人教版高中英语必修四Unit 1 Women of achievement Reading（课件+2个视频）

课件45张PPT。Unit 1Unit 1 Women of achievement1. To learn about some great women and discuss what they have in common and what makes them great 2. To summarize and retell the main idea of the passage 3. To understand Jane Goodall’s work and achievements 4. To learn more about Jane GoodallCan you talk about a woman who really inspires or encourages you? Describe her and explain why.Tips: What does she look like? What do you think about …? What is her reputation? Why do you admire her? What is her contribution? How would you describe her? I will introduce some great women who are very famous to you.Guess who they are?She was an inventor and a scientist from Poland. She went to Paris and studied physics and chemistry there. She was given the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1911. She is the only woman scientist who was awarded Nobel Prize for two times. Madame Curie (1867-1934) She won the 2015 Nobel Prize for the discovery of artemisinin(青蒿素), a drug that is now the top treatment for malaria(疟疾). She has risked her life in her dedication to finding a cure for malaria. Tu Youyou (1930-)Empress Wu Zetian (624-705) She was the only female monarch(君主 ) of China. She lived in Tang Dynasty. She ruled the empire(帝国 ) for over half a century. Who are they?In 1915, She married Dr Sun Yat-sen, founder of the Republic of China. She was made an honorary vice-president of the People’s Republic. She busied herself with various welfare activities, ranging from heading the Women’s Federation to a number of committees involving children.Song Qingling (1893-1981), China A girl from the countryside who dressed as a man and went to fight for the French. She helped drive the English out of France. She was caught and put to death by English.Joan of Arc (1412-1431) France Elizabeth Fry was a Quaker. She helped improve prison conditions and gave prisoners work and education. Her work helped the Quakers get the Nobel Peace Prize in 1947. Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845), Britain A doctor who became a specialist in women’s illnesses. She devoted all her life to medical work for Chinese women and children. Her work encouraged many other women to become doctors.Lin Qiaozhi (1901-1983) ChinaJane Goodall went to Tanzania and studied chimps from 1960s. She went with three African helpers to live in the Gombe National Park in East Africa. Her life was spent following and recording the social life and relationships of the chimps. Because of her research, we now know that chimpanzees hunt for meat, use tools, and have different personalities. Jane Goodall (1934-) Britain Jody Williams helped found an international campaign to stop the making of landmines. She worked hard to make as many countries as possible agree not to use them. She and her organization were given the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997.Jody Williams (1950- ), USAGreat or not?What do they have in common? What makes them great? Give your reasons. Personal qualities of the great peopledeterminedbraveconfidentwarm-heartedr ... ...