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Unit 2
Making a difference
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Learning Objectives
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Developing ideas
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Presenting ideas
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Vocabulary
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Homework
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Learning
Objectives
语言能力
掌握 contribute to、inspire、remarkable 等核心词汇及 “主语 + be+adj.+to do” 等句型,能准确理解人物事迹类语篇;
能运用所学语言口头描述优秀人物的品质与贡献,清晰表达个人看法;
能完成 “推荐年度人物” 相关书面写作,做到语言规范、逻辑连贯。
思维品质
通过分析语篇中人物的行为动机与影响,培养批判性思考能力;
能多角度梳理 “个人如何改变世界” 的观点,提升逻辑思维的条理性;
结合自身经历反思个人价值,增强创新思维与问题解决意识。
学习能力
学会运用略读、精读策略捕捉语篇关键信息,归纳文章主旨;
能通过小组合作完成讨论、展示任务,提升协作学习与沟通能力;
能自主整理核心语言知识,反思学习过程中的不足并调整方法。
文化意识
了解中外不同领域优秀人物的公益行为与文化背景,尊重多元文化;
认同 “助人向善、积极奉献” 的共同价值观,增强社会责任感;
树立人类命运共同体意识,理解个人对社会、世界的积极意义。
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Developing ideas
watch the video
背景信息
Nicholas Winton
尼古拉斯·温顿(Nicholas Winton,1909年5月19日 -2015年7月1日),被誉为英国辛德勒。曾在1939年从战争阴云笼罩下的捷克斯洛伐克营救出669名犹太儿童难民。2015年7月1日,被誉为“英国辛德勒”的尼古拉斯·温顿爵士在医院因呼吸系统衰竭溘然长逝,享年106岁。
Activity 1
Look at the word cloud and predict what the man in the pictures might have done.
THE POWER of GOOD
“The British Schindler”: the life of Nicholas Winton
Activity 2
Read the biography of Nicholas Winton and check your prediction in Activity 1.
He might be from Britain. He might have saved frightened Jewish children, whose parents were heartbroken, from the Nazis during World War Ⅱ and he might have received various honours.
THE POWER of GOOD
“The British Schindler”: the life of Nicholas Winton
背景信息
Oskar Schindler (1908—1974)
A German businessman, who is praised for saving the lives of approximately 1,100 Jews during World War II by employing them in his factories. He is respected by Jews and people who desire justice and equality all over the world. The world famous film, Schindler's List, directed by Steven Spielberg, was based on Oskar Schindler's story.
Take a look.
Learning to learn
Most biographies are organised in the order in which events happened. Whilst reading a biography, it's a good idea to make a timeline to record and track important information, such as dates, places and key events. This can be a useful way of displaying the kind of life the person led and even, sometimes, what he / she was really like.
Structure of biography:
The title of a biography
Introduction: Name of the person
His / her biggest achievement
Main body: Major events in time order
Conclusion: Your opinion on her / his contribution
or your comments about him / her
Read the passage and think about how many parts this article should be divided into. Then match the main idea of each part.
Introduction: para_____:
Main body: paras _____:
Conclusion: para ______:
a. Nicholas Winton's key events
b. the writer's opinion
c. The name of the person and his biggest achievement
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Activity 3
Match the events to the years in which they happened.
a. Winton left the military.
b. He was awarded the Order of the White Lion.
c. He went to Prague to help refugees escape from the Nazis.
d. He was invited onto the British television programme That's Life.
e. He became a businessman.
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1938
1954
1988
2014
e
c
a
d
b
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1
A. The children were excited to board the train.
B. The children boarded the train with their parents.
C. All the children who boarded the train were Jewish.
D. It was very likely that the parents would not see their children again.
2. Put the following events in order of time.
①Nicholas Winton returned to Britain and worked in business.
②Nicholas Winton worked for international charities and for various companies.
③Nicholas Winton worked in banks in Germany and France.
④Nicholas Winton served as an officer in Britain's Royal Air Force.
A. ①③④② B. ①②③④
C. ③①④② D. ③④①②
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
3. What do we know about Nicholas Winton's great behaviour
A. As a German Jewish, he was always helpful.
B. What he saw in Prague inspired him to do that.
C. His friend asked him to help people escape.
D. The British government paid all the cost.
4. Why did his great behaviour keep for so long
A. Because his wife didn't find the secret before.
B. Because no TV station invited him to share.
C. Because he didn't want to mention his memories.
D. Because the children he saved forgot him.
Think and share
Why did the parents fear that they would never see their children again
Because they were Jewish and under the control of the Nazis.
