Unit 3 Reading课件2026-2027学年译林版英语九年级上册

该初中英语课件围绕“Never Give Up”主题，以Stephen Hawking事迹为核心，通过“Think and share”引导学生分享个人挑战并分类讨论，过渡到Hawking背景知识学习，结合标题预测文章主旨，搭建从生活经验到名人案例的学习支架，帮助学生建立知识联系。 其亮点在于融合语言能力、思维品质与学习能力培养，通过段落匹配、图表分析等活动锻炼学生信息提取与逻辑思维，引入Van Gogh等跨文化案例深化主题理解，设计“Interview Hawking”互动及海报制作作业提升实践与创造能力。学生能在语言学习中培养积极价值观，教师可借助清晰流程与多样活动提升教学效率。

By Yushen Unit 3 Never Give Up Reading By Yushen By Yushen 1 By Yushen Learning Objectives By the end of this class, we will be able to: 1.master the meaning of challenge and the background of Stephen Hawking, and predict the main idea through article titles; 2.trace the key events in Stephen Hawking’s life and analyze how he faced difficulties; 3.identify the central idea of “never give up” and evaluate how Hawking’s actions support this idea; 4.master core phrases and apply them in translation, blank filling and paragraph ordering exercises. By Yushen By Yushen By Yushen While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in Look at the pictures and express your thoughts. By Yushen By Yushen While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in Think and share What do you think has been the most difficult challenge so far in your life? What does challenge mean? It means something difficult that you had to overcome. It could be a problem, a difficulty, or a hard time in your life. Schoolwork Relationships Health Skills fail an exam? too much homework? a subject very difficult? a fight with a best friend? been misunderstood by classmates? been in hospital? got injured? suffered from a long-term illness? had trouble learning to swim, play the piano, or play basketball? By Yushen By Yushen While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in Think and share British physicist and cosmologist; Born in 1942, died in 2018; Diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) at age 21; Almost completely paralyzed; communicated through a computer and speech synthesizer; Major work on black holes and the origin of the universe; Most famous book: A Brief History of Time; Known as "the master of the universe in a wheelchair". What do you know about Stephen Hawking? By Yushen By Yushen Look at the title “Against the odds” and the subtitle “Stephen Hawking: the mind beyond the wheelchair”. What do you think “the odds” refer to? What is this passage mainly about? Predict While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in By Yushen By Yushen While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in Read the article quickly and match the main idea. A. His early education and the start of his illness B. His achievements and influence C. His courage and positive attitude despite disability D. His strong will and famous quote E. His famous book and legacy Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 5 Para. 6 By Yushen By Yushen While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in A Complete the charts below with the information in the article. Stephen Hawking Education Oxford and (1) ____________ (2) ______________ Slowly lost the ability to control his muscles View of life Stayed (3) ____________ about life (4) ______________ Changed people’s view of (5) ____________; Explained difficult ideas to (6) ____________, translated into over 40 languages Cambridge Disease positive Achievements the universe a wide audience By Yushen By Yushen While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in B Read the article again and answer the questions below. 1. When and where was Stephen Hawking born? → ________________________________________________ 2. What changed Hawking’s life when he was 21 years old? → ________________________________________________ 3. How did Hawking communicate with others when he could not speak? → ________________________________________________ 4. How successful is Hawking’s A Brief History of Time? → ________________________________________________ 5. Why is Stephen Hawking a role model for many people today? → ________________________________________________ He was born in England in 1942. He became very ill shortly after his 21st birthday. The disease would slowly take away his ability to control his muscles. He spoke through a computer. It is highly popular. It was first published in 1988 and has been translated into over 40 languages. Because he never let his illness stand in his way. He showed great courage and a strong will. By Yushen By Yushen While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in Think about and answer the following questions. 1. What does the writer mean by “the mind beyond the wheelchair”? 2. Find the sentence that best shows Hawking’s positive attitude. 3. Why does the writer mention that Hawking could only move one muscle in his final years but continued to work? What effect does this detail have on the reader? It means his intelligence and spirit were not limited by his physical disability. “Although I cannot move and have to speak through a computer, in my mind I am free.” It emphasizes his incredible determination and makes the reader feel admiration. By Yushen By Yushen While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in C Millie is reading an article about Vincent van Gogh and Ludwig van Beethoven. Complete the article with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box. will positive audience achievement inspire recognize take away stand in one's way The painter and the musician Many famous people have achieved great success even though they had to deal with difficult challenges in their lives. Their stories (1) _________ us when we find ourselves in tough situations. Today, Vincent van Gogh is (2) _________ as one of the most important artists in history, and his work is enjoyed by a wide (3) _________. However, while he was alive, he sold only one painting. Van Gogh experienced serious health problems, but he continued painting. After his death, people finally understood Van Gogh’s (4) ___________ in art. will inspire recognized audience achievement By Yushen By Yushen While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in C Millie is reading an article about Vincent