Unit 7 Reading课件—2025-2026学年沪教版七年级英下册

该初中英语课件围绕“钱学森：中国航天之父”展开，通过视频观看、听力猜测导入，以预测文本类型、匹配段落主旨、梳理生平时间线为学习支架，帮助学生系统理解其生平、贡献及精神品质。 其亮点在于融合语言能力、文化意识与思维品质培养，如时间线复述提升语言表达，品质分析表格引导深层思考，写作框架支持输出。视频和听力活动丰富输入，自我评估促进反思，既助学生提升英语综合能力与家国情怀，也为教师提供连贯易操作的教学方案。

Unit 7 Role models of our time Reading: Qian Xuesen: the father of China’s aerospace 1. What’s the video about? 2. How do you feel when you watch the video? 3. Who can you see in the video? Activity 1: Watch the video and answer the questions. Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Activity 2: Listen and guess. Who is this person? Qian Xuesen (1911–2009) 1. He was born in Shanghai in 1911. 2. He once went to the USA to further his education. 3. He received a doctorate in Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics. 4. He received the Two Bombs and One Satellite Merit Award. 5. He is called the “king of rockets” and “father of China’s aerospace”. Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Look at the title and the photo. Discuss and predict. Activity 3: Predict and check. 1. What type of text is it? 2. What order is it mainly written in? A. History of China’s aerospace B. Dr Qian’s life and work A. A story. B. A biography A. Time order. B. Spatial order. 3. What’s the main idea of the text? Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Activity 4: Read the first sentence of each paragraph and match the main idea. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Introduction Early life and education Success in the USA Contributions after returning to China Dr Qian’s devotion and attitudes Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Introduction Early life and education Success in the USA Contributions after returning to China Dr Qian’s devotion and attitudes Activity 5: Choose the correct structure. What’s the structure of the text? ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ A. B. C. D. in 1911 was born ________ in youth Studied ___________ at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and then ___ _______________________________ in 1939 received __________ __________________________________ after returning to China _________________ _________________ in the USA in 1955 ________________ after education devoted himself to _________ ________ China’s science and technology in 1999 ______________________________________________________ in Shanghai engineering furthered his education in the USA taught and did research at universities a doctorate in Aerospace and Mathematics returned to China raising the level of received the Two Bombs and One Satellite Merit Award Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Activity 6: Complete the timeline of Qian Xuesen’s life. Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Activity 7: Use the timeline to describe Dr. Qian’s experiences. Check your retelling： All key events are included. The time order is correct. The past tense is used correctly. Qian Xuesen was born ... He studied ... and later ... In 1939, he ... In 1955, he ... After that, he ... Example: Qian Xuesen was a pioneer in the development of China’s aerospace science and technology. In 1999, he received the Two Bombs and One Satellite Merit Award. He is called the “father of China’s aerospace” and “king of rockets”. 1. What titles did Qian Xuesen have? “Father of China’s Aerospace” and “King of Rockets”. A. a person who is the first to do something new B. a person who works in a university C. a person who builds rockets D. a person who comes from Shanghai 2. What does “pioneer” mean in Paragraph 1? Paragraph 1 Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Activity 8: Read the paragraphs and answer the following questions. While in the USA, Qian achieved lots of success and he was a well-respected person in his field. However, he decided to return to China when he heard of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. He was eager to bring his knowledge and skills to his homeland and began planning his return. 4. What important decision did Qian make after hearing about the founding of the People’s Republic of China? Why? He decided to return to his homeland, China because he was eager to bring his knowledge and skills back to China. 3. What did Qian achieve in the USA? He achieved lots of success. Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Paragraph 3 Activity 8: Read the paragraphs and answer the following questions. Qian finally got back to China in 1955. Once home, he worked tirelessly to raise the level of China’s science and technology. One of Qian’s greatest achievements was in the field of aerospace engineering. He played a key role in developing China’s first rocket. Thanks to his groundbreaking research, China became one of the few countries in the world to explore space. His influence is still present today in the Long March rocket programme and other space missions. 