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课件网) Unit 1 Looking forwards Understanding ideas Learning objectives 3. By discussing, sharing and applying, we will learn how to face our future bravely. 2. By comparing the similarities and differences between the two writers, we will be able to figure out their ways to deal with the future. 1.By reading and thinking, we will be able to work out the structure of the passage and the information chart. What do you think life’s path will be like Facing the Future A. Doyle's Holmes stories were much more popular. B. Be prepared for the unexpected. C. We always wonder and worry about the future. D. Hemingway achieved his ambition to become a writer. E. Doyle's main ambition was to become a historical novel writer, though he is still best known for . F. There is no guarantee that people having plans in place for the future are bound to succeed. Match the main idea with its corresponding paragraph. Read for the structure Paragraph 5 Paragraph 6 Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 3 Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text P1 Introduce the topic P3--5 Main body: P6:Conclusion the success of the two writers in contrasting way future Can I get into the school of my chioce Will I pass the coming exam ........... ........... ........... Question Can we take action to shape it, or should we just accept whatever comes our way Future worries Take a leaf out of the books of Hemingway and Doyle. Follow in the footsteps of Hemingway and Doyle and learn from them. Hemingway Arthur Conan Doyle Read for details What did Hemingway do to achieve his ambition to become a writer Early boyhood On leaving high school 1953 Later single-minded in his ambition to write joined a local Kansas newspaper ....... went on to become foreign correspondent.. set him a goal.... won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.. went on to win the Nobel Prize in literature 1. gave up medicine and _____ ____; longed to become known for his _____ Doyle's decision 1.They couldn't _____Sherlock Holmes. 2._____the detective to focus on his “serious” writing 2. The fans were so _____. 3. was forced to _____ 3. It has been _____readers. devoted to writing historical novels get enough of killed off angry bring Holmes back from the dead entertaining Why was Doyle disappointed with the success of his Holmes stories Was Doyle satisfied with the success of his Sherlock Holmes stories Because Doyle still longed to become known for his historical novels amongst other academic works. The public reaction Similarities They both _____ They shared _____ were ultimately successful. the same ambitious and energetic approach to life. Difference:Their roads towards success are quite ___ . different Step 3 Read for thoughts What is your understanding of “take a leaf out of the books” What are similarities and differences between the two writers and how did they approach the future Read for thoughts Q1: What is your understanding ... ...
