Unit 12 Period 5 Lesson 3 Reading Comprehension （课件）-【步步高】2023-2024学年高二英语选择性必修第四册（北师大版2019）

Period 5 Lesson 3 Stephen Hawking—Reading Comprehension Unit 12 INNOVATION 读前清障 精读课文 读前 清障 3 1.emerge　　　 A. large and striking in size，scope，extent... 2.clueless B. the force that causes things to drop to the ground 3.evaluation C. to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem 4.overcome D. a continuous decrease in the number，value， quality... 5.decline E. not able to understand or to do sth 6.bonus F. to come out from an enclosed or dark space 7.gravity G. something pleasant that is extra or better than you were expecting 8.grand H. a systematic determination of the merit，worth or significance Ⅰ.匹配单词 1.__________ his disappointment，he managed a weak smile and then shook hands with the lady. 2.What made us annoyed was that _____________ students were absent from the meeting for various reasons. 3.Urban development has _____ the ruination of vast areas of countryside. 4.I felt ________ awe at the possibilities that existed in his world. 5.We also ___________ oranges and apples as presents during the festival. Ⅱ.选词填空 a number of，a sort of，in spite of，put together，lead to In spite of a number of led to a sort of put together 返 回 精读 课文 6 By the end of this period, students will be able to: 1. read and identify the life events of Stephen Hawking; 2.read for specific information and understand words in context; 3. find more information about Stephen Hawking online. CONTENTS Pre-reading I While-reading II Post-reading III Sentences analysis IV 8 Have you heard about Stephen Hawking? What will come to your mind when it comes to Stephen Hawking? one of the world’s most famous scientists in theoretical physics to have a rare disease to lose speech to overcome the challenge of ALS his physical abilities decline to discover the secrets of the universe Pre-reading Can you introduce him in your own words? Let’s read the article and learn more about Stephen Hawking. Stephen Hawking was one of the most famous scientists/physicists in theoretical physics, who put forward the theory of black hole. He also wrote the book named A Brief History of Time. Unfortunately, he suffered from a rare disease and spent most of his time on a wheelchair. While-reading Activity 1　Fast-reading for main ideas 1. What is the passage mainly about? A. The introduction of Stephen Hawking and his scientific achievements. B. The analysis of Stephen Hawking’s theory. C. The description of Stephen Hawking’s books. D. The introduction of Stephen Hawking’s disease. √ __________________________ The _____________ of Hawking The __________________ of Hawking The _______ of Hawking and what he was ________ for 2. Read the passage quickly and get the main idea of each part. death birth and education achievements Hawking’s attitude to life Part 1(Para.1) Part 2(Para.2) Part 3(Paras.3-6) Part 4(Paras.7-8) Paras.3-4 Hawking’s________ Paras. 5-6 Hawking’s_______ Career Books famous → → → → 1. How old was Hawking when he died? A.76 years old. B. 78 years old. C. 83 years old. D. 86 years old. 2. Which of the following is not what Hawking was famous for? A. His brilliant work in theoretical physics and cosmology. B. His overcoming the challenges of ALS. C. His speech-generating equipment. D. His 1988 book. √ √ Part 1 (Para.1) Activity 2　Careful-reading for details 1．When was Hawking diagnosed with his illness? A．His first year at the University of Oxford. B．After he found a job in Cambridge. C．After he raised the idea of black holes. D．His first year at the University of Cambridge. √ Part 2(Para.2) 1942 1959 1963 Hawking __________ Hawking went to _______________ _______to _____ _____________ Hawking ________________________ Fill in the blanks according to the timeline. was born Oxford study the University of physics was diagnosed with ALS 1. What is NOT the result of his illness? A. He couldn’t speak. B. He had to stop his study and research. C. He couldn’t move his hands. D. His physical ability declined. 2.How did Hawking speak after losing his speech? By using a piece of speech-generating equipment. √ Paras.3-4 (1)Hawking was allowed to do research only rather than teach because of his young age. ( ) (2)After Hawking’s illness got worse, he once stopped his studies. ( ) (3) Hawking developed a number of new ideas about black holes when he was in poor physical condition. ( ) 3.Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). F F T 1. What books did Hawking write? 2. What did Hawking argue in the books? He argued that we should look for a different way to discover the deepest secrets of the universe. Instead of trying to find one big new explanation, scientists should put together all the ideas that they already have. 1988—A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes 2005—A Briefer History of Time 2010—The Grand Design(with Leonard Mlodinow) Paras.5-6 3. What do you know about the simple version A Briefer History of Time? A. It was written in the year 1988. B. It was co-authored with Leonard Mlodinow. C. It was written to be more accessible to common people. D. It sold well once it came out. √ 1. What did Hawking mean by saying “Look up at the stars and not down at your feet...be curious.”