Amazing People.ppt

Unit 3 Amazing People ——Welcome to the unit Presenter : 1. She was a nun. 2. She spent her whole life caring for the poor in India. Mother Teresa Step 1 Brainstorming 1. How much do you know about her? She was awarded the Noble Peace Prize in 1979. 2. Do you think Mother Teresa set a good example for us to follow? Why? We can not do great things, but we can do little things with great love. The media asked her: What we could do to promote world peace? She replied: “Go home and love your family.” 2. He is going to donate his property to the society rather than leave to his own children as a legacy. Bill Gates 1. He is an excellent American entrepreneur, 13 consecutive years ranked the worlds richest man. 1）He is the founder of Microsoft Company. 1. Do you agree Bill Gates has a dramatic effect on the world of computer technology? Give your reasons. 2. Bill Gates and his wife set up a foundation focusing on improving global health. Is Bill Gates one of your heroes? 2）He ranked in the second place of billionaires in Forbes in 2013. 1. What is the name of the song? 2. Who wrote it? 3. He was only eight when he made his first public appearance. Do you think he is amazing? Beethoven Ode to joy Beethoven is the greatest German musician, who is respectfully called “music sage” of the symphony. Beethoven, is one of the Three Vienna Outstanding Composers. (维也纳三杰) 1. Did Beethoven become discouraged and frustrated when he became deaf? 2. Do you think his role could be compared with Bill Gates? Seismograph To determine the direction of an earthquake. Separated by 1700 years, Europeans to create a first seismograph. Because of his outstanding contribution to astronomy, the Astronomy Organization of the United Nations has named one of the planets Zhang Heng Star. 1. What is the function of his invention? 2. Is he worthy of being called an amazing person? 1. What are the common things they share? They have left us many valuable works of art and far-reaching impact on futu