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

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

4. What's the station called?
International space station

5. Wang Yaping
Liuyang

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

7. Prediction
an explorer in space

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

9. 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)

10. 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

11. (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

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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

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

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19. Explore more experts
Interview ?

20. 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…

21. ---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.

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

23. Presentation:

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

25. 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.

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

27. Thank you!