Unit 1 Developing ideas Ⅱ P12-15课件2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级上册

This is me Developing ideas Ⅱ P12-15 Unit 1 Learning Objectives write a short passage about a successful person. learn about some Chinese athletes and try to describe them. read a passage and then better understand how you can challenge yourself. In this class, you will Reading Lead-in Free talk. Which Chinese athletes do you know? 孙颖莎 Sun Yingsha 潘展乐 Pan Zhanle 全红禅 Quan Hongchan Lead-in Free talk. What words would you use to describe her? Sun Yingsha is a great table tennis player. She sticks to her practice and succeeds in winning many gold medals. Lead-in Free talk. What words would you use to describe her? Quan Hongchan is a brave diver. She fights her fear and tries hard, which makes her very good at what she does. Lead-in Free talk. What words would you use to describe him? Pan Zhanle is a strong swimmer. He never holds back and is sure of himself, so he does very well in his races. Activity 1 Look at the picture and answer the questions. Use the words and expressions to help you. 1. Do you know the Chinese athlete? He was born on August 29, 1989, in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province. He is one of the fastest runners in Asia. He is known as the “Asian Flying Man” and “China’s Sprint Star”. In 2015, he became the first Asian to break the 10-second barrier with a time of 9.99 seconds. In 2021, he became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100 m final and finished in 9.83 seconds. 苏炳添 Su Bingtian Activity 1 Look at the picture and answer the questions. Use the words and expressions to help you. 2. What words would you use to describe him? fight one’s fear try succeed doubt stick to hold back He fought his fears and others’ doubts. Finally he succeeded in setting a new Asian record. Let’s read a passage to know more about Su Bingtian. 战胜恐惧 怀疑 坚持 阻碍，抑制 成功 尝试 Activity 2 Read for structure. Part 1 (Para. 1) Part 2 (Paras. 2-4) Part 3 (Para. 5) This part leads to the topic. This part introduces Su Bingtian including his challenges, decisions and achievements. This part shares Su Bingtian’s advice to youngsters. Activity 3 Read for details. 1 “Nothing is impossible; the word itself says ‘I’m possible.’” Audrey Hepburn, the British actress and star of the silver screen, said this. However, doubts and fears often hold us back. How can we face them and succeed? This part leads to the topic. Part.1 “没有什么是不可能的，这个词本身就说‘我是可能的’。” 英国女演员和银幕明星奥黛丽·赫本这样说。 然而，怀疑和恐惧常常阻碍我们。 我们如何面对它们并取得成功？ 1. How does the writer start the passage? By quoting the words from a famous person. 2. Why does the writer use the question in the end? In order to introduce the topic. 奥黛丽.赫本 (Audrey Hepburn)是二十世纪最具影响力的影星之一，代表作有《罗马假日》《蒂凡尼的早餐》等。 Activity 3 2 The runner Su Bingtian gives an excellent answer to this question. The young man began his sporting life in 2006. At that time, no one from Asia had ever run the 100 m race in less than 10 seconds. Su trained hard and quickly became one of the fastest runners in Asia. In 2011, he ran the race in 10.16 seconds. This part introduces Su Bingtian including his challenges, decisions and achievements. Part.2 跑步运动员苏炳添给出了这个问题一个极好的答案。 这位年轻人在2006年开始了他的运动生涯。 在那时，还没有亚洲人 能在10秒内跑完100米。 苏炳添努力训练， 很快成为亚洲最快的跑步运动员之一。 在2011年， 他以10.16秒的成绩跑完了比赛。 1. What did Su Bingtian do in 2006? He began his sporting life. At that time, no one from Asia had ever run the 100 m race in less than 10 seconds. 2. What did he do in 2011? He ran the 100 m race in 10.16 seconds. Activity 3 3 However, Su wasn’t satisfied. To run in under 10 seconds, in 2014, he changed his starting leg. This was a very risky decision. He had to start from zero. At first, he was slower than before. Also, he was 25 years old. At such an age, many runners choose to stop running. People doubted his decision. However, Su fought his fears and became a sporting hero. This part introduces Su Bingtian including his challenges, decisions and achievements. Part.2 然而，苏并不满足。 