Unit 2 Making a difference Understanding ideas课件(共24张PPT) -2025-2026学年外研版（2019）必修第三册
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Unit 2 Making a difference
What qualities does a great person/hero have
selfless
brave enough to sacrifice themselves for their belief
never lose heart
devoted
warm-hearted
make a great contribution to mankind
caring
generous
creative
hardworking
courageous
Yuan Longping
The Father of Hybrid Rice
Zhong Nanshan
top respiratory(呼吸的)
disease specialist(专家)
fought against SARS;
fighting against Covid-19
invented the hybrid rice;
increased the rice production;
helped to resolve the hunger problem;
helped to improve the living standard of human beings
Do we need to be super-heroes or scientists to be regarded as great
The story of Ryan, an ordinary boy who did extraordinary things.
Understanding ideas
The Well That Changed the World
Why wells are important in Africa
Freshwater shortage
Look at the map and talk about:
What is this map about
What do different colours stand for
capita人均
renewable 可再生的
cubic meter立方米
capita人均
renewable 可再生的
cubic meter立方米
Water shortage in Africa
Water shortage remains a serious issue in parts of Africa for years, especially in North Africa. In Africa, millions of people don’t have access to clean drinking water, and they are living in areas with poor sanitation services.
The reasons for water shortage in Africa.
Frequent droughts due to global warming and deforestation have shrunk lakes and changed rainfall patterns.
Traditional irrigation technology and agriculture have caused a good sum of water waste.
Growing population and urbanization have increased the domestic and industrial water consumption, which can’t be fully supported by poor infrastructure.
collect and purify rainwater
fund water projects
build wells and pumps
recycle waste water
set up facilities to purify water
develop new water conservation technologies
Read and tick:
Now tick the solutions that you think are most effective
to supply Africa with fresh water.
Pre-reading:
What was Ryan’s solution
1. What is the genre of the text
A. A narration.
B. An argumentation.
C. An exposition.
Read and choose
B. Ryan saw the finished well with his own eyes and the students welcomed him warmly.
D. Ryan finally raised the $2,000 and built a well near a primary school in Uganda.
A. Ryan decided to earn money to build a well but the money was not enough.
C. Ryan's teacher told him the water problem in many African countries.
Para.1
E. It is Ryan's courage and perseverance that made his dream a reality.
F. Ryan set up a foundation to encourage more people to help.
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
Read and Match
Read and Complete
Part 1 Para. ______
Part 2 Para. ______
Part 3 Para. ______
1
2-5
6
Why did Ryan want to help
How did Ryan help
The means and the significance
Conclusion: Age doesn’t matter. It’s the courage, determination, and perseverance that count.
Complete structure of the passage.
1. Who inspired Ryan to think about helping African people
2. What’s Ryan’s plan at first How did he carry it out
3. How did he raise $2,000 to build the first well
Read and Find
4. How did he feel when he was welcomed in Africa
5. What is the significance of Ryan’s foundation
Complete Ryan’s story with expressions from the passage.
Read and Fill
Complete Ryan’s story with expressions from the passage.
walk ten kilometres to get water every day
his first target of $70
gave the money to a charity
donate money
the finished well with his own eyes
hundreds of delighted students
has benefited over 800,000 people in 16 countries across Africa
set up a foundation
Introduction
Conclusion
Main body
P1 explains why Ryan wanted to help people in Africa
P2 At first, his plan was ...
P3-4 Then, he changed his plan and it worked out
P5 Later, he set up a foundation
P6 concludes that courage and perseverance make one’s dream a reality.
Explain the title “The well that changed the world”
and give your reasons.
Think and Share
1. The well built by Ryan solved the problem of worldwide
water shortage.
2. The more wells you dig, the better the world will be.
3. The well built by Ryan encouraged more people to help
make the world a better place.
What kind of person do you think Ryan is
Which of his qualities do you admire most Why
Think and Share
determined
hard-working
kind
promising
inspiring
courageous
responsible
perseverant
generous
caring/loving
Which of his qualities do you admire most Why
Ryan
courage
perseverance
love
determination
kindness
What qualities help Ryan realise his dream
Ryan’s qualities I admire most:
Ryan’s story makes me understand that perseverance makes the impossible possible.
As far as I’m concerned, success comes to anyone who insists working with perseverance. Instead, lack of perseverance can only result in failure or disappointment.
We see this in our life. Outstanding athletes spend almost all their time practicing. Their endurance is beyond imagination.
A possible answer
The Ryan's Well Foundation
As a senior student, what can you do to help others
in need
Think and Share
Remember: Even the smallest act can make a big
difference to others, and the world.
