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课件网) Unit 1 Using Language At the end of the class, we will be able to: 1. learn about Albert Einstein’s life story and achievements. 2. learn to write an introduction about someone you admire. 3. write an essay. Learning objectives Step I Lead-in a Jewish a brilliant scientist high intelligence Nobel Prize for Physics the theory of relativity E=mc Can you tell something about Albert Einstein Step I Lead-in general introduction appearance education achievement anecdote(奇闻轶事) personality If you want to introduce someone you admire in detail, which aspects will you include in your introduction 1. What's the style of the text A. Exposition B. Biography C. Argumentation D. Practical writing 2. How does the writer develop the text A. By giving an example B. By testing some theories C. By analysing cause and effect D. By following the time order. Step II Pre-reading Skim the text and answer the following questions. Step II Pre-reading Make a timeline for Eintein’s life. Born in Germany 1879 1896 1955 1933 Failed to enter university. 1895 Enter university. Graduated from university. 1900 Took a job as a clerk in the Swiss patent office. 1902 Earned a doctorate in physics 1905 1909 Enter research full-time at a university Awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics 1922 Flee Germany Passed away in the U.S.A. Step II Pre-reading Match the main idea of each paragraph. Para. 1 A. His early life and education Para. 2 B. Einstein’s death Para. 3 C. The greatness of Albert Einstein Para. 4 D. His work experience and achievements Para. 5 E. His mid-life crisis(危机) Para. 6 F. His appearance and personality Step II Pre-reading Read for the structure. Title Beginning Body End The text mainly talks about Einstein’s _____ and _____. life story achievements Step III Imitative Writing Albert Einstein, who is perhaps the greatest scientist in modern physics, is often considered one of the smartest men who ever lived. 英译汉： 阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦，也许是现代物理学中最伟大的科学家，经常被认为是有史以来最聪明的人之一。 仿写练习：作为当代中国最伟大的人物之一，袁隆平被称为是“中国杂交水稻之父”。 Yuan Longping, who is one of the greatest figures in modern China, is considered the “father of hybrid rice”. Step III Imitative Writing He made numerous contributions to the world, the most well-known being the general theory of relativity and the famous formula E= mc . 英译汉： 他对世界做出了许多贡献，最著名的是广义相对论和著名的公式E= mc 。 仿写练习：通过提高水稻产量，他为解决世界饥饿问题做出了巨大贡献。 He made numerous contributions to the problem of world hunger by promoting rice production. Step III Imitative Writing Einstein was not only a genius; he was a courageous and kind figure loved by many people. 英译汉： 爱因斯坦不仅是个天才;他是一个勇敢而善良的人，受到许多人的喜爱。 仿写练习：袁隆平不仅仅是一位伟大的科学家，他还爱好广泛，例如喜欢听音乐和游泳。 Yuan Longping was not only an extraordinary scientist; he w ... ...