？ A. We should often look up at the sky and admire the scenery. B. We should be curious about what is on the ground. C. We should focus on our everyday life. D. We should think on a larger scale and be curious about nature and the simple things of life. √ Paras.7-8 2.What did Hawking think of himself? A. Fortunate. B. Unlucky. C. Pitiful. D. Gifted. √ 3.Why didn’t Hawking consider himself an unlucky man? A．Because Hawking could write books. B．Because his doctors developed a piece of speech­-generating equipment that allowed him to speak. C．Because he had a family, and was successful in his work. D．Because he went to the University of Oxford to study. √ 1．Where does the passage come from? A．A textbook. B．A website. C．A magazine. D．A science journal. 2．How does the passage mainly develop? A．By giving examples. B．By making comparisons. C．By following the order of time. D．By analyzing causes and effects. √ √ The whole passage 3. Which of the following words can best describe Hawking? A. Talented and optimistic. B. Talented and pessimistic. C. Discouraged and optimistic. D. Unlucky and optimistic. √ 4．What is the purpose of the author writing the article? A. To describe Hawking’s serious physical disease. B. To introduce Hawking’s famous theory about the universe. C. To tell us one of the brightest stars—Hawking died. D. To introduce Hawking’s life to help people remember him. √ 1. Do you feel inspired by Stephen Hawking? Give reasons along with your comments.(Critical Thinking) Of course. Although Hawking suffered from serious illness, he never got disappointed or discouraged, which inspires me to pursue my dream no matter what difficulty I meet. Post-reading Activity 1　Discussion 2. Supposing you are a reporter, and you’ve got an opportunity to interview Stephen Hawking, what questions do you want to ask him? (Creative thinking) Suggested answers: • What’s the most serious problem that’s ever happened to you? • How did you deal with it? • Do you have any advice for the young? Hawking who insisted on doing scientific research in spite of his serious illness is an inpirstion for people all over the world. We should learn from the great man with a strong will to pursue our dreams without being afraid of difficulties. Reflection On 14 March, 2018, one of the world’s most 1.___________(influence) scientists, Stephen Hawking, died at his home. He was famous not only for his great achievements but for 2.____________(overcome) the challenges of ALS. When Hawking spent his first year at the University of Cambridge, he was diagnosed 3._____ ALS. He was only expected 4._______(live) for a few years. 5._________, he finished his studies and got a job at the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge and 6.__________(continue) his work in theoretical physics and cosmology. While his reputation for his work spread, his physical ability declined. In 1985, after 7.____ operation, he started to use a kind of speech-generating equipment specially 8.__________(develop) by his doctors to help him speak. But Stephen Hawking never ceased his studies and continued to develop his theories on black holes. Hawking believed that he was not an unlucky man. From his diagnosis at the age of 21 he regarded everything since then as a bonus. He was grateful to his family and appreciated the help from a large number of people and 9.______________(organization). Though he passed away in the year 2018, his 10.____________(persevere) in study and optimistic attitude to life will inspire us forever. Activity 2　Summary influential overcoming with to live However continued an developed organizations perseverance In the early stages of his career, his illness got worse, but he was allowed to do research only rather than teach, which was easier for him. [句式分析]　此句是__________句，句中but连接了两个_____句，主语分别是__________和____; 第二个并列句中包含了which引导的__________________，修饰______________。 [自主翻译]　 职业生涯刚一开始他的病情就转而恶化，研究所允许他可以只做研究而不用教学，这对他来说更容易。 并列复合 并列 his illness he 主句内容 非限制性定语从句 Sentences Analysis: 2. Although Hawking’s physical abilities declined over decades, he never ceased his studies and he developed a number of new ideas about black holes. [句式分析]　此句是______句。although引导__________从句，decline意思是“_____________”， cease意思是“____________”。 [自主翻译]　 尽管在过去几十年里霍金的身体机能不断下降，但他从未停止过研究，对黑洞有了许多新的想法。 复合 让步状语 下滑，衰退 停止做…… 3. And he believed this was because of the help he received from his family and a large number of people and organizations. [句式分析]　 此句是______句。believed 后边是省略了that的_______从句；该从句是系表结构，主语是_____, 表语是短语________________; help后是省略了_________的定语从句，先行词是_________；从句中的a number of 意思是“____________”，后跟_______________。 [自主翻译]　 他认为自己所取得的一切都源于家人的支持和大量的他人和机构的帮助。 复合 宾语 许多，大量 可数名词复数 this because of the help that/which the help Homework Review what we have learned and preview language points. 返 回 千与千寻 (钢琴版) 昼夜 钢琴翻奏 | 指尖孕育天籁之音, track 50, disc 0 Blues 132184.67 $$