9A-Unit-2-Great-minds-reading1课件

So, they changed places. At the university, Hans was guided to the front of the hall. Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture without difficulty, and joined in the applause at the end.
However, before Hans left, a man shouted, “I’d like to ask you a question.” He then asked a question so difficult that Hans had no idea what he was talking about.
Comprehension
D2 Decide whether these sentences are T (True) or F (False). Then find evidence from the story to support your answers.
1 Einstein was a popular lecturer. T / F
Einstein turned pale. “Oh no!” he thought. “Now we’re in trouble.” But Hans just laughed and said, “That’s such an easy question that even my driver can answer it. Hans, please …” Einstein stood up and answered the question perfectly. They left the university, with Einstein driving. A little later, Hans offered to drive. “No,” laughed Einstein. “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Hans.”
Vocabulary
C1 The words in italics explain the meanings of some words on page 19. Find these words to complete the headlines. Change their forms if necessary.
a b c d i
keep away from believe in take part in happy thing by remembering every word e make … disappointed f college g with no trouble h this evening
pale；sense of humour，let … down，by heart，take a seat，without difficulty，join in， have no idea，(be) in trouble。 2. 模仿录音的语音、语调，朗读课文。 3. 完成《英语（九年级 上册）B》第18页 Vocabulary和第25页Reading A的练习。
One evening, on their way to a university, Einstein said, “I’m so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture tonight, Hans, but I don’t want to let my audience down.” “I know what to do,” said Hans. “I can give the lecture for you. You can trust me. I’ve listened to your lecture so many times that I’ve learnt it by heart. No one knows you at this university, so they won’t find out.”
Charlie Chaplin
1 Albert Einstein was a scientist/physicist. People regard him as the father of modern physics. 2 Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. 3 Confucius was a teacher and philosopher in the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. He is remembered for his famous sayings. 4 Hua Luogeng was a Chinese mathematician. He is famous for his important contributions to number theory. 5 Charlie Chaplin was a comic actor and film director.
avoid
join in
C2 Complete the diary below with the words from the box.
tonight university down sense consider let
Read and judge
Read the story after the recording.
without difficulty, and joined in the applause at the end.
Homework
1. 抄写单词和短语：mind，genius，consider， sense，humour，invitation，theory， university，pleasure，avoid，lecture， tonight，audience，trust，seat，applause，
Before you read
Look at the pictures, the title and the introduction to the story on page 19.
Answer the questions below.
New words and expressions
Read the story and find the following new words and phrases.
Many people consider Albert Einstein (1879– 1955) a genius. This story about him shows that he also had a sense of humour.
Einstein often received invitations to explain his theories at different universities. On these trips, his driver Hans often said to him, “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.”
Einstein often received invitations to explain his theories at different universities.
2 Hans was tired of driving Einstein. T / F
On these trips, his driver Hans often said to him, “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.”
3 Hans had a very good memory. T / F
I’ve listened to your lecture so many times that I’ve learnt it by heart.
4 The audience did not enjoy the lecture given by Hans. Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture T / F
Oxford English
Unit Module 1 Geniuses
2
Great minds
Period 1
Getting ready
Great minds
A mind means a person who is very intelligent.
genius
A genius means a great mind.
What dHale Waihona Puke you know about … ?
Do you know these people? What did they do? Discuss these with your classmates.
Albert Einstein
Marie Curie
Confucius
Hua Luogeng