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Unit 1 People of Achievement
高中英语人教版选择性必修第一册
Reading and Thinking
Learning objectives
Language Ability
Learning Ability
Understand and use key words and expressions through reading a news report; use expressions of time, cause and effect, and transition to retell the discovery of artemisinin and describe Tu Youyou’s qualities.
Use prediction, skimming, scanning, descriptive words, and numerical information to obtain key information; organize and integrate information with timelines, flow charts, and evidence.
Cultural Awareness
Thinking Quality
Understand the contribution of artemisinin to global health and the value of traditional Chinese medicine in scientific research; appreciate the international contribution of Chinese scientists and strengthen cultural identity and confidence.
Build the reasoning chain of facts → qualities → values by analyzing data, actions, and direct quotations; compare and express evidence-based opinions on questions such as “Talent or effort?” and “What makes a person great?”.
Contents
1. Lead in
2. Pre-reading
3. While-reading
4. Post-reading
5. Summary
6. Assessment
7. Homework
01. Lead in
Lead-in
Lead in
Who is the woman?
What is happening?
What do you know about her?
Lead-in
Lead in
Lead-in
Lead in
What kind of qualities might
a person of achievement have?
committed, patient, brave, persistent, objective, responsible
02. Pre-reading
Lead-in
What is the text type?
A news report.
What information will probably be included?
The article mainly talks about ______________________________________________________.
Tu Youyou’s discovery of artemisinin
and the Nobel Prize.
Pre-reading
Who, what, when, why, and how Tu Youyou achieved the discovery.
03. While-reading
Lead-in
Skimming
Divide the passage into 3 parts.
Part 1: award and significance
Part 2:road to discovery
Part 3:Tu Youyou’s comment and value
Lead-in
Skimming
1 Where would you most likely find this passage?
A In a blog. B In a book.
C In a letter. D In a newspaper
2 Passages like this are most often written in .
A the active voice / offer many opinions
B the first person / talk about feelings
C both active and passive voices / mostly contain facts
Lead-in
Detailed Reading
Read paragraph 1 and answer questions.
1. What was Tu Youyou awarded?
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
2. Why was artemisinin described as “crucial”?
Because it is a vital treatment for malaria and has saved many lives.
Lead-in
Detailed Reading
Read paragraph 1 and answer questions.
Lead-in
Detailed Reading
Read paragraph 2 and answer questions.
1. Put the events in the correct order.
a. Tu became head of the project.
b. Tu went to Hainan.
c. Tu graduated from university.
d. A research team was formed.
c → d → b → a
Lead-in
Detailed Reading
Read paragraph 2 and answer questions.
2. Her team examined over ______ old medical texts, evaluated ______ plants, and tested ______ ancient Chinese medical treatments.
3. What reading/research method did Tu use first?
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She reviewed ancient Chinese medical texts and searched for botanical treatments.
Complete the process:
Dried wormwood leaves → ______ effect
Fresh wormwood boiled → ______ effect
Lower temperature extract → ______ effective
Lead-in
Detailed Reading
Read paragraph 3 and answer questions.
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no
Lead-in
Detailed Reading
Why did Tu’s team use a lower temperature to draw out the extract?
The ancient text suggested a different way to prepare the extract; high heat might damage the active substance.
What does this show about scientific research?
Scientists need evidence, careful observation, and the courage to revise methods.
Read paragraph 4 and answer questions.
Lead-in
Detailed Reading
Read paragraph 4 and answer questions.
How did Tu Youyou describe the discovery of artemisinin?
A. A personal success.
B. A team effort.
C. A lucky accident.
D. A foreign achievement.
Lead-in
Detailed Reading
Read paragraph 4 and answer questions.
What value did Tu especially highlight in her speech?
A. Traditional Chinese medicine.
B. Personal fame.
C. Modern equipment.
D. International travel.
responsible and brave
patient, persistent and hard-working
selfless, committed and courageous
What kind of person is Tu Youyou?
Unit 1 Reading and Thinking | Tu Youyou Awarded Nobel Prize | 16
Detailed Reading
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04. Post-reading
Lead-in
Post Reading: Mini News Report
Role-play task:
Work in groups of four. One student is the anchor, one is Tu Youyou, and two are science reporters.
e.g.:
Today we are reporting on ______. She was awarded ______ because ______. The discovery process was difficult because ______. We think she is ______.
Tu Youyou; the Nobel Prize; she discovered artemisinin; many early tests failed; committed / persistent / brave
Lead-in
Post Reading
Why does the writer end the report with Tu Youyou’s own words?
The direct quote makes the report more credible and highlights teamwork, national contribution and the value of traditional Chinese medicine.
05. Summary
Lead-in
Summary
Tu Youyou Awarded Nobel Prize
A news report
Para1:Award and Significance
Para 2-4:The road of discovery
Para 5: Tu’s commitment and value
06. Assessment
Lead-in
Assessment
Learning Objectives Score(1-5)
1.After learning, I am able to know and understand the discovery of artemisinin.
2.After learning, I am able to master reading strategies, such as scanning, skimming, detailed reading, etc.
3.After learning, I am able to understand the significance of the scientific research and the scientific spirits.
5-完全能;4-基本能;3-不确定;2不太能;1-完全不能
07. Homework
Lead-in
Homework
1. 完成80—100词英文摘要,必须包含artemisinin的意义、发现过程中的两个关键步骤及屠呦呦的一项品质。
2. 制作“Tu Youyou: Evidence of Greatness”信息卡,用3条文本证据说明她为何是a person of achievement,并准备1分钟口头介绍。
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