（新課改省份專用）2020高考英語大一輪復(fù)習(xí) Unit 1 Women of achievement教案（含解析）新人教版必修4.doc

Unit 1 Women of achievement一、課前基礎(chǔ)自查(一)分類記單詞省時高效.閱讀單詞(知其意)1.specialist n專家；專業(yè)工作者2.emergency n. 突發(fā)事件；緊急情況3.welfare n. 福利；福利事業(yè)4.modest adj. 謙虛的；謙讓的；適度的5.childhood n. 童年；幼年時代6.rate n. 比率；速度7.nest n. 巢；窩8.bond n. 聯(lián)系；關(guān)系；結(jié)合；紐帶9.outspoken adj. 直言的；坦誠10.career n. 事業(yè)；生涯.重點(diǎn)單詞(寫其形)1.generation n一代；一輩2.support n& vt. 支持；擁護(hù)3.crowd n. 人群；觀眾vt. 擠滿；使擁擠4.campaign n. 運(yùn)動；戰(zhàn)役vi. 作戰(zhàn)；參加運(yùn)動5.deliver vt. 遞送；接生；生(小孩兒)；發(fā)表(演說等)6.worthwhile adj. 值得的；值得做的7.respect vt.& n. 尊敬；尊重；敬意8.project n. 項目；工程；規(guī)劃9.audience n. 觀眾；聽眾；讀者10.shade n. 蔭；陰涼處vt. 遮住光線 .拓展單詞(通其變)1.achievement n成就；功績achieve vt.完成；達(dá)到2.connection n連接；關(guān)系connect vt.連接3.organization n組織；機(jī)構(gòu)；團(tuán)體organize vt.組織4.behave vt.& vi.舉動；(舉止或行為)表現(xiàn)behaviour n行為；舉止；習(xí)性5.observe vt.觀察；觀測；遵守observation n觀察；觀測6.argue vt.& vi.討論；辯論；爭論argument n爭論；爭辯；爭吵7.inspire vt.鼓舞；激發(fā)；啟示inspiring adj.鼓舞人心的inspiration n鼓舞；靈感8.refer vi.談到；查閱；參考reference n提及；涉及；參考；查閱9.sickness n疾病；惡心sick adj.生病的10.intend vt.計劃；打算intention n打算；目的；意圖11.considerate adj.考慮周到的consider v考慮；認(rèn)為consideration n考慮；體諒considering prep.考慮到語境活用1.I hold the firm belief that you are bound to achieve your dream of being admitted to a key university, which will give you a wonderful sense of achievement.(achieve)2.The child behaved so well in class that the teacher praised his good behaviour in front of others.(behave) 3.The rich man went abroad with the intention of trying his fortune, while the poor man intended to learn some skills of earning money.(intend)4.Listening to his inspiring speech gave us not only hope but also inspiration.(inspire)5.He argued against smoking, and insisted that it was beyond argument that smoking is harmful to health.At last, he argued us out of smoking.(argue)6.It is considerate of you to take her illness into consideration.(consider)(二)練中記短語記牢用活寫準(zhǔn)記牢語境活用(選用左欄短語填空)1.move_off離開；起程；出發(fā)2.lead/live_a_.life 過著的生活3.crowd_in (想法、問題等)涌上心頭；涌入腦海；大批涌入4.look_down_upon/on 蔑視；瞧不起5.refer_to 查閱；參考；談到；提及6.by_chance 碰巧；湊巧7.e_across (偶然)遇見；碰見8.carry_on 繼續(xù)；堅持9.devote_.to_. 獻(xiàn)身于；專心于10.work_out 解決；鍛煉身體1.(2016天津高考)I hate it when she calls me at work Im always too busy to carry_on a conversation with her.2.Everything has been well prepared for the scientific research and the team is about to move_off.3.As soon as the supermarket opened its door, people crowded_in and struggled for their purchases.4.Last month I came_across my old school friend on the flight to Beijing.5.You can refer_to this dictionary if you have any difficulty in learning English.6.Dont look_down_upon any people around you since each of them is equal and important in this world.7.They all know success doesnt happen by_chance.Only through hard work can we manage to achieve our dream.8.Devoted_to his research work, the scientist has no time to spend with his family.(三)仿寫明句式以用為本教材原句句式解讀句式仿寫1.Only after her mother came to help her for the first few months was she allowed to begin her project. 她母親頭幾個月來幫她的忙，這才使她得以開始自己的計劃?！皁nly狀語”位于句首時的部分倒裝。(2018全國卷書面表達(dá))只有你多了解一些中國的餐桌禮儀你才能表現(xiàn)得體。