unit5overcomingobstacles省公共课一等奖全国赛课获奖课件.pptx

Unit 5 Overcoming ObstaclesText A True Height第1页ObjectivesStudents will be able to:1.Grasp the main idea(dreaming and hard work helped Michael Stone on his way to success)and the structure of the text(narration with flashback)2.appreciate certain narrative skills(using details to bring out character;a surprise ending;use of puns)3.master the key language points in Text A and learn how to use them in context 4.understand the cultural background related to the content5.learn to write a personal description with the focus on characteristic features第2页Stories about Overcoming ObstaclesRead the following stories about four figures in history to see how they overcame their obstacles,and guess who they are.第3页Stories about Overcoming Obstacles1.The story of her is the story of a child who,at the age of 18 months,was suddenly shut off from the world,but who,against overwhelming odds(失失败败可可能能性性),waged(发发动动)a slow,hard,but successful battle to reenter that same world.The inarticulate little deaf and blind girl grew into a highly intelligent and sensitive woman who wrote,spoke,and labored incessantly for the betterment of others.第4页=Helen Adams KellerBorn on June 27,1880,Tuscumbia,Alabama,U.S.and died on June 1,1968(aged 87).A prolific author,political activist,lecturershe campaigned for womens suffrage,labor rights,socialism,and other similar causes.She was inducted into the Alabama Womens Hall of Fame in 1971.Keller with Anne Sullivan The Story of My Life(1903)The World I Live(1908)Out of the Dark(1913)Three Days to See第5页.If,by some miracle,I were granted three seeing days,to be followed by a relapse into darkness,I should divide the period into three parts.The First DayOn the first day,I should want to see the people whose kindness and gentleness and companionship have made my life worth living.First I should like to gaze long upon the face of my dear teacher,Mrs.Anne Sullivan Macy,who came to me when I was a child and opened the outer world to me.I should call to me all my dear friends and look long into their faces,imprinting upon my mind the outward evidences of the beauty that is within them.On that busy first day I should also view the small simple things of my home.第6页Stories about Overcoming Obstacles2.At the age of five,she became a paraplegic(截截瘫瘫患患者者),but she never lost heart.Although she missed the chance to go to school,she finished all the courses of primary and secondary schools,she learned English,Japanese,German and Esperanto(世世界界语语)all by herself,and she assiduously(勤勤勉勉地地)studied university and postgraduate courses for masters degree.In 1983,she began to engage in literary creative work.第7页张海迪，山东省文登市人，中国著名残疾人作家，哲学硕士，英国约克大学荣誉博士。1983年3月7日，团中央举行命名表彰大会，授予张海迪“优异共青团员”光荣称号，并作出向她学习决定。1960年张海迪五岁时因患脊髓血管瘤造成高位截瘫，自学完成了小学、中学和大学知识，并学习针灸，在当地行医。1983年中国共产党决定将张海迪树立为宣传偶像。张海迪女士得到了两个赞誉：一个是“八十年代新雷锋”，一个是“当代保尔”。张海迪历任第九、十届全国政协委员。年11月当选中国残联第五届主席团主席，209月19日选举连任中国残联第六届主席团主席。2010月6日当选康复国际主席。现任中国残疾人联合会主席。“我像颗流星，要把光留给人间。”“活着，就要为人民做事。”第8页Stories about Overcoming Obstacles3.He became the 32nd president of the United States in March 1933 at the depth of the Great Depression,and was reelected for an unprecedented three more terms.Despite an attack of poliomyelitis(小小儿儿麻麻痹痹症症),which paralyzed(使使瘫瘫痪痪)his legs in 1921,he was a charismatic(有有超超凡凡魅魅力力)optimist whose confidence helped sustain the American people during the strains of the economic crisis and the world war.第9页Franklin D.RooseveltFranklin Delano Roosevelt(January 30,1882 April 12,1945;)was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century,leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world War Two.The only American president elected to more than two terms.第10页19421962 1966 1979Born in Oxford,England.Received a bachelors degree in physics and then enrolled as a research student in general relativity at the University of Cambridge.Earned his Ph.D.degree at the University of Cambridge.Stayed at the University of Cambridge to do post-doctoral research.Diagnosed as having Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS)(肌肌萎萎缩缩性性脊脊髓髓侧侧索硬化索硬化).Appointed Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge,a post once held by Isaac Newton.Stephen William Hawking第11页B R _ Group DiscussionGroup DiscussionA.Discuss in groups the obstacles that you have been faced with in your life.B.Discuss in groups the ways in which you overcame such difficulties.C.Discuss in groups the problems that you still have in overcoming these obstacles.第12页Some Suggestions about Overcoming Obstacles1.Get started.Often,once you begin,youll find the task is easier than you expect.Where theres a will,theres a way.第13页2.Break your task into smaller tasks.Take one big task and break it into smaller tasks.For instance,do part of your assignment each time rather than the entire one.Rome wasnt built in a day.第14页3.Work with the time you have.Dont wait until you have time to do the entire thing.Instead,even if you only have five minutes,get started.Tomorrow never comes.第15页4.Set small deadlinesAfter meeting each deadline,give yourself a reward.For example,play video games when you finish an hour of studying.You shall reap what you sow.第16页5.Eliminate distractions.Turn off your computer or mobile phone.Concentrate on your work.God helps those Who help themselves.第17页6.Ask for help.Sometimes,the reason you dont start is because you dont know what to do.If thats the case,ask for help.第18页第19页Cultural BackgroundDo you know anything about Olympic games?第20页The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia every four years from 776 B.C.to 392 A.D.第21页第22页The modern Games first held in 1896 in Greece and,with the exception of three games not held because of the two world wars,have been in various cities of the world at regular 4-year intervals.第23页Since 1924,a separate program of winter sports has been added to the Games.第24页IN Beijing hosted the 29th Olympic Games.第25页The Olympic symbol-five interlocking red,blue,yellow,black and green circles on a white field-represents the continents of the world joined in friendship.The Olympic motto-Swifter,Higher,Stronger第26页The Olympic Games are organized and governed by the International Olympic Committee(IOC).IOC headquarters:Lausanne,Switzerland.Main events in Olympic history:776 1896 1912 1924 B.C.392 A.D.Ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia.Modern Games began.Women are allowed to compete in the Games.Winter sports were added to the Games.Beijing hosted the 29th Olympic Games.第27页There are many famous stars in the Olympics.They are very lucky because they got the medals through their hard work.However,have you ever imagined the painful process of their tough training?They must face up to difficulties everyday.So how to overcome obstacles is very important to us第28页Pole VaultThe pole vault(PV)is an event in track and field where athletes compete to clear the highest possible crossbar(横木)by using a vaulting pole.The basic concept is to convert horizontal energy(the run)into vertical energy(thus clearing a higher bar).第29页Text A True Height Who is the text about?The Stones:Bert Stone(father)Mildred Stone(mother)Michael Stone(son):a pole-vaulterWhat is the text about?a main story:+a flashback:the pole-vaulting competitionabout Michaels childhood第30页