U6 Lesson 18 Steve Jobs 1
初三年级 英语
Do you know anything about Steve Jobs?
He invented many digital products.
digital adj. 数码的
Do you know anything about Steve Jobs?
He was a co-founder of Apple Inc..
co-founder n. 共同创立者
Inc. 公司
Do you know anything about Steve Jobs?
He was recognised as the father of the digital revolution.
recognise v. 公认,承认
revolution n. 革命;改革
Do you know anything about Steve Jobs?
Formal schooling didn’t suit him.
formal adj. 正规的
schooling n. 学校教育
Do you know anything about Steve Jobs?
He stopped his studies because it was hard for his parents to afford it.
afford v. 承担得起
Do you know anything about Steve Jobs?
He usually stated his opinions bluntly.
state v. 陈述
bluntly adv. 直言地,单刀直入地
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{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}digital
adj. 数码的
afford
v. 承担得起
formal
adj. 正规的
state
v. 陈述
schooling
n. 学校教育
recognise
v. 公认,承认
revolution
n. 革命;改革
co-founder
n. 共同创立者
bluntly
adv. 直言地,
单刀直入地
Skim the text. Match the headings with the correct paragraphs.
a his early life and education
b his influence
c his early work life
d his character
e who Steve Jobs was
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e who Steve Jobs was
Para. 1
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a his early life and education
Para. 2
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c his early work life
Para. 3
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d his character
Para. 4
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b his influence
Para. 5
What are the writer’s views on Steve Jobs?
Positive or negative?
negative adj. 负面的,消极的
Read the text and complete the table.
The first sentence of an article and in each paragraph can help
you identify the main ideas.
We can also look at the examples and reasons the writer uses to support his / her points.
Reading Help:
Identifying the main idea
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{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}Main ideas
Examples
Steve Jobs never gave up.
tried to even after his parents could not afford it
set up a and
after being fired
from Apple
Para. 2
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Para.3
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{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}Main ideas
Examples
Steve Jobs never gave up.
tried to even after his parents could not afford it
set up a and
after being fired
from Apple
computer company
a film company
continue his education
{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}Main ideas
Examples
He was creative.
many digital products
many things after his return to Apple
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Para.1
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Para.3
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{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}Main ideas
Examples
He was creative.
many digital products
many things after his return to Apple
changed
invented
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{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}Main ideas
Examples
He was successful.
the film company won
Apple changed into
after his return.
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Para.3
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{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}Main ideas
Examples
He was successful.
the film company won
Apple changed into
after his return.
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many Oscars
success story
an international
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{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}Negative views
Examples / Reasons
Steve Jobs also had another side.
got angry easily, impatient
would not
Para.4
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{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}Negative views
Examples / Reasons
Steve Jobs also had another side.
got angry easily, impatient
would not
stated opinions bluntly
put up with anything that
wasn’t perfect
Read aloud.
Read aloud.
Read aloud.
Read aloud.
Read aloud.
Read aloud.
Voice your opinion.
Would you like to run a large company like Apple?
Why or why not?
I would like to run a large company like Apple because I am persistent enough. I am able to deal with challenges. What’s more, I will never give up on my dreams.
Homework
1. 大声朗读P70课文;
2. 完成教材P152练习C。