Only you have a better understanding of Chinese table manners can_you_behave_properly.2.Once I stop, it all es crowding in and I remember the chimps in laboratories. 我一旦停下來，所有的一切都會涌上心頭，我就會想起實(shí)驗(yàn)室里的黑猩猩。once引導(dǎo)條件狀語從句，意為“一旦就”。一旦你學(xué)會了利用失敗，那么它就可以對你的人生起積極的作用。Failure can make a positive contribution to your life once_you_learn_to_make_use_of it.3.Suddenly it hit me how difficult it was for a woman to get medical training at that time. 突然我想起在那個年代，一個女子去學(xué)醫(yī)是多么困難啊。“It hits/hit sb.從句”表示“某人突然想起”。(2016全國卷書面表達(dá))我突然想到我忘記我們的約定了。It_hit_me_that I had forgotten our appointment.4.Further reading made me realize that it was hard work and determination as well as her gentle nature that got her into medical school. 進(jìn)一步閱讀使我了解到，是苦干、決心和善良的天性使她走進(jìn)了醫(yī)學(xué)院的大門。It is/was .that/who .強(qiáng)調(diào)句。俗話說，熟能生巧。只有這樣我們才能提高我們的英語口語。Practice makes perfect, as the old saying goes.It is only in this way that_we_can_improve_our_oral_English.二、課堂重點(diǎn)深化1behave vt.& vi.舉動；(舉止或行為)表現(xiàn)自主體驗(yàn)單句語法填空They behaved badly to/towards the guests, which made us very disappointed.Much to my surprise, he behaved as if nothing had happened.In general, I was quite pleased with his behaviour.(behave)補(bǔ)全句子Now that youre married, I expect you to behave_like_an_adult.既然你結(jié)婚了，我希望你表現(xiàn)得像成年人一樣。系統(tǒng)歸納(1)behave well/badly to/towards sb.對待某人好/差behave oneself/properly 守規(guī)矩；表現(xiàn)得體(2)wellbehaved adj. 表現(xiàn)好的badlybehaved adj. 表現(xiàn)差的(3)behaviour n. 舉止；行為；習(xí)性重點(diǎn)強(qiáng)化佳句時時寫與此同時，政府有必要鼓勵人們在公共場所舉止行為要適當(dāng)。Meanwhile, it is necessary for the government to_encourage_people_to_behave_properly in public places.2observe vt.觀察；注意到；觀測；遵守；慶祝自主體驗(yàn)寫出下列句中observe的含義Though having lived abroad for years, many Chinese still observe the traditional customs.遵守It is a tradition for the people here to observe the Spring Festival.慶祝The scientist devoted most of his lifetime to observing the behaviour of the chimps.觀察The thief was observed to open the window and run away.注意到系統(tǒng)歸納(1)observe sb.do sth.觀察/注意到某人做某事(全過程)observe sb.doing sth.觀察/注意到某人正在做某事observe that . 觀察(2)observe the traffic rules 遵守交通規(guī)則observe Christmas 過圣誕節(jié)重點(diǎn)強(qiáng)化易錯對對碰He observed a stranger enter (enter) the building a moment ago, but he didnt see clearly who he was.He was observed to_slip (slip) into the house and kept himself to what he liked before the owner came back.佳句時時寫(一句多譯)在泰山頂上，人們興奮地觀察太陽正從海平面徐徐升起。On the top of Mount Tai, people excitedly observed_that_the_sun_was_rising from the sea.On the top of Mount Tai, people excitedly observed_the_sun_rising from the sea.名師指津observe sb.do sth.變?yōu)楸粍诱Z態(tài)時，需將do前省略的不定式符號to補(bǔ)上，即sb.be observed to do sth.。3respect vt.& n尊敬；尊重；敬意；問候自主體驗(yàn)單句語法填空(2018全國卷)In China, we attach great importance to showing respect for the elderly.The moment you meet your parents, please give my respects (respect) to them.系統(tǒng)歸納(1)respect sb.for sth.因某事而尊敬或敬重某人(2)have/show respect for sb. 對某人表示尊敬或敬重out of respect for . 出于對的尊敬；顧及give ones respects to . 代某人向問候(3)respected adj. 受人尊敬的；受敬重的重點(diǎn)強(qiáng)化佳句時時寫當(dāng)我有不同的意見時，我可以選擇放棄，并尊重大多數(shù)人的意見。When I have a different opinion, I may choose to give it up and respect_the_opinion_of the majority.僻義牢牢記We should respect the environment and not pollute it.重視4argue vi.& vt.