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冀教版九年级上册英语 Unit 4 Great people 核心对话原句翻译与语法发音要点
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Unit 4 Great people 第四单元 伟人
Towards the end of this unit study, you will be able to: 在本单元学习结束时，你将能够：
talk about great people and their achievements; 谈论伟人及其成就；
explore the qualities of great people; 探讨伟人的品质；
introduce people you admire. 介绍你钦佩的人。
The important thing is not to stop questioning. 以昨日为鉴，活在当下，心怀明天。重要的是不要停止提问。
— Albert Einstein ——阿尔伯特・爱因斯坦
Lesson 1 Great people in China 第一课 中国的伟人
Read the questions and give your answers. 阅读这些问题，并给出你的答案。
What kind of people do you think can be considered great? 你认为什么样的人可以被视为伟人？
What does the word "great" mean to you? “伟大的”这个词对你来说意味着什么？
Listen to the conversation and write true (T) or false (F). 听对话并判断正误，正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。
I have a question, class. 同学们，我有个问题。
What would you say if someone asks you, "Who are the great people in China?" 如果有人问你们：“中国有哪些伟人？”，你们会怎么回答？
Many names come to mind. 我脑海中浮现出许多名字。
The first one is Yuan Longping, a hero of our country. 第一个是袁隆平，他是我们国家的英雄。
He developed hybrid rice and helped feed millions of people in the world. 他培育了杂交水稻，帮助养活了全世界数以百万计的人。
I'll add Qian Xuesen to the list. 我会把钱学森列入这个名单。
He was a gifted rocket scientist who spared no effort to develop China's rocketry programs and space industry. 他是一位才华横溢的火箭科学家，为发展中国的火箭计划和航天事业不遗余力。
Great answers, everyone. 大家的回答都很棒。
They are all great scientists of our time. 他们都是我们这个时代伟大的科学家。
Do you know any great people from long ago? 你们知道古代有哪些伟人吗？
Yes. 是的。
I know Zu Chongzhi, a great mathematician in ancient China. 我知道祖冲之，中国古代的一位伟大数学家。
He extended the decimal number of Pi (π). 他推导出了圆周率（π）的小数部分。
I remember someone. 我想起一个人。
Qi Jiguang, a national hero, once led his army to attack Japanese pirates during the Ming Dynasty. 戚继光，这位民族英雄，曾在明朝率军抗击倭寇。
I will add another example. 我再补充一个例子。
Zheng He sailed from China to many places in the world in seven voyages, about 80 years earlier than Columbus' voyages. 郑和曾七次远航，从中国出发航行至世界许多地方，这比哥伦布的航行早了大约80年。
I'm glad you can list so many great people. 很高兴你们能列举出这么多伟大人物。
Great people may differ in many ways, but they all have one thing in common. 伟大人物可能在很多方面有所不同，但他们都有一个共同点。
They make significant contributions to society and are admired for their intelligence, creativity, courage, or any other qualities that inspire us. 他们为社会做出了重大贡献，并因其智慧、创造力、勇气或任何其他能激励我们的品质而备受敬仰。
This week, we'll learn more about great people around the world. 本周，我们将进一步了解世界各地的伟大人物。
UNIT 4 第四单元
The students mentioned five great people in class. 学生们在课堂上提到了五位伟人。
Great people have made significant contributions to society. 伟人对社会做出了重大贡献。
Listen to the conversation again and fill in the table. 再听一遍对话，并填写表格。
Name 姓名
Achievements 成就
Yuan Longping 袁隆平
developed hybrid rice and helped feed millions of people in the world 培育了杂交水稻，帮助养活了全世界数以百万计的人。
Qian Xuesen 钱学森
spared no effort to develop China's rocketry programs and space industry 不遗余力地推进中国的火箭项目和航天事业
was a great mathematician who extended Pi (π) 是一位推导出圆周率（π）的伟大数学家
Qi Jiguang 戚继光
led his army to attack Japanese pirates during the Ming Dynasty 在明朝率军抗击倭寇
Zheng He 郑和
sail from China to many places in the world in seven voyages 七次远航，从中国出发航行至世界许多地方
Listen to the passage and answer the questions. 听短文，并回答问题。
How can great people inspire us? 伟人是如何激励我们的？
Are all great people famous? 所有伟人都很出名吗？
How can you become a great person? 如何才能成为一位伟人？
