内容正文:
Unit 5 Reading and Thinking
A Pioneer
for All People
Father of Hybrid Rice
The winner of the Medal of the Republic An agricultural scientist
A pioneer for all people
What do you know about Yuan Long ping?
Step1 Predicting
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.
Para.1 A Yuan conducted research and developed
hybrid rice.
Read the text.Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
Step2 Fast reading
Step3 Careful reading
Para.I Yuan considers himself a farmer
Q1 What is the purpose of Para.1?
A. To introduce Dr.Yuan by pointing out his identity.
B. To illustrate Dr.Yuan's contribution to the world. C. To uncover the secret of Dr.Yuan's success.
D. To persuade readers to learn from Dr Yuan's spirits.
Step3 Careful reading
Para.2 Yuan decided to study agriculture.
Q2 Why did Yuan decided to study agriculture?
In order to tackle the problems of food shortage and poor harvest Dr.Yuan decided to study agriculture instead offollowing the advice of his parents.
Step3 Careful reading
Yuan conducted research and developed hybrid rice.
Q3 How did Yuan Longping develop hybrid rice?
realized the solution is to boost yield
the answer could be
convinced foundin the creation of hybrid rice
enormous
the 1st hybtsshnieand
overcame difficulties
through intense efforts
developed
Step3 Careful reading
Yuan's innovation has helped to feed more people
Q4 How has Yuan's work helped China and
other countries ?
produce
200 million
tons of rice
per year
60 percent
domestic rice 十 consumption
feed
十many other
received
numerous
awards
countries
Step3 Careful reading
Yuan cares little for fame or wealth
Q5 What kind of person do you think Dr.Yuan is according to Paragraph 4?
A. Innovative B. Selfless
C. Persistent D. Optimistic
His first dream His later vision
▲As tall as sorghum seawater rice
“杂交っ水稻之文’
Step3 Careful reading
Yuan is old but still working hard to fulfil his dreams.
▲As big as a broom
▲Ashuge as a peanut
再会!袁老
禾 下 乘 凉 , 我 们 接 棒
袁隆平
APioneer forAll People
He is a earnest/hardworking scientist who continually works the land in his research.
He is a man who has devoted all
his life to Chinese farmers and consider himself a farmer too. He is an ambitious/responsible man who wanted to solve the crisis of food shortage for all people.
He is a innovative /intelligent scientist who successfully developed the first hybrid rice and seawater rice.
> He is a selfless /noble-mindedman who makes large donations to support agricultural research.
Step4 Thinking
Step5 Discussing
What is your dream?
What spirits of Dr.Yuan inspire you in your
pursuit of dream?
Useful expressionss
My dream is
In my pursuit of ,I am inspired by —
encourage me to
Motivated by ,I will
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· Do you know more about Yuan's life
● Can you master the reading skills, such as skim and scan?
· Do you understand and appreciate Dr.Yuan's spirits?
· Will Dr.Yuan's spirits inspire you in
your pursuit of dream?
experience and his achievements?
Assessment
Assignment
Write a short passage about your dream. And share the ideas about what spirits of Yuan inspire you in your pursuit of dream.
Thank you!
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