爭論；辯論；討論；證明自主體驗(yàn)單句語法填空How I regretted arguing with her about the important question, which made us all unhappy.As our family ine decreased, father argued against an increase in our pocket money.After a long time of discussion they accepted the agreement without argument (argue)系統(tǒng)歸納(1)argue for .為而爭論；為而辯護(hù)argue against爭辯；反對argue with sb.on/about/over sth. 與某人爭辯某事argue sb.into/out of doing sth.說服某人做/不做某事(2)argument n. 爭論；爭辯；爭吵beyond argument 無可辯解重點(diǎn)強(qiáng)化佳句時時寫(一句多譯)我們想方設(shè)法說服他接受我們的建議，但都是徒勞。We tried many ways to_argue_him_into_following our advice, but in vain.(argue)We tried many ways to_persuade_him_to_follow our advice, but in vain.(persuade)We tried many ways to_talk_him_into_following our advice, but in vain.(talk)僻義牢牢記(2017浙江高考)The governments argue that this will help foreigners better join the society and promote understanding across cultures.主張；認(rèn)為 “說服某人做某事”的其他表達(dá)形式：persuade sb. to do sth.persuade sb. into doing sth.convince sb. to do sth. talk sb. into doing sth.5support vt.& n支持；擁護(hù)；贍養(yǎng)；養(yǎng)活；支撐自主體驗(yàn)單句語法填空His suggestions put forward at the meeting were supported by his supporters.(support)Supporting (support) such a large family is really a heavy load for her.補(bǔ)全句子When he was about to give up the struggle, his panions came_to_his_support.正當(dāng)他要放棄斗爭之際，他的同伴們來支持他了。系統(tǒng)歸納(1)support a family/oneself贍養(yǎng)家庭/自力更生support sb.in (doing) sth. 支持某人(做)某事(2)in support of sb./sth. 支持或支援某人/某物e to ones support 支持某人(3)supporter n. 支持者重點(diǎn)強(qiáng)化易錯對對碰The old man went into the room, supported (support) by his son.The old man went into the room, with his son supporting (support) him.佳句時時寫只有少數(shù)人支持他的計劃，這使他很失望。Only a few people spoke in_support_of_his_plan,_which made him very disappointed.6intend vt.計劃；打算自主體驗(yàn)單句語法填空I had_intended (intend) to catch the early train, but I didnt get up in time.The school being built at present is said to be intended for the disabled children.To improve our English and get more students interested in English, I intend to_organize (organize) some activities at school.We e here with the intention (intend) of learning knowledge.系統(tǒng)歸納(1)intend doing/to do sth. 打算做某事intend sb.to do sth. 打算讓某人做某事had intended to do sth./intended to have done sth. 本來打算做某事(2)be intended to do sth./for sth./sb. 專門為；專門給(3)with the intention of 抱有的目的；打算重點(diǎn)強(qiáng)化佳句時時寫(句式升級)The program was set up with the intention of helping the homeless.The program which_was_intended_to_help_the_homeless was set up.(intend; 定語從句)The program intended_to_help_the_homeless was set up.(intend; 分詞作定語)1look down upon/on蔑視；輕視；瞧不起系統(tǒng)歸納look back on回憶；回顧look forward to 盼望；期待look into 調(diào)查；觀察；向里看look out (for .) 注意；留意；留神()look through 瀏覽；仔細(xì)查看look up 抬頭看；查閱look up to 尊敬；仰視重點(diǎn)強(qiáng)化易錯對對碰(look up/look up to)The reason why I look_up_to the artist is that his works are inspiring.I often look_up the words I dont know in the dictionary or on the Internet.佳句時時寫我們不應(yīng)該瞧不起殘疾人，相反，我們應(yīng)該幫助他們。We shouldnt look_down_upon/on the disabled; on the contrary, we should help them.我常?；貞浉咧械娜兆?，那是我一生最快樂的日子。I often look_back_on my high school days, which were the happiest in my life.2refer to提及；談到；參考；查閱自主體驗(yàn)單句語法填空People who work in offices are usually referred to as “white collar workers”Youd better write down the phone number of that restaurant for future reference (refer)As the situation was unusual, he referred the matter to the editor.