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Reading and Thinking:
Get to know an agricultural scientist
Unit 5 WORKING THE LAND
In this class, you are going to:
figure out the structure and summarize the main idea of each para.
make clear of the writing techniques of contrast by identifying the transitional expressions
identify the contributions of Yuan Longping and summarize its value and significance.
understand the connotations of pioneer, analyze the personal qualities of Yuan Longping and learn his noble characters.
Objectives
Lin Qiaozhi
Mother of ten thousand babies
Tu Youyou
Albert Einstein
Lin Qiaozhi
The first person to found Chinese obstetrics and gynecology.(中国妇产科学)
The first person to discover artemisinin.
The first person to discover the general theory of relativity.
A person who is the first to study and develop a particular area of knowledge, culture, etc.
Pioneer:
A pioneer for all people
Task 1. What is the text type?
Biography
What information is included in a biography?
Task 2. Read the passage and summarize each paragraph with one word.
Para.1&2
What aspects of identity are mentioned?
Contrast: yet, however
Scientist VS Farmer
Science /Medicine VS Agriculture
who
why
Para.3
What did Yuan do to tackle this crisis?
what
Para.4
How do you understand “for all people”?
60%
+
200 million
+
many others
=
numerous awards
contributions
Para.5&6
Brainstorm adjectives to describe Yuan
qualities
dreams
Discussion
“My lifelong pursuit is to keep all the people away from hunger. ”
How does Yuan’s spirit inspire you to pursue your dream?
A pioneer for all people
Biography
who
why
what
contribution
quality
dream
title, appearance
Assignment
Speaking
Share your opinion about “how to pursue your dream” with your partner.
Writing
Yuan Longping passed away in May, 2021. Look back at the text and write a short passage to honor him:
1). A brief introduction to Yuan.
2). What you have learned from him.
3. (*optional) Search more information online, have a deep understanding about why Yuan chose agriculture as his lifelong pursuit
Thank you!
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