Unit 1 Women of achievement

Words preview achievement welfare project institute specialist connection n. 成就；成绩 n. 福利；福利事业 n. 项目；工程 n. 学会；学院；协会 n. 专家；专业工作者 n. 连接；关系

Words preview human beings campaign organization n. 人类 n. 运动；战役

Women can hold up half of the sky. A Chinese saying goes: Women can hold up half of the sky.

Both in the past and at present, women contributed to world culture in many different ways. There are women writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others.

Guessing Game I will describe some people to you, please guess who they are according to my description.

Elizabeth Fry (1780 - 1845) Britain She was a Quaker. She helped improve prison conditions and gave prisoners work and education. Her work helped the Quakers get the Nobel Peace Prize in 1947. Elizabeth Fry (1780 - 1845) Britain

Song Qingling (1893-1981) China She was Dr Sun Yat-sen’s wife, was one of the top leaders in modern Chinese history. She concerned herself with welfare projects, especially the China Welfare Institute for women and children. Song Qingling (1893-1981) China

She was a doctor who became a specialist in women’s illnesses She was a doctor who became a specialist in women’s illnesses. She devoted all her life to medical work for Chinese women and children. Her work encouraged many other women to become doctors. Lin Qiaozhi (1901-1983) China

Jody Williams (1950- ) USA She helped found an International campaign to stop the making of landmines. She also worked hard to make as many countries as possible agree not to use them. She and her organization were given the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997. Jody Williams (1950- ) USA

She was a girl from the countryside who dressed as a man and went to fight for the French. She helped drive the English out of France. She was caught and put to death by the English. Joan of Arc (1412-1431) France

Jane Goodall (1934- ) Britain As a young girl, she always wanted to study animals. She went to Africa and studied chimps instead of going to university. Her research showed the connections between chimps and human beings. She works to protect chimps everywhere. Jane Goodall (1934- ) Britain

In pairs discuss what makes them great.

Name Ambition Problems Sacrifices Joan of Arc To drive the English from France Women were not allowed to fight like a man. She lost her life.

Name Ambition Problems Sacrifices Elizabeth Fry To help improve prison conditions She was criticized for neglecting her family and enjoying fame. Less time was spent with her husband and family.

Name Ambition Problems Sacrifices Song Qingling After her husband died, she lived alone. To work for civil rights, democracy and peace Her relatives held political opinions completely different from hers.

Name Ambition Problems Sacrifices Lin Qiaozhi Women had greater difficulties getting into medical college and getting further training. To help women and children with their illness and health She never got married or had a family of her own.

Name Ambition Problems Sacrifices Jane Goodall To work with animals in the wild She lived a hard life in the wild. She gave up the comforts of life to study the chimps.

To prevent the making and use of landmines Name Ambition Problems Sacrifices Jody Williams It isn’t easy to work with groups in different countries and persuade governments to stop the making and use of landmines. To prevent the making and use of landmines She has lost her own personal time because of the demands of the job.

Discussion Do you know a woman who really inspires (encourages) you? Describe her and explain why.

Tips: What does she look like? What do you think about…? What are her reputation? Why do you admire her? What are her contribution? How would you describe her?

2. Is it harder for women to become famous or get jobs in high positions? Why?