補(bǔ)全句子If you dont know the exact meaning of the word, you may refer_to_the_dictionary.如果你不知道這個單詞的確切含義，你可以查字典。系統(tǒng)歸納(1)refer to .as .把稱作refer .to . 把提交給(2)reference n. 提及；參考；查閱reference book 參考書；工具書重點(diǎn)強(qiáng)化易錯對對碰(refer to/look up)When I am faced with difficulty, I usually choose to refer_to relevant learning materials or Web pages.Would you mind my using your iPad for a while to look_up the new words in the article?佳句時時寫(2015天津高考書面表達(dá))書和字典可以用作參考書籍而雜志當(dāng)作閱讀材料。The textbooks and dictionaries can be_used_as_reference_books while the magazines serve as reading materials.3once引導(dǎo)條件狀語從句，意為“一旦就”教材原句Once_I_stop,_it all es crowding in and I remember the chimps in laboratories.自主體驗(yàn)Once_you_begin_to_do_something,_you must carry on with it, otherwise you will never achieve anything.一旦你開始做某件事，你必須堅持下去，否則你將不會有所收獲。Once it is lost, the good chance may never e again.(用省略句改寫句子)Once_lost,_the good chance may never e again.歸納點(diǎn)撥若once引導(dǎo)的從句的主語與主句的主語一致，且從句中的謂語動詞含有be動詞的某種形式或從句為“it be .”形式時，從句中的“主語be”或“it be”可以省略。佳句背誦(增分要點(diǎn)句)Once the damage is done, it will take many years for the farmland to recover.(增分要點(diǎn)句)We must understand that a habit is difficult and sometimes almost impossible to get rid of once it is formed.4it hit/hits sb.從句教材原句Suddenly it_hit_me_how difficult it was for a woman to get medical training at that time.自主體驗(yàn)It happens that he told me not to depend on fortune, but on conduct.It hits (hit) me that nothing is more precious than health.歸納點(diǎn)撥it作形式主語的其他常用句型：It occurs/occurred to sb.that .某人突然想到It strikes/struck sb.that . 某人突然想到It happens/happened that . 碰巧佳句背誦(增分要點(diǎn)句)It hit me that, not just because of those things I had but because of the journey toward them, I was happy.(增分要點(diǎn)句)It occurred to/struck me that I have wasted too much precious time.本單元語篇話題與新課程主題語境“人與社會”中的“對社會有突出貢獻(xiàn)的人物”子話題相對應(yīng)一、話題語素積累多一點(diǎn)話題詞匯記一記子話題(一)外貌特征溫故淺易詞匯lookexpression ordinarybroadbeard handsome neat paleslim pretty beauty識記生疏詞匯figure n身材 plain adj.樸素的；簡單的elegant adj.文雅的 fair adj.(膚色)白皙的appearance n外貌 attractive adj.有魅力的facial adj.面部的 medium adj.中等的forehead n額頭 moustache n上唇的胡子子話題(二)自身特點(diǎn)溫故淺易詞匯educate encouragesupportmarkdetermine increase honour activebelieve chance識記生疏詞匯bravery n勇氣 virtue n美德；德行champion n冠軍；優(yōu)勝者 confidence n信任；信心capable adj.能力強(qiáng)的 character n性格powerful adj.有力的；強(qiáng)大的diligent adj.勤奮的；勤勉的determined adj.決心的；決定的independent adj.獨(dú)立的；有主見的常用詞塊憶一憶serve the people heart and soul 全心全意為人民服務(wù)share sorrow as well as happiness with sb. 與某人同甘共苦l(xiāng)ead a happy life 過著幸福的生活be enthusiastic about . 對熱心be qualified for 適合；勝任think highly of 對高度評價have a gift/talent for 對有天賦be strict with 對嚴(yán)格要求make great contributions to 對做出巨大貢獻(xiàn)devote oneself to 致力于；獻(xiàn)身于make a difference 有影響；有重要作用be gifted at 對有天賦be good at 擅長寫作佳句背一背Devoted to munity activities, she was highly thought of by the people around.As far as Im concerned, women can hold up half of the sky; therefore, we should show respect for them in our daily life.The Chinese Women Volleyball Team, coached by Lang Ping, won the gold medal in the Rio Olympic.