Choose one of the great people of China and discuss with your partner. 选择一位中国的伟人，与你的搭档进行讨论。
The following questions may help you: 以下问题可以帮助你：
Who is this person? 这个人是谁？
What did he/she achieve 他/她取得了哪些成就？
and how? 又是如何做到的？
What do you think of him/her? 你对他/她有什么看法？
Lesson 2 A universe of thought 第二课 思想的宇宙
What do you know about Einstein? 你对爱因斯坦了解多少？
In what way is he great? 他因何而伟大？
Talk with your partner. 与你的搭档谈论一下。
Read the passage and match the heading to its part. 阅读这篇短文，将标题和对应的段落部分匹配起来。
Albert Einstein was one of the greatest minds of the last century. 阿尔伯特・爱因斯坦是上个世纪最伟大的思想家之一。
During his lifetime, Einstein thought about the universe and solved many problems in physics. 在他的一生中，爱因斯坦对宇宙进行了深入思考，并解决了物理学中的许多难题。
Einstein is most famous for his Theory of Relativity. 爱因斯坦最著名的是他的相对论。
Einstein was born in Germany in 1879. 爱因斯坦于1879年出生在德国。
When he was a young boy, he showed a strong interest in science and maths. 他从小就对科学和数学表现出浓厚的兴趣。
But sometimes it was hard for him to pay attention to all the subjects. 但他有时很难集中精力学习所有科目。
Some of his teachers even thought he wasn't very bright. 他的一些老师甚至认为他并不太聪明。
After he finished school, he went on to study physics in Switzerland. 中学毕业后，他前往瑞士攻读物理学。
In 1905, Einstein began to write articles and became a pioneer in the field of modern physics. 1905年，爱因斯坦开始发表论文，并成为现代物理学领域的先驱。
He received the Nobel Prize in 1921. 1921年，他获得了诺贝尔奖。
Einstein taught at universities in Switzerland and Germany. 爱因斯坦曾在瑞士和德国的大学任教。
He left Germany in 1933 and went to teach at Princeton University in the USA. 1933年，他离开德国，前往美国普林斯顿大学任教。
He wrote one last letter before he passed away in 1955. 1955年去世前，他写下了最后一封信，
The letter asked people to give up nuclear weapons. 呼吁人们放弃核武器。
"The important thing is not to stop questioning." “重要的是不要停止提问。”
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." “从不犯错的人，从未尝试创新。”
"I think and think for months and years. “我月复一月、年复一年地思考。
Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. 九十九次，结论都是错误的。
The hundredth time I am right." 到第一百次，我才对了。”
What do you do with your mind? 你如何运用自己的思维？
This is what I think: E=MC². 我的想法是：E=MC²。
UNIT 4 第四单元
His contributions to our understanding of the universe have greatly changed the course of science forever, and he remains an inspiration to many people around the world. 他对我们理解宇宙所作的贡献，永久且极大地改变了科学的发展进程，他至今仍是全世界许多人的精神源泉。
Einstein's famous sayings 爱因斯坦的名言
Einstein's early years 爱因斯坦的早年生活
Einstein, the teacher 身为教师的爱因斯坦
Read the passage again and fill in the chart. 再读一遍短文，并填写图表。
Einstein was born in 1879. 爱因斯坦出生于1879年。
1905 1905年
Einstein became a pioneer in the field of modern physics. 爱因斯坦成了现代物理学领域的一位先驱。
1921 1921年
He received the Nobel Prize. 他获得了诺贝尔奖。
He left Germany and went to teach at a university in the USA. 他离开德国，去一所美国的大学任教。
He passed away. 他与世长辞了。
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the phrases. 用这些短语的正确形式完成短文填空。
go on 继续
be famous for 以……闻名
give up 放弃
pass away 去世
Einstein is my favourite scientist. 爱因斯坦是我最喜欢的科学家。
He is famous for the Theory of Relativity and the equation E=MC². 他因相对论和质能方程E=MC²而闻名。
After finishing school, Einstein went on to study physics and then wrote many articles. 毕业后，爱因斯坦继续研习物理学，之后撰写了许多文章。
In 1933, he went to teach at a university in the USA. 1933年，他前往美国一所大学任教。
In his last letter, he asked people to give up nuclear weapons. 在他的最后一封信中，他呼吁人们放弃核武器。
Though he has passed away, his ideas continue to influence us greatly. 虽然他已经逝世，但他的思想依旧对我们影响深远。
Who is your favourite scientist? 你最喜欢的科学家是谁？
