1、Unit 3 Amazing people,Welcome to the unit,Guess who they are?,Guess,Guess,Guess,Guess,Guess,Guess,Guess,Guess,What do you know about them? Why are they famous?,They all devoted themselves to their fields and contributed a lot to the world. They are Amazing People.,Lead- in,Some amazing people have c
2、hanged our world for the better through their thoughts and actions. Read the introduction to the following amazing people. Answer the questions.,Speaking, When was she born? What did she make great contributions to?What was she given by the government of India?What did she won for her work?,Mother T
3、eresa 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 contributions to the peace of the world. She was born on 27 August, 1910 in what is now Skopje, Macedonia, and was loved and worshipped (崇拜)in India. She was given
4、 the highest honor as Gandi by the government of India., What do you know about Microsoft?What is Bill Gates?does he employ?What is the purpose of the foundation set up by him and his wife?,He is chairman of Microsoft Corporation and the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help
5、 people and businesses realize their full potential.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.,Bill Gates started Microsoft, one of the bi
6、ggest IT companies in the world.,Beethoven was one of the greatest composers of all time., When was he born?What was he and what did he create during his life? what did he successfully finish when he couldnt hear anything?What can you learn from him?,He was born on 17 December, 1770 in Bonn. He carr
7、ied on the tradition and became one of the worlds greatest composers. During his life he created many beautiful and famous works. Though he couldnt hear anything any more at the age of 45, he still continued to work for his music, and he successfully finished the ninth and tenth symphony at last.,Zh
8、eng He opened up realations between China and the outside world., Do you know who he is?What do you know about him?,Do you think these people have made useful changes to the way we live today? 2. Which of these peoples achievements have the largest effect on our lives today?,Discussion,e.g. Do you have a hero/heroine? What are the things he or she has done that make you feel that this person is amazing?,Interview,Interview your classmates about their heroes or heroines.,Writing,Write a short passage about your hero or heroine. (100 words or so),