为了在10秒内完成比赛，在2014年， 他改变了起跑腿。 这是一个非常冒险的决定。 他不得不从头开始。 起初，他比以前更慢。 而且，他已经25岁了。 在这样的年龄，许多跑步运动员选择停止跑步。 人们怀疑他的决定。 然而，苏克服了他的恐惧，成为了体育英雄。 3. What did Su do in 2014? To run in under 10 seconds, he changed his starting leg. And he had to start from zero. Activity 3 4 In 2015, he clocked 9.99 seconds and made history. In 2021, he finished in 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics. He also became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100 m final. This part introduces Su Bingtian including his challenges, decisions and achievements. Part.2 在2015年，他以9.99秒的成绩创造了历史。 在2021年， 他在东京奥运会上以9.83秒的成绩完成比赛。 他还成为第一位 参加奥运会100米决赛的中国运动员。 4. What did Su achieve? In 2015, he clocked 9.99 seconds and made history. In 2021, he finished in 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics and became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100 m final. Activity 3 5 Su Bingtian has told youngsters, “Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story." Nothing is impossible as long as you try and stick to it. Everyone can be a Su-perman! This part shares Su Bingtian’s advice to youngsters. Part.3 苏炳添告诉年轻人：“永远不要让年龄阻碍你。 尝试并更加努力。我相信你可以书写自己的故事。” 只要你努力并坚持下去，没有什么是不可能的。每个人都可以成为苏超人！” 1. What do Su Bingtian’s words mean? His words mean that you should not let age stop you. Try your best, work hard, and believe in yourself. Everyone can achieve their dreams if they are willing to try and keep pushing forward. Activity 3 5 Su Bingtian has told youngsters, “Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story." Nothing is impossible as long as you try and stick to it. Everyone can be a Su-perman! This part shares Su Bingtian’s advice to youngsters. Part.3 苏炳添告诉年轻人：“永远不要让年龄阻碍你。 尝试并更加努力。我相信你可以书写自己的故事。” 只要你努力并坚持下去，没有什么是不可能的。每个人都可以成为苏超人！” 2. What does the writer mean by "Everyone can be a Su-perman!"? It is a play on words. It combines “Su” (from Su Bingtian) and “Superman”. It means that anyone can be a hero like Su Bingtian if they face challenges bravely, work hard, and never give up. Activity 4 Complete the timeline with the words and expressions from the passage. 2006 2011 2014 He 1______ his sporting life. At this time, no one from Asia had ever run the 100 m race in less than 2_________. began 10 seconds He ran the 100 m race in 3_____________. 10.16 seconds He changed his starting leg. He had to start 4________. However, Su 5_____________ and became a sporting hero. from zero fought his fears Activity 4 Complete the timeline with the words and expressions from the passage. 2015 2021 He clocked 9.99 seconds and 6____________. He finished in 9.83 seconds and became the first 7______________ to run in the Olympic 100 m final. made history Chinese athlete Activity 5 Think and share. 1. What do you think the title means? The title “Impossible ➔ I’m possible” means the impossible can turn into the possible. You should believe in yourself and work hard to make it happen. It’s an inspiring title to encourage people to keep pushing forward. Activity 5 Think and share. 2. What can you learn from Su Bingtian? Learning to think To learn from successful people, you can study their experiences and think about the reasons behind their success. ① Believe in yourself: Su Bingtian’s story shows that if you believe in yourself, you’re more likely to succeed. ② Work hard: He worked really hard to become a fast runner. ③ Change when needed: He changed his starting leg to get better. ④ Keep going: Even when things were tough, he kept trying and didn’t give up. ⑤ Anything is possible: His story shows that we can do amazing things with effort. Activity 5 Think and share. 