Write an essay (about 80 words) to introduce the person you admire most. Try to share his/her good qualities and your opinions.
Homework:
Unit 2 Making a difference
What qualities does a great person/hero have
selfless
brave enough to sacrifice themselves for their belief
never lose heart
devoted
warm-hearted
make a great contribution to mankind
caring
generous
creative
hardworking
courageous
Yuan Longping
The Father of Hybrid Rice
Zhong Nanshan
top respiratory(呼吸的)
disease specialist(专家)
fought against SARS;
fighting against Covid-19
invented the hybrid rice;
increased the rice production;
helped to resolve the hunger problem;
helped to improve the living standard of human beings
Do we need to be super-heroes or scientists to be regarded as great
The story of Ryan, an ordinary boy who did extraordinary things.
Understanding ideas
The Well That Changed the World
Why wells are important in Africa
Freshwater shortage
Look at the map and talk about:
What is this map about
What do different colours stand for
capita人均
renewable 可再生的
cubic meter立方米
capita人均
renewable 可再生的
cubic meter立方米
Water shortage in Africa
Water shortage remains a serious issue in parts of Africa for years, especially in North Africa. In Africa, millions of people don’t have access to clean drinking water, and they are living in areas with poor sanitation services.
The reasons for water shortage in Africa.
Frequent droughts due to global warming and deforestation have shrunk lakes and changed rainfall patterns.
Traditional irrigation technology and agriculture have caused a good sum of water waste.
Growing population and urbanization have increased the domestic and industrial water consumption, which can’t be fully supported by poor infrastructure.
collect and purify rainwater
fund water projects
build wells and pumps
recycle waste water
set up facilities to purify water
develop new water conservation technologies
Read and tick:
Now tick the solutions that you think are most effective
to supply Africa with fresh water.
Pre-reading:
What was Ryan’s solution
1. What is the genre of the text
A. A narration.
B. An argumentation.
C. An exposition.
Read and choose
B. Ryan saw the finished well with his own eyes and the students welcomed him warmly.
D. Ryan finally raised the $2,000 and built a well near a primary school in Uganda.
A. Ryan decided to earn money to build a well but the money was not enough.
C. Ryan's teacher told him the water problem in many African countries.
Para.1
E. It is Ryan's courage and perseverance that made his dream a reality.
F. Ryan set up a foundation to encourage more people to help.
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
Read and Match
Read and Complete
Part 1 Para. ______
Part 2 Para. ______
Part 3 Para. ______
1
2-5
6
Why did Ryan want to help
How did Ryan help
The means and the significance
Conclusion: Age doesn’t matter. It’s the courage, determination, and perseverance that count.
Complete structure of the passage.
1. Who inspired Ryan to think about helping African people
2. What’s Ryan’s plan at first How did he carry it out
3. How did he raise $2,000 to build the first well
Read and Find
4. How did he feel when he was welcomed in Africa
5. What is the significance of Ryan’s foundation
Complete Ryan’s story with expressions from the passage.
Read and Fill
Complete Ryan’s story with expressions from the passage.
walk ten kilometres to get water every day
his first target of $70
gave the money to a charity
donate money
the finished well with his own eyes
hundreds of delighted students
has benefited over 800,000 people in 16 countries across Africa
set up a foundation
Introduction
Conclusion
Main body
P1 explains why Ryan wanted to help people in Africa
P2 At first, his plan was ...
P3-4 Then, he changed his plan and it worked out
P5 Later, he set up a foundation
P6 concludes that courage and perseverance make one’s dream a reality.
Explain the title “The well that changed the world”
and give your reasons.
Think and Share
1. The well built by Ryan solved the problem of worldwide
water shortage.
2. The more wells you dig, the better the world will be.
3. The well built by Ryan encouraged more people to help
make the world a better place.
What kind of person do you think Ryan is
Which of his qualities do you admire most Why
Think and Share
determined
hard-working
kind
promising
inspiring
courageous
responsible
perseverant
generous
caring/loving
Which of his qualities do you admire most Why
Ryan
courage
perseverance
love
determination
kindness
What qualities help Ryan realise his dream
Ryan’s qualities I admire most:
Ryan’s story makes me understand that perseverance makes the impossible possible.
As far as I’m concerned, success comes to anyone who insists working with perseverance. Instead, lack of perseverance can only result in failure or disappointment.
We see this in our life. Outstanding athletes spend almost all their time practicing. Their endurance is beyond imagination.
A possible answer
The Ryan's Well Foundation
As a senior student, what can you do to help others
in need
Think and Share
Remember: Even the smallest act can make a big
difference to others, and the world.
Write an essay (about 80 words) to introduce the person you admire most. Try to share his/her good qualities and your opinions.
Homework: