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Speaking: Some amazing people have changed our world for the better through their thoughts and actions. Look at the pictures below and discuss the achievements of the following amazing people . Then say more that you know about them. Bill Gates started Microsoft, the biggest computertechnology company in the world. He is chairman of Microsoft Corporation and the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. He offers many jobs for people. It is said that he employs more than 55000 people in 85 countries and regions. He and his wife set up a foundation(基金会) focusing on improving global health. He is also the richest man in the world-worth and estimated(估价)$40 billion in 1997 according to Forbes (福布斯)magazine. Beethoven was one of the greatest composers of all time. Zhang Heng invented the first tool in history for reporting earthquakes. Discussion: 1.Do you think these people have made useful changes to the way we live today? 2.Which of these people’s achievements have the largest effect on our lives today? 3.Do you have a hero/heroine? What are things he or she has done that make you feel that this person is amazing? Consolidation: Group Discussion: What are the common characteristics these four people share? What can we learn from them? Are they your heroes/heroines? Writing: Write a short passage about your hero or heroine. (100 words or so) Homework: Read the passage B in the Workbook. (Page 107) * * Who are they? What do you know about them? For what are they famous? Lead- in: Questions They all devoted themselves to their fields and contributed a lot to the world. They are Amazing People. 居里夫人 Mother Teresa won a Nobel Peace Prize for her work among the poor people of India. She is one of the greatest women in the world, who made great contri- butions for the peace of the world. She was born on 27 August, 1910 in what is now Skopje, Macedonia, and