新视野第三版第一册Unit 4

1、Heroes among us AIR FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITYA hero is a man who does what he can. Romain RollandHeroism is latent in every human soul. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain4UNITWarming-up activities Text study Language application SummarySection A 1. Who is the greatest hero in your mind? And Why? Short a

2、nswer questions A good heart The readiness to lend a hand to people in trouble The courage to risk ones own life to help others in dangerThe determination to fight for his own country and people2. What makes a hero in your eyes?Short answer questionsNelson Mandela1. Who is Nelson Mandela曼德拉? Why was

3、 he so famous? the first black President of South Africa an anti-apartheid activist the leader of the armed wing of the African National Congress be arrested and sentenced to life in prison serve 27 years in prison lead his party to end apartheid after his release bring about a peaceful transition t

4、o nonracial democracy in South Africa receive the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize Text studySection A Main ideas of the partsWhat thesis statement does the author make about heroes today? (Para.1) The word“hero” becomes more common and is used to refer to both victims and survivors of all kinds of difficulti

5、es and tragedies.What question does the author raise afterwards? (Para.1)Who are the heroes among us?Main ideas of the partsPart I (Para.1)commonvictimsToday the word “hero” becomes more _ and is used to refer to both _ and _ of all kinds of difficulties and tragedies. survivorsMain ideas of the par

6、tsWhat examples of heroic deeds does the author provide in Para. 2 and 3?Para 2: _, who ran through danger in a mass shooting and saved the life of his boss and friend, Gabrielle Giffords.Para 3: _, who saved his wife by shielding her from the hail of bullets in the mass shooting.Daniel HernardezDor

7、y StoddardMain ideas of the partsWhat conclusion does the author draw from the two examples? ( Para.4)They are civilian heroes.Main ideas of the partsPart II (Paras. 2-4)Both Daniel and Dory are _ heroes as they acted instinctively with _ and _ when situations call for. civiliancouragegraceMain idea

8、s of the partsStructure (Paras. 1-4)QuestionExamples Conclusion Main ideas of the partsAre first responders considered heroes, too?Main ideas of the parts First responders are also honored as heroes.Conclusion(implied): Sergeant Ryan Russell, who tried to stop a drunk driver in a stolen snowplow wit

9、h only his police car and his good will to help others, and was killed. What is the example of first responders? (Para. 6)What is the question raised by the author in Para. 5?Question-Example-Conclusion PatternThese people were called heroes because they performed acts of _.According to the writer,

10、what were heroes in the past? (Para. 7)extraordinary courageMain ideas of the partsWhat are heroes nowadays? (Para.8)Nowadays, our heroes are _ men and women. Comparison and ContrastParagraph 7Paragraph 8average Main ideas of the partsQuestion: Do first responders who fail to achieve their goals in

11、their efforts become heroes? (Para. 9)Example: Eleanor McMahon was sure that Sgt. Russell was indeed a hero because he showed distinct courage when trying hard to stop the snowplow before it hurt others. She strongly argued: Its natural for civilians to rush toward safety and away from danger. But h

12、eroes of first responders rush toward danger to help those in need. (Paras. 10-11)Conclusion: We expect first responders to rush forward, especially when we or our loved ones are in danger. So when they die doing that, we should recognize their heroic efforts. (Para. 12)Main ideas of the partsQuesti

13、on-Example-Conclusion PatternPara. III (Paras. 5-12)First responders are heroes no matter they succeed in their effort to save people or get injured or killed in their efforts. Main ideas of the partsListen to the conclusion for the whole text and fill in the blanks. (Para. 13)The _ stories of heroe

14、s, both civilian heroes and first responders, show that ordinary people can do _ things whether they are carrying out their duties, or as part in their daily life. We should not only _ them, but also change the situations that may lead to their death. We should try to act heroically if _ call on us.

15、 inspiring extraordinary honor circumstances Main ideas of the partsThe stories of heroes help remind us that ordinary people can do extraordinary things and, being inspired by them, we can also be heroes when circumstances call on us to act heroically. Para. IV (Para. 13)Main ideas of the partsText

16、 A is an essay on peoples view about what makes a hero. It is pointed out that in the past the word “hero” was reserved for those who performed acts of courage beyond the call of duty or for great leaders, while today heroes can be ordinary people like us. Besides, first responders, whose duty is to

17、 rush toward danger, are also heroes, even when their efforts failed to bring about desirable effects. Hopefully, we will also act heroically when circumstances call on us.Main idea of the passageExample 1 (civilian heroes)Structure of the textQuestion1.Daniel Hernardez saved his boss and friend.2.D