Talk about him/her with your partner. 和你的搭档聊聊他/她。
When and where was he/she born? 他/她出生于何时何地？
What are his/her main achievements? 他/她的主要成就是什么？
Lesson 3 Touching the world 第三课 触动世界
What do you know about Helen Keller? 你对海伦·凯勒了解多少？
Talk with your partner. 和你的搭档谈论一下。
Read the news from 1968 and answer the questions. 阅读1968年的新闻，并回答问题。
THE PLANETARY POST JUNE 2, 1968 《行星邮报》1968年6月2日刊
Helen Keller Dies at 88 海伦・凯勒与世长辞，享年88岁
Helen Keller, the well-known writer and educator, died yesterday at the age of 88. 知名作家、教育家海伦・凯勒于昨日离世，享年88岁。
Helen Keller was a model for people around the world. 她是全世界人民心目中的榜样。
Helen was born in 1880 in the United States. 海伦1880年出生于美国。
When she was nineteen months old, Helen fell ill. 在19个月大的时候。海伦生了一场大病。
She had a high fever that made her blind and deaf. 高烧使她双目失明、双耳失聪。
Before Helen got sick, she was a bright and happy girl. 在生病之前，海伦是一个聪明快乐的女孩。
After she lost her ability to see and hear, she became difficult and wild. 在她失去视力和听力之后，她变得难以相处且狂躁不羁。
She often shouted and cried. 她经常大喊大叫、哭闹不止。
In 1887, a young teacher named Anne Sullivan came to help Helen. 1887年，一位名叫安妮・沙利文的年轻老师来到海伦身边帮助她，
She spelled words on Helen's hand with her fingers. 她用自己的手指在海伦的手心上拼写单词。
At first, the words didn't mean anything to Helen. 一开始，这些单词对海伦来说毫无意义。
Then, one day, while Helen was playing in some water, Anne spelled W-A-T-E-R on Helen's hand. 后来，有一天，海伦正玩着水的时候，安妮在她手心里拼出了“W-A-T-E-R”。
Suddenly, Helen understood. 刹那间，海伦恍然大悟。
That day, she learned many more words: mother, father, sister, and teacher. 那天她学会了许多其他单词：妈妈、爸爸、姐姐，还有老师。
Anne was filled with pride. 安妮心里满是骄傲。
As Helen grew older, she made a lot of progress and learned to read. 随着海伦逐渐长大，她取得了很大进步，学会了阅读。
She had special books with letters that she could feel with her fingers. 她有一套特殊的书籍，上面的字母可以用手指触摸到。
She also learned to write and even speak. 她还学会了写作，甚至学会了说话。
When Helen studied at university, Anne sat beside her. 当海伦在大学学习时，安妮就坐在她身边。
She listened to the professors' words and spelled them on Helen's hand. 她聆听教授们的话语，并将这些词语用手指在海伦的手上拼写出来。
After Helen finished university, she visited many countries. 海伦大学毕业后，游历了许多国家。
She did her best to help others who were deaf or blind. 她竭尽全力帮助聋人和盲人。
She wrote a number of books, articles and essays throughout her life, including The Story of My Life and The World I Live In. 她一生撰写了多部书籍、文章和随笔，包括《我的生活》和《我感知的神奇世界》。
She was very famous for her courage and hard work. 她因勇气和勤奋而闻名。
She will be greatly missed. 人们将深深怀念她。
UNIT 4 第四单元
What were Helen Keller's problems? 海伦・凯勒遇到了什么困难？
How did she feel? 她当时是什么感受？
How did she solve the problems? 她是如何解决这些困难的？
Then how did she feel? 之后她又有什么感受？
What do you think of her? 你对她有什么看法？
Why? 为什么？
Read the sentences and pay attention to the parts in yellow. 阅读句子，注意黄色标注的部分。
Then complete the sentences in your own words. 然后用自己的话完成这些句子。
Before Helen got sick, she was a bright and happy girl. 在生病之前，海伦是一个聪明快乐的女孩。
After she lost her ability to see and hear, she became difficult and wild. 在她失去视力和听力之后，她变得难以相处且狂躁不羁。
As Helen grew older, she made a lot of progress and learned to read. 随着海伦逐渐长大，她取得了很大进步，学会了阅读。
We can use before to talk about an action that happens at an earlier time. before用于描述发生在较早时间点的动作。
We can use after to talk about an action that happens at a later time. after用于描述发生在较晚时间点的动作。
We can use as to talk about an action that happens during a period of time. as用于描述在另一个动作或状态持续的过程中发生的动作。
The children sang happily as ______. 孩子们一边______一边开心地唱歌。
