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Unit 5 Working The Land
Reading and Thinking
Learning Objectives
To read about agricultural scientist Yuan Longping
To summarize Yuan Longping's process of breeding hybrid rice
To analyze and summarize Yuan Longping’s qualities
Lead-in
Yuan Longping
我毕生的梦想是让所有人远离饥饿。
My lifelong pursuit is to keep all the people away from hunger.
Lead-in
1. What may be the writing style of the article
A. A story
B. Travel journal
C. Biography
2. How does the author develop this article
A. Time B. Space C. logic
3. Where can you find such a piece of writing
A. A letter. B. A story book.
C. A magazine. D. A science report.
An introduction to a person
According to the title“A pioneer for all people”, and the first sentence of each paragraph…
Prediction
Skim the text and match the main idea with each paragraph. Use one key word to summarize each paragraph.
Para.1
Para.4
Para.3
Para.2
Para.5
Para.6
A. Yuan conducted research and developed hybrid rice.
B. Yuan is old but still working hard to fulfil his dreams.
C. Yuan considers himself a farmer.
D. Yuan decided to study agriculture.
E. Yuan’s innovation has helped to feed more people.
F. Yuan cares little for fame or wealth.
identity
Education/
experience
research/
achievements
contributions/
influence
attitudes/qualities
dreams/ visions
Skimming
1. Who is the pioneer ---- Para 1
Read Para. 1&2 : find the information and fill in the chart
Birthdate
Birthplace
Appearance
Major
Occupations
Title
In 1930 in Beijing
Slim but strong
Agriculture
A sicentist & a researcher & a farmer
Father of hybrid rice
Why did Yuan decide to study agriculture
He was concerned that farmers had
poor harvest and food shortage.
What didYuan consider himself
Why did Yuan consider himself a farmer
He continually worked the land in his research.
He devoted all his life to Chinese farmers.
Detailed-reading
设计人员
realized
boost yields
worked
convinced
the creation of hybrid rice
overcame
as a researcher
in 1953
technical difficulties
developed
hybrid
rice in 1974
How did Yuan Longping develop hybrid rice
Read para.3 and find the information
P3
verbs
Detailed-reading
________
domestic rice
consumption
produce _______
tons of rice
per year
+
+
feed____
countries
=
received
________
awards
60 percent
200 million
many other
numerous
1.How has Yuan’s work helped China and other countries
Emphasize Yuan's invaluable countributions;
make the text more convincing and accurate.
Read Para. 4 and answer the following questions.
2.Why does the author list numbers
Detailed-reading
Given that Yuan’s hybrids have made him quite wealthy, one might think he would retire to a life of leisure. However, this is far from the case. Deep down, Yuan is still very much a farmer at heart. As a man of the soil, he cares little for celebrity or money. Instead, he makes large donations to support agricultural research.
a wealthy & famous scientist
retire to a life of leisure
a farmer at heart
a man of the soil
By contrast
How does the writer develop Para.5
Read para.5 and find Yuan’s choice after being famous
Detailed-reading
Read Para. 6 and try to complete the chart.
Mr. Yuan is old but still working hard to fulfil his dreams.
His former vision:
His latest vision:
as huge as a peanut
“seawater rice ”
as big as a broom
as tall as sorghum
Detailed-reading
Post-reading
general impression
life
experiences
achievements in agriculture
attitudes towards life
dreams
known as ________________________
one of China's most famous ____________
______ but ______ body
was born in ________ in Beijing
graduated from ________________________________
worked as a ____________ in 1953
developed the first __________ in 1974
provided about ___________ of domestic rice consumption
and allowed China's farmers to produce around ________
___of rice per year
helped feed many other countries, such as _____ and ______
received numerous ________ both in China and abroad
He is still very much a _________ at heart.
He cares little for _________ or ________.
Long ago: rice plants as tall as ________; each ear of rice as
big as a _______; each grain of rice as huge as a _________
Latest vision: __________________(has become a reality)
“father of hybrid rice”
scientists
slim strong
1930
Southwest Agricultural College
researcher
hybrid rice
60 percent
200 million
India Vietnam
awards
farmer
celebrity money
sorghum
broom
peanut
“seawater rice”
tons
Summary
As a teacher,
I think it is important to be committed to teaching.
It is necessary to be a teacher who is creative in teaching.
I’m supposed to work hard to do my job well.
My version:
What can we learn from Yuan Longping
Further Thinking
Thinking
As students,
we should be ambitious. When deciding on the future majors or jobs, choose the areas where the country needs us most.
sample
What can we learn from Yuan Longping
Thank you!

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