1、Period 1Listening and speaking1.What is this unit probably about?2.How many names mentioned do you already know?What can you tell your partner about them?3.What do you think all these people have in common?Scan the title and the pictures in this unit and then answer the following questions:I Lead in
2、Liu Xiangcalm,friendly,athlete,110 meter hurdles 1.Do you know who they are?Think about what they did and use suitable adjectives to describe their qualities.II Warming UpZhou Enlaibrave,devoted,premier Lei Feng helpful,selfless,soldier Huo Yingdong hardworking,generous,businessmanselfishmean Pu Cun
3、xinwarm-hearted,active,willingto help actor Zhou Jieluntalented,devoted to musicsinger2.Get into groups of four.Each of you should choose one of the men shown already and give a brief introduction on him to your group.Make sure that you use suitable adjectives to describe him.Your description should
4、 include:Who is he?What made him famous?What kind of person is he?Do you like him or not?Why?3.Group discussion:Who do you think is a great person?What qualities does he have?What makes you think he is great?What has he done?What is your conclusion about him?Use the expression on page 39 in SB while
5、 discussing.From the people mentioned choose a great man you all agree and explain your reasons.What makes a person great?There must be more to a great man than a kind character and fame and money.He/she must devote himself/herself to helping others and do things for the social good even though he/s
6、he has to give up his/her money,families and his/her life.What is your opinion?Use the following expressions to express your opinions:I think/I dont think.I believe/I dont believe(that).In my opinion,To my understanding,Im with you.I feel/I dont feel that.Are they famous?Are they great?III Reading a
7、nd discussing Read the Pre-reading section in SB and discuss the following questions in groups of four:Which of these famous people do you think are great men?Which are not?Why?Do you think all great people should be famous?What about people around you?Can you list some famous people who you dont th
8、ink are great men?Reading and discussingUse the following expressions to ask for others opinions:What do you think of?Whats your opinion?What are your ideas?Do you have any thoughts on that?How do you feel about that?Why do you think so?Reading and discussing1.Think about these two questions:Have yo
9、u ever heard of William Tyndale before?Why do you think his work was so important?2.Glance through the statements in Ex.1 on page 69 and get ready for the listening.Pre-listeningIV Listening Listen and do Ex.1.Listen again and check the answers for Ex.1.Listen to the first part again and do Ex.2.Lis
10、ten to the second part again and answer these questions:1)What happened to him after he was found in Belgium?And why?2)What do people think of his work now?Listen to the story of William Tyndale,who wrote the Bible in English!ListeningEx.11.F.William Tyndale wrote the first Bible in English.2.F.He w
11、as born in the fifteenth century.3.T.4.T.5.F.Everybody in England loves the Bible written by William Tyndale.Ex.2Londonfifteenth1494153642EnglishBritainEnglish BiblewordsexpressionsCheck the answers.Listening1)What happened to him after he was found in Belgium?And why?He was put in prison and later
12、killed because it was against the kings laws to translate the Bible into English.2)What do people think of his work now?They still love his work very much.His Bible is still the most popular and his words are still used today.Check the answers.ListeningTalk about your hero!Tips:Think of a person you
13、 admire and respect!Use the questions in Talking to help you!The more questions,the better talker!Use the expressions on page 39 to ask for others opinions and express your own!V DialogueInterview your partner.Here is a sample for you.A:Who is your hero?B:A:Oh.Why do you like him so much?B:I think A:Yeah.I understand now.B:What about you!What is your hero?Now go ahead!Dialogue1.Write a passage of 50 words to describe your hero,including his name,things he did,his qualities,etc.2.Review the words that you have learned in Warming Up and Pre-reading sections.VI Homework
