牛津高一英语M2U3Welcometotheunit 完整版课件

1、高一牛津（上）Module 2 Making discoveries Unit 3 Amazing people Unit 3 Amazing peoplethe first periodWelcome to the unitWelcome to the unitWho are they?What do you know about them?For what are they famous?Lead- in: QuestionsThey all devoted themselves to their fields and contributed a lot to the world. The

2、y are Amazing People.居里夫人Speaking:Some amazing people have changed our world for the better through their thoughts and actions. Look at the pictures below and discuss the achievements of the following amazing people .Then say more that you know about them.Mother Teresa won a Nobel Peace Prize for he

3、r work among the poor people of India. She is one of the greatest women in the world, who made great contributions for the peace of the world. She was born on 27 August, 1910 in what is now Skopje, Macedonia, and was loved and worshipped (崇拜)in India. She was given the highest honor as Gandi by the

4、government of India. It is reported that after she died, about 400 important figures including queen , presidents, prime ministers and the former First Lady Hillary Clinton came to pay final tribute(尊敬 )to her. Bill Gates started Microsoft, the biggest computer technology company in the world. He is

5、 chairman of Microsoft Corporation and the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. He offers many jobs for people. It is said that he employs more than 55000 people in 85 countries and regions. He and his wife set up a founda

6、tion(基金会) focusing on improving global health. He is also the richest man in the world-worth and estimated (估价)$40 billion in 1997 according to Forbes (福布斯) magazine.Beethoven was one of the greatest composers of all time.He was born on 17 December,1770 in Bonn. He carried on the tradition and becam

7、e one of the worlds greatest composers. During his life he created many beautiful and famous works. But there are hundreds of Beethoven works which, until now, have been available only to scholars (学者)and specialists. Though he couldnt hear anything any more at the age of 45, he still continued to w

8、ork for his music, and he successfully finished the ninth and tenth symphony at last.Zhang Heng invented the first tool in history for reporting earthquakes. Zhang Heng was a famous man of letters and scientist in the East Han Dynasty in the Chinese history. He invented the armillary sphere and the

9、seismograph, or Di Dong Yi (Earth Motion Instrument) for measuring earthquakes.Discussion:1.Do you think these people have made useful changes to the way we live today?2.Which of these peoples achievements have the largest effect on our lives today?3.Do you have a hero/heroine? What are things he or

10、 she has done that make you feel that this person is amazing?Consolidation: Fill in the blanks NameBirth timeBirth placeGreat achievementsZhang HengBeethovenBill GatesMother TeresaHero in your mindthe Eastern Han Dynasty17 Dec,177027 Aug,191028 Oct,1955ChinaBonn, GermanySkopje, MacedoniaAmericaHe in

11、vented the first tool for reporting earthquakes.He was one of the greatest composers of all time.She worked hard to help the people of India.He started Microsoft, the biggest computer company.Group Discussion:What are the common characteristics these four people share?What can we learn from them? Are they your heroes/heroin