1. 3/4 of our earth is covered with water!

2. 1/2 of this piece is too hot, cold, or wet for farming!

3. 3/4 of this part is used for roads, houses, schools!!

4. 1/32 of the earth is used for farming!!!

The skin of our apple is the size of the earth to grow plants!

How much land can be used for farming? 1. 3/4 of our earth is covered with water! 2. 1/2 of this piece is too hot, cold, or wet for farming! 3. 3/4 of this part is used for roads, buildings like houses, schools! 4. Only 1/32 of the earth is used for farming!! 5. The skin of our apple is the size of the earth to grow plants! ①②③④⑤

P opulation

China ’ s No 1 p roblem is… how to feed _______ of the world ’ s people with only ________of the world ’ s farmland in China? 20% 7%

袁隆平 Because of

super hybrid rice

Dr. Yuan Longping Father of super hybrid rice( 超级杂 交水稻 ) Prediction: What the passage will talk about Dr. Yuan ？

Task 1: Read the passage quickly and match each paragraph and its main idea. his achievements his personality (way of life) his dreams his education and research Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para. 4

Tips ： An introduction to a well-known person ： personal information time and events( 个人经历 ) dreams or achievements evaluation( 评价 )

1. Yuan Longping is always looked on as a farmer because____. A.He was born in a farmer’s family. B.He has struggled to help farmers. C.His appearance looks like that of farmers. D.He is one of China’s most famous farmers. Task 2: Read for details. sunburnt ， slim ， strong…

sunburnt face, arms and slim, strong body Dr Yuan Longping

2.Put Dr. Yuan’s biography in right order: a.He was born in China. b.He helps rid the world of hunger by circulating his knowledge in less developed countries. c.Chinese farmers could only produced 50 million tons of rice. d.Nearly 200 million tons of rice was produced by growing his hybrid rice. e.He searched for a way to increase rice output wihtout expanding the area of field. f.He graduated from Southwest Agriculture College. a, c, f, e,d, b

3. Which of the following description about Dr. Yuan is TRUE____. A.He is satisfied with his life because he is rich and famous. B.He cares little about money and fame. C.He has few hobbies. D.He spends a lot of money equipping his own labs.

4. What is the meaning of “ ear” in Para.4? ______ A. 把手 B. 穗 C. 耳朵 D. 毛簇，羽 an ear of rice

5. What kind of person is Yuan Longping ? A. impatient, careful and honest B. careful and funny C. kind, determined and intelligent D. stubborn, willing to help others and helpful

Task 3: Competition. Find out more words to describe Dr. Yuan’s personalities. Dr. yuan’s Personalities kind intelligent determined Discuss with your deskmakes and find out as many words as possible.

pioneering creative considerate modest plain devoted kind intelligent determined generous strong-willed Personalities selfless Dr. Yuan is a great scientist who is…

Task 4: Review the passage and complete the following notes about Dr. Yuan Longping. P 11 Ex.1 Name: Nationality: Age: Occupation: Education: Dream: Yuan Longping Chinese 80 (as of 2010) scientist graduated from Southwest Agriculture College in 1953 produce a kind of rice to feed more people; export it so that it could be grown around the globe.

In 1974, developed hybrid rice which produces 1/3 more than normal rice achievements hobbies: Listening to violin music, playing mah-jong, swimming and reading

Discussion: What else can we do to rid the world of hunger? Make good use of farmland; Stop the pollution to the environment and protect the soil in the field. Develop new technology to increase the output of grains… Work in group of 4: Student A: write down your group members’ ideas Student B: create ideas Student C: create ideas Student D: reporter

HomeworkHomework 1.Write a short report about Yuan Longping. 2. Learn the new words and expressions in mind.