1、Unit 5 Overcoming ObstaclesThe greater the obstacle,the more glory in overcoming it.Molire Teaching Objectives.Grasp the main idea and the structure of the text.Appreciate the writing skills.Master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text.Conduct a series of theme-related readi
2、ng,listening,speaking and writing activities.Teaching Procedures.Warm-up Activities.Background Information.Global Understanding.Detailed Reading.Summary.Writing Skills.Language Study.AssignmentDiscussion:How to Overcome Obstacles in English Study?.Warm-up Activities Guessing Game:Stories about Overc
3、oming ObstaclesStories about Overcoming ObstaclesRead and listen to the following stories about how these people overcame obstacles in their lives,and guess who they are.Story OneStory TwoStory ThreeThe story of her is the story of a child who,at the age of 18 months,was suddenly shut off from the w
4、orld,but who,against overwhelming odds(失败的可能性失败的可能性),waged(发动发动)a slow,hard,but successful battle to reenter that same world.The inarticulate little deaf and blind girl grew into a highly intelligent and sensitive woman who wrote,spoke,and labored incessantly for the betterment of others.Although th
5、e world is full of sufferings,it is full also of the overcoming of it.Helen Keller1979 Appointed Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge,a post once held by Isaac Newton.1942 Born in Oxford,England.1962 Received a bachelors degree in physics and then enrolled as a research student in general
6、relativity at the University of Cambridge.1966 Earned his Ph.D.degree at the University of Cambridge.Stayed at the University of Cambridge to do post-doctoral research.Diagnosed as having Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS)(肌萎缩性脊髓肌萎缩性脊髓 侧索硬化侧索硬化).I am quite often asked:How do you feel about having AL
7、S?The answer is,not a lot.I try to lead as normal a life as possible,and not think about my condition,or regret the things it prevents me from doing,which are not that many.Stephen Hawking He is called“Chinas flying man”.In 2002,he won gold medals in the mens 110m hurdles at the Asian Games and the
8、Asian Championships.In December 2008,he underwent a foot surgery.Now he is coming back to the competition fields.In 2004,he won gold medal in the mens 110m hurdles at the Athens Olympics.I want to prove to all the world that Asians can run very fast.Liu XiangDiscussionA.What obstacles have you met i
9、n your English study?B.What are the effective ways for you to overcome these obstacles?How to Overcome Obstacles in English Study?Useful Expressionscultivate interestovercome timidityenlarge vocabularybroaden ones mindread aloud in the morningspreview&review regularlytake notes in classturn to teach
10、er for helpconfront difficulty with energy and enthusiasmEssential Qualities to Overcome Obstaclesambitionpassion diligence persistenceintelligenceenthusiasmcouragedeterminationstrong willfirm faithoptimismconfidence.Background Information OlympicsPole VaultChicken Soup for the SoulChicken Soup for
11、the Soul Chicken Soup for the Soul is a series of books,usuallyvolumes of Chicken Soup issued.As of January 2006,there were over 105 titles.Many of the books are directed at groups of people,e.g.Chicken Soup for the Mothers Soul,Chicken Soup for the Prisoners Soul,Chicken Soup for the Volunteers Sou
12、l,Chicken Soup for the Grandparents Soul,Chicken Soup for the Ocean Lovers Soul,etc.The name“Chicken Soup”was for this series because of the use of chicken soup as a home for the sick.numerouschosenremedya collection of short,storiesand motivational essays.There have beenspecificfeaturinginspiration
13、alA 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul This bestselling book presents a joyful collection of stories for your reading pleasure.Within the pages of A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul,you will find shining examples of the best qualities we all s
14、hare as human beings:compassion,grace,forgiveness,hope,courage,dedication,generosity and faith.In this volume of Chicken Soup for the Soul,the authors share more collected wisdom on love,parenting,teaching,learning,death,attitude and overcoming obstacles.This book will warm your heart,brighten your
15、darkest day and put a smile on your face that will last a lifetime.A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the SoulOlympics Organized and governed by the International Olympic Committee(IOC),the Olympic Games are the most important international sports event in the world held every four years.1.Olympic sy
16、mbol:five interlocked rings red,blue,yellow,black and green on a white field,representing the continents of the world joined in friendship.2.Olympic motto:3.IOC headquarters:4.Main events in Olympic history:swifter,higher,stronger.Lausanne,Switzerland.Modern Games began in Greece.Ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia.5.Sports Icons for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games:1896 776 B.C.392 A.D.1912 1924 2008 2012Women were allowed to compete in the Games.Winter sports were added to the Games.Beiji
