课件33张PPT。M11 U3Sir Clive Sinclairgreat successesa wise leadera hardworking film star Lang Lang, an intelligent and determined pianist Sir Clive Sinclair -- the man who brought technology to the man in the streetthe man in the streetthe ordinary peopleGoals1. Introduce the life experiences and inventions.
2. Understand the sub-topics
3. Explore the qualities
contributing to success.
Read the text quickly and decide which of the following can best express the main idea of the text. Sir Clive’s stories.
B. Sir Clive’s mini inventions.
C. How Sir Clive ran his company.
D. Sir Clive Sinclair’s life and inventions.Fast readingPara His great _________ _____ and _________ of ___________
(_____)His ________ (_______)His ________ and _______ (_________)Para Para 2-4 1Paras 5The outline Sir Clive Sinclair’s life and inventions6People’s _____________ of his ________ and ______________
(_____)childhoodfailuresuccessstrengthmanaging skills personalityachievementseffortsrecognitionWhy couldn’t his teachers teach him when he was ten?Why did he decide to work at 17? already so good at…would teach him nothing newCareful reading intelligent;
talented;
independent Part1( para1)What did he do as a child?design and make thingspocket-sized radio
Demand was high; The business simply took off.pocket calculatordigital watch
pocket TV
Portable;
convenient
to usePart 2( paras 2-4 )positive attitudeZX80 computerZX Spectrum computerSinclair C5
It makes a real hitFailurecheaperIt was good for playing computer games onslow, small, not powerful enough;no protection from rainthe symbol of his summit of his career(still respected for his earlier successes) pocket calculator
in 1972 pocket-sized radio
in 1961
digital watch
in 1976 pocket TV
in 1977personal computers Sinclair C5 a folding bikeMensa is a society for bright people, which creates a platform for them to share their thoughts and ideas.
Sinclair was made chairman of British Mensa when he joined it.
The growth of Mensa demonstrated Sinclair’s managing skills and strength of personality.True or FalsePart 3(para5)___________ the big failure, he continues
inventing and selling new things.
One of his latest inventions is a ___________
bicycle small enough to ________ into a bag.Latest inventions(para6) DespitefoldingfitSinclair has been successful because he possesses both the intelligence and a firm will to succeed. 4. Translation: 辛科莱能够成功是因为他同时拥有智慧和决心,这使他得以成功。Part 4(para7)What other factors can contribute to success?Discussioncooperation; creativity; ambition; motivation;; confidence; hard work; health; ;enthusiasm; failure……Sir Clive Sinclair has had a full and interesting life.
Where others see failure,
he sees possibilities.
Introduce the life experiences of
Sir Clive Sinclair. Extension
The secret of success is
constancy to purpose.
-Benjamin Disraeli-
Only when you seize today
can you not lose tomorrow.
Thank you!HomeworkRead the passage again after class and underline the difficult and important points.
Finish the everyday exercises.