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Unit 3 Never give up
( Reading Ⅱ )
★学习目标:
•读懂人物传记文本,掌握让步表达,能运用所学语言描述人物经历与品质。
•感悟永不放弃、积极乐观的精神,理解奋斗对于个人成长的意义。
•分析文本写作手法,辩证看待成长路上的各类困境,形成理性挫折观。
•学会梳理阅读文本信息,能迁移文本语言完成简单的读写表达。
★教学重难点:
•梳理传记文本信息,体会引用人物原话的表达作用。
•借助文本内容,完成有关奋斗主题的口头与书面表达。
•正确理解并使用让步逻辑表达观点。
•结合自身实际,对成长困境进行思考并输出个人见解。
Reading
Read the article again and answer the questions below.
• When and where was Stephen Hawking born?
• What changed Hawking’s life when he was 21 years old?
He became very ill. The disease slowly took away his ability to control his muscles.
He was born in England in 1942.
Read the article again and answer the questions below.
• How did Hawking communicate with others when he could not
speak?
• How successful is Hawking’s A Brief History of Time?
It was first published in 1988 and has been translated into over 40 languages.
He had to speak through a computer.
Read the article again and answer the questions below.
• Why is Stephen Hawking a role model for many people today?
• What is the function of Hawking’s direct quotes in this article?
They show Hawking’s true thoughts and make the article more persuasive.
Because of his great scientific achievements and his strong will. He never gave up when facing difficulties.
Please find two more direct quotes from Hawking in the article.
•Although I cannot move and have to speak through a computer, in my
mind I am free.
•However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do
and succeed at. What matters is that you never give up.
Direct quotes show Hawking’s real thoughts and feelings. They make the text more authentic and powerful, helping readers better understand his spirit of never giving up.
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 __________us when we find ourselves in tough situations.
Today, Vincent van Gogh is ____________ as one of the most important artists in history, and his work is enjoyed by a wide ______________. 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 _____________ in art.
inspire
recognized
audience
achievements
will 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 _____________. 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 _____________. In fact, he wrote some of his best works after the disease _____________ 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 _____________ view of life can be very powerful.
stand in his way
took away
will
positive
Find out the key sentences in the article. How does the writer support this idea?
The key sentences:
Many famous people have achieved great success even though they had to deal with difficult challenges in their lives.
The writer uses two examples. He tells the stories of Van Gogh and Beethoven. They faced huge challenges in life but stuck to their goals and achieved great success.
What do you think people can learn from Hawking’s story?
Example:
From Hawking’s story, we can learn that we should never give up when facing difficulties. Although we may meet troubles in life, we can still find things we are able to do and try our best to succeed. A strong will can help us fight against all kinds of problems.
Do you know any famous people who never give up? Share one example.
Example:
Marie Curie is recognized as a world-famous scientist. Although her working environment was terrible, she kept doing scientific research. She discovered new elements and set a good example for women in science.
Vocabulary
will
▶n. ①意志;毅力;决心
•a strong will 坚强的意志 •a weak will 薄弱的意志
•Where there is a will, there is a way. 有志者,事竟成。(谚语)
例:He overcame all difficulties with a strong will.(他凭借坚强的意志克服重重困难。)
▶n. ②意愿,心愿
例:Nothing can change his will to finish the task.(没有什么能改变他完成这项任务的心愿。)
▶n. ③遗嘱
例:He made his will before his death.(他生前立下遗嘱。)
▶作情态动词:将要,会;愿意(表将来)
例:I will never give up.(我永不放弃。)
however
▶adv. 然而,可是(表转折)
however 是副词,不是连词,不能直接用逗号连接两个完整句子。
例:The exam is difficult. However, many students passed it.(这次考试很难,然而很多同学考及格了。)
▶无论多么; 不管多么(连词性副词)
however = no matter how 无论多么……
引导让步状语从句:However + 形容词 / 副词 + 主语 + 谓语
例:However hard he tries, he can’t finish it. = No matter how hard he tries, he can’t finish it.
(无论他多么努力尝试,他都完不成这件事。)
although
▶conj. 虽然,尽管(引导让步状语从句)
① Although + 从句,主句.
例:Although it rained this morning, we went jogging.(尽管今早下雨了,我们还是
去慢跑了。)
② 主句,although + 从句.
例:He keeps reading every day, although he has much homework.(他坚持每天阅读,
尽管他有很多作业。)
注意:although 与 but 不能连用,although 是连词,but 也是连词,一个句子不能同时用两个连词连接两组主谓。二者二选一。
death
▶n. 死亡;去世
•after one’s death:在某人去世之后
例:After his death, his works became world‑famous.(在他去世之后,他的作品
闻名世界。)
•the death of…:…… 的死亡
例:The death of the great scientist surprised everyone.(这位伟大科学家的离世
震惊了所有人。)
•cause of death:死因
例:No one knows the cause of his death.(没人知道他的死因。)
Exercise
单项选择
1. It is raining heavily. ______, we will keep our outdoor activity.
A. However B. But C. Because D. Though
2. We were shocked at the news of the ______ of the brave doctor.
A. die B. dead C. death D. dying
3. ______ difficult the task is, we should try our best to finish it.
A. But B. Although C. However D. What
A
C
C
补全句子
1. 虽然他生活简朴,但是他尽力帮助身边的穷人。
__________ he lives a simple life, he ______________ to help poor people around him.
2. 在这位运动员去世之后,更多人知道了他的故事。
_____________________, more people knew his story.
3. 无论挑战多么巨大,都不要让困难阻挡你。
______________ the challenge is, don’t let difficulties stand in your way.
Although
tries his best
After the athlete’s death
However great
Homework
★Homework
▶Required tasks
•Finish the exercises about this lesson.
•Write a short passage (60-80 words) about a person who never
gives up.
▶Optional tasks
•Find one inspirational quote online. Write down the quote and
your 3-sentence comment.
Thanks!
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