Unit17 Great WomenWarming-up & Speaking Song Qingling She is one of the greatest women in China. She made great contributions to opposing the war of aggression （侵略） and defending the peace of the world. She stuck the revolutionary views of Sun Zhongshan. Madame CurieShe is a great scientist of physics and chemistry, who received two Nobel Prizes in the world. She is known for discovering radium （镭） . She is also a woman of great determination and courage.Though her husband Pierre died in a road accident, she still went on working. Pearl S. Buck She is a famous American writer . She is a legendary （传奇的） figure, who was born in America. She lived in China for about 30 years. She loves the Chinese people and its culture. She wrote many novels set in China. She received the Nobel Prize for Art . She played an important part in connecting the civilization between the East and the West. Mother Teresa She is a Christian. She won the Nobel Prize for Peace, and was loved and worshipped （尊敬） in India. She was given the highest honour as Gandi by the government of India. What kind of people do you think she is? Questions1. Do you know a woman who really inspires you? Describe her and explain why you admire her.2. It has often been said that life is difficult as it is. For women it sometimes seems twice as difficult. Is it more difficult for women to become famous or get jobs in high positions? What do you think?A. Is she Chinese?B.Yes.A. Is she alive?B. Yes.A. Is she an actress?B. No.A. Is she a singer.B. Yes.……..…..
