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1、Life and SuccessUnit 8NEW HORIZON ENGLISH COURSES Book TwoUnit 8Life and Success1Around the Topic2Section A3Section B4Section CLeading in Exploring the TopicPlus ActivitiesWarming-upText AExercisesBackground InformationReading ThroughExercisesRelated KnowledgeSample ReadingExercisesUseful TermsSecti
2、on BSection CSection AExploring the TopicPlus ActivitiesAround the TopicWhat is genius? Many tests have been created to answer this question. But a testmuch like a computercannot tell perhaps the most important quality of genius. It is a persons character. History has produced many geniuses whose ch
3、aracters, while often considered to be odd, have influenced our daily life. Entrepreneurs are business geniuses. Regarded as highly successful, they enjoy the greatest respect in American and many other societies. They have some special qualities in common. Section BSection CSection ALeading inPlus
4、ActivitiesAround the TopicDirections: In this section youll listen to someone talking about life and success. While listening, choose the best one to complete each of the following statements according to what you hear from the recording. 1. Many people want to _.A. make their life successful B. mak
5、e their family happy C. make their life happy D. make their career successfulSection BSection CSection ALeading inPlus ActivitiesAround the Topic2. Is “_” NOT listed as one of the qualities of geniuses in Genius Characters? A. be curious B. be brave C. be intelligent D. be prepared to work long and
6、hard3. Entrepreneurs are regarded as highly successful and are among _ people in American and many other societies. A. the richest B. the cleverest C. the best known D. the most respected Section BSection CSection ALeading inPlus ActivitiesAround the Topic4. Entrepreneurs have two qualities in commo
7、n: They have vision and they are _. A. not easy to please B. not afraid to take risks C. not likely to give up D. not respected by all Section BSection CSection ALeading inExploring the TopicAround the TopicA. Directions: You will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and answer the following quest
8、ions.1. What is your understanding of genius?2. What qualities do you think many geniuses generally share?keykeySection BSection CSection ALeading inExploring the TopicAround the TopicSuggested answer: Genius is a person of very great ability or of very high intelligence. If we take a careful look a
9、t the great human geniuses such as Thomas Edison and Albeit Einstein, we will find they all have something special in their character. These special qualities enable them to achieve more than what they had been achieved before. Besides, their lives include many of the secrets which help people not o
10、nly to have great ideas, but also to realize them.ReturnSection BSection CSection ALeading inExploring the TopicAround the TopicReturnSuggested answer: Geniuses, though perhaps different in personalities, share some common qualities. First, they show great curiosity about the world around them throu
11、ghout their lives. Second, they are always ready to work hard and overcome great difficulties. Third, they are able to come up with new ideas from what they see. Finally, they tend to use their mind to the fullest and then do even better than that. Anyway, as Thomas Edison says, “ Genius is one perc
12、ent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration”Section BSection CSection ALeading inExploring the TopicAround the TopicB. Questions & Answers1.How would you describe your character?2. What kind of life do you think is a successful life?keykeySection BSection CSection ALeading inExploring the T
13、opicAround the TopicSuggested answer: In my opinion, there are three good qualities in my character. First of all, I am rather competitive, which helps me succeed in many cases. Next, I have strong self-confidence, which enables me overcome many difficulties in my life. Last, I am curious about ever
14、ything, which arouses my interest in asking questions and coming up with new ideas.ReturnSection BSection CSection ALeading inExploring the TopicAround the TopicSuggested answer: When asked what kind of life is successful, people views may vary from person to person. They may list a lot of things sy
15、mbolizing a successful life, such as great wealth, good health, true friendship, a nice family and son. But as far as I am concerned, I would put great achievement in my own field at the top of the list.ReturnSection BSection CSection ALeading inExploring the TopicAround the TopicWatch the Video and
16、 BrainstormSection BSection CAround the TopicSection ASection A:Genius CharactersText AExercisesSection BSection CAround the TopicSection A“The Big Bang Theory” is an American sitcom about stories happening among four genius physicists and a beautiful waitress. The theme song is interesting. Can you follow its lyrics? Text AExercisesSection BSection CAround the TopicSection A The Theme Song of The Bing Bang TheoryOur whole universe was in a hot dense state, Then nearly fourteen billion years ago
