1. Unit 5 American business heroes Step 1 lead-in discussion of text A 1. lead-in questions What are the major differences between the entrepreneur and the organization man as hero? Under what conditions did entrepreneurs come into being? What qualities did they possess?

2. Step 2 read the text A and summarization 1. Prepare for the vocabulary Ask the students to read out the words loudly Explain some of the words and phrases Frontier theme Ragged prevail Trait acquire Appeal to admire

3. 2. after-reading question What cultural values underline the American admiration for entrepreneur? 3. Summarization The passage mainly introduces two types American heroes: entrepreneur and the organization man, the reasons for their success and the differences between them

4. Step 3 exercises of text A 1 Comprehension Choose the right answer of the following multiple choices 1) who are the entrepreneurs? A frontier men B creators of the industries C organization men D writers like Alger

5. 2 Vocabulary 1) the organization man is seen as a less perfect example of basic American values but still command great respect A requires B calls forth C reserves D asks for 2) they ended as the heads of huge companies which earned enormous fortunes A fame B support C money D power

6. Step 4 read text B and make summarization The Eskimo widow This passage mainly consists of 17 paragraphs 1. Firstly let the Ss read the words loudly Eskimo legend Alaska matted Yawn salmon Seal arctic zone