Unit 5 Working the land Reading and Thinking 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第一册

Unit 5 Working the land work (vt.) to manage or operate sth. to gain benefit from it to work the land (= grow crops on it, etc.) 耕耘土地 Lead-in What is happening to these people? the starving Sudan problem of hunger What do they need most? To the people food stuff is all-important. Do you know how the rice we eat every day is produced? conventional steps of growing rice Select rice seeds Plough (犁田) Sow(种）rice seeds and grow young plants transplant rice (插秧) Fertilize (施肥) Remove the weeds (除草) Kill pests Irrigate(灌溉) Harvest Dry the rice( 晒谷) rice The Peasants By Li Shen Farmers weeding at noon, Sweat down the field soon. Who knows food on a tray, Due to their toiling day. Enjoy a poem What does the poem tell us? Farmers are very hard and farming is hard work. Food is precious. People should treasure food rather than waste it. 稻 香 弥 漫 常 忆 袁 公 Whom would the picture remind you of ? A Pioneer for All People Pioneer: A person who is the first to study and develop a particular area of knowledge, culture, etc, that other people then continue to develop. The first A Pioneer for All People Why is he called a pioneer for all people? What else do you want to know about him? According to the title “A Pioneer For All People”, What may be the writing style of this passage? A. A story B. Travel journal. C. Biography Predict(预测): (An introduction to a person) Where can we read such a piece of writing? A. in a magazine B. in a newspaper C. in an advertisement D. in an office document Predict(预测): What else do you want to know about me? Biography education work experience identity life experience appearance funny story achievements contributions occupation family life quality general introduction Content of biography? A. Yuan conducted research and developed hybrid rice. B. Yuam is old but still woking 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. identity Education/ experience research/ achievements contributions/ influence attitudes/ qualities dreams/ visions Para.1 Para.4 Para.3 Para.2 Para.5 Para.6 Skim the text and match the main idea with each paragraph. Then use one key word to summarize each paragraph. A Pioneer for All People Name: ________________ Birthdate: ___________ Birthplace: ___________ Occupation: ______________________ Education: __________________________________ Title(头衔): ____________________ Yuan Longping In 1930 Beijing Southwest Agriculture College in Chongqing Scientist/researcher/farmer “Father of hybrid rice” Appearance: ______________________ Slim but strong Careful Reading(仔细阅读): Read each paragraph carefully and try to answer the questions. he is more like a farmer than a scientist. Yuan Longping, known as the "father of hybrid rice", 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 millons of Chinese farmers, to whom he has devoted his ife. P1 Why does Yuan Longping consider himself a farmer? Who has he devoted his life to? Do you think Yuan Longping is more a farmer than a scientist? Because he continually works the land in his research. He has devoted his life to millions of Chinese farmers. moral features道德特征: He is a ____________ scientist who continually works the land in his research. He is a __________________ man who has devoted all his life to Chinese farmers. hardworking committed / devoted Yuan considers himself a farmer. identity he is more like a farmer than a scientist. 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. P2 Why did Yuan Longping decide to study agriculture? He determined to tackle the crisis of food shortage. Yuan decided to study agriculture. life experiences Motivation External factor: Internal factor: the crisis - poor harvest, a shortage of food His _______________ about people and the country concern and love He is an ________ man who wanted to solve the crisis of food shortage. He is a _______________ man who____________________ compassionate noticed the crisis of farmers ambitious 设计人员 realized larger fields✘ boost yields✔ Read Para. 3 and find the information. worked convinced the creation of hybrid rice overcame as a research in 1953 technical difficulties developed hybrid rice in 1974 How did Yuan Longping develop hybrid rice? a challenging question (a great debate/ it could not be done) What is the main advantage of hybrid rice? attain a higher yield > conventional crops enabled farmers expand their output greatly He is a _______ scientist who successfully developed the first hybrid rice. creative How does the author develop the paragraph? Why does the author list numbers? P4 60 percent around 200 million tons of many other countries By listing numbers 60 percent of domentic rice consumption in China is comprised of crops generated