Women of achievement Unit 1

achievement welfare project institute specialist connection n. 成就；功绩 n. 福利；福利事业 n. 项目；工程；规划 n. 学会；学院；协会 n. 专家；专业工作者 n. 连接；关系 Words preview

human being campaign organization 人类 n. 运动；战役 vi. 作战；参加运动 n. 组织；机构；团体 Words preview

I will describe some people to you, please guess who they are according to my description. Guessing Game

She was Dr Sun Yat- sen ’ s wife. She was one of the top leaders in modern Chinese history. She concerned herself with welfare projects, especially the China Welfare Institute for women and children. Song Qingling ( ), China

She was a Quaker. She helped improve prison conditions and gave prisoners work and education. Her work helped the Quakers get the Nobel Peace Prize in Elizabeth Fry ( ), Britain

She was the only female monarch ( 君主 ) of China, and remains the most remarkable ( 非凡的 ), influential and mysterious woman in Chinese history. Empress Wu Zetian ( ), Tang Dynasty

She was a doctor who became a specialist in women’s 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 ( ), China

She helped found an international campaign to stop the making of landmines. She also worked hard to make as many countries as possible agree not to use them. She and her organization were given the Nobel Peace Prize in Jody Williams (1950- ), USA

She was an inventor and a scientist from Poland. She went to Paris and studied physics and chemistry there. She is the only woman scientist who was awarded two Nobel Prizes. On July 4, 1934, she died in Paris, killed by her own experiments. Marie Curie ( ), France

As 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 connections between chimps and human beings. She works to protect chimps everywhere. Jane Goodall (1934- ), Britain

She was a girl from the countryside who dressed as a man 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 ( ), France

She was a much beloved actress. She became very popular with her role in Roman Holiday in This film turned out to be a smashing success as she won an Oscar as Best Actress. In 1988, she became a special ambassador to the United Nations UNICEF fund helping children in Latin America and Africa. Audrey Hepburn ( ), Britain

A Chinese saying goes: Women can hold up half of the sky.

Both in the past and at present, women contributed to world culture in many different ways. There are women writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, artists, entertainers, and others.

NameAmbition ProblemsSacrifices Joan of Arc To drive the English from France Women were not allowed to fight like a man. She lost her life.

NameAmbition ProblemsSacrifices Elizabeth Fry To help improve prison conditions She was criticized for neglecting her family and enjoying fame. Less time was spent with her husband and family.

NameAmbition ProblemsSacrifices Song Qingling Her relatives held political opinions completely different from hers. After her husband died, she lived alone. To work for civil rights, democracy and peace

NameAmbition ProblemsSacrifices Lin Qiaozhi To help women and children with their illness and health Women had greater difficulties getting into medical college and getting further training. She never got married or had a family of her own.

NameAmbition ProblemsSacrifices Jane Goodall To work with animals in the wild She lived a hard life in the wild. She gave up the comforts of life to study the chimps.

NameAmbition ProblemsSacrifices Jody Williams To prevent the making and use of landmines It isn’t easy to work with groups in different countries and persuade governments to stop the making and use of landmines. She has lost her own personal time because of the demands of the job.

What do these great women have in common? 1. Work hard at their chosen careers. 2. Stick to their idea without any withdrawal. 3. Overcome all sorts of difficulties. 4. Give up things like families or life to achieve their ambition. 5. Make great contributions to the society.

Do you know a woman who really inspires or encourages you? Describe her and explain 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? Talking

It is said that “it is more difficult for a woman to be successful”. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons. Discussion

Jane Goodall

Do you know where the photos were taken? What can you see in the pictures? Jane Goodall with the chimp. Gombe National Park in East Africa. Questions

珍 · 古道尔 (Jane Goodall, 1934—) 生于 伦敦。自幼即对动物行为极感兴趣。 18 岁离开学校，到赴非洲为止，她曾先后 担任过秘书以及影片制作助理。此后， 她在非洲担任古生物学家路易斯 · 利基的 助手，与利基的合作经验使她能于 1960 年在贡贝溪动物保护区设立一个营区， 得以观察该地黑猩猩的行为。

1977 年她建立了 “ 珍 · 古道尔人、动物与 环境研究所 ” 。 1991 年，她倡议并成立了 “ 根与芽 ” 组织，目的是使从幼儿园到大 学的年轻一代都能够行动起来，为了环 境、动物和他们自己的社区创造一个更加 美好的世界。 1995 年，被英国女王授予 勋 爵士。珍 · 古道尔撰有许多书籍和论文， 最著名的是《生活在人类的阴影中》 (1971), 此著作已被翻译成 15 种文字。

Why can she get along well with the chimps for such long time?

To know more about the life of chimps.

What do you think Jane Goodall went to Africa to study chimps rather than to university? Do you think she was right? Give your reasons.

Only if we can understand can we care Only if we care will we help Only if we help shall all the life is hopeful —— Jane Goodall

Homework 1. Look up the new words and expressions of the reading in the dictionary. 2. Preview the reading: A STUDENT OF AFRICAN WILDLIFE