______ before I went to bed last night. 昨晚我上床睡觉前______。
______ after he arrived home from school. 他放学回家后______。
Read and complete the passage. 阅读并补全短文。
after he was inspired by his teacher 他受到老师鼓舞后
Before he became a high school student 在他成为一名高中生之前
after he had a terrible disease 在他得了重病之后
As he was a student in Oxford University 当年他还是牛津大学的学生时
Stephen Hawking was a famous physicist in the U.K. 史蒂芬・霍金是英国一位著名的物理学家。
______, he was curious about the world around him. ______，他对周围的世界充满好奇。
In high school, ______, he found his love for maths. 在高中时，______，他发现了自己对数学的热爱。
______, he spent most of his time studying. ______，他把大部分时间都花在学习上。
After three years, he graduated with first-class honours. 三年后，他以一等学位毕业。
In 1963, Hawking's life changed ______. 1963年，霍金的人生改变了______。
He died in 2018 after a long battle with this disease, ALS. 经过与肌萎缩侧索硬化症的长期抗争，他于2018年去世。
Lesson 4 China's most famous "farmer" 第四课 中国最著名的“农民”
Do you know about Yuan Longping? 你知道袁隆平吗？
Why is he admired by many people? 他为什么受到许多人的敬仰？
Talk with your partner. 和你的搭档讨论一下。
Read the passage and write true (T) or false (F). 阅读短文，判断正误，正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。
A scientist born in 1930 in China had a dream when he was a child. 1930年出生在中国的一位科学家，小时候做过一个梦。
In the dream, he grew a new type of rice that was as big as a peanut. 在梦中，他培育出一种像花生一样大粒的新品种水稻。
The plant was tall enough to allow farmers to rest in its shade. 这种水稻长得很高，农民们可以在它的树荫下休息。
That child was Yuan Longping. 那个孩子就是袁隆平。
In the 1960s, a few years after he finished his studies in agriculture at university, he came up with an idea for hybrid rice. 20世纪60年代，他在大学完成农业学业几年后，萌生了研发杂交水稻的想法。
Then he spent much of his time researching and developing new varieties. 此后，他投入大量时间进行新品种的研究与开发。
In 1973, together with other scientists, he succeeded in developing hybrid rice. 1973年，他与其他科学家共同成功研制出杂交水稻。
The introduction of this new product helped farmers produce much more rice and made China a leader in rice production. 这一新品种的推广帮助农民大幅提高了水稻产量，使中国成为水稻生产领域的领军者。
For this, he became known as the "Father of Hybrid Rice". 正因如此，他被誉为“杂交水稻之父”。
In 1980, the technology for hybrid rice was introduced to the United States and, later, to many other countries around the world. 1980年，杂交水稻技术被引入美国，随后又推广到世界许多其他国家。
"Doing research is like high jumping," Dr Yuan once said. “做科研就像跳高，”袁博士曾说，
"A new height is waiting for you after each jump. “每次跳跃后，都有新的高度在等着你。
You will fall behind if you give up jumping." 如果你放弃跳跃，就会落后。”
He spent many years tirelessly working in the fields and made a great contribution to the development of global food production. 他多年来孜孜不倦地在田间辛勤工作，为全球粮食生产的发展作出了巨大贡献。
In 2020, the 90-year-old was still setting higher goals for super hybrid rice. 2020年，这位90岁的老人仍在为超级杂交水稻设定更高的目标。
In his spare time, Dr Yuan loved playing the violin and listening to music. 闲暇时，袁博士喜欢拉小提琴和听音乐。
Every night, he read for half an hour before he went to sleep. 每天晚上，他都会在睡觉前读半小时书。
He liked swimming, too. 他还喜欢游泳。
The great scientist passed away at the age of 91 in Changsha on May 22, 2021. 这位伟大的科学家于2021年5月22日在长沙逝世，享年91岁。
UNIT 4 第四单元
Yuan Longping had an idea for hybrid rice in 1973. 1973年，袁隆平萌生了杂交水稻的构想。
He studied agriculture at university. 他在大学主修农业。
He was a scientist of many interests. 他是一位兴趣广泛的科学家。
Number the events in the correct order. 按正确顺序给这些事件编号。
Yuan Longping was born in 1930. 袁隆平出生于1930年。
He died at the age of 91. 他享年91岁。
The technology for hybrid rice was introduced to many countries. 杂交水稻技术被引入了许多国家。
