1、Unit 1 Women of achievementWords preview achievement welfare project institute specialist connectionn.成就；成绩n.福利；福利事业n.项目；工程n.学会；学院；协会n.专家；专业工作者n.连接；关系human beings campaignorganizationn.人类n.运动；战役vi.作战；参加运动n.组织；机构；团体Words previewA Chinese saying goes:Women can hold up half of the sky.Both in the past
2、and at present,women contributed to world culture in many different ways.There are women writers,educators,scientists,heads of state,politicians,civil rights crusaders,artists,entertainers,and others.I will describe some people to you,please guess who they are according to my description.She was a Q
3、uaker.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)BritainShe was Dr Sun Yat-sens wife,was one of the top leaders in modern Chinese history.She concerned herself with welfare projects,
4、especially the China Welfare Institute for women and children.Song Qingling(1893-1981)ChinaShe was a doctor who became a specialist in womens 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
5、)ChinaShe helped found anInternational campaignto stop the making oflandmines.She alsoworked hard to make as many countries as possible agree not to use them.She and her organization were given the Nobel PeacePrize in 1997.Jody Williams(1950-)USAShe was a girl from the countryside who dressed as a m
6、an and went to fight for the French.She helped drive the English out of France.She was caught and put to death by the English.Joan of Arc(1412-1431)FranceAs a young girl,she always wanted to study animals.She went to Africa and studied chimps instead of going to university.Her research showed the co
7、nnections between chimps and human beings.She works to protect chimps everywhere.Jane Goodall(1934-)BritainName Ambition ProblemsSacrificesJoan of ArcTo drive the English from FranceWomen were not allowed to fight like a man.She lost her life.Name Ambition Problems SacrificesElizabeth FryTo help imp
8、rove prison conditionsShe was criticized for neglecting her family and enjoying fame.Less time was spent with her husband and family.Name Ambition Problems SacrificesSong QinglingHer relatives held political opinions completely different from hers.After her husband died,she lived alone.To work for c
9、ivil rights,democracy and peaceName Ambition ProblemsSacrificesLin QiaozhiTo help women and children with their illness and healthWomen had greater difficulties getting into medical college and getting further training.She never got married or had a family of her own.Name Ambition Problems Sacrifice
10、sJane GoodallTo work with animals in the wildShe lived a hard life in the wild.She gave up the comforts of life to study the chimps.Name Ambition ProblemsSacrificesJody WilliamsTo prevent the making and use of landminesIt isnt easy to work with groups in different countries and persuade governments
11、to stop the making and use of landmines.She has lost her own personal time because of the demands of the job.1.Do you know a woman who 2.really inspires(encourages)you?Describe her and explain3.why.Tips:What does she look like?What do you think about?What are her reputation?Why do you admire her?What are her contribution?How would you describe her?2.Is it harder for women to become famous or get jobs in high positions?Why?