3. What can you do to challenge yourself? I can challenge mysef by setting small goals and working hard to achieve them. For example, I can read more books to improve my reading skills, practise speaking English to get better at it, or help with chores at home to become more responsible. Activity 6 Do you know any other successful persons？ 孙颖莎 Sun Yingsha 潘展乐 Pan Zhanle 全红禅 Quan Hongchan Activity 6 Write about a successful person. Plan your passage with the chart. Step 1 1. Who the successful person is 2. What challenges the person faced (doubts or fears) 3. What the person did to overcome the challenges 4. What the person achieved 5. Your comments and ideas about this person Pan Zhanle had trouble with his swimming technique (技术) at the beginning trained harder, worked with his coach to get better won the gold medal in the men’s 100m freestyle at the Paris Olympics Pan Zhanle’s story is inspiring. It shows that if you work hard and don’t give up, you can achieve your dreams. He’s a great role model for everyone. Activity 6 Write about a successful person. Write about the person with the help of the chart. Step 2 “Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story.” Su Bingtian said. Pan Zhanle is a great example. Pan Zhanle is a talented Chinese swimmer. When he started swimming, he had trouble with his swimming technique and even people laughed at him. But he didn’t give up. He trained harder and worked with his coach to get better. Finally, he became faster and stronger. In 2024, he won the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics. He is a great swimmer and a brave person. His story is inspiring. It shows that if you work hard and don’t give up, you can achieve your dreams. He’s a great role model for everyone. Activity 6 Write about a successful person. Step 3 Check your passage. Did you cover all the information in Step 1? Did you use the words and expressions from the reading passage? Did you give your opinion about the person’s efforts and success? Share your passage. Step 4 Activity 6 Checklist 1 学生能够描述人物所经历的挑战及其克服挑战的过程。 2 学生能够介绍人物取得的成就。 3 学生能够表达自己对人物的看法。 4 学生能够尽可能多地使用之前板块 和本板块的核心词汇。 Language points 1. Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible.’ 没有什么是不可能的，这个词本身就在说“我是可能的”。 nothing 是不定代词，表示“没有什么，并不，毫不”。 ① 不定代词定语后置，nothing放在形容词前。 例如： There is nothing wrong with your computer. 你的电脑没有问题。 ② nothing后接不定式to do, 表示“没有什么可……的”。 例如： I have nothing to say on the matter. 我对这件事没什么可说的。 2. However, doubts and fears often hold us back. 然而，疑虑和恐惧常常会阻止我们前进。 hold...back在此处意为“阻碍.....(的发展)”。 例如： ① Don’t let fear hold you back from your dreams. 不要让恐惧阻碍你实现自己的梦想。 ② The bad weather held us back from going hiking. 恶劣的天气阻止了我们去远足。 3. At that time, no one from Asia had ever run the 100 m race in less than 10 seconds. 在那时，还没有亚洲人能在十秒内完成100米。 less than意为“少于；不到；不足”。 例如： ① There are less than 50 students in the class. 班级里的学生少于50人。 ② This book costs less than $20. 这本书的价格少于20美元。 4. At such an age, many runners choose to stop running. 在这样的年龄，许多跑步运动员选择停止跑步。 choose to do sth.意为“选择做某事”。 例如： ① They choose to become doctors to help others. 他们选择成为医生来帮助他人。 ② I choose to go swimming instead of running today. 我今天选择去游泳而不是跑步。 5. In 2015, he clocked 9.99 seconds and made history. 2015年，他以9.99秒的成绩创造了历史。 clock是动词，意为“以......速度行驶; 达到(某速度)”，经常用于 描述运动员的成绩或者驾驶车辆所用的时间。 例如： ① This is the first car to clock 100 kilometres an hour. 这是第一辆时速为100公里的汽车。 ② She clocked a new world record in the women’s marathon. 她在女子马拉松比赛中创下了新的世界纪录。 6. Nothing is impossible as long as you try and stick to it. 只要你尝试并坚持下去，没有什么是不可能的。 as long as意为“只要”。 例如： ① As long as you study hard, you can pass the exam. 只要你努力学习，你就能通过考试。 ② You can eat the cake as long as you brush your teeth afterward. 你可以吃蛋糕，只要你之后刷牙。 7. Nothing is impossible as long as you try and stick to it. 只要你尝试并坚持下去，没有什么是不可能的。 stick to意为“遵守，信守；坚持”。 例如： ① He decided to stick to his first plan. 他决定坚持他的第一个计划。 ② It’s important to stick to your exercise plan. 坚持你的锻炼计划很重要。 Homework 记忆单词和短语并正确朗读课文。 依照Step 3的评价标准，继续润色写作部分的小短文。 1 2 Thank you! null 137098.81 $$