van Gogh and Ludwig van Beethoven. Complete the article with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box. progress positive audience achievement inspire recognize take away stand in one's way Ludwig van Beethoven’s life story is also famous all over the world. He faced huge difficulties with a strong will. When he was about 30 years old, he began to lose his hearing. The problem got worse until he became completely deaf. However, Beethoven never let his disease (5) _______________. In fact, he wrote some of his best works after the disease (6) ____________ his hearing. These stories remind us that it is important to keep our eyes on our goals, not on the bad things in our lives. A (7) _________ view of life can be very powerful. stand in his way took away positive By Yushen By Yushen While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in D Think about the questions below. Share your answers with your classmates. 1. Find out the key sentences in the article. How does the writer support this idea? 2. What do you think people can learn from Hawking’s story? 3. Do you know any famous people who never give up? Share one example. By Yushen By Yushen Example: Helen Keller Helen Keller is a famous example of someone who never gave up. When she was a baby, she became blind and deaf. She could not see, hear, or speak. But with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, she learned to read, write, and even speak. She went to college and became a great writer and speaker. She spent her whole life helping others with disabilities. Despite all her difficulties, she never gave up. While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in By Yushen By Yushen While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Lead-in Interview Stephen Hawking Imagine you travel back to Stephen Hawking's time. What questions would you like to ask him? Example questions: How did you stay positive when you lost your ability to move? What kept you going? What do you want to say to teenagers facing difficulties? By Yushen By Yushen Show time Checklist Stars Language(语言正确) Pronunciation(发音标准) Body language(使用肢体语言) Creation(有创意) Excellent Great Good By Yushen “However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. What matters is that you never give up.” – Stephen Hawking By Yushen By Yushen By Yushen By Yushen Language Points 1. Stephen Hawking is recognized as one of the greatest scientists of his time. be recognized as = 被公认为，被承认为。同义表达：be regarded as, be considered as, be acknowledged as。 注意：as 后面接身份/头衔，不可接形容词。 翻译练习：他被公认为世界上最优秀的运动员之一。 He is recognized as one of the best athletes in the world. 例句：She is recognized as one of the best doctors in the city. By Yushen Language Points 2. He was famous for his pioneering work in science and his great courage in the face of serious illness. in the face of = 面对（困难、危险、挑战等）。后接名词，表示“在……面前/情况下”。通常用于描述一种积极的反应（勇敢、冷静、坚持）应对消极的情况。 翻译练习：在困难面前，她从不放弃。 She never gives up in the face of difficulties. 例句：He remained calm in the face of danger. By Yushen By Yushen Language Points 3. The disease would slowly take away his ability to control his muscles. take away 是动词+副词短语，意为“夺走，带走，移去”。 用法：take away + 宾语，或 take + 宾语 + away。 翻译练习：过度使用手机会夺走你的时间。 Using mobile phones too much can take away your time. 例句：The war took away many innocent lives. By Yushen By Yushen Language Points 4. This love gave him the courage to fight on. fight on = 继续战斗/坚持奋斗。副词 on 表示“继续”（carry on, go on, move on）。 区别于 fight against（对抗），fight for（为……而战）。 翻译练习：尽管很累，他还是继续坚持。 Although he was tired, he fought on. 例句：The soldiers fought on until the last moment. By Yushen By Yushen Language Points 5. He never let his illness stand in his way. stand in one’s way 或 stand in the way of sth./sb. = 阻碍某人或某事。 否定形式：never let ... stand in one’s way 表示“绝不让……阻碍自己”。 翻译练习：没有什么能阻碍他实现梦想。 Nothing can stand in his way to achieve his dream. 例句：Don’t let small problems stand in your way. By Yushen By Yushen Language Points 6. Later, he could only move a few fingers, yet he stayed positive. stay 在这里是连系动词，相当于“保持某种状态”，后接形容词，不接副词。类似的连系动词：remain, keep, continue to be。 翻译练习：无论发生什么，保持乐观。 Stay positive no matter what happens. 例句：Try to stay calm in an emergency. By Yushen By Yushen Summary 被公认为 因 ..... 而著名 面对 夺走 保持积极 继续战斗 阻碍某人 重要的是... 激励某人 取得成就 be recognized as be famous for in the face of take away stay positive fight on stand in one's way what matters is that ... inspire sb. achieve success By Yushen By Yushen By Yushen By Yushen By Yushen Exercise 根据汉语提示完成句子（每空一词） 1. 他被公认为当时最伟大的科学家之一。 He _______ _______ as one of the greatest scientists of his time. 2. 面对严重的疾病，他表现出了巨大的勇气。 He showed great courage _______ _______ _______ _______ serious illness. 3. 疾病慢慢夺走了他控制肌肉的能力。 The disease slowly _______ _______ his ability to control his muscles. 4. 他从不让疾病阻碍他。 He never let his illness _______ _______ _______ _______. 5. 重要的是你永不放弃。 _______ _______ is that you never give up. is recognized in the face of took away stand in his way What matters By Yushen By Yushen Exercise 段落排序（将下列打乱的段落按课文顺序排列） A. Hawking changed our view of the universe and wrote a highly popular book. B. He became very ill at 21 and doctors said he had only a few years to live. C. He never let his illness stand in his way. “What matters is that you never give up,” he said. D. Stephen Hawking is recognized as one of the greatest scientists of his time. E. He stayed positive and continued working even when he could only move one muscle in his face. F. He went to Oxford at 17 and then to Cambridge for further studies. Correct order: (1) ______ (2) ______ (3) ______ (4) ______ (5) ______ (6) ______ D F B E A C By Yushen By Yushen By Yushen By Yushen By Yushen Basic homework Practical homework Extended homework Homework 1.Read the article aloud three times. Recite the last paragraph. 2.Memorize the language points and practise them. Make a “Never Give Up” poster about Stephen Hawking. Include: his photo, key facts, and one famous quote. Write a short passage (80 words) about another person (in history or your family) who never gave up. Explain what we can learn from him/her. By Yushen By Yushen null 152170.3 $