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课件网) Reading and Thinking Unit 5 Working the Land Get to know an agricultural scientist Learning Objectives In this period, we will learn about Yuan Longping’s lifelong contributiona to agriculture, achievements, dreams as well as qualities in the reading; explore more about Yuan Longping and agriculture through the KWLS chart and the Internet; compose a writing to describe Yuan Longping and his influence on you to others according to what you have learned. 01.Pre-reading Opening Page folk houses terraced rice fields to manage or operate sth to gain benefit from it. 管理、经营（以获利） 1. How do you understand the unit’s title “Working the Land” 2. Where do you think the photo was taken and what is it of 3. Have you had some experience living in the countryside or helping with the farm work Can you share your experience with us maybe in the countryside of southern China 耕种土地 Leading in My lifelong pursuit is to keep all the people away from hunger. 1. Who is the man in the photo The photo is of Yuan Longping 2. What crop is he holding in his hands He is holding sheaves of his hybrid rice. 3. How can you understand the saying 我毕生的追求是使所有人远离饥饿。 Leading in Yuan Longping’s hybrid rice and his two great dreams. What can we get to learn from the video Group Work Work in groups to discuss with your group members about Yuan Longping and then fill in the chart below as a group. What I know about Yuan Longping. What I want to know about Yuan Longping. Prediction A Pioneer for All People is the pioneer did he do for all people is he called a pioneer for all people did he make it Who What Why How 02.While-reading Skimming Task 1 Skim for the type of the text. Q1. What’s the type of this text A. News report. B. Autobiography. C. Narrative. D. Descriptive. Q2. Where can you find such a piece of writing In a magazine featured figures. C Narrative Skimming Task 2 Read the text. Match the main idea with each paragraph. Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5 Paragraph 6 Yuan conducted research and developed hybrid rice. Yuan worked hard to fulfill his dreams. Yuan considered himself a farmer. Yuan decided to study agriculture. Yuan’s innovation has helped to feed more people. Yuan cared little for fame or wealth. Detailed Reading Task 1 Read para 1&2 and fill in the chart below Birthplace Birthdate Education Major Appearance Occupations Title In Beijing In 1930 Southwest Agricultural College in Chongqing Agriculture Slim but strong A scientist & a researcher & a farmer Father of hybrid rice Yuan Longping was born in 1930 in Beijing. His parents wanted him to pursue a career in science or medicine. However, what concerned him most was that farmers often had poor harvests and sometimes even had a serious shortage of food to eat. To tackle this crisis, he chose to study agriculture and received an education at Southwest Agricultural College in Chongqing. Why di ... ...