Why do you think it took such a long time for Winton's actions to become known
Because, for the most part, Winton didn't mention the children he saved. He might have thought that it was normal to help others when they were in trouble, so it was not worth mentioning.
Think and share
Which three words would you use to describe Winton's personal qualities
warm-hearted; helpful; considerate; thoughtful; courageous; affectionate; modest; merciful; wise
Do you know of any Chinese who have acted in a similar way to Winton Share their stories with the class.
He Fengshan (何凤山) was the Consulate General of China in Austria (中国驻奥地利总领事) from 1938 to 1940. He granted thousands of visas to Jews to help them flee the Nazis. For the most part, he did not mention the Jews he saved. He passed away in 1997 at the age of 96. Later, people learned about his story and he was given several honorary titles.
Activity 4
Work in groups. Give a talk in honour of Nicholas Winton.
Organise your talk following the steps below.
Say who you are going to talk about.
Talk about his key actions.
Talk about his personal qualities.
End with the main reasons why he inspires you
Sample
Hello, everyone! Now I am pleased to talk about Nicholas Winton, a respected figure of mine, who is well-known as “The British Schindler” across the world.
Nicholas Winton was known for organising the rescue of 669 children from death at the hands of Nazis. In 1938, he was invited by a friend to Prague to help transport children living in terrible conditions to safety in Britain. Also, he used money to pay required money for their living expenses. In 1954, he left the military and then worked for international charities and various companies. However, Mr Winton didn't mention the saved children.
Sir Winton kept his entire plan completely secret, even his wife had no idea about his planning until fifty years later. The story became known to the public in 1988 when it featured on That's Life, a BBC TV programme. Sir Winton's extraordinary achievement, kindness as well as modesty made him receive the Order of the White Lion in 2014.
His deeds inspire us to help others when we can, it will make a great difference.
Retell the story with the help of the following chart.
Activity 5
Read Tu Youyou's CV and fill in the boxes with the corresponding information.
Activity 5
Read Tu Youyou's CV and fill in the boxes with the corresponding information.
Tu Youyou
She managed to extract qinghaosu, which is very effective in fighting malaria.
Introduction
Activity 5
Read Tu Youyou's CV and fill in the boxes with the corresponding information.
Main body
From 1951 to 1955, she studied at Beijing Medical College (now Peking University Health Science Centre).
Since 1955, she has worked at China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, as a tenured and chief researcher.
Activity 5
Read Tu Youyou's CV and fill in the boxes with the corresponding information.
Main body
In 1969, she worked as the leader of a research team aiming to discover a treatment for malaria.
In 1972, she managed to extract qinghaosu from a Chinese herb, which is very effective in fighting malaria.
Activity 5
Read Tu Youyou's CV and fill in the boxes with the corresponding information.
In 1986, she obtained a New Drug Certificate for qinghaosu, issued by the Ministry of Health of China.
In 2015, she won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering a novel therapy against malaria.
In 2019, she was nominated for “The Greatest Person of the 20th Century”.
Main body
Activity 5
Read Tu Youyou's CV and fill in the boxes with the corresponding information.
Conclusion
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What impresses me most is her persistence and strong will. It reinforces my belief that I can indefinably fulfill my potential and achieve my goal even after plenty of failure.
Activity 5
Now write a biography of Tu Youyou. Use the expressions in the box to help you. Do further research if necessary.
Useful expressions
In (year), ... At the age of...
On (day / date), ... At one point, ...
Later, ... By (year /day /
date), ...
Finally, ...
如何写人物传记
一、题型解读
人物传记也是记叙文体的一种,但人物传记主要是写名人或伟人的生平事迹。因此,写人物传记时,要对其出生年月、主要事迹、人们对他的评论等内容进行叙述。
二、写作攻略
1. 基本框架
总:总体介绍人物
(姓名、身份、地位、主要成就等尽量用非谓语动词结构,使文章简洁通顺)
分:按时间顺序介绍人物的一生
用议论性的语言刻画人物,包括成长经历、教育情况、兴趣爱好、性格品质、工作经历、感人事迹、突出成绩、缺点不足等
总:总结对人物的评价及其带来的影响,或给人们的启示
二、写作攻略
2. 写作特点
人物传记类文章围绕人物的生平、主要事迹以及对人物的评价来行文。在写作时,要选择人物的重要事迹或突出的性格特点,才能充分
表现人物形象。
3. 注意事项
(1)人物传记类文章内容要包括所给的全部信息,既不能遗漏,也不可随意添加。语言要精练、生动,不要平铺直叙,也不可说大话。
(2)时态以一般现在时和一般过去时为主。描写人物的外貌、性格等常用一般现在时,而介绍人物的出生时间及地点教育背景、主要事迹等通常用一般过去时。
三、模板素材
1. 常用句型
A.出生时间、地点
①be born on... in... ②born on... in...
