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Learning About Language
Unit 1
People of Achievement
人教版2019选择性必修第一册
At the end of class, you will be able to:
1.Appreciate good qualities of great people and know the significance of being a person of value.
2.Know the usage of the key words and their derivatives.
3.Know the function and grammar rules of non-restrictive relative clause.
4.Apply the vocabulary and grammar to describing great people.
01. Learning Objectives
02. Lead-in:Free talk
1. What is the difference between “a man of success” and “a man of value”?
A “man of success” seeks personal gain such as wealth, status, power, and recognition, while a “man of value” aims to make meaningful contributions to the lives of others and society.
02. Lead-in:Free talk
Let’s start a journey of encountering people of value.
03. Activity 1:Encountering Tu Youyou
Is Tu Youyou a woman of success or a woman of value?
review
discovered
boiling
concluded
insist on doing
Q2. What qualities do these verbs reflect about Tu Youyou?
committed, patient, perseverant
Q1. Please circle the verbs that descrbie how Tu Youyou found artemisinin.
examine
tested
obtained
draw out
evaluated
tried
analysed
found
make sure
1. 屠呦呦对她的研究工作全心投入,她对治疗疟疾的坚定承诺赢得了国际认可。
Tu Youyou was deeply to her research, and her unwavering
to finding a cure for malaria earned her international recognition.
“I am not smarter or more talented than anyone else who might attempt this. I am much more committed and serious about reaching my goals.”
我并不比其他任何人更聪明或更有天赋,我只是更坚定于更认真地对待自己想要达到的目标。
2. 屠呦呦致力于通过继续她在中药研究领域的工作来改善全球健康。
Tu Youyou __ global health by continuing her research in traditional Chinese medicine.
committed (adj.) 尽心尽力的,投入的
commitment (n.) 奉献;承诺
committed
commitment
is committed to improving
Vocabulary time
1. Be ____________ at critical moments. Be strong in trouble. Gradually, you will know ____________ will be power.
关键时刻咬咬牙,身处困境挺挺胸,慢慢的,你会知道,坚持具有力量。
A perseverant person always has the mind to insist on finishing what they do no matter what happens.
一个有毅力的人总是能坚持完成他们所要做的事,不管遇到什么样的困难。
2. Tu Youyou’s ____________ attitude and her ____________ in her research were key factors in her discovery of artemisinin.
屠呦呦坚韧不拔的态度和她在研究中的毅力是她发现青蒿素的关键因素。
Vocabulary time
perseverant (adj.) 锲而不舍的
perseverance (n.) 毅力
perseverance
perseverant
perseverant
perseverance
Tu Youyou can be considered both a woman of success and a woman of value.
As a woman of success, Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2015. Her work has saved countless lives and had a profound impact on global health.
Tu Youyou can also be regarded as a woman of value. Throughout her career, she demonstrated qualities such as perseverance, patience, and a commitment to improving public health. She was driven by a strong sense of compassion and a desire to make a positive difference in the world.
Is Tu Youyou a woman of success or a woman of value?
03. Activity 1:Build up your vocabulary
review
discovered
obtained
draw out
make sure
Pair work: Look up the highlighted vocabularies in the dictionary and learn their usage.
examined
tested
analysed
found
evaluated
tried boiling
concluded
insist on doing
03. Activity 1:Build up your vocabulary
Many students are asked to evaluate their professors at the end of the semester.
许多学生被要求在学期结束时评价他们的教授。
Feeling fearful is healthy because it helps you slow down and evaluate risks properly.
感到恐惧是有益于健康的,因为它可以帮助你慢下来,正确评估风险。
The way the guests were treated in the hotel influenced their evaluation of the service.
客人在酒店受到的待遇影响了他们对服务的评价。
Usually, our teachers often give some evaluation on us according to the performance in their eyes.
通常,我们老师经常会根据在他们眼中我们的表现来做出评价。
1. evaluate v. 评价,评估
evaluation n. 评价,评估
03. Activity 1:Build up your vocabulary
I’ll boil the kettle and make some tea.