He did research and developed new varieties. 他做研究并培育出新品种。
He kept setting higher goals for super hybrid rice. 他不断为超级杂交水稻设定更高的目标。
He succeeded in developing hybrid rice. 他成功培育出了杂交水稻。
Complete the paragraph about Yuan Longping. 补全关于袁隆平的这段文字。
People call Yuan Longping the "Father of Hybrid Rice". 人们称袁隆平为“杂交水稻之父”。
In 1973, together with other scientists, he succeeded in developing hybrid rice. 1973年，他与其他科学家共同成功研制出杂交水稻。
The introduction of this new product helped farmers produce much more rice and made China a leader in rice production. 这一新品种的推广帮助农民大幅提高了水稻产量，使中国成为水稻生产领域的领军者。
In 2020, he was still setting higher goals for super hybrid rice. 2020年，他仍在为超级杂交水稻设定更高的目标。
Yuan Longping was a scientist of wide interests outside his work. 袁隆平是一位兴趣广泛的科学家。
He loved playing the violin, listening to music, reading, and swimming. 他热爱拉小提琴、听音乐、阅读和游泳。
Look at the timeline about Tu Youyou and write a passage about her. 看关于屠呦呦的时间线，写一篇关于她的文章。
1930 1930年
was born in Zhejiang Province 出生于浙江省
1951-1955 1951年至1955年
studied at the Peking University Health Science Centre 曾在北京大学医学部学习深造
1973 1973年
developed a new kind of medicine and saved many lives 研发出了一款新药，拯救了许多生命
1981 1981年
made a report at a meeting held by WHO 在世界卫生组织举办的会议上做了一场报告
2015 2015年
won the Nobel Prize 获得了诺贝尔奖
Now 现在
often reads and writes at home 经常在家读书写字
Lesson 5 Heroes in my heart 第五课 我心中的英雄
Project 项目
Read the passage. 阅读短文。
Underline the parts that show why the students think these people are heroes. 把那些能体现学生们为何认为这些人是英雄的部分用下划线标出来。
Some people are so great that they are remembered forever. 有些人如此伟大，以至于被世人永远铭记。
There are also ordinary people in our daily lives who are equally great. 在我们的日常生活中，也有同样伟大的普通人。
They also become heroes in people's hearts. 他们也成为了人们心中的英雄。
My hero is Lei Feng. 我的英雄是雷锋。
As a Chinese soldier, he believed in socialism and worked hard in his ordinary post. 作为一名中国士兵，他坚信社会主义，并在平凡的岗位上勤奋工作。
He was always ready to help others. 他总是乐于助人。
Lei Feng wrote in his diary: "People have a limited life, but serving others has no limit. 雷锋在日记中写道：“人的生命是有限的，可是，为人民服务是无限的，
I want to spend my limited life serving the people limitlessly." 我要把有限的生命，投入到无限的为人民服务之中去。”
— Li Ming ——李明
Lin Hao was the youngest rescue hero during the Wenchuan earthquake. 林浩是汶川地震中年龄最小的救援英雄。
When he and his classmates were trapped in the rubble, Lin Hao remained calm. 当他和同学们被困在废墟中时，林浩保持冷静。
He encouraged and comforted others. 他鼓励并安慰大家。
He managed to climb out of the rubble. 他设法爬出了废墟。
Instead of running away, he returned and carried out two classmates. 他并没有逃走，而是折返将两名同学救了出来。
At that time, he was only eight years old. 那时，他才八岁。
What a smart and brave boy! 多么聪明勇敢的小男孩啊！
— Han Li ——韩莉
Do you know why the city you live in is so clean and beautiful? 你知道你居住的城市为什么如此干净美丽吗？
I think cleaners are unsung heroes. 我认为环卫工人是默默无闻的英雄。
They go out to work early every day while we are sleeping. 每天清晨，当我们还在熟睡时，他们就已经出门工作了。
No matter whether it is rainy, windy, or snowy, they always work early in the morning. 无论下雨、刮风还是下雪，他们总是大清早开始工作。
I am grateful to them. 我非常感谢他们。
They're the heroes of the city! 他们就是这座城市的英雄！
— Song Hua ——宋华
UNIT 4 第四单元
My mother is a superhero with many roles. 我的妈妈是一位身兼多职的超级英雄。
She is a good worker at her job and a caring mother at home. 她在工作中是一位好员工，在家里是一位体贴的母亲。
Sometimes she is the best cook who can make the most delicious pancakes. 有时，她是最棒的厨师，能做出最美味的煎饼。
Sometimes she repairs broken things in our home. 有时，她会修理家里坏掉的东西。
Sometimes she is a hairdresser! 有时，她还是一名发型师！