from Yuan' s hybrid strains. China's farmers produce around 200 million tons of rice per year. Yuan's innovation has helped feed many other countries that depend on rice as well. Emphasize Yuan's invaluable countributions Yuan’s innovation has helped to feed more people. Achievements could you fing out all the numbers and what they present? P5 Which of the following description about Dr Yuan's life is not true? A. He cares little about money and celebrity. B. He would rather work than lead a comfortable life. C. He retired to a life of leisure because he is now rich and famous. D. He makes large donations to support agricultural research. He is a _______ man who makes large donations to support agricultural research. selfless Yuan cares little for fame or wealth. attitudes towards life (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. How does the author show Yuan Longping’s qualities? a wealthy & famous scientist retire to a life of leisure a farmer at heart a man of the soil live a ______________ life continue to _____________ work the land pursue his dream By contrast How does the author show Yuan Longping’s qualities? simple and plain father of hybrid rice VS farmer his parents' wish VS his own decision the general assumption VS his belief retire to a life of leisure VS continue to work the land as a man of the soil P6 Yuam is old but still woking hard to fulfil his dreams. ▲rice plants ________ ▲each ear of rice_____________ ▲each grain of rice __________ His first dream His latest vision seawater rice as huge as a peanut as big as a broom as tall as sorghum My lifelong pursuit is to keep all the people away from hunger. --Yuan Longping He is a _________ and ___________ man who is still young at heart and fulll of vison. visionary perseverant dreams identity  known as ________________________  one of China's most famous ____________  ______ but ______ body Yuan Longping  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) life experiences achievements in agriculture attitudes towards life dreams “father of hybrid rice” scientists slim strong 1930 Southwest Agricultural College researcher hybrid rice 200 million tonnes 60 percent India Vietnam awards farmer celebrity money sorghum broom peanut “seawater rice” Complete the graphic organizer and then retell the text according to it. Conclusion Why is Yuan Longping called “ a pioneer for all people”? He is _______________________ to feed people both ___________ ______ and help _____________ hunger. human get rid of the first to develop hybrids at home and abroad What kind of person is “a pioneer for all people” ? A man with knowledge: the basis to fulfill dreams motivation: concern for the land and people inspiration: the possibility for innovation efforts: to put dream into practice persistence: to pursue the dream vision: to plan for the future young heart & challenging spirit: to keep up make a summary of Yuan’s qualities visionary/determined/modest/plain/noble-minded Thinking What can we learn from Yuan Longping? Thinking As a teacher, I think it is important to be committed to teaching. It is necessary to be a teacher who is creative in teaching. I’m supposed to work hard to do my job well. My version: What can we learn from Yuan Longping? Thinking As students, we should be ambitious. When deciding on the future majors or jobs, we can choose the areas where the country needs us most. Advice: What can we learn from Yuan Longping? Discussion(讨论): Wasting food Saving food When a gruel food thinks hard-won, the half silk and half wisp of permanent memento strength barely survives. Para. 1： 1. 作为...出名 be famous as 2. 杂交水稻之父 father of hybrid rice 3. 最...的...之一 one of +最高级+名词复数 4. 耕种土地 work the land 5. 数以百万级 millions of 6. 献身于...； 致力于... devote ...to... Para. 2： 1. 让...最关心 concern sb. most 2. 歉收 have poor harvest 3. 严重缺乏 have a serious shortage of 4. 解决这个危机 tackle this crisis 5. 选择做某事 choose to do sth. Para. 3： 1. 增加产量 boost yield 2. ...的一个特征 one characteistic of 3. 例如 such as 4. 通过不懈的努力 through intense effort 5. 使某人能做某事 enable sb. to do sth. Para. 4： 1. 据估计 It is estimated that... 2. 由...组成 be comprised of 3. 允许某人做某事 allow sb. to do sth. 4. 依靠，依赖 depend on 5. 在国内外 both in China and abroad at home and abroad Para. 5： 1. 闲适的生活 a life of leisure 2. 在内心深处 deep down 3. 不在乎 care little for 4. 捐了大量款 makes large donations Para. 6： 1. 实现他的梦想 fullfil his dreams 2. 在某方面成功 succeed in doing 3. 富有远见 full of vision 4. 构思,创造 dream up 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。  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) 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) 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) 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) (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) $