我来烧壶开水泡点茶。
The way he treats his children makes my blood boil.
他那样对待他的孩子,我非常气愤。
It _____ _____ _______ to see how people are ruining the countryside.
看到人们正在破坏田园乡村令我大为恼火。
With the kettle of _______ _______ in her hand, she moved carefully toward the front door.
她手里拿着一壶开水,小心地朝前门走去。
2. boil v. (使)沸腾;用开水煮
If you give your baby juice, dilute it well with cooled, ________ _________.
喂婴儿果汁要用凉开水充分稀释。
makes my blood boil
boiling water
boiled water
boiling water
03. Activity 1:Build up your vocabulary
You can obtain knowledge through practice.
你可以从实践经验中获得知识。
It is difficult to obtain reliable evidence.
很难获得可靠的证据。
If you want to ____ _________ ______, you need to continuously upgrade yourself.
如果你想获得理想的工作,你需要不断提升自己。
With the help of the Internet, we can
_______________________________________.
在互联网的帮助之下,我们现在可以轻松地获得许多学习资料。
3. obtain v. = get, acquire 得到;获得
obtain an ideal job
obtain many learning materials with ease
Suffix can help you learn more words
03. Activity 1:Build up your vocabulary
We should analyse what they said and not just agree with everything.
对他们的意见要加以分析,不要随声附和。
The team are working hard to ____ so that they can find the best solution.
很难获得可靠的证据。
This information is only raw data and will need further analysis.
这些资料只是原始数据,还需要进一步进行分析。
4. analyse v. 分析
analysis n. 分析
They collect blood samples for analysis at a national laboratory.
他们收集血样以在一个国家实验室做化验分析。
analyse the problem
analyse
So what can we ________ _________ this debate?
那么从这场辩论中我们能推断出什么呢?
The researchers conclude that some dogs can distinguish human facial expressions.
研究者得出结论,有些狗可以分辨人类的面部表情。
___ , walking is a cheap, safe, enjoyable, and readily available form of exercise.
综上所述,散步是一种廉价、安全、有趣而又随时可以开展的运动形式。
5. conclude v. 分析
conclusion n. 分析
Scientists are still unable to ______ __ __ as to the probable cause of the earthquake.
对这次地震可能的成因,科学家尚未能作出结论。
conclude from
It is important to _______ from the facts.
从事实中得出结论很重要。
In conclusion
come to a conclusion
draw a conclusion
It isn't easy to _____ ____ _______ exercise for half an hour every day.
每天坚持锻炼半个小时并不是件容易的事。
They _____ ______ _______ for the damage.
他们坚持要赔偿损失。
You should ______ _______ _______ exercise unless you do not care about your health.
你不在乎你的健康,否则你应该坚持锻炼。
6. insist on doing 坚持做某事
[拓展] stick to doing sth.
The reason why I ______ ______ ______ till today is my passion for the Chinese language.
我坚持写作至今的原因是我对汉语充满热情。
insist on doing
insist on paying
stick to doing
stick to writing
04. Practice
Tu Youyou, a dedicated scientist, exemplifies the importance of
(persevere) in her research career. She (commit) herself to thorough (analyse) and (evaluate) of experimental data allows her __________ (obtain) accurate results. Despite encountering numerous challenges, she insists on (boil) down complex problems into manageable components. This meticulous approach not only helps her to __________ (conclusion) her studies effectively but also ensures that her findings are reliable. Tu's perseverance in the face of setbacks has led to significant advancements in her field, demonstrating the power of dedication and systematic investigation.
perseverance
committed
analysis
evaluation
boiling
to obtain
to conclude
Please fill in the blanks with the given words in proper forms.
05. Activity 2: Encountering Lu Xun
Is Lu Xun a man of success or a man of value?
