Unit 3 Nobel Prize Facts,In this unit you will: 1. learn about the Nobel Peace Prize; 2. familiarize yourself with the words and expressions related to the theme of the unit; 3. learn to use these words and expressions; 4. recognize connected words and identify supporting details in spoken discourse; 5. practice listening with other non-theme-related audio and video materials; 6. use proper expressions and sentence structures to ask for room service in a hotel.,Learning objectives,Part I Theme-Related Activities,Part II Listening and Speaking Strategies,Part III Extensive Listening,Part IV Communication Skills,Part V Assessment Log,Part I Theme-Related Activities,Section I Speech,Section II Feature Report (Part I),Section III Feature Report (Part II),Do you know anything about Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize? What do you think has prevented mainland Chinese scientists from getting the Nobel Prizes?,Lead-in questions:,Unit 3 Part I Section I Lead-in questions,Word Bank,Unit 3 Part I Section I Word Bank,Barack Obama Barack Hussein Obama II (August 4, 1961-) is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned after his election to the presidency in November 2008. The Middle East The Middle East (from a European perspective) is a region that encompasses Western Asia and North Africa. In some contexts, particularly in the United States, the term has recently been expanded in usage to sometimes include Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Caucasus and Central Asia, and North Africa. Its often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East.,Notes,Unit 3 Part I Section I Notes,Task 1 Watch the video clip, and then decide whether the following statements are true or false.,The saying that “You made your bed, now you have to sleep in it” means that one has to take full responsibility for the consequences of his actions. The continent of Africa is plagued with racial conflict according to President Obama.,(ethnic and tribal conflicts),T,F,_,_,Task,Unit 3 Part I Section I Task 1,President Obama claims that the most effective way to reduce violence between nations or peoples is to strengthen military cooperation. In President Obamas words, a single terrorist can wreak havoc. Regarding the use of military forces, President Obama insists that self-reflection is necessary.,T,F,T,_,(to have dialogue, exchange of ideas, and greater understanding between peoples and cultures),_,_,Unit 3 Part I Section I Task 1,Task 2 Watch the video clip for a second time and then complete the following sentences.,All I can do is to, _, accept the fact that I think the _was inspired by the American people and the possibilities of changing not only America but also Americas _ to the world. If you look at the _, there are wars and _that are rooted in arguments going back a thousand years.,with great humility,committee,approach,Middle East,conflict,Task,Unit 3 Part I Section I Task 2,And , right now, as President of the United States, part of my job is to serve as , and my first priority is to protect the American people. Technology is a powerful for good, but it has also given the possibility for just a few people to cause damage. And my hope is, is that the United States and China together can help to create that reduce conflict around the world.,enormous,obviously,instrument,international norms,Commander-in-Chief,_,_,_,_,_,Unit 3 Part I Section I Task 2,Does President Obama deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? Why or why not? Who would be qualified as a good candidate for the Peace Prize? What can young people do to promote world peace?,Task 3 Watch the video clip again and discuss the following questions in groups. After the discussion, each group will give a brief report to the class.,Task,Unit 3 Part I Section I Task 3,【Script】,Script,Unit 3 Part I Section I Script,Word Bank,Unit 3 Part I Section II Word Bank,Unit 3 Part I Section II Word Bank,Notes,Unit 3 Part I Section II Notes,1. When was Alfred Nobel born? A. On October the 20th, 1833. B. On October the 21st, 1823. C. On October the 21st, 1833. D. On October the 20th, 1823. 2. What is TRUE about Alfred Nobels father? A. He was a businessman. B. He ran a trade company. C. His business prospered when his children were young. D. He was an inventor.,Task 1 Watch the video clip and choose the best answers to the following questions.,Task,Unit 3 Part I Section II Task 1,3. Which city is Alfred Nobels favorite? A. Stockholm. B. Paris. C. London. D. St. Petersburg. 4. Who discovered nitroglycerine? A. Ascanio Sobrero. B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel. C. Jules Pelouze. D. Bertha von Suttner. 5. Why did