15 DBDAB
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