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Unit 1 PEOPLE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Using Language — Listening
Explore the meaning of greatness
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Lead in
A person of success
A person of value / greatness / achievement
Number each picture according to its order.
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Zhong Nanshan
Florence Nightingale
Tu Youyou
Alexander Fleming
Wu Mengchao
Listening
Match the people with their achievements
A. contributed to a new treatment for malaria
B. discovered penicilin
C. founder of modern nursing
D. performd operation well into his 90s
E. managed the SARS outbreak
Zhong Nanshan
Florence Nightingale
Tu Youyou
Alexander Fleming
Wu Mengchao
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Born: Oct. 20, 1936
Zhong Nanshan is one of the greatest doctors in China, as well as an academic at the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
Zhong discovered the SARS coronavirus back in 2003 and played an important role in the country’s fight against the epidemic as a leading scientist.
He is seen as one of the most respectable and trusted figures during China’s battle against COVID-19.
Zhong Nanshan
Born: May 12, 1820
Died: Aug. 13, 1910
Florence Nightingale is best known for her pioneering work in the field of nursing.
She tended to wounded soldiers during the Crimean War(克里米亚战争).
She became known as the “Lady with the Lamp” because of her night rounds.
Florence Nightingale
Born: December 30, 1930
Tu Youyou is one of the greatest pharmaceutical scientists in China, as well as a Nobel Prize laureate (获得者) in Physiology or Medicine.
Tu discovered artemisinin back in the 1970s and played a vital role in the global fight against malaria as a leading scientist.
She is seen as one of the most respected and groundbreaking figures in modern medicine, saving millions of lives worldwide.
Born: Aug. 6, 1881
Died: Mar. 11, 1955
Alexander Fleming was a Scottish bacteriologist (细菌学家) and Nobel Prize winner, best known for his discovery of penicillin.
He is one of the most influential people of the 20th century.
Alexander Fleming
Born: Aug. 31, 1922
Died: May 22, 2021
Wu Mengchao was a Chinese hepatobiliary surgeon (肝胆外科医生) and a recipient of the National Highest Science and Technology Award, best known for his pioneering work in hepatobiliary surgery.
He is one of the most respected and influential figures in modern Chinese medicine.
2 Listen to the conversation again. Who does each speaker admire? Tick the correct boxes in the table below.
Name Dr Wang Wang Le Anna Smith
Alexander Fleming
Zhong Nanshan
Florence Nightingale
Wu Mengchao
Tu Youyou
Dr Wang
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3 Listen again and answer the questions below.
1. Why did Anna meet Wang Le at her home?
2. Why did Dr Wang decide to become a doctor?
3. What kind of person does Wang Le admire? Why?
4. What advice did Dr Wang give? Do you agree with him? Give your reasons.
Because they’re doing a career-planning project together.
Because he has always wanted to do great things and help people.
She really admires people like Tu Youyou because her research led to the discovery artemisinin.
Dr Wang advises that when you are young, it is very imporant to find out what really interests you. Also, never lose interest in it when it seems a bit too hard for you. I agree with him because great people challenge themselves to solve difficult problems. It helps them reach their goals and achieve great things.
4 Work in groups. Brainstorm the names of some great people and write them in the table below.
Put into practice all that Ss have learnt thus far in this unit by having a conversation about great people.
Scientists
Newton
Edison
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Politicians
George Washington
Sun Zhongshan
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Discuss what makes these people great and draw conclusions about the meaning of greatness. Then report back to the class.
Useful Expressions
The greatest person l know of is…, who…
To be great, a person should…
To me, greatness means…
Why do you think that?
That's true, but...
I want to be like ______ because he/she…
has achieved financial success
has invented new products
has made great discoveries
serves as a good role model
brings happiness to other people
makes great contributions to society
Hello, everyone! The greatest person I know of is Dr. Zhong Nanshan, who managed the SARS outbreaks in China in 2003. Now it’s he who prevented the COVID-19 from quick spread all over the country once again. To me, greatness means sacrifice and devotion. Dr Zhong Nanshan took risks entering the isolated area to cure the patients, summarizing the infected but recovered cases and sharing his successful experience with other doctors home and abroad. He serves as a good role model and makes great contributions to society. That’s all. Thank you!
Example
1. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box.