Read the passage about Lu Xun. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in the box.
insist obtain objective acknowledge apparently crucial
Lu Xun, _____________ as one of the greatest modern writers in China, was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province in 1981. In 1904, he went to Japan and became a medical student, with the ____________ of improving people’s health and saving lives. However, he changed his mind when he saw in a photo a Chinese man about to be killed by a Japanese soldier. It struck him that the other Chinese men in the photo ____________ did not care about what was happening to their fellow countrymen. From this, he concluded that the _____________ problem in China was not physical illness, but the spiritual illness of people at that time. Following this, he quit medical school. When he returned to China in 1908, he _____________ a teaching job. In 1917, a friend _____________ that the help write for a magazine called New Youth. That was how his first famous short story A Madman’s Diary got published.
acknowledged
objective
apparently
crucial
obtained
insisted
1. What we Lu Xun’s objective?
Lu Xun’s works often delved into the social and moral issues of his time, advocating for social justice, empathy for the oppressed, and a critical examination of Chinese society. Hence,
he is always remembered for his contributions to literature, ethics, and social consciousness.
3. Why is Lu Xun considered a person of value?
2. Why did Lu Xun quit medical school?
/ əbˈdʒektɪv /
n. 目的,目标。adj. 客观的
06. Practice
Translate the sentences into English using the words and phrases in brackets.
1. 在递交申请六个月之后,他终于获得了发明专利。(obtain, patent)
2. 当评估这个研究项目的时候,他们遇到了许多数据上的困难。(evaluate, encounter)
3. 她被新上任的总统邀请出任大使。(take up a position, come to power)
After submitting the application six months ago, he finally obtained a patent.
When evaluating this research project,they encountered numerous difficulties with the data.
She was invited to take up a position as ambassador by the newly elected president.
06. Practice
Translate the sentences into English using the words and phrases in brackets.
4. 他在科学研究方面不但有天赋而且很努力,21岁时就已经在学术领域非常有名了。 (genius, academic field)
5. 考虑到非常危险, 他坚持认为他们不应该在台风天气冒生命危险外出。(extraordinary, insist)
Not only was he a genius in scientific research, but he also worked very hard; he was already very famous in the academic field at the age of 21.
Considering the extraordinary danger, he insisted that they should not risk their lives going out in typhoon weather.
07. Discover useful structures
1. Who is the scientist that developed the theory of relativity?
2. Who is the leader that advocated for nonviolent resistance?
3. Who is the nun that founded the Missionaries of Charity?
4. Who is the primatologist that studied chimpanzees in Tanzania?
5. Who is the revolutionary that contributed significantly to China's
modern history?
6. Who is the performer that excelled in Peking opera?
7. Who is the doctor that pioneered women's healthcare in China?
8. Who is the medical expert that played a key role in combating
respiratory diseases?
What is the function of the attributive clauses?
To provide essential information about the nouns before the relative clauses.
Read the following sentences. Do you think the relative clauses can be deleted?
Einstein, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics, developed the theory of relativity.
Gandhi, who led peaceful protests, inspired movements for civil rights and freedom.
Mother Teresa, who founded the Missionaries of Charity, devoted herself to helping the poorest of the poor.
Jane Goodall, who studied chimpanzees in Tanzania, discovered remarkable insights into animal behavior.
Soong Ching-ling, who was a key figure in modern Chinese history, advocated for social justice and equality.
Mei Lanfang, who mastered the art of Peking opera, became famous for his graceful performances.
Lin Qiaozhi, who became China's first female doctor, dedicated herself to improving public health.
Zhong Nanshan, who is a leading respiratory disease expert, played a critical role in controlling outbreaks and pandemics.
What is the function of these relative clauses?
To provide extra information about the nouns before the relative clauses.
08. Activity 3: Encountering Mei Lanfang
Is Mei Lanfang a man of success or a man of value?
