Book4Unit2reading课件

1、 Book4 Unit 2 Working the landFather of hybridYuan Longping is doing his research.Yuan Longping is working the land.He struggled for the past five decades to help the farmers.the rice that has a high outputSuper Hybrid RiceA PIONEER FOR ALL PEOPLE PIONEER FARMERTask 1Listen to the tape carefully the

2、n answer these questions.1.When and who did become the first agricultural pioneer in the world to grow rice that has a high output?2. What did Yuan Longping invent?In 1974,Yuan LongpingHybrid ricePara.3:Dr Yuan is quite satisfied with his life.Para.4:Dreaming for things costs nothing. 2.Find out the

3、 topic sentences of each paragraphPara. 1: He became the first agricultural pioneer in the world to grow rice that has a high output.Para.2: finding ways to grow more and more rice has been his life goal.Getting the main idea of each paragraph: Paragraph1:_Paragraph2:_Paragraph3:_Paragraph4:_His app

4、earance and achievement.His biography.His personality.His dreams.A PIONEER FOR ALL PEOPLE His appearance and achievement.A scientist works the landSunburnt face and arms, slim and strong bodyGrow hybrid riceThe first agricultural pioneer His biography1. In 1930, he was born.2. In 1953, he graduated

5、and devoted his life to finding ways to grow rice. 3. In recent harvest, nearly two hundred million tons of rice was produced.4. Now, he is circulating his knowledge to many other less developed countries.His dreamsHis personality:He is satisfied with his life. Because he doesnt care about money and

6、 fame.The 1st dream:The 2nd dream:To produce a kind of rice that could feed more peopleTo export his rice so that it can be grown around the globe.Personal informationName:Nationality:Born:Age:Occupation:Education:Dream:Yuan LongpingChinese in 1931; in a poor family82Scientist of farmingSouthwest Ag

7、riculture College,in 1953With the hope of producing a kind of rice that could feed more peopleTo export his rice so that it can be grown around the globe.Personal informationAchievements:Hobbies:grow rice that has a high outputfind ways to grow more ricecirculate his knowledge abroadgive money to eq

8、uip others for their research in agriculture. listening to violin musicplaying mah-jongswimmingreading1. As a young man, he saw the great need for increasing the rice out put.2. At that time, hunger was a disturbing problem in many parts of the countryside.3. Using his hybrid rice ,farmers are produ

9、cing harvests twice as large as before.4.Spending money on himself or leading a comfortable life also means very little to him. 5. Just dreaming for things, however, costs nothing.Paraphrase these sentences from the text.Answers1.Even when he was a young man, he knew how important it was to produce

10、bigger rice crops.2.During his early years, much of the countryside was troubled by hunger.3. As they use his hybrid rice, farmers are producing twice as much rice as before.4.He is not interested in buying things for himself or in having a comfortable life.5.It dose cost anything to dream for somet

11、hing.Answer the following questions:1. Why did Dr. Yuan want to increase the rice output when he was young?2. How does he help rid the world of hunger?3. What kind of life is Dr. yuan leading?4. What is Dr. Yuans personality?Because he saw many people go hungry.By producing a hybrid strain of rice w

12、hich increases the harvests.He is leading a simple life, doing his research, listening to violin music, playing mah-jong, swimming and reading .He is a simple, academic(学术的), kind and persevered man because he likes simple life, devotes his time to growing rice and never gives up, also likes to help

13、 others.Discuss the following questins1.Is dr. Yuan more of a scientist or more of a farmer? Do you think he is a businessman? Give you reasons.2.Dr. Yuan was able to develop a successful agricultural product when thousands of other farmers could not. What do you think is the main reason for his suc

14、cess?3. Dr. Yuan thinks that a person with too much money has more rather than fewer troubles. Do you agree disagree? Why?4.Dr. Yuan developed super hybrid rice to help Chinese farmers and hungry people around the world. Can you think of any other major development that would make a great difference to world hunger? Write your idea and then compare it with your partner.5.What advantages and disadvantages do you see in Yuanlongping life? Would like to