(
课件网) Unit 1 People of Achievement Period 3 Using Language Ⅱ Learning aims 1. To learn the main idea of the text. 2. To learn useful language points. 3. To write an introduction about someone you admire. Can you guess who he is a Jewish a great genius physicist Get Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 E=mc The theory of relativity Albert Einstein Leading-in Now let's come to know more about him! Q1. What's the genre of the text A. Exposition(说明文) B. Biography(传记) C. Argumentation(议论文) D. Practical writing(应用文) Reading Comprehension Fast reading: √ Time Events He was born in Germany. He passed the entrance exam and entered university in Switzerland. He graduated from the university. He worked in the Swiss patent office and earned a dectorate in physics. In 1879 In 1896 In 1900 In 1905 Q2: Read the text quickly and fill in the blanks. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. He had to flee Germany to America. He passed away. In 1921 In 1933 In 1955 Read again and answer the following questions. Q1: Which of the following about Einstein is true according to the text A. He won the Nobel Prize in physics at the age of 42. B. He managed to enter university in Switzerland at 16. C. He quit his job at the patent office in 1909. D. He didn’t obtain exceptional scores in maths and physics. √ Careful reading: Q2: Einstein won the Nobel Prize in physics because _____. A. he put forward general theory of relativity. B. he established the famous formula E=mc . C. he published four extraordinary physics papers. D. he explained the photoelectric effect. √ Q3: From the text, we can know that _____. A. Einstein is one of the smartest men whoever lived B. Einstein graduated as a master at the age of 26 C. Einstein went to USA because the conditions there were better D. Einstein didn't like people asking him for help √ Q4: Why did he have to flee Germany Hitler came into power. Q5: What can be indicated from the sentence “Always I am mistaken for Professor Einstein” He was too modest and didn't want fame. 1. Apart from his remarkable achievements, what does the passage tell us about Einstein's life Although world-famous, he was still an ordinary and funny person who was also full of childish and warm heart. Post reading 2. What impressed you most about Einstein State your reasons. When faced with the failure or difficulties, he didn't give up and chose to work hard to achieve his dream. For example, he failed in the entrance exam, but he chose to study harder for another year to achieve his dream. Moreover, because he was Jewish when Hitler came into power, the door of academic institution was closed to him. But after he succeeded in moving to America, he made great achievements in physics and mathematics. 3. Find the descriptions about what Einstein looked like and what kind of person he was. What Einstein looked like: What kind of person he was: a genius slightly odd-looking, a thick moustac ... ...
