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Unit 3
Unit 3 Family matters
JUST A BROTHER
To learn to describe your relationship with your family members
To read a feature story and work out the characteristics of feature stories
To get a further understanding about the relationship between family members
Look at the words and expressions and choose the ones that can be applied to your relationship with your family members.
Now look at the title of the passage and the pictures. Predict which of the words and expressions can be applied to the brothers’ relationship.
Read the passage and choose the main message of the passage.
Love and competition between the Brownlee brothers make them successful athletes.
People have different opinions about Alistair Brownlee’s actions in the triathlon final.
For Alistair Brownlee, family love is more important than winning the triathlon final.
What is the text type of this passage Read the learning to learn to get more information.
Features are “people stories”, and are typically longer than standard news stories. Features are written in an individual style, with extra detail and background.
Feature stories typically start with a “hook” that gets the interest of the reader. The style of the first paragraph also needs to set the tone of the whole piece. The middle part contains the “meat” of the story, with the ending being a summary, a powerful quote or even a surprise for the reader.
The “hook”
开篇描述的是2016年世界铁人三项系列赛墨西哥站比赛尾声的一幕。这是新闻特写的常见手法，其作用在于生动形象地呈现戏剧性的一幕，吸引读者的阅读兴趣，同时为整篇特写奠定感情基调。
Skim the passage and find the topic sentence in each paragraph.
Transitional sentence
Transitional sentence
1. Read the last sentence in Para. 1. What does the writer mean by saying “a chance to win the race ”
Alistair was in the third place and his younger brother was in the lead. If he didn’t stop to help his younger brother, he may get a better place in the race.
2. The writer does not mention who was feeling unexpected for the result of the race. Whom do you think the writer refers to
The audience who watch the race
The two brothers
The readers
3. What kind of qualities does Alistair have judging from his words and actions
Kind, ready to help, helpful, kind-hearted, supportive, considerate, generous, unselfish, caring, hard-working, positive, good-natured…
4. Why does Alistair think that having a brother is “an advantage” (Think & Share question 2)
Because having a brother trying to beat him at everything he does has been an enormously positive force on him.
Watch a report about the two brothers. What are the attitudes of the two speaker What message do they send
1. How are opinions about the Brownlee brothers divided Which do you agree with Give your reasons.
Some think the brothers should have been disqualified, while others think they should have been highly praised for their actions. I think …
2. What are the possible reasons why some people think the brothers should have been disqualified while others think the brothers should have been highly praised for their actions
3. What do you think about having a brother or sister
Having a brother or sister can be a wonderful experience. It can provide companionship, support, and someone to share lasting memories with. Growing up with a sibling(兄弟姐妹) can also teach important life skills such as cooperation, sharing, and conflict resolution. However, it can also come with challenges, such as sibling rivalry and the need for compromise. Overall, having a brother or sister is a unique and special relationship that can greatly enrich one's life.
4. Do you know any Chinese stories about family love Share one with the class.
One Chinese story about family love is “The Story of Mulan”. In ancient China, Mulan's father was conscripted into the army despite being old and frail. Worried about his well-being, Mulan decided to disguise herself as a man and took his place in the army.
本文是一篇新闻报道，从语篇内容上看，它属于新闻报道中的人物专题报道；从篇章结构看，它属于记叙文。
全文结构可分为三部分：
第一部分: (第一段) 描述了铁人三项比赛长跑冲刺时，哥哥看到弟弟即将跌倒，该如何抉择的情景。
第二部分：(第二、三段) 讲述了哥哥扶起弟弟并把他推过终点，最终弟弟获得了比哥哥更好的名次。
第三部分：(第四段) 观众对此事的不同评价：两兄弟在这场比赛中是否违规？还是应该表扬他们？作者间接表达了自己的观点，主题得到了升华。
人物专题报道的语篇特征在本文中还体现在以下几个方面：
全文运用过去时叙述事件，运用现在时描述访谈的对话内容。
开头不仅用了大量篇幅介绍背景信息，且用选择问句来吸引读者的阅读兴趣，并奠定了整篇特写的基调。
主体部分包括了回忆描写，抓住了典型瞬间，使作品具有强烈的现场感。
结尾总结了全文，并引用主人公的话语，间接给出了作者的观点。
使用了一些具有概括性或者抽象意义的词汇，如choice, an unexpected end to the race, arguments over “stupid things”, positive force, disqualified等，这样显得语气比较正式，符合报纸专题报道的写作特点。
Talk about the Brownlee brothers’ story.
Answer the questions to help retell the story.
It happened during the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series.
(2) When did the story happen
They are Alistair Brownlee and Jonny Brownlee.
(1) Who are they
(5) Why did he do it
Because his brother was in trouble, and he had to help.
Alistair pulled his younger brother Jonny towards the finish line when he found Jonny about to fall onto the track. He then pushed Jonny over the line.
It happened in Mexico.
(3) Where did the story happen
(4) What did Alistair do
2. Organise your words following the steps below.
3. Share your story and ideas with the class.
With just 700 metres to go in the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series in Mexico, Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother, Jonny, was in the lead. However, his brother was too exhausted (筋疲力尽的) and couldn’t make it to the finish line. Alistair, who would have a chance to win, chose to help his brother.
Opinions on whether Alistair should be highly praised for his actions are divided. As far as I am concerned, he should be highly praised because that’s what brothers should be like. At that moment, he was not an athlete aiming for a medal but just a brother.
From the story I’ve learnt that brotherly love means helping each other out of trouble. That’s all that matters.
Do you think it’s easy for you to make a similar decision as Alistair if you faced a similar situation Why or why not
