Suzhou Foreign Language School Unit3 Amazing people Project: Interviewing an expert! Chen Lan Suzhou Foreign Language School

Suzhou Foreign Language School Unit3 Amazing people Project: Interviewing an expert! Chen Lan Suzhou Foreign Language School

What's the station called? International space station

Wang Yaping Liuyang

Liuyang,Jin Haipen and Liuwang (Shenzhou 9) On Oct. 15, 2003; Yang LiWei ; shenzhou V Wang Yaping,Nie Haisheng and Zhang Xiaoguang

Prediction an explorer in space

The writing style of the passage A biography. It is simply the story of a life.

Skimming Explore Yang Liwei Question 1:How is the passage organized? (1) What's the main idea of each paragraph? (Match the main idea with each paragraph)

Match the main idea with each paragraph. Yang’s childhood Para 1 Para 2 Yang began his training Para 3 Introduction of Yang’s space exploration Para 4 Conclusion of Yang’s space exploration Para 5 Yang was chosen to be the 1st astronaut for the Chinese space mission

(2) What’s the main idea of Part 2 (Paragraphs 2-4)? Yang’s childhood Yang began his training Yang was chosen to be the 1st astronaut for the Chinese space mission

Question 2:How did he work towards the achievement of being China’s first astronaut in space? (when,what,how,why...)

Timeline---important events 1965 1983 1987 1998 Sept. 2003 Conclusion: The events that happened in the above years are organized in order of ____________. time

1965 science Name Yang Liwei Sex (male/female) male Birthdate/ birthplace Nationality Chinese Interests Experiences (including education) 1983 1987 1998 Sept. 2003 Achievements Oct.2003 1965 science ________ and technology, esp. in _________ how to fly joined the army became a pilot was chosen as a member of... was picked for Chinese space adventure carried out the journey into space

3 periods interested 1)Became in science and technology as a kid, especially in how to fly. 2)Insisted on his interest. 3)Made the great achievement which was ___________ with his interest. connected

qualities of Yang Liwei Qestion 3: What qualities does Yang have to achieve his success? ambitious country-loving hard-working strong-willed qualities of Yang Liwei self-controlled calm brave wise curious, thinking, cooperative, selfless, successful, persevering, devoted

Explore ourselves Question4: What can you learn fom him and his great achievement?

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Explore more experts Interview ?

How to interview an expert? Tips: 1.Greet the expert in an appropriate manner. 2.Introduce yourself . 3.Use short and simple sentences to ask the questions that the expert can answer. e.g. Hello, I’m…from….I’d like to ask /know…

---Have an inview with an expert Explore more experts ---Have an inview with an expert 1. Read in groups to complete the interview notes. 2. One of you will be the expert and others will interview him/her like reporters.

A sample of interview notes Name ___________ Home ______ Male/Female _____ Age _______ Interests ________________ Experience ___________________________ Achievements _________________________

Presentation:

Writing: Write a story about an expert you like. (Use the information from the text) Tips: Introduction Body Conclusion

Presenting one possible version: Yang Liwei was the first Chinese who went into space. On 15 October 2003, he carried out the journey into space. Yang Liwei, born in 1965, became interested in flying as a young boy. In 1983, he joined the army and then finished his university study. In 1987 after graduation, he became a fighter pilot. In 1998 he was chosen as a member of Shenzhou. Through his hard work Yang won his position/status as China’s first astronaut to travel into space. Now we Chinese are proud of Yang Liwei. Especially the young respect him as their hero.

Homework Write the story about the person based on the interview note.

Thank you!