内容正文:
Unit 5 Working the land
Reading and thinking
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review the features of introduction to a person;
get to know Yuan Longping, especially his great contributions and noble qualities;
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Learning objectives:
At the end of the class, you will be able to
analyse Yuan’s characteristic by contrast.
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Pre-reading
What do you know about Yuan Longping?
A pioneer for all people
LOGO
Predict what the text talks about from the photo and the title.
Prediction
The passage is mainly about an agricultural ___________ named Yuan Longping who has been working hard to produce a new strain of _____ for all people.
scientist
rice
LOGO
Read the title and the first sentence of each paragraph.
While reading
1. What kind of writing do you think this is?
2. How does the author develop this article?
3. Where can you find such a piece of writing?
Biography.
In time order.
Magazine paper.
LOGO
Read the text and match the main idea with each paragraph.
While reading
A. Yuan conducted research and developed
hybrid rice.
B. Yuan is old but still working hard to fulfil his dreams.
C. Yuan considers himself a farmer.
D. Yuan decided to study agriculture.
E. Yuan’s innovation has helped to feed more people.
F. Yuan cares little for fame or wealth.
LOGO
Use key words to summarize the main idea of each paragraph.
While reading
identity & status
education
research & achievements
contributions& influence
qualities
dreams & visions
Biography
education
work experience
identity
life experience
appearance
qualities
achievements
contributions
occupation
family life
visions
general introduction
Content of biography?
Read Para. 1&2 and find the information.
Birthdate
Birthplace
Appearance
Major
Occupations
Title
In 1930 in Beijing
Slim but strong
Agriculture
A sicentist & a research & a farmer
Father of hybrid rice
Why did Yuan decide to study agriculture?
<para. 2, lines 3-5> He was concerned that farmers had poor harvest and food shortage.
What does Yuan consider h