二、“分步寫作”表達(dá)準(zhǔn)一點(diǎn)話題應(yīng)用文分步寫作假定你是新華中學(xué)的高三學(xué)生李華，你校的外教Mr.Pearson開設(shè)了一個英語輔導(dǎo)班(English Tutorial)，可根據(jù)學(xué)生的實(shí)際需要進(jìn)行輔導(dǎo)。報名者須根據(jù)個人實(shí)際情況提出申請并選擇輔導(dǎo)內(nèi)容。請你給外教寫一封電子郵件申請加入輔導(dǎo)班。內(nèi)容主要包括：1介紹個人情況；2說明輔導(dǎo)意向(如口語、語法、寫作、文化知識等其中的一項)；3表達(dá)愿望。注意：1.詞數(shù)80左右；2可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。3郵件的開頭和結(jié)尾已給出，不計入總詞數(shù)。Dear Mr. Pearson，Im more than delighted that you have started English Tutorial. Yours sincerely，Li Hua第一步：準(zhǔn)確審題，理行文脈絡(luò)，擬寫作要點(diǎn)本寫作是一封申請信，時態(tài)為一般現(xiàn)在時，人稱為第一人稱。文章可分三個層次：開頭應(yīng)點(diǎn)明寫信的緣由申請加入輔導(dǎo)班，為介紹個人情況和說明輔導(dǎo)意向做鋪墊，避免直接介紹個人情況帶來的生硬突兀。主體部分介紹個人情況及說明輔導(dǎo)意向發(fā)揮空間大，寫作時應(yīng)化大為小，細(xì)化處理，可從英語掌握方面介紹個人情況，以語法為例，指出語法很難，想要輔導(dǎo)語法。結(jié)尾表達(dá)愿望和感謝。要點(diǎn)1：我寫信申請上英語輔導(dǎo)班。Im_writing_to_apply_for_the_membership_of_the_English_Tutorial.要點(diǎn)2：我是李華，新華中學(xué)高三年級的一名學(xué)生。Im_Li_Hua,_a_Senior_3_student_of_Xinhua_Middle_School.要點(diǎn)2：我已經(jīng)學(xué)習(xí)英語近六年了，我仍然沒有掌握好它。 I_have_been_learning_English_for_nearly_six_years.Im_still_not_good_at_it.要點(diǎn)2：我發(fā)現(xiàn)語法很難。I_find_the_grammar_is_difficult.要點(diǎn)3：我確信，在您的幫助下，我的語法可以大大提高。(convince)Im_convinced_that_my_grammar_can_be_greatly_improved_with_your_help.要點(diǎn)3：如果您能考慮我的申請我將感激不盡。(take . into account)Id_appreciate_it_if_you_could_take_my_application_into_account.第二步：添加細(xì)節(jié)，文意更豐滿，表達(dá)更亮眼為了使文章內(nèi)容更充實(shí)，我們需要對要點(diǎn)進(jìn)行適度拓展和升級，以使表達(dá)更亮眼?？捎胻hough引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句升級要點(diǎn)2；用“so . that”引導(dǎo)的結(jié)果狀語從句拓展要點(diǎn)2。升級要點(diǎn)2：雖然我已經(jīng)學(xué)習(xí)英語近六年了，但我仍然沒有掌握好它。(though引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句)Though_I_have_been_learning_English_for_nearly_six_years,_Im_still_not_good_at_it.拓展要點(diǎn)2：我發(fā)現(xiàn)語法很難，以至于我必須花很多時間在上面。(so .that引導(dǎo)的結(jié)果狀語從句)I_find_the_grammar_is_so_difficult_that_I_must_spend_much_time_on_it.第三步：連句成文，排語句順序，重銜接過渡結(jié)合寫作三個層次， 文章可分為三段來寫。第一段用now引出申請加入輔導(dǎo)班，第二段根據(jù)要點(diǎn)間的邏輯關(guān)系，在介紹個人情況及說明輔導(dǎo)意向時可使用一些連接詞使文章自然流暢，過渡自然，并用“I think I need some help.”引出最后一段。Dear Mr.Pearson，Im more than delighted that you have started English Tutorial. Now,_Im_writing to_apply_for_the_membership_of_the_English_Tutorial.Im_Li_Hua,_a_Senior_3_student_of_Xinhua_Middle_School.Though_I_have_been_learning_English_for_nearly_six_years,_Im_still_not_good_at_it.I_find_the_grammar_is_so_difficult_that_I_must_spend_much_time_on_it._I_think_I_need_some_help.Im_convinced_that_my_grammar_can_be_greatly_improved_with_your_help.Id_appreciate_it_if_you_could_take_my_application_into_account.Yours sincerely，Li Hua一、復(fù)現(xiàn)單元考點(diǎn)增強(qiáng)備考信心.高考中的語法填空1(2018全國卷)Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment (entertain)2(2018天津高考)The possibility that there is life on other planets in the universe has always inspired (inspire) scientists to explore the outer space.3(2017全國卷)Its an amazing acplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations (organize)4(2017全國卷)But Sarah, who has taken part in shows along with top models, wants to prove that she has brains as well as beauty.She is determined to carry on with her education.5(2017天津高考)It was when I got back to