B.年龄特征
① ... is... years old ② ... is... years of age ③at the age of...
④of... years old ⑤at... (years of age)
C.家庭、教育背景
①be born in a poor/rich family ②live a happy/hard life
③major in... ④graduate from... College/University
⑤receive a Bachelor's/Doctor's degree
D.主要事迹
①devote his/her lifetime to... ②devote himself/herself to...
③win the Nobel Prize in...
④make great achievements in...
⑤make a great contribution to...
E.对人物的评价
①be one of the greatest/most important...
②be considered/regarded as...
③be highly thought of...
④live in the hearts of... forever
⑤set an excellent example to...
2. 写作模板
I'd like to introduce a famous ① , called ② . He was born on ③ in ④ . He graduated from ⑤ and received a ⑥ .
He devotes all his life to ⑦ . He is known to the public because ⑧ .
There is no doubt that he is one of the greatest ⑨ in history.
①身份;②姓名;③出生年月;④出生地;⑤毕业院校;⑥学位;⑦工作或研究;⑧主要事迹或成就;⑨职业。
Sample
Introduction
In 2015, for the first time, a Chinese scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. She is Tu Youyou.
Main body
Born in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province on 30 December 1930, Tu Youyou studied at Beijing Medical College (now Peking University Health Science Centre) from 1951 to 1955. Since 1955, she has worked at China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences as a tenured and chief researcher. In 1969, she worked as the leader of a research team aiming to discover a treatment for malaria.
Sample
Main body
By 1972, she had managed to extract qinghaosu from a Chinese herb, which is very effective in fighting malaria. Fourteen years later, she obtained a New Drug Certificate for qinghaosu, issued by the Ministry of Health of China. Because of her great contribution, she was presented with the Nobel Prize at the age of 85. In 2019, she was also nominated for “The Greatest Person of the 20th Century”.
Conclusion
Not only has she saved many people suffering from malaria, but also she has proved the effectiveness of Chinese herbs. Furthermore, she is admired because she devotes most of her time and energy to medical research.
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Presenting ideas
Activity 1
Think of someone you want to recommend as “Person of the Year”. You can choose a well-known person or someone you plete the form about the person.
Qian Xuesen
the father of China's space program
the love for his country
...
Activity 2
Work in groups. Talk about your “Person of the Year” and choose the best one in your group. Use the information in Activity 1 and the expressions in the box to help you.
Useful expressions
I recommend... because...
I think... is the best choice, because...
I agree with him / her.
Really I don't think so. I think...
Sample
Qian Xuesen, regarded as the father of China's space program, was born in 1911 in Shanghai. In 1935, Qian went to America for further study and was highly thought of by Von Karman. In 1938, he obtained his doctor's degrees in aerospace science and mathematics in the US. In 1950, he heard China had been founded and succeeded in coming back to his homeland in 1955 though the American government tried to stop him. Since 1958 he had been devoted to aerospace science and research and made great contributions to the cause of China's aerospace. In 2009, he passed away in Beijing.
Because of the love for his country and the great achievements, he has received the respect and admiration from his people.
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Vocabulary
aid n. & v. 帮助,援助
例句:The new software aids users in organizing their work efficiently.
这款新软件帮助用户高效地整理工作。
She got financial aid to cover her college tuition.
她获得了用于支付大学学费的助学金。
come to one's aid 前来帮助某人
例句:When she fell down on the street, several passers-by came to her aid
immediately. 她在街上摔倒时,几位路人立刻前来帮忙。
in aid of 为了帮助;支持
例句:The school is holding a charity concert in aid of children in poor areas.
