(
课件网) A WORLD OF PURE THOUGHT THE FATHER OF CHINA’S AEROSPACE Using language Write about what makes a great scientist Lead in Qian Xuesen The Father of Missiles & Aerospace The King of the Rocket Be Awarded with the Medal of Two Bombs and One Satellite Lead in Stephen Hawking Big bang theory A Brief History of Time 1. What can we know from the title and the pictures Pre-reading Title: THE FATHER OF CHINA’S AEROSPACE A WORLD OF PURE THOUGHT Picture: The text is mainly about _____ _____ the brief introduction of Qian Xuesen and Hawking Read the sentences ( T or F ) 1 Qian changed his major because of a shift in personal interest. 2 Qian's strong interest in art has a positive impact on a scientist's development. F T Why was Qian called “ the father of China’s aerospace” Why was Qian called “ the father of China’s aerospace” Much of the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets was based on his research. Careful reading Circle words that describe his personalities Underline the story that illustrate these personalities. Qian Xuesen patriotic: served his homeland ... … as a man with “great scientific thought and scientific spirit” who was patriotic and served his homeland with effort, achievement, and devotion, Qian was an extremely well-respected man. Qian … was extremely knowledgeable, especially in …; However, what might have made him such an outstanding and creative scientist was probably his strong interest in other things, ...; His deep appreciation for art often gave him … ... his reply was a determined “Why not We Chinese are able to make the same things that ...” Scientific Spirit + + Tireless Efforts = A Great Scientist Multiple Interests Find words that describe his personalities Underline the story that illustrate these personalities. - One of the greatest thinkers of the 20th and 21st centuries Stephen Hawking brilliant: his own work on the big bang theory was proven (para. 2) determined: insisted on his own theory; fight against his disease (para. 3) brave: dare to say... (para. 3) dare to point out ... (para. 2) honest: willing to admit his fault (para. 3) This odd combination of characteristics What makes a great scientist Scientific Spirit + Personal Interests + Gift / Talent ... + Tireless Efforts = Post-reading What will be included in your essay if you are writing about a great scientist Brief introduction Life story Main achievements Personality and qualities 使用例子说明人物性格 How to write an article about an outstanding figure Skimming 杰出人物介绍 基本内容： 1. age, sex, birth-place, background (概况) 2. appearance, character (外表、性格) 3. education (教育背景) 4. big events in his or her life (in order of time) (经历、生平) 5. evaluation (评价) 1. 介绍概况：同位语结构、分词结构，使文章简洁。如： (1)Abraham Lincoln, the son of a poor family, was born in Kentucky on February 12, 1809. [同位语] (2)Sun Showier, a world champion in diving , is a boy of 14 f ... ...