1. To our surprise, he was actually the ______ and caring father of three children.
2. To _______, his fame and wealth were gained through hard work and his in-depth knowledge of his business.
3. A genius for invention, Thomas Edison obtained scores of ________.
4. Under no _____________ should we do terrible things to other people.
5. As a botanist, he takes notes on the properties of any plant he __________.
6. The first-person narrator is a stylistic device that has been used by many _______ and poets throughout the ages.
gentle
sum up
gentle, sum up, circumstance, encounter, novelist, patent
Assessing Your Progress
patents
circumstances
encounters
novelists
2. What do you know about Sun Yat-sen? Read the passage, and then fill in the blanks with relative pronouns or adverbs.
Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925) was widely considered to be the founder and forerunner of modern China. He was only in power for a short time, when he was president of the country in 1912. So it may seem odd to some people _______ knowledge of China may be limited that he is such an important figure. However, his influence is not based on his time in office, but on his continuous struggle for a better society and his concern for all Chinese people. He also put forward many advanced ideas ______ brought the Chinese people together, in particular, the Three Principles of the People. These principles were inspired by Lincoln, ___________ he admired, and were developed when he was traveling overseas, _______ he went to find support for his country. The first principle is about nationalism, _______ indicates that China should never be divided and should not be under any foreign control. The second is about people’s rights It means that all people have great value and should also have the same rights. The third is about people’s livelihood, _______ means that the government should create opportunities for people to make a good living.
whose
which
who/whom
where
which
which
Unit 1 Video Time
Mei Langfang: Great Artist, Cultural Ambassador
Lead in
Q1: What do you know about Beijing Opera?
Q2: What do you know about Mei Lanfang?
Let’s watch a short video.
1. female roles 2. common male roles
3. male roles with brightly painted masks 4. clown roles
a. ______ b. _____ c. ______ d. ______
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2
3
Match the following according to the video.
Q3: Which role does Mei Lanfang act as?
Female role/dan role.
Cultural Notes
The Four Greatest Masters of Beijing Opera: Mei Lanfang, Cheng Yanqiu, Shang Xiaoyun, Xun Huisheng
Among them, Mei Lanfang is acknowledged to be the symbol of China’s performing art.
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Mei Lanfang is still known today as one of the masters of Beijing Opera. He played a key role in bringing Beijing Opera to the world, leading to the international status and recognition that it has today. Mei Lanfang is still widely remembered for his skill, his kindness, and his deep love for his country.
He played a key role in bringing Beijing Opera to the world, leading to the international status and recognition that it has today.
Before You Watch
Mei Lanfang: Great Artist, Cultural Ambassador
An ambassador is an important official who lives in a foreign country and represents his or her own country’s interests there.
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Before You Watch
Try to match the time phrases with the events in Mei Lanfang’s life.
1. at age 8
2. in his 20s
3. in1919
4. after eight years of attempt
5. over 50 years on stage
6. in 1961
7. in 1894
A. born in Beijing
B. succeeded in taking Beijing Opera to the USA
C. died of heart disease
D developed a style called the “Mei Lanfang School”
E began to travel and perform abroad
F started to learn Beijing Opera
G. became known internationally for his acting skill
Pay special attention to the time phrases in the video.
While You Watch
Watch the video and check whether your matching is correct.
Check your answers in Before You Watch.
1. at age 8
2. in his 20s
3. in 1919
4. after eight years of attempt
5. over 50 years on stage
6. in 1961
7. in 1894
A. born in Beijing
B. succeeded in taking Beijing Opera to the USA
C. died of heart disease
D developed a style called the “Mei Lanfang School”
E began to travel and perform abroad
F started to learn Beijing Opera
G. became known internationally for his acting skill
Complete the sentences while watching the video.
1. The great Indian author Rabindranath Tagore ____________________________ about Mei Lanfang.
2. In the USA, many fans _____________________ after the performances to shake his hand.
3. Mei Lanfang brought Beijing Opera abroad so that more people could _______________
______________________ of Chinese culture and art.
4. When Japanese troops invaded China, Mei Lanfang _____________________________
______________________.
was inspired to write a poem
stood in long queues
understand and
appreciate the beauty
refused to do any performances
for their entertainment
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After You Watch
1. How did Mei Lanfang become a legend in the art of Beijing Opera?
Discuss these questions in groups.
2. Why is Mei Lanfang greatly loved by so many people?
Thinking
3. Who else can you think of that has committed himself / herself to the development of China’s art or music culture?
Zhang Daqian
Xu Beihong
Qi Baishi
Nie er
Xian Xinghai
He Luting
4. Who else can you think of that has committed himself / herself to the development of China?
Mao Zedong
Sun Zhongshan
Lu Xun
Lin Qiaozhi
Yuan Longping
Zhong Nanshan
Tu Youyou
Qian Xuesen
Choose one person to make a mind map. You may include:
basic information,
achievements,
main events,
your objective evaluation to him/her.
Assignment
Give an oral introduction to Mei Langfang (including events in his life and the reasons why he is called a great artist and a cultural ambassador).
Finish your mind map of the person chosen from this unit.
Thank You
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