Match the time phrases with the events in Mei Lanfang’s life. (P12 in students’book)
1. at age 8
2. in his 20’s
3. in 1919
4. after eight years of
attempts
5. over 50 years on stage
6. in 1961
7. in 1894
A. born in Beijing
B. succeed in taking Beijing Opera to the USA
C. died of heart disease
D. developed a style called the “Mei Lanfang
school”
E. began to travel and perform abroad
F. started to learn Beijing Opera
G. became known internationally for his acting
skill
Why is Mei Lanfang considered a man of value? Read the passage, and then fill in the blanks with relative pronouns of adverbs.
Mei Lanfang, a renowned master of Peking opera, attracted audiences with his elegant performances. Born in Beijing in 1894, Mei Lanfang was known for his ability to portray both male and female roles, a skill _________ earned him acclaim both in China and abroad. His performances, ________were characterized by graceful movements and expressive gestures, demonstrated his deep understanding of traditional Chinese culture. Mei Lanfang, _________ dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Peking opera, influenced generations of performers. His legacy, _________ includes numerous awards and honors, continues to inspire artists around the world.
that/which
which
who
which
Can we fill in these two blanks with “that”?
No, “that” can’t be used in a non-restrictive relative clauses.
08. Activity 4: Encountering Jane Goodall
Is Jane Goodall a woman of success or a woman of value?
Do you think it is easy for a person to live alone in a forest observing wild animals? What difficulties might he/she face and what quality might this person need?
08. Activity 4: Encountering Jane Goodall
Watch the video and find out Jane Goodall’s achievement. How does she inspire you?
1. Jane Goodall is best known for her studies of chimpanzees in Tanzania, where she arrived in 1960 at the age of 26.
2. It was there that she began her pioneering research under the guidance of anthropologist Louis Leakey, with whom she had worked since 1957.
3. In the Gombe Stream National Park, where she conducted her fieldwork, Goodall observed chimpanzees in their natural habitat, for which she is widely respected.
4. Goodall stayed in Africa for over 30 years, during which she discovered that chimpanzees are good at using tools and exhibit complex social behaviors.
5. These findings, which challenged prevailing scientific beliefs, have had a lasting impact on our understanding of both primates and human evolution.
6. Goodall has endeavored to bridge the gap between humans and the natural world, which inspires generations to appreciate and protect our planet’s biodiversity.
Read the following sentences about Jane Goodall and find out some rules how the relative pronouns and adverbs work.
Relative adverbs such as where, when can be used in a non-restrictive relative clause, except why.
prep+whom/which can be used in a non-restrictive relative clause.
A non-restrictive relative clause can modify either a noun or the main clause.
09. Summary
Discuss and draw a conclusion on the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses.
restrictive relative clause non-restrictive relative clause
function
relative pronoun
relative adverb
antecedent
(先行词)
Punctuation Marks
(标点符号)
other
10. Practice
1. Choose the words in the box to complete the sentences.
who whom which whose when where in/of/for which of whom
1. Some people always talk loudly in public, ________ is really annoying.
2. Mr Smith, ________ you spoke to, is our new professor.
3. Please come back at four o’clock, _______ your herbal medicine will be ready.
4. What do you want to write about these people, ________ stories I have just
told you?
5. Have you been tothe Louvre Museum, ________ you can see the Mona Lisa
on display?
6. There are 45 students in our class, out ________ only 10 are taking an
optional art course.
7. Her mother works in a company, ________ employees are all women.
8. It is vital to learn to use these software programmes, both ________ can help
you with collection and evaluation.
which
whom
when
whose
where
of whom
in which
of which
2. Fill in the blanks with proper words
1.(2024·新高考II卷)Chinese cultural elements commemorating (纪念) Tang Xianzu, is known as “the Shakespeare of Asia,” add an international character to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare’s hometown.
2.(2023全国甲卷)“There was once a town in the heart of America, all life seemed to enjoy peaceful existence with is surroundings,” her fable begins, borrowing some familiar words from many age-old fables.
3. (2022全国甲卷)On the 1,100. Kilometer journey, the man Cao Shengkang,
lost his eyesight at the age of eight in a car accident, crossed 40 cities and counties in three province.
