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课件网) Period 1 Reading and Thinking Learning aims 1. To learn and master the new words and expressions of the topic by reading. 2. To develop abilities of reading, speaking and teamwork. 3. To learn some noble characters from Dr. Yuan, and increase awareness of responsibility and devotion. Leading-in Watch and Think Who is introduced in the video Yuan Longping Father of Hybrid Rice A Pioneer for All People “ My lifelong pursuit is to keep all the people away from hunger”. A pioneer for all people Reading Comprehension 1. What is the main idea of the passage A.Ways to increase the rice output. B.Yuan Longping's dream. C.Yuan Longping's hybrid rice. D.Yuan Longping—an agricultural pioneer. 2. When did he graduate from university 3. When could his first hybrid rice be used for farming Task 1: Fast reading 1953 1974 Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5 Paragraph 6 A. Yuan conducted research and developed hybrid rice. B . Yuan was old but still working hard to fulfil his dreams. C. Yuan considered himself a farmer. D. Yuan decided to study agriculture. E. Yuan's innovation has helped to feed more people. F. Yuan cared little for fame or wealth. 4. Try to match the main idea with each paragraph. Father of hybrid rice （para1） Yuan Longping was one of China's most famous scientists.Yet, he considered himself 1. . His career choice （para2） What 2. him most was that farmers often had poor harvests.So he chose to 3._____ His research （para3） Through intense effort, Yuan 4. ____ enormous technical difficulties to 5. the first hybrid rice in 1974. His invaluable contributions （para4） Yuan's innovation has helped feed not just China, but many other countries that 6._____rice as well. Task 2: Careful reading a farmer concerned study agriculture. overcame develop depend on Fill in the blanks. His view of life （para5） He 7. _____ celebrity or money. Instead, he made large donations to support 8._____ His dreams （para6） Yuan was still young at heart and 9. _____ , and everyone was always excited to see what he would 10._____next. Task 2: Careful reading cared little for agricultural research. full of vision dream up WHY WHAT HOW did Yuan Longping consider himeself a farmer did Yuan Longping decide to study agriculture is the main advantage of hybrid crops was Yuan's later vision has Yuan's work helped China and other countries 2. Read the text again and answer the questions. (1)Why did Yuan Longping consider himeself a farmer Because he continually worked the land in his research and his slim but strong body was just like that of millions of Chinese farmers. (2) Why did Yuan Longping decide to study agriculture Because he wad concerned that farmers often had poor harvests and sometimes even had a shortage of food to eat. (3) What is the main advantage of hybrid crops The main advantage is that they usually attain a higher yield than the conventional crops. (5) How has ... ...
