Learning goals:1.To correct the mistakes in the exercises2. To learn about some skills of doing Cloze test3. To apply the skills to exercises and solve the problems through group discussion Step 1: Discussion for questions 1. What’s the main idea of the passage? History abounds ( 大量拥有 ) with tales of experts who were convinced that the ideas, plans, and projects of others could never be achieved .1 ,accomplishments came to those who said, “I can make it happen” . A. Although B. However C. Otherwise D. But2. How does the author develop the passage? ()() 3.The structure of the supporting paragraphsPara2:The Italian 2 Agostino d’Antonio worked diligently on a piece of marble. Unable to produce his 3 masterpiece, he said sadly, “I can do nothing with it.” Other sculptors also worked on this difficult piece of marble, but to no avail ( 有用 ). Michelangelo discovered the stone and 4 the possibilities in it. His “I-can-make-it-happen” attitude 5 one of the world’s masterpiece --- David. Para3:• The 6 of Spain concluded that Columbus’ plans to discover a new and shorter route to the West Indies was 7 . Queen Isbella and King Ferdinand ignored the report of the experts. “I can make it happen,” Columbus 8 . And he did. Everyone thought the world was 9 , but not Columbus. The Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria, along with Columbus and his small band of followers, sailed to “impossible” new lands and thriving resources. Para4: 10 the great Thomas Alva Edison 11 his friend, Henry Ford, from pursuing ( 追求 ) his 12 of a motorcar. Convinced 13 the worthlessness of the idea, Edison invited Ford to come and work for him. Ford remained committed and tirelessly pursued his dream...
