Unit 9 Mr Wind and Mr Sun1

Unit 9 Mr Wind and Mr Sun—— by Sissy Zhu

Andersen’s Fairy Tales 《安徒生童话》

Aesop’s Fables 《伊索寓言》 The Arabian Nights 《一千零一夜》

Alice in Wonderland 《爱丽丝漫游奇境记》

Grimm’s Fairy Tales 《格林童话》

Fables Aesop’sFablesFables are short stories. They often describe things as persons to make the story more lively. They can teach us some important lessons.

Mr Wind and Mr Sun

The Grasshopper and the Ant

competition between Mr Wind and Mr Sun A ___________Mr Wind was very proud. He liked showing off his Mr all Wind wanted have a competition strength the time. One to day, Mr Wind met Mr Sunwith and 1 Mr Sun. always think that we’re as strong as Beforesaid, ‘ People ‘Can you see that man over there? Let’s see who can competition get each I think I’m stronger than you. Shall we have a hisother. coat off in the shortest time, ’ said Mr Wind. competition? ’ and Mr Wind MrYou Sun talked the rules 2 ‘ That ’ s a good go first, ’about said Mr Sun. Mr Wind blew andidea. blew. Soon his face became red. of the competition. However, he still could not get the man’s coat off. Mr Wind became very angry and he began to blow hard. Mr Wind blew hard, but he couldn t blow 3man ‘Let meheld try,’ Sun. He shone brightly. Soon it he The hissaid coatMr more tightly in the wind ’ because Whileaway man ’ s coat. became warmer and warmer. The and man looked felt very hot and was cold. Mr the Wind felt very tired competition disappointed. started sweating. He took off his coat. Mr Wind’s face became red again. shone brightly and the man ‘Don ’ tSun feel sad,’ said Mr Sun. ‘made Strength is not 4 Mr ‘ Youtake win, Mr said Mr Wind m not as offSun, his’ always important. I coat. think we ’ re as sadly. strong ‘ asI’ each other. strong as you. ’ grow and you can push boats forward. I can make plants After5 Mr Sun and Mr Wind became friends forever. Let’ s be friends forever.’ competition ‘I agree,’ said Mr Wind and he smiled.

Before competition

proud Mr Wind was very ___________. He likedn. all the time. __________ showing off his _____________________ strength

showing off that he was very strong adj.People always thought that Mr Wind and Mr Sun were

as strong ____ as each other. But Mr Wind thought that he ____ stronger than Mr Sun. He wanted to have a was ______________________ competition with Mr Sun. They decided to get the man’s

shortest time. coat off in the __________

Before competitionPeople always think that we’re as strong as each other. I think I’m stronger than you. Shall we have a competition? Can you see that man over there? Let’s see who can get his coat off in the shortest time.That’s a good idea. You go first.

Before competition

While competitionMr Wind blew and blew. Soon his face became red. However, he still could not get the man’s coat off. Mr Wind becameangry very angry and he began to blow hard

. The man held his coat more tightly in the wind because he

was cold. Mr Wind felt very disappointed. tiredtired and looked disappointed

Why?

He blew and blew but he couldn’t get the man’s coat off. He began to blow hard.

The man held his coat more tightly in the wind.

While competition

While competition‘Let me try,’ said Mr Sun. He shone brightly. Soon it became

warmer and warmer. The man felt very hot and started sweating.He took off his coat. Mr Wind’s face became red again. ‘You win, Mr Sun,’ said Mr Wind sadly. ‘I’m not as strong as

you.’

What did Mr Sun do? He shone brightly. What did the man do? He took off his coat.

While competitionWhat did he do? Mr Wind He blew and blew. He felt cold cold. blew hard He blew hard. How did the man feel? What did the man do? held He held his coat morecoat tightly in the wind. tightly

Mr Sun

He shone shone brightly brightly.

He felt very hot and started hot sweating.

took off his He took coat. coat

While competition

After competition1. What is not always important? Strength is not always important. No, he didn’t. 3. What can Mr Sun do? He can make plants grow. 4. What can Mr Wind do? He can push boats forward. 5. What did they become? They became friends forever.

2. Mr Sun thought he was stronger than Mr Wind, didn’t he?

After competition

have / competition show off / strength blow / cold / hold tightly

become / friends

shine / hot / take off

What can you learn from this story?

SummaryStrength is not the most important thing. 力量不是最重要的。Everyone has his own strong points and weak points. 每个人都有自己的优点和缺点。 Don’t be big with pride. 不要骄傲自满。

Assignment A. Oral work:1. Listen to the tape and read after it. 2. Retell the text to your friends. (optional)

B. Written work:1. Rewrite the story. 2. Continue the story: What will Mr Wind do after the competition. (optional)

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