Period 4. Extensive reading (Reading Task on P73)
Step 1. Pre-reading
Show some pictures and ask Ss to say something about Bill Gates.
T: Do you know who he is?
S: Bill Gates.
T: Who can say something about him?
S: Bill set up his own company “Microsoft”.
He makes most people in the world use the computer.
He makes us learn about the world at home.
T: Do you think Bill Gates a great man?
Ss discuss and answer.
Step 2. Reading
Ss read the passage on page 73 and fill in the information sheet.
Information about Bill Gates
Job
Achievements
What did he give up for his beliefs?
Why does he have enemies?
Why attacked by the government?
Step 3. Discussion
Ss in groups discuss what kind of person Bill Gates is.
Suggested answers:
I think Bill Gates is a great man because he set up the biggest Internet cooperation “Microsoft” in the world. He made a lot of money with his software and gave his millions of dollars to help the education and health of many children around the world. His cooperation also provides a lot of job chances.
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