学校正在举办慈善音乐会,为贫困地区的儿童筹款。
aid n. & v. 帮助,援助
with the aid of 在…… 的帮助下
例句:With the aid of a dictionary, most students can understand the English
passage. 在词典的帮助下,大多数学生能读懂这篇英语短文。
aid sb. in (doing) sth. 帮助某人做某事
例句:The teacher aided the students in preparing for the English speech
contest. 老师帮助学生们准备英语演讲比赛。
aid sb. with sth. 在某方面帮助某人
例句:He often aids his classmates with their English homework.
他经常帮助同学辅导英语作业。
rise to one's feet 站起身来
核心含义:侧重 “主动或因特定情境(如尊重、回应、支撑身体)站起身”,强调动作的自主性和场景性。
语用场景:常用于正式场合(演讲、典礼、会议)、表达尊重(面对长辈、国旗国歌)或文学描写中,提升语言正式度和画面感。
例句:As the national anthem played, everyone in the hall rose to their feet
respectfully. 国歌响起时,大厅里的所有人都恭敬地站起身。
同义替换:
stand up(通用口语,无特殊情感)
get to one's feet(侧重 “克服困难后站起”,如受伤、疲惫后)
spring to one's feet(侧重 “迅速站起”,含激动、急切意味)
achievement n. 成绩,成就
例句:Hard work and perseverance are the keys to achieving great achievements.
努力和坚持是取得卓越成就的关键。
make an achievement 取得成就
例句:She worked hard to make an achievement.
她努力奋斗,取得了成就
achievements in (doing) sth. 在…… 方面的成就
例句:She takes pride in her achievements in painting.
她为自己在绘画方面的成就感到自豪。
a sense of achievement 成就感
例句:Learning new skills brings a sense of achievement.
学习新技能能带来成就感。
major adj. 重要的,主要的 vi. 主修,专攻 n. 主修科目
例句:English is a major subject in high school. 英语是高中的主要科目。
She majors in English literature at college. 她在大学主修英国文学。
Math is his major at university. 数学是他大学的专业。
major in 主修,专攻
例句:She majors in international relations at university.
她在大学主修国际关系。
majority n. 大部分,大多数,半数以上
the majority of... 大多数……
例句:The majority of water on Earth is saltwater.
地球上的大部分水是咸水。
treatment n. 治疗;疗法;对待;待遇;处理
例句:She received medical treatment for her cold.
她因感冒接受了治疗。
treat v. 对待;治疗;款待
treat sb. to sth. 用某物款待 / 招待某人
例句:I'll treat you to dinner tonight. 今晚我请你吃晚饭。
treat for sth. 治疗某种疾病
例句:The doctor treated him for a fever. 医生为他治疗发烧。
treat...like/as... 把……看作……
例句:People often treat dogs as loyal friends. 人们常把狗当作忠诚的朋友。
treat n. 款待;请客;乐趣
例句:The concert was a real treat for music lovers.
这场音乐会对音乐爱好者来说真是一大享受。
It's my treat. 我请客。
further
①adv. 进一步;此外;更远
例句:We need to discuss the plan further.
我们需要进一步讨论这个计划。
②adj. 进一步的;更多的;更远的
例句:We need further information to make a decision.
我们需要更多信息才能做决定。
③v. 促进;推进;助长
例句:The new policy will further the development of renewable energy.
新政策将促进可再生能源的发展。
further to 关于;就…… 而言,正式用语
例句:Further to our conversation yesterday, I'm writing to confirm the details.
关于我们昨天的谈话,我写信来确认细节。
further
take further action 采取进一步行动
例句:If the problem persists, we'll have to take further action.
如果问题持续存在,我们将不得不采取进一步行动。
in further detail 更详细地
例句:The teacher explained the grammar rule in further detail.
老师更详细地讲解了这条语法规则。
further one's studies 继续深造
例句:Many students choose to study abroad to further their studies.
许多学生选择出国留学继续深造。
辨析further与farther
用法维度 further farther
核心含义 1. 距离上 “更远”(可与 farther 互换);2. 程度 / 抽象层面 “进一步、更深”(独有用法) 仅表示距离上 “更远”(具体空间距离)
例句 We walked further/farther along the river. 我们沿着河走得更远了。 He lives farther from school than I do. 他住得比我离学校远。
高考提示 抽象场景(如 “进一步研究、促进发展、继续深造”)优先用 further,为高频考点 仅用于具体距离比较,使用场景较窄
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Homework
1. Complete the exercises at the end of the class.
2. Preview pages 33 to 37 of Unit 3.
See you in the next class!