7. What does “groundbreaking” mean in Paragraph 4? A. important and new B. old and traditional C. easy and simple D. dangerous and risky 6. What were Dr Qian’s contributions? He played an important role in _______________________ and influenced _________________________ and other space missions. Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Paragraph 4 Activity 8: Read the paragraphs and answer the following questions. developing China’s first rocket the Long March rocket programme Qian devoted himself to his country, and his great work brought honour and success to China. Still, Qian lived a simple life and was not interested in fame or money. He said, “If after I die the public feels I have made some contributions during my life, that approval would be the highest praise of all.” 9. What can we infer about Qian Xuesen from Paragraph 5? A. He was rich and famous. B. He was proud of his achievements. C. He was humble and selfless. D. He enjoyed teaching. 8. What’s the highest praise for Dr. Qian? The public’s approval of his contributions. Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Paragraph 5 Activity 8: Read the paragraphs and answer the following questions. Qualities Facts smart He studied engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He received a doctorate in Aerospace engineering and Mathematics. patriotic devoted/ hard-working Activity 9: Read and think: What makes Dr Qian a role model? humble / selfless He lived a simple life and was not interested in fame or money. He said public approval of his contributions is the highest praise. He decided to return to China when he heard of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. He was eager to bring his knowledge and skills to his homeland. He worked tirelessly to raise the level of China’s science and technology. He played a key role in developing China’s first rocket. Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Learn from Dr Qian Qualities Facts smart He studied engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He received a doctorate in Aerospace engineering and Mathematics. patriotic devoted / hard-working Activity 10: Share and value. humble / selfless He lived a simple life and was not interested in fame or money. He said public approval of his contributions is the highest praise. He decided to return to China when he heard of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. He was eager to bring his knowledge and skills to his homeland. He worked tirelessly to raise the level of China’s science and technology. He played a key role in developing China’s first rocket. What do you admire most about Dr. Qian? Why? Learn to be a role model Learn about Dr Qian Learn from Dr Qian Activity 11: Write and post. Our school is holding an online forum on “Role Models of Our Time”. Write a post to introduce Qian Xuesen. His name is ________, known as ________ (title / role). He is ________ (quality) because _____________________________________________________(what he did). He made great contributions to ________________________________ （achievements) I admire him because ______________________________________(reason + experience) To be a role model like him, I’m going to ________________________________(action). __________________________________________________________(Add more details) Learn about Dr Qian Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Activity 11: Share your post. Learn about Dr Qian Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model The Checklist Evaluation Criteria Does the post include qualities and contributions of Qian Xuesen? No Yes none   Does the post include any reasons for admiring Qian Xuesen? 1 reason ≥2 reasons     Does the post use any words and expressions learnt in this unit? 1 expression ≥2 expressions   One group presents their post. The other students evaluate the group’s post based on the requirements . Role models are those who integrate their personal dreams into the cause of the nation. ——《习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想》 榜样是那些将个人梦想融入民族事业的人。 Learn about Dr Qian Learn from Dr Qian Learn to be a role model Self-assessment 评价内容 评分（1-5） 1. 我能读懂介绍中国航天之父钱学森博士的语篇。 1 2 3 4 5 2. 我能利用时间线梳理并复述钱学森博士的生平。 1 2 3 4 5 3. 我能总结钱学森的精神品质，理解钱学森博士被称为“中国航天之父”与“火箭之王”的原因。 1 2 3 4 5 4. 我能分享自己最敬佩钱学森博士的哪些方面，并为钱学森博士撰写颁奖词。 1 2 3 4 5 Homework Required: Polish your award speech. Optional: 1. Write a letter to Qian Xuesen If you could write a letter to Qian Xuesen, what would you say to him? Write a short letter. 2. Get more information about Chinese heroes and write another post about one you admire. Thanks for watching Audio generated by ttsmaker.cn null 19056.0 $