my apartment that I first came across my new neighbors.6(2017天津高考)The most awkward email mistake is usually mitted in anger.You write an unkind message about someone, intending (intend) to send it to a friend, but accidentally send it to the person youre discussing.7(2016全國卷)Then, handle the most important tasks first so youll feel a real sense of achievement (achieve)8(2016北京高考)I want to prove that I can teach myself a respectful (respect) profession, without going to college, and be just as good as, if not better than, my petitors.高考中的完形填空(選用intend, project, campaign, support, respect填空)1(2017天津高考完形填空)Influenced by her story, I created the As We Heal (痊愈), the World Heals _24_.My goal was to lose 150 pounds in one year and raise $50,000 in support of a movement founded 30 years ago to end hunger.This bination of healing myself and healing the world struck me as the perfect solution.project2(2017北京高考完形填空)She also organized a fundraising (募捐) drive in “Ladybug Jars” to collect everyones spare change during “Make Change” month.More recently, the foundation began another _47_ called National Red Scarf Day a day when people donate $20 and wear red scarves in support of Canadas hungry and homeless.campaign3(2014遼寧高考完形填空)Several weeks later, when I described the situation to my friend Ken Hardy, he smiled, “You made a classic mistake.Youre stuck in your own way of thinking.You didnt _52_ to be late.But thats not the point.What is important in your munication is how your lateness affected Eleanor.”intend4(2014重慶高考完形填空)Cultural differences occur wherever you go.When visiting another country, you should be aware of those differences and _28_ them.respect5(2013天津高考完形填空)Dad is also a living example of real love.From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to _31_ our family.support二、復(fù)現(xiàn)話題詞匯提高閱讀準(zhǔn)度新高考下的命題新視角：巾幗不讓須眉！古今中外，各行各業(yè)杰出女性的事跡激勵我們奮勇前進(jìn)。在眾多領(lǐng)域，涌現(xiàn)出許多魅力十足、集智慧和優(yōu)雅于一身的成功女性。杰出女性背后成功的故事是近年來高考的熱點(diǎn)，平時多搜集這方面的素材進(jìn)行閱讀，有利于培養(yǎng)考生的道德情操，樹立正確的人生觀和價值觀。話題感悟?qū)W習(xí)目標(biāo) 語篇復(fù)現(xiàn)詞匯，活學(xué)活用記憶更深(加藍(lán)詞匯為本單元話題詞匯，讀文時請揣摩其用法)1 “How do you account_for your remarkable achievements in life？” Queen Victoria of the UK asked Helen Keller.“How do you explain the fact that even though you were both blind and deaf, you were able to achieve so much？”2 Ms.Kellers answer is a tribute (致敬) to her kind teacher.“If it had not been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown.”3 According to American speaker Zig Ziglar, Anne Sullivan was no stranger to hardship.She was almost sightless and was, at one time, diagnosed as hopelessly “insane” by her caregivers.She was locked in the basement of a mental institution.Occasionally, Anne would violently attack anyone who came near.Most of the time she generally ignored everyone in her presence.4 An elderly nurse believed there was hope, however, and she made it her work to show love to the child.Every day she visited Anne, and she left cookies for her and spoke words of love and encouragement.She believed Anne could recover, if only she were shown love.5 Eventually, doctors noticed the change in the girl.Where they once witnessed anger and hate, they now noted gentleness and love.They moved her upstairs where she