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课件网) Unit 5 Working the Land Reading and Thinking 人教版高中英语选择性必修一 Reading and Thinking Get to know an agricultural scientist Learning Objectives To read about agricultural scientist Yuan Longping To summarize Yuan Longping's process of breeding hybrid rice To analyze and summarize Yuan Longping’s qualities Lead-in Yuan Longping Lead in Pre-reading 1.What is the possible type of this text A. Narration B. Exposition C. Practical writing D. Biography (An introduction to a person) A Pioneer for All People Look at the picture and the title to make a prediction. the first person to study a new area of knowledge 2.What does a biography usually include Skim the text and match the main idea with each paragraph. Use one key word to summarize each paragraph. Para.1 Para.4 Para.3 Para.2 Para.5 Para.6 A. Yuan conducted research and developed hybrid rice. B. Yuan is old but still working hard to fulfil his dreams. C. Yuan considers himself a farmer. D. Yuan decided to study agriculture. E. Yuan’s innovation has helped to feed more people. F. Yuan cares little for fame or wealth. identity Education/ experience research/ achievements influence qualities dreams While-reading tip Yuan Longping, known as the “father of hybrid rice”, was one of China’s most famous scientists. Yet, he considered himself a farmer because he continually worked the land in his research. Indeed, his slim but strong body was just like that of millions of Chinese farmers, to whom he had devoted his life. A Pioneer for All People to whom he had devoted his life. father scientist farmer Yuan’s devotion to farmers and farming. Read para.1 and find Yuan’s identities P1 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. P2 Why did Yuan Longping decide to study agriculture Read para.2 and answer the question 设计人员 realized boost yields worked convinced the creation of hybrid rice overcame as a researcher in 1953 technical difficulties developed hybrid rice in 1974 How did Yuan Longping develop hybrid rice Read para.3 and find the information P3 verbs Q1:How has Yuan’s work helped China and other countries _____ domestic rice consumption produce _____ tons of rice per year + + Feed _____ countries = received _____ awards 60 percent 200 million many other numerous Read para.4 and answer the question Q2:what is the funtion of the numbers Emphasize Yuan's invaluable countributions P4 Given that Yuan’s hybrids have made him quite wealthy, one might think he would retire to a life of leisure. However, this is far from the case. Deep down, Yuan is still very much a farmer at heart. As a man of the soil, he car ... ...
