Period 1 Listening and speaking

1.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

Liu Xiang calm, 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 Up Zhou En’lai brave, devoted, … premier

Lei Feng helpful, selfless, … soldier Huo Yingdong hardworking, generous, … businessman selfish mean

Pu Cunxin warm-hearted, active, willing to help … actor Zhou Jielun talented, devoted to music singer

2. 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 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 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/she 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 don’t think …. I believe/I don’t believe (that) …. In my opinion, … To my understanding, … I’m with you. I feel/I don’t feel that ….

Are they famous? Are they great? III Reading and 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 don’t think are great men? Reading and discussing

Use the following expressions to ask for others’ opinions: What do you think of …? What’s 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 discussing

1. Think about these two questions: Have you 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-listening IV 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. Listen 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 ! Listening

Ex.1 1.F. William Tyndale wrote the first Bible in English. 2.F. He was born in the fifteenth century. 3.T. 4.T. 5.F. Everybody in England loves the Bible written by William Tyndale. Ex. 2 London fifteenth English Britain English Bible words expressions Check the answers. Listening

1)What happened to him after he was found in Belgium? And why? He was put in prison and later killed because it was against the king’s 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. Listening

Talk about your hero! Tips: Think of a person you 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 Dialogue

Interview 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! Dialogue

1.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