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课件网) Unit 1 People of Achievement Using Language 2 Introduce someone you admire The man who changed our understanding of the universe. Learning objectives 1. To learn about Albert Einstein’s life and his achievements 2. To work out the organisation and language features of the text 3. To master how to introduce someone you admire 4. To write an introduction about someone you admire What words would you use to describe him Slightly odd-looking Intelligent/ clever/ wise Famous/ well-known Brilliant/ extraordinary/outstanding Kind, gentle Warming-up 1. Read and predict what you will read from the text. His achievements and contributions His scientific discovery His personal qualities His likes and dislikes Reading 2. Read and sum up the main points of each paragraph. Tips: key words, topic sentences... 2. Read and sum up the main points of each paragraph. Key words: The greatest…the smartest…a genius… courageous, made numerous contributions to the world para 1: Introduction ( his great contributions and personalities) 2. Read and sum up the main points of each paragraph. para 2: His early life and education para 3: His work experience and achievements 2. Read and sum up the main points of each paragraph. Metaphor 暗喻，隐喻 para 4: His middle-life crisis appearance Personification 拟人 simile明喻 stories humorous para 5: His appearance and stories showing his personalities 1. What type of writing is this text 2. How does the writer develop the text Exposition B. Argumentation C. Biography D. Practical writing On 18 April 1955, it was reported that Einstein had passed away, and the whole world mourned the great loss of a brilliant scientist. Einstein’s death Euphemism [ ju f m z m]委婉 The organization feature: in time order 人物简介是高中生基础写作任务中常见的一种话题类型。它涉及人的出生、家庭背景、教育、生平经历、成就和评价等。 Step 1 Choose a person you're going to write. Step 2 Make a list of things you're going to write. Step 3 Finish and revise your draft with your partner. Conclusion 1. 出生在一个……的家庭 2. 在某人十几/二十几/三十几岁的时候 3. 长相普通/英俊 4. 毕业于…… 5. 获得……(方面的)学位 get/obtain a…degree in… be born in a…family in one’s teens/twenties/thirties ordinary/plain-looking / handsome-looking graduate from… 常用语块 6. 对……有浓厚的兴趣 7. 对……有天赋 8. 竭尽全力做某事 9. 受……尊重 10. 献身于 devote oneself to have a gift/talent for… show (a) strong interest in… be respected by… try one’s best to do sth. make every/great effort to do sth. 11. 为……树立榜样 12. 被誉为…… 13. 全心全意为……服务 14. 高度评价 15. 为……作出伟大的贡献 make great contributions to… set an example for sb. to… be honored as… serve…heart and soul think/speak highly of 钱学森于1911年12月11日出生于浙江杭州一个富裕之家, 他是我国航天事业的先驱. Quan Xuesen was born in a wealthy family in Huangzhou, Zhejiang on December 11, 1911 and he was the pioneer of China’s Astronomy ... ...
