forSenior.ppt

Skimming Scanning True or False 1. The author misunderstood the old man at first. 2. The old man won something or accomplished some great thing, which had excited him. 3. Because of a heart attack, the old man began to see how valuable each moment in life is. 4. The last thing the old do must be the most exciting thing in his life. 5. The author lost his son and wife to cancer. 6. If someone has a near-death experience, he or she appreciates life more. 21st Century Teens for Senior 1 10-11学年度第7期总第412期 合肥世界外国语学校 谢冰 World at her feet (P1) I. Warm-up Starting in 2004, Forbes magazine has made a list of the 100 most powerful women in the world. No. 1 Michelle Obama No. 5 Hillary Clinton No. 7 Lady Gaga No. 9 Beyonce Knowles I. Warm-up Who is Beyoncé Knowles? How did she get into the Forbes top 100 list? II. Reading 1. How did Beyoncé Knowles get into the Forbes top 100 list of Most Powerful Women ? 2. What influence has Beyoncé had? 3. How did Ellis Cashmore describe Beyoncé? 4. What is Beyoncé’s nationality? 5. According to Ellis Cashmore, what has Beyoncé’s success proved? Answer the questions. II. Reading 1. How did Beyoncé Knowles get into the Forbes top 100 list of Most Powerful Women ? Her talent as an artist and her great business skills, especially her $80 million earnings this year. II. Reading 2. What influence has Beyoncé had? She has not only influenced pop culture with her hit songs and signature dance moves, but has inspired women everywhere with her unique style and business savvy . 3. How did Ellis Cashmore describe Beyoncé? II. Reading “Most influential celebrity in the world”. African-American. 4. What is Beyoncé’s nationality? II. Reading One can emerge from a poor background and live the good life in the land of opportunity. 5. According to Ellis Cashmore, what has Beyoncé’s success proved? Read the article again and try to retain information, then fill in the blanks without referring to the