Unit 1 Lesson 2History Makers1 Objectives•To get the gist and the specific information of the listening text.•To express the agreement and the disagreement towards other people’s opinions.• To read aloud the sentences with proper stress. 2 Period 1: Listening Before listeningLook at the title of L2(History makers) and of L1(Modern Heroes), and discuss what the differences and similarities are between “heroes” and “history makers”.3 admired for their bravery, strength and noble qualities (高贵的品质高贵的品质)heroes who are admired for their great contributions to their country or the world in the historyModern heroesHistory makers4 Match these descriptions with the photos.P24 Ex.11. fought for the rights of black people in the USA.2. led the 1911 revolution and founded the first republic of China.5 4. worked to help poor people in India.3. invented the light bulb, the moving picture camera and many other things.6 He led the 1911 revolution and founded the first Republic of China. And we call the city “the city of Zhongshan in honor of him.He is a history maker.How much do you know about them?Sun Yat-sen Optional 7 He invented the light bulb, the moving picture camera and many other things.Thomas Edison8 She worked to help poor people in India.She is one of the most successful women in the world.She won the Noble Peace Prize in 1979, said:“ I touch the poor as touch the Jesus”.Mother Teresa9 He is a black man. He was born in 1929.He fought for the rights of black people in theUSA.He devoted his life to the equality of the black.He won the prize of Nobel Peace.Martin Luther King , Jr. 10 Expressing Opinions P24, Ex.2Well, I (1) _____ Mother Teresa is important, because she spent her whole life working with poor and sick people. I’m sorry, but I (2) ___________. (3) _____________, Dr Sun Yat-sen is very important. He led the 1911 revolution and founded the first republic of China.think don’t agreeIn my opinion11 Yes, (4) ____________, but I think Thomas Edison is important, too. He created so many machines and inventions that we still use today.I (5) ______ with you, but (6) ___________, I think Martin Luther King is also quite important, because he fought against racism and his actions changed American society. you’re right agreepersonally 12 I am sure…I believe…I think…I suppose…I guess…In my opinion… / Personally…It seems that … / It looks as if… / It appears that…Expressing opinions Optional 13 Responses to them: agree : Sure. I think so. That’s right. / You are right. I agree with you. That’s quite true. / That may be true. disagree : I don’t think so. I don’t think that’s right. I don’t agree. Do you think so ? / I ‘m afraid not. Optional 14 My opinionPersonally, I think …is more important.He/She did… in ...He/She fought for...He/She won …in ...… Optional 15 You are going to listen to a radio programme about Martin Luther Kin. Make sure you understand the Key words. P24 Ex.3Guess the meaning of these words; use your dictionary to check your guesses and find out the meaning of all the key words. 16 experienceracismequalInfluencevictoryprotestmarchstruggle经验经验种族主义种族主义平等的平等的影响影响胜利胜利抗议抗议游行游行斗争斗争17 Optional unfair treatment of people, or violence against them, because they belong to a different race from your own racisman occasion when people come together in public to express disapproval or opposition to somethingpower to have an effect on the way someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks without using direct force or commands influence protest18 Listening Strategies1. Before listening, make sure you understand the task.2. If possible, try to guess the answer. 3.When you listen the first time, don’t panic! You will not understand everything-just try to get the general idea.19 ListeningListen to the radio programme. Use the Listening Strategies to help you. Try to get the general idea.(P24,Ex.4). Then do P25, Ex.520 1. Martin Luther King was from the United States.2. Martin’s first experience of racism was with a bus driver.3. His first victory was to win the equal rights for blacks to sit on buses.4. He went to prison sixteen times for organising protests.TFTF21 5. He organised a march to Washington in 1963.6. He made a famous speech there beginning with the words : “I have a dream…”7. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965.8. A white man killed him in 1968.TTTFListen and retell the interview!22 WhenWhat happened1929. 1.15King was born in Atlanta, Georgia.childhoodHe often experienced racism. He was once asked to give his seat to a white person. But he believed black and white people should enjoy equal rights.1960sHe mainly organised peaceful protests to win rights for black people. He was put into prison 17 times.1963He organised a march to Washington D.C. and made his famous speech there.1964He received the Nobel Peace Prize.1965He organised a peaceful protest. It was King’s first victory.1968He was killed by a white man who hated black people.23 Pronunciation : StressP25, Ex.624 “ I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.’’ ---Christopher Reeve “ When you feel the world is against you or you give up hope, you look at your heroes and say, "They were able to do it. They had hard times and a lot of opposition, but they got through it." Then you feel, "I can do it too.’’ ---John Leguizamo History makes heroes and heroes change history. Let’s remember them. 25 Period 2: SpeakingP25,Ex.7 Read the paragraphs below and choose a hero. Answer the questions.1. What did / does your hero fight for?2. Who did/does your hero help?3. Where did/ does your hero work?Talk about them!26 Basic Information ( pair work )PeopleTimePlaceEventElizabethBlackwell----fought for women’s rights1849in the USA was the first woman ever to receive a medical degree--in NY City opened a hospital for poor people1910--died27 PeopleTimePlaceEventNelsonMandela--South Africaspent 27 years in prison for fighting for the rights of black South Africansafter he came out of prisonbecame South Africa’s first black president1993won the Nobel Peace Prize1999retirednowAround the worldtravels, meeting leaders and talking about problems like AIDS28 PeopleTimePlaceEventJane Goodall--the national park of Gombe in Tanzaniahas spent nearly 40 years studying animals----has worked to protect animals and to change people’s opinions on the environment----has been important in fighting for animal rights29 HomeworkP25,Ex.8P68,Ex.4P69,Ex.530 。