It seems there is nothing in the world that my mother can't do. 似乎这世上没有什么是我妈妈做不到的。
She is my hero forever. 她永远都是我的英雄。
— Wang Mei ——王梅
Read the passage again. 再读一遍这篇短文。
Complete Wang Mei's passage. 补全王梅的短文。
Song Hua feels grateful to them. 宋华对他们心怀感激。
To me, my mother is a superhero with many roles. 对我来说，我的妈妈是一位身兼多职的超级英雄。
She is not only a good worker at her job, but also a cook and a hairdresser at home. 她不仅在工作中是一位好员工，在家里还是厨师和理发师。
She can even repair broken things. 她甚至会修理坏掉的东西。
Lei Feng is Li Ming's hero. 雷锋是李明的英雄。
Lei Feng worked very hard in his ordinary post. 雷锋在平凡的岗位上辛勤工作。
Li Ming admires his selfless dedication. 李明钦佩他无私奉献的精神。
Han Li's hero is Lin Hao. 韩莉的英雄是林浩。
He was the youngest hero in the Wenchuan earthquake. 他是汶川地震中年龄最小的英雄。
After he climbed out of the rubble, he returned and carried out his classmates. 从废墟中爬出来后，他又折返将同学救了出来。
Every morning, cleaners start to work when we are sleeping. 每天早上，当我们还在睡觉时，清洁工们就开始工作了。
They are Song Hua's heroes. 他们是宋华心中的英雄。
Work in pairs. 两人一组。
Think and discuss the questions with your partner. 与搭档一起思考并讨论以下问题。
Who is your hero? 你的英雄是谁？
Why is he/she your hero? 为什么他/她是你的英雄？
Work in groups. 分组合作。
Make a book about your heroes. 制作一本关于你们的英雄的书。
Think of someone you know who makes the world a better place. 想想你所认识的、让世界变得更美好的人。
Perhaps they help people or animals. 也许他们帮助他人或动物。
Perhaps they keep your town or school safe. 也许他们守护着你们小镇或学校的安全。
Perhaps they make beautiful things. 也许他们创造了美丽的事物。
Each person writes a page about his/her hero. 每人写一页关于自己英雄的内容。
Make a book with these pages. 用这些页面制作一本书。
Give your book a name. 给你们的书起一个名字。
Hold a book exhibition and introduce your heroes to the class. 举办一次图书展，向全班介绍你们的英雄。
Understanding cultures 理解文化
To China, with love 带着爱意去中国
Read the passage and write true (T) or false (F). 阅读短文，判断正误，正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。
Norman Bethune was born in Canada in 1890. 诺尔曼・白求恩于1890年出生在加拿大。
He was a famous doctor and a nice man. 他是一位著名的医生，也是一位善良的人。
In 1916, Norman Bethune graduated from the University of Toronto. 1916年，诺尔曼・白求恩从多伦多大学毕业。
With a lot of hard work, he found new ways to help people with TB — a disease that damages the lungs. 经过不懈努力，他找到了治疗肺结核——一种会损害肺部的疾病的新方法。
Bethune was not only an excellent doctor, but also an inventor. 白求恩不仅是一位杰出的医生，还是一位发明家。
He invented medical instruments and suggested reforms of medical care and health services in Canada. 他发明了医疗器械，并提出了改革加拿大医疗和卫生服务的建议。
The tools that he invented remain in use today. 他发明的器械至今仍在使用。
Norman Bethune was a member of the Communist Party of Canada and is well known for helping the Chinese people in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. 诺尔曼・白求恩是加拿大共产党的成员，因在抗日战争中帮助中国人民而广为人知。
In 1938, he made a decision to go to northern China because he knew many people were dying in the war. 1938年，他决定前往中国北方，因为他知道战争中有很多人濒临死亡。
Bethune organised hospitals, trained doctors and nurses, and taught people how to give first aid. 白求恩组织建立了医院，培训医生和护士，并教导人们如何进行急救。
In China, Norman Bethune is a hero. 在中国，诺尔曼・白求恩是一位英雄。
People remember how hard he worked day after day in the worst possible conditions to help others. 人们铭记他在最恶劣的环境下日复一日地辛勤工作，帮助他人。
He once operated for sixty-nine hours straight without stopping. 他曾连续六十九个小时不间断地进行手术。
Norman Bethune died in Hebei. 诺尔曼・白求恩在河北逝世。
To remember him, the government set up Bethune Medical School and Bethune International Peace Hospital in Shijiazhuang. 为了纪念他，政府在石家庄建立了白求恩医学院和白求恩国际和平医院。
UNIT 4 第四单元
Bethune was an American doctor. 白求恩是一位美国医生。