4. (2019全国II卷)Now Irene Astbury works from 9am to 5pm daily at the pet shop in Macclesfield, she opened with her late husband Les.
5. The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, has been officially listed as a UN floating holiday in its calendar of conferences from 2024, is welcomed by the UN’s member countries.
who
where
who
which
which
2. Fill in the blanks with proper words
6. Dr. Rowan, secretary resigned (辞职) two weeks ago, has had to do all his own typing.
7. In their spare time, they are interested in planting vegetables in their garden,
is on the rooftop of their house.
8. Finally, I ended up leaving the football team. Four other girls did the same, two of stopped playing football completely.
9. 5G is an exciting mobile technology, will give a massive boost to smart cities and vehicles.
10. The poem implies that Lu Xun would serve the people heart and soul and would never give in to enemies, fully expresses the poet’s loyalty to the people.
11. Practising yoga or Tai Chi can help to keep our bodies supple, in turn can lower joint pain and help to protect us from injury.
12. Last year China's total ticket sales fell a bit short of the North American box office, is a healthy showing for China.
who
which
whom
which
which
which
which
3. Rewrite the sentences using non-restrictive relative clauses. How do the sentences flow differently?
Example: The book tells us about Alexander Fleming. He discovered pennicillin.
The book tells us about Alexander Fleming, who discovered pennicillin.
1. We were very impressed by the old man. He was not willing to acknowledge defeat.
2. Afterwards, Einstein had to flee Germany. Hitler was in power there.
3. There is nothing we can do to help Linda. Her circumstances are beyond our control.
, who was not willing to acknowledge defeat.
, who was in power there.
, whose circumstances are beyond our control.
3. Rewrite the sentences using non-restrictive relative clauses. How do the sentences flow differently?
4. The teacher asked us to listen to a speech by his favourite novelist, J.K. Rowling. It inspired us a lot.
5. The building under construction ws designed by I.M. Pei --- a famous Chinese-American architect. He was born in Guangzhou, China.
6. I was asked to explain the project with the help of a flow chart. It was a big challenge for me.
, who inspired us a lot.
, who was born in Guangzhou, China.
, which was a big challenge for me.
4. Choose a great person and write a few sentences about him or her. Use the vocabulary and the grammar you learned in this lesson. Share your writing with your classmates.
【example】Marie Curie, a committed and perseverant scientist, dedicated her life to scientific discovery. She conducted groundbreaking research on radioactivity, which she tested by boiling and analyzing numerous samples. Curie obtained significant results, which she patiently reviewed and evaluated. Her work, which drew out the complexities of atomic structure, concluded with her discovery of radium and polonium. Curie's insistence on doing thorough research ensured that her findings were meticulously tested and verified. Her contributions, which make sure to inspire generations, remain pivotal in the field of physics and chemistry.
11. Activity 6: Group discussion
How can we become a person of value?
Being a person of value involves several key principles:
●Integrity
●Respect
●Responsibility
●Excellence
●Service
●Empathy
●Authenticity
●Learning
12. Assessment
At the end of the lesson, I am able to: 1 2 3 4 5
appreciate good qualities of great people and know the significance of being a person of value.
know the usage of the key words and their derivatives.
know the function and grammar rules of non-restrictive relative clause.
apply the vocabulary and grammar to describing great people.
13. Assignment
Draw a mindmap of the vocabulary in this unit to form a semantic web about people of achievement. The following is an example for reference.
People of achievement
Achievement
Nobel Prize
Recognition
Success
Qualities
Dedication
Persistence
Compassion
Selflessness
Impact
Global health
Education
Society
Examples
Tu Youyou: Artemisinin
Malaria research
Medicine
Bai Fangli
Education funding
Farmer
Empathy
Research
review examine evaluate
discover test obtain analyse
concluded draw out insist on doing
【Option 1】
【Option 2】
Draw a mindmap of the grammatical rules of relative clause.
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