您正在看的高中一年级是:Famous women。 'd like to answer the first question?

　　S2:Let me try.Oprah Winfrey is not only a very successful TV personality in the US,but she is also a woman who has inspired millions of people.

　　T:That's right.The second question,who can try?

　　S3:I can try.From her father,she learnt that hard work and discipline could lead people to self-improvement.

　　T:Well done.Wang Ming,can you try the third question?

　　S4:Yes.After graduating from university,she began to work for television.First,she worked for different TV stations across the country.Then,in 1984 she became the host of a talk show called “AM Chicago”.

　　T:Very good.Well,read the passage again and then discuss the following questions on Page 26 in small groups.You can elect a leader from your group and let him/her record your results of discussion.Five minutes later,I'll check your answers.Are you clear about that?

　　Ss:Yes.

　　T:OK.You can begin.

　　(Five minutes later,the teacher asks some students to read out their answers.)

　　Suggested answers:

　　1.1)Oprah Winfrey is not only a very successful TV personality,she is also a woman who has inspired millions.Though life was very hard to the black at that time,especially to a black woman,it didn't stop Oprah Winfrey.Through hard work,she went to university.After graduating,she started working for a television.When she started her show“AM Chicago”,she had few listeners,but she didn't give up and kept on trying until she succeeded.

　　2)She was very bright at school.She asked her kindergarten teacher to let her go to school sooner and she also skipped the second grade of the primary school.

　　3)Her show is one of the most popular television programmes in history.The programme has so far been shown on TV for more than 20 years and she has won many prizes for her work in television.

　　2.To be a successful woman,I think the following qualities are needed:a great goal,a strong will,confidence,perseverance,discipline and hard work.

　　(Write them on the Bb.)

　　T:Good.I think you've understood the passage well now.But you should pay attention to the following sentence structure and useful eXPressions.Look at the screen,please.

　　Ⅰ.Sentence Pattern:

　　make it+adj./n.+to do sth.

　　e.g.He made it a rule to do morning exercises.

　　Ⅱ.Phrases:

　　1.Come to terms with

　　e.g.It is difficult for her to come to terms with all boring things.

　　2.hold no promise

　　e.g.She held no promise of success after she failed again.

　　3.so far

　　e.g.So far,she has mastered three foreign languages.

　　Step Ⅲ. Listening and Reading Aloud

　　T:Now,I'll play the tape for you to listen.The first time,just listen.The second time,you can follow.And then read the passage aloud by yourselves.Are you clear?

　　Ss:Yes.

　　(Teacher plays the tape for the students and then gives them a few minutes to read it.)

　　Step Ⅳ. Writing

　　T:As we know,famous people often have many fans,and they often get many fan letters.Sometimes they send their fans an answer.Imagine you're a fan,you can write a short letter to someone who you think you admire very much.Tell her/him how great you think she/he is.If you want to ask for an autograph or ask a question,you can write it into the letter.Before you write the letter,you can read aloud the following example on Page 26.

　　(Teacher gives the students a few minutes to go through with the letter.)

　　T:Have you finished?

　　Ss:Yes.

　　T:OK.Now try to write a letter to someone who you admire very much.Tell her/him how much you like her/him.Write it on a piece of paper first .Then exchange your writing to correct the mistakes in it.Finally,rewrite it on another piece of paper.I'll collect your letters in ten minutes.

　　One possible version:

　　780 Zhonghua Road

　　Xicheng District

　　Beijing,China

　　April 5,2004

　　Dear Mr Liu,

　　My name is Liu Lu.I'm a 17-year-old girl.I'm eager to write to you.Among all my hobbies,singing is my favourite.I enjoy listening to your songs in my spare time.Your handsome looking and beautiful songs attract me deeply.I also admire you very much because of your strong will and confidence.You had a hard life in your childhood,but you lived through all the difficulties.I hope I'll be successful in singing as you are in the future.I'll learn from you.

　　Wish you an eve