Unit 5 Working the Land Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Reading and Thinking Unit 5 Working the land Learning objectives Read about agricultural scientist Yuan Longping; Know about some writing techniques of biography; Retell what you have learnt about Yuan Longping; Analyse why Yuan Longping is called “a pioneer for all people”. Do you know these grains (谷物)? wheat rice sorghum(高粱) Every year 5.6 million children die of hunger. Every day 16,000 children die of hunger. 870 million people in the world suffer from hunger. How can we help to end the hunger worldwide? How to solve hunger? improving the quality of the soil inventing a new kind of food… developing the technology to… reduce the waste… making good use of the land Activity1:Brainstorming 5 Who is the man in the photo? Super hybrid rice The Peasants Li Shen [Tang] Farmers weeding at noon, Sweat down the field soon. Who knows food on a tray, Thanks to their toiling day.. What crop is he holding in his hands? Lead-in What do you know more about Yuan Longping? Yuan Longping, ___________in 1930, “The _________ of Hybrid Rice”, Chinese scientist, The Medal of the_________, Two dreams: “禾下乘凉梦”and “杂交水稻覆盖世界梦” ____________ in May, 2021 ... ... born father Republic Passed away Lead-in Prediction 行业PPT模板http:///hangye/ A Pioneer for All People The first to discover artemisinin (青蒿素) for malaria (疟疾) The first to discover General Theory of Relativity A person who was the first to study a new area of knowledge. The first Chinese scientist who developed hybrid rice. The people all around the world Who? How? What? Why? Pre-reading 1. What may be the writing style of the article? A. A story B. Travel journal C. Biography 2. How does the author develop this article? A. Time B. Space C. logic 3. Where can you find such a piece of writing? A. A letter. B. A story book. C. A magazine. D. A science report. An introduction to a person According to the title“A pioneer for all people”, and the first sentence of each paragraph… Yuan Longping devotes his life to producing more rice. Because of his hard work, farmers can expand their output and the problem of hunger can be solved. Research & achievements 行业PPT模板http:///hangye/ Fast reading Match the main idea and key words with each paragraph. Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.6 Yuan conducted research and developed hybrid rice. Yuan worked hard to fulfil his dreams. Yuan considered himself a farmer. Yuan decided to study agriculture. Yuan’s innovation has helped to feed more people. Yuan cared little for fame or wealth. A. B. C. D. E. F. Dreams & visions Qualities Education Contributions & influence Identities Biography education work experience identity life experience appearance funny story achievements contributions occupation family life quality general introduction Content of biography? Scanning Read Para. 1 & 2 and find the information) Birthdate Birthplace Appearance Major Occupations Title In 1930 In Beijing Slim but strong Agriculture A scientist & a researcher & a farmer Why did Yuan decide to study agriculture? He was concerned that farmers had poor harvest and food shortage. What does Yuan consider himself ? Why does Yuan consider himself a farmer? He continually works the land in his research. He devoted all his life to Chinese farmers. Father of hybrid rice Para. 3 realized larger fields✘ boost yields✔ worked convinced the creation of hybrid rice overcame as a research in 1953 technical difficulties developed hybrid rice in 1974 a challenging question (a great debate/ it could not be done) What is the main advantage of hybrid rice? enabled farmers expand their output greatly How did Yuan Longping develop hybrid rice? 21 years Careful reading Para. 4 Why does the author list numbers? Emphasize Yuan’s invaluable contributions & make the text more convincing and accurate. 60 percent domestic rice consumption produce 200 million tons of rice per year received numerous awards feed many other countries Careful reading How has Yuan’s work helped China and other countries ? 2. How does the author show Yuan Longping’s qualities? By contrast retire to a life of leisure donate his money to agricultural research care little money and celebrity Read para. 5 and answer the following question. (Para.5) Given that Yuan’s hybrids have made him quite wealthy, one might think he would retire to a life of leisure. However, this is far from the case. Deep down, Yuan is still very much a farmer at heart. As a man of the soil, he cares little for celebrity or money. Instead, he makes large donations to support agricultural research. 1. What did Yuan really care for? celebrity? money? or something else? a wealthy & famous scientist ▲rice plants as tall as __________ ▲each ear of rice as big as a ___________ ▲each grain of rice as huge as a ________ He envisioned His later vision seawater rice peanut broom sorghum former dreams Read para.6 ... . Long ago, he envisioned rice plants as tall as sorghum, with each ear of rice as big as a broom, and each grain of rice as huge as a peanut. He succeeded in producing a kind of rice that could feed more people at home and abroad. His latest vision for “seawater rice” has also become a reality, and potentially opened up nearly one million square kilometres of salty land in China for rice production. ... Where there is a dream, there is a reality！ his parents' wish VS his own decision the general assumption about hybrid rice VS his belief father of hybrid rice VS farmer What writing technique does the writer employ to exhibit Yuan Longping's qualities? retire to a life of leisure VS continue to work the land as a man of the soil Contrast. modest devoted brave creative innovative confident plain simple caring generous visionary optimistic perseverant caring sympathetic determined Success is rooted in personal qualities. Post-reading firstly develop the hybrid rice connect the world devote his whole life to feeding people tackled the world crisis Can you give your own definition of “a pioneer”? And why Yuan Longping is called a pioneer for all people ? From my point of view, a pioneer is someone who... and..., I consider/ regard... a pioneer. For one thing, ... for another... . Further Thinking What is your dream? What spirits of Dr. Yuan inspire you in your pursuit of dream? How to be well prepared to be a pioneer in our own life? Useful expressions: My dream is _______________. In my pursuit of ________, I am inspired by ___________. __________ encourage me to__________. Motivated by ____________, I will _____________. Further Thinking Wish all of you a good seed rooted in the soil of China! As students in the new age, we must carry forward and inherit the quality of Yuan Longping, and work hard for a better future for ourselves and our country. general impression life experiences achievements in agriculture attitudes towards life dreams  known as ________________________  one of China's most famous ____________  ______ but ______ body  was born in ________ in Beijing  graduated from ________________________________  worked as a ____________ in 1953  developed the first __________ in 1974  provided about ___________ of domestic rice consumption and allowed China's farmers to produce around ___________ _______ of rice per year  helped feed many other countries, such as _____ and _______  received numerous ________ both in China and abroad  He is still very much a _________ at heart.  He cares little for _________ or ________.  Long ago: rice plants as tall as ________; each ear of rice as big as a _______; each grain of rice as huge as a _________  Latest vision: __________________(has become a reality) Summary “father of hybrid rice” scientists slim strong 1930 Southwest Agricultural College researcher hybrid rice 60 percent 200 million India Vietnam awards farmer celebrity money sorghum broom peanut “seawater rice” tons 1. This school has __________ thousands of bright young students over the years. 2. Most students look for jobs after university __________. 3. Because of the ________ of new strains of hybrid crops, people in many parts of the world now have more food to eat. 4. Last year, this new electric power plant __________ enough energy to power the whole city. 5. It was difficult to calculate exactly how many trees had been cut down. However, a general __________ was possible. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box. create estimation education generation graduate estimation educated graduation creation generated Indeed, his slim but strong body is just like that of millions of Chinese farmers, to whom he has devoted his life. (P50) 思考：that 在这里的作用是什么呢？可以换成 it 或者 one 吗？ (1) We are lucky to live in a country, _______ where everybody is equal. (2) The nutrition of porridge isn’t so rich as _______ of milk. (3) My favourite apple is that red and big _______. (4) My father bought me a new bicycle for my birthday, but unfortunately I lost _______. one that one it Important sentences (P50 ~ P51) 确实，他瘦削但结实的身躯看起来和他为之奉献了一生的千千万万的中国农民一样。 24  one: a / an + 上文提到的名词，复数ones, 泛指同类中任一个  that: the + 上文提到的名词, 复数those，特指同类种不同的一个  it: the + 上文提到的名词, 复数 they，指同类同物 devote one’s life (oneself) to eg: Many great scientists like Tu Youyou devote their lives to ___________ (serve) China, who deserve our respect. serving Summary eg: What made me unhappy was that my grades weren’t as good as _______ of my sister. those Important sentences (P50 ~ P51) 2. However, what concerned him most was that farmers often had poor harvests and sometimes even had a serious shortage of food to eat. (P50) 3. How this could be done was a challenging question at the time. (P50) 4. However, whether it was possible to develop a hybrid of self- pollinating plants such as rice was a matter of great debate. (P50) 6. What impresses people most about Yuan Longping is his ongoing ability to fulfil his dreams. (P51) What do the these sentences have in common? Important sentences (P50 ~ P51) ______ concerned him most _______ (be) that farmers often had poor harvests. (2) ______ this could be done was a ______________ (challenge) question at the time. (3) _________ it was possible to develop a hybrid of self-pollinating plants such as rice was _____ matter of great debate. (4) _______ impresses people most about Yuan Longping is his ongoing ability __________ (fulfil) his dreams. What was How challenging Whether a What to fulfil 即学即练 Important sentences (P50 ~ P51) 27 5. ________ intense effort, Yuan __________ enormous technical difficulties ___________ (develop) the first hybrid rice that could be used _____ farming in 1974. (P50) 历经千辛万苦，袁隆平攻克了艰 巨的技术难题，在1974年开发出了可用于耕作的第一代杂交水稻。 