He finished university in 1916. 他于1916年大学毕业。
He came to northern China to help people in the war. 他来到中国北方，在战争期间帮助当地民众。
The Chinese government set up a school to remember him. 中国政府创办了一所学校来纪念他。
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks. 再读一遍短文，并填空。
spirit 精神；灵魂
Canada 加拿大
wealth 财富
modern 现代的
doctor 医生
Norman Bethune was born in Canada in 1890. 诺尔曼・白求恩于1890年出生在加拿大。
He was a famous doctor and a nice man. 他是一位著名的医生，也是一位善良的人。
A Chinese-Canadian professor said that the spirit of Norman Bethune does not actually belong to Canada alone, but to the spiritual wealth of mankind. 一位华裔加拿大教授曾说，诺尔曼・白求恩的精神其实不仅属于加拿大，更是全人类的精神财富。
In modern times, we should greatly encourage the Bethune spirit. 在当今时代，我们应当大力弘扬白求恩精神。
The spirit represented by Norman Bethune never dies. 诺尔曼・白求恩所代表的精神将永垂不朽。
Here are a few famous comments about Norman Bethune. 以下是关于诺尔曼・白求恩的一些著名评论。
What do you think of Norman Bethune? 你对诺尔曼・白求恩有何看法？
Share your opinions in your group. 在小组中分享你的观点。
I would like to take the opportunity of paying tribute to the memory of an outstanding professional of medicine — Dr Norman Bethune. 我想借此机会向一位杰出的医学工作者——诺尔曼・白求恩医生致以崇高的敬意。
Norman Bethune is a symbol of great humanitarianism and internationalism. 诺尔曼・白求恩是伟大的人道主义和国际主义的象征。
Norman Bethune is a man whose example shines for all. 诺尔曼・白求恩的榜样力量照耀着所有人。
Comrade Bethune was an internationalist fighter. 白求恩同志是一位国际主义战士。
He took the Chinese cause of national liberation as his own, and eventually sacrificed his life for this cause. 他将中国的民族解放事业视为己任，并最终为此献出了生命。
Norman Bethune is an example and an inspiration to us all. 诺尔曼・白求恩是我们所有人的榜样和精神源泉。
More readings 拓展阅读
Heroes of our country 我们国家的英雄
Adapted from "Recognizing the heroes of 70 years of the PRC" (chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2019-08-31 06:40) 改编自《表彰中华人民共和国70年英雄》（中国日报网 | 更新时间：2019-08-31 06:40）
Yu played a crucial role in the design of China's nuclear weapons and won the Two Bombs, One Satellite Achievement Medal. 于敏在我国核武器设计工作中起到了至关重要的作用，曾荣获“两弹一星”功勋奖章。
In January 2015, the nuclear physicist won China's top science award for his outstanding contribution to the country's hydrogen bomb research. 2015年1月，这位核物理学家更是因为在我国氢弹研究领域做出的卓越贡献，斩获了中国最高科学技术奖。
Yu Min, nuclear physicist, born August 1926 and died January 2019 于敏，核物理学家，1926年8月生，2019年1月逝世。
Huang spearheaded the design of China's first-generation nuclear submarine. 黄旭华牵头主持设计了中国第一代核潜艇。
When Long March First, China's earliest nuclear submarine prototype, took its first voyage on December 26, 1970, Huang — who was 44 at the time — set a world record as the first chief engineer to be onboard a submarine for its test dive. 1970年12月26日，中国最早的核潜艇原型艇“三一”号进行首次试航时，时年44岁的黄旭华作为首位在潜艇试潜期间随船在位的总工程师，创下了世界纪录。
Huang Xuhua, nuclear scientist, born March 1926 and died February 2025 黄旭华，核物理学家，1926年3月出生，2025年2月逝世。
Tu, winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize for the discovery of artemisinin, a group of drugs used to combat malaria, is the first Chinese woman to win the prize. 屠呦呦是2015年诺贝尔奖得主，她因发现抗疟药物青蒿素而获奖，也是首位获得该奖项的中国女性。
She solved the problem of failing anti-malarial treatment and made important contributions to scientific and technological innovations in traditional Chinese medicine and human health. 她攻克了抗疟疾治疗失效的难题，为中医药科技创新和人类健康事业作出了重大贡献。
Tu Youyou, pharmacologist, born December 1930 屠呦呦，药学家，1930年12月出生
UNIT 4 第四单元
Li was an agriculturist who devoted himself to the research and application of agricultural technologies. 李保国是一名农业专家，毕生都投身于农业技术的研究与推广应用。