In the final game, Sweden easily overcame France. His parents were overcome with grief at the funeral. The dead woman was overcome by smoke. Through overcame to develop for 战胜 悲痛欲绝 被烟呛 make every effort to do, spare no effort to do overcome difficulties / obstacles be used for (doing) sth, be used to do sth, be used to doing Important sentences (P50 ~ P51) 7. Today, ______ is estimated that about 60 percent of domestic rice consumption in China __________________ (comprise) crops ___________ (generate) from Yuan’s hybrid strains, and his strains have allowed China’s farmers ____________ (produce) around 200 million tons of rice per year. it is comprised of generated to produce 据估算，现在中国国内消费的稻米有大约60%来自袁隆平的杂交水稻品种形成的作物，这些品种（形成的作物）让中国农民每年能够生产出大约两亿吨稻米。(P51) Important sentences (P50 ~ P51) 29 8. Long ago, he envisioned rice plants as tall as sorghum, with each ear of rice as big as a broom, and each grain of rice as huge as a peanut. (P51) 很早以前，他就设想水稻长得与高粱一样高，每 支稻穗与扫帚一样大，每粒稻米与花生一样饱满。 (1) 希望你尽快在英语方面取得进步。 (2) Tom can play football as well ______, if not better than, John. (3) Tom as well as his parents _______ (have) a dream of travelling around the world. I hope that you can make progress in English as soon as possible. as has Important sentences (P50 ~ P51) 30 9. Given that Yuan’s hybrids have made him quite wealthy, one might think he would retire to a life of leisure. (P51) 考虑到杂交 水稻使袁隆平变得相当富有，人们可能认为他会退休享受闲适的生活。 (1) Do remember to arrive at the _______ (give) time and place. (2) Write down what you would like to do, _______ (give) the opportunity. (3) _______ (give) the uncertainty about my future, I have to ________________ (竭尽全力). (4) _______ (give) that I am still weak at English, I will spend more time __________ (learn) it in future. given given make every effort Given learning given: adj 规定的；安排好的 prep 考虑到；如果有 given that 考虑到 Given Important sentences (P50 ~ P51) 10. ________ his _________ (advance) years, Yuan Longping is still young at heart and full of vision, and everyone is waiting to see ______ he will dream up next. (P51) Despite advanced what advance: n 进步; 发展; 预付款 in advance 提前 in advance of 早于 vi 前进; vt 使……提前，预支 虽年事已高，但袁隆平仍然保持年轻的心态，而且满怀憧憬，大家都在期待他的下一个不同寻常的想法。 Important sentences (P50 ~ P51) 32 (4) Galileo’s ideas were well in advance ______ the age in which he lived. (5) Medical technology has advanced ______________ (considerable). (6) Too much protein in the diet may advance the _______ (age) process. of considerably aging (1)We live in an age of rapid _______________ (technology) advance. (2) They offered _____ advance of 500 dollars after _______ (sign) the contract. (3) It is cheaper to book the ticket _____ advance. 即学即练 technological an signing in Important sentences (P50 ~ P51) 33 A PIONEER FOR ALL PEOPLE Yuan Longping, known as the “father of hybridrice”, is one of China’s most famous scientists. Yet, he considers himself a farmer because he continually works the land in his research. Indeed, his slim but strong body is just like that of millions of Chinese farmers, to whom he has devoted his life. n.先驱；先锋 v.开创；倡导 be known as/for one of+adj最高级+n.复， 谓语动词用单数 当代最伟大的物理学家之一就是霍金 One of the greatest physicists of our time is Hawking consider sb (as/to be)认为某人是...... consider doing sth考虑做某事 consider it +adj/n.+to do his slim but strong body is just like that of millions of Chinese farmers, to whom he has devoted his life. 此句为 “介词+关系代词”引导的______从句，先行词为__________________________, devote...to...为固定搭配 Eg. 1.The school in_________my brother once studied is very famous. 2.My mother missed her best friend with______she worked in her youth. 小结：“介词+关系代词”既可以引导限制性定语从句， 也可以引导非限制定语从句，在此结构中，先行词为人时，用whom, 先行词为物时，用which 定语 millions of Chinese farmers which whom Yuan Longping was born in 1930 in Beijing. His parents wanted him to pursue a career in science or medicine. However, what concerned him most was that farmers often had poor harvests and sometimes even had a serious shortage of food to eat. To tackle this crisis, he chose to study agriculture and received an education at Southwest Agricultural College in Chongqing. what concerned him most was that farmers often had poor harvests . 此句是由what引导的______从句，what在从句中作______语；此句是由that引导的_______从句，that在此句中______充当成分，但不能省略. Eg.事故的起因是未知的 What caused the accident remains unknown. 主语 主 表语 不 THANKS 30 2 Read the text. Match the main idea with each paragraph. 人民教育电子音像出版社 普通高中教科书 英语 选择性必修 第一册 2020 vocal 251654.3 x264 0.128.2216+688+32 a17ff54 tMod [8-bit@4:2:0 X86] $$