He developed a number of crop-growing techniques, and established over a dozen advanced models for the development and management of mountainous regions, which greatly improved villagers' lives. 他研发出了多项作物种植技术，还搭建了十余套山区开发与管理的先进示范模式，极大地改善了当地村民的生活水平。
Li Baoguo, agriculturist, born February 1958, died April 2016 李保国，农业专家，1958年2月出生，2016年4月逝世。
Nan was the founder of the Five-hundred-metre Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST) project, which helps humans to explore the universe and search for extraterrestrial civilizations. 南仁东是500米口径球面射电望远镜项目的创始人，该项目助力人类探索浩瀚宇宙、搜寻地外文明。
An asteroid has been named after him, with approval from the International Astronomical Union. 经国际天文学联合会批准，一颗小行星已以他的名字命名。
Nan Rendong, scientist, born February 1945, died September 2017 科学家南仁东，1945年2月出生，2017年9月逝世
Fan is an archaeologist who has devoted herself to research and study in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province. 樊锦诗是一名考古学家，毕生致力于中国西北甘肃省敦煌地区的研究工作。
She is an explorer and a guardian of Dunhuang's cultural relics. 她是敦煌文物的探索者和守护者。
Based in the desert regions, she established a chronological catalog of the Mogao Caves, which facilitated the scientific protection of the ancient formations. 她扎根于沙漠地区，编制了莫高窟的年代编目，为这些古代遗迹的科学保护提供了便利。
She was honoured as a National Excellent Communist Party Member and rated as a national advanced worker. 她曾被授予全国优秀共产党员称号，并被评为全国先进工作者。
Fan Jinshi, archaeologist, born July 1938 樊锦诗，考古学家，1938年7月出生
Self-check 自我检测
I can talk about great people and their achievements: 我能谈论伟人及其成就：
Qian Xuesen was a gifted rocket scientist who spared no effort to develop China's rocketry programs and space industry. 钱学森是一位才华横溢的火箭科学家，他为发展中国的火箭计划和航天事业不遗余力。
During his lifetime, Einstein thought about the universe and solved many problems in physics. 在他的一生中，爱因斯坦对宇宙进行了深入思考，并解决了物理学中的许多难题。
They make significant contributions to society and are admired for their intelligence, creativity, courage, or any other qualities that inspire us. 他们为社会做出了重大贡献，并因其智慧、创造力、勇气或任何其他能激励我们的品质而备受敬仰。
I can explore what makes the great people so successful: 我能探讨是什么造就了这些伟人的成功：
intelligence 智力；才智
creativity 创造力
courage 勇气
I can describe people I admire: 我能描述我敬佩的人：
He was always ready to help others. 他总是乐于助人。
I think cleaners are unsung heroes. 我认为清洁工是默默无闻的英雄。
I can use adverbial clauses with "before", "after", and "as" properly: 我能正确使用含有“before”、“after”以及“as”的状语从句：
Before Helen got sick, she was a bright and happy girl. 在生病之前，海伦是一个聪明快乐的女孩。
After she lost her ability to see and hear, she became difficult and wild. 在她失去视力和听力之后，她变得难以相处且狂躁不羁。
As Helen grew older, she made a lot of progress and learned to read. 随着海伦逐渐长大，她取得了很大进步，学会了阅读。
Improvement needed: 需要改进：
Fun Time 娱乐时间
What is a hero? 什么是英雄？
Is a hero as sweet as honey? 英雄是否像蜂蜜一样甜美？
Is a hero as tough as a rock? 英雄是否像岩石一样坚韧？
Does a hero wait to help? 英雄会坐等他人求助吗？
Is a hero only someone in my books? 英雄只是我书中的人物吗？
What do you think when you hear hero? 当你听到英雄这个词时，你会想到什么？
I think... 我想到……
Helper, 帮助者，
I think... 我想到……
Risker-taker, 冒险者，
I think... 我想到……
Friend, 朋友，
Heroes are everywhere. 英雄无处不在。
We only need the eyes to see, 我们只需要用眼睛去观察，
The ears to hear, 用耳朵去聆听，
And the hearts to believe! 以及用心去相信！
It doesn't matter 无论你是军人，
If you are in the army, 还是警察，
If you're a policeman, 抑或只是个孩子，
Or just a kid. 都没关系。
We can all be heroes! 我们都能成为英雄！
They are all around you! 他们就在你身边！
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