18、ory Stoddard saved his wife.Conclusion: Both Daniel and Dory are civilian heroes as they acted instinctively with courage and grace when situations call for.Example 1 (civilian heroes)QuestionExample 2 (First responder heroes)First responders are also honored as heroes as can be seen from the exampl

19、e of Sergeant. Ryan Russell.Heroes in the past were those who performed acts of extraordinary courage while today heroes are average men and women.We expect first responders to rush toward danger. So when they die doing that, we should recognize their heroic efforts.Structure of the textExample 1 (c

20、ivilian heroes)QuestionExample 2 (First responder heroes)Conclusion The encouraging stories of heroes, both civilian heroes and first responders, show that ordinary people can do heroic things. We should not only honor them, but also change the situations that may lead to their death. We should try

21、to act heroically if circumstances call on us.Structure of the textExamplesQuestionConclusion Structure of the text按压，给按压，给施加压力施加压力(injury / bleed) You can apply pressure on the injury to make the blood bleed slower.apply pressure to/on 短语逆译短语应用你可以按压伤口让血流的慢些。意群提示Practical phrases使使 免受免受 (shield from

22、 / invasion / servicemen)It is the duty of servicemen to shield their country from invasion. shield sb. from sth.短语逆译短语应用保护祖国不受侵略是军人的职责。意群提示Practical phrases被卷入；陷入被卷入；陷入(be caught up in / demonstration/ be guaranteed)The safety of those students caught up in the demonstration must be guaranteed.be/g

23、et caught up in短语逆译短语应用那些被卷入游行示威的学生的安全必须得到保证。意群提示Practical phrases保留；预留保留；预留(reserve for / further discussion ) This question must be reserved for further discussion. reserve sth. for sb./sth.短语逆译短语应用这个问题必须留待进一步讨论。意群提示Practical phrases理解；认同理解；认同(job application/ reject/be frustrated/ relate to ) I k

24、now he was very frustrated when his job application was rejected. I can relate to that.relate to sth./sb. 短语逆译短语应用我知道他的求职申请被拒后他很沮丧。我能理解他的感受。 意群提示Practical phrases理解，弄懂某事理解，弄懂某事(make sense of/ competition) I cant make any sense of his giving up the competition at the last minute.make sense of sth. 短语

25、逆译短语应用我无法搞懂他为什么在最后一刻放弃比赛。意群提示Practical phrases授权授权(contract/give authority to/research members) The contract gives authority to research members to use anything in the laboratory.短语逆译短语应用合同授权研究人员使用实验室里的任何东西。意群提示give authority toPractical phrases依靠；指望依靠；指望(count on/foreign aid/ relieve/famine)They de

26、cided not to count on foreign aid to relieve the famine.短语逆译短语应用他们决定不依靠外援来缓解饥荒。意群提示count onPractical phrasesFunctional patterns1. It used to be that 用于表达“过去的某一习惯或情况现在已不存在”，表示与目前习惯或情况有所不同。2. Sb./Sth. is . So is sb./sth. else/So are some other people/some other things. 用于表达“人或事物之间的相似之处” 。 3. Sb. do st

27、h., especially when.用于表达“某人最有可能做某事的一种条件”。4. Sb. do sth. by. Perhaps, even more importantly, sb. do sth. by用于表达“对某人而言更为重要的行为方式”。在过去，“英雄”一词仅限于称呼那些做出超乎职责范围的特别英勇的行为的人们。 原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distinct courage beyond the call of duty.

28、句型提炼句型提炼Functional patternsIt used to be that 句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表达“过去的某一习惯或情况现在已不存在”，表示与目前习惯或情况有所不同。句型应用句型应用Functional patterns( supreme power/image) 典型例句在过去，只有享受至高无上权利的皇家才能使用龙的形象。意群提示It used to be that the image of dragon could only be used by royal families that enjoyed the supreme power.Functiona

29、l patterns一位战士冒着枪林弹雨去抢救其他战友，他被看作英雄。同样，超凡卓越的具有传奇色彩的领袖人物也是英雄，比如纳尔逊 曼德拉。被囚禁于单人牢房27年后，曼德拉终于摆脱了牢狱生活。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other military personnel is seen as a hero. So are larger-than-life leaders such as Nelson Mandela, who emerged after 27 years of jail, confined

30、 in a solitary chamber. 句型提炼句型提炼Functional patternsSb./Sth. is . So is sb./sth. else./ So are some other people/some other things. 句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示 用于表达“两个人或事物之间的相似之处”。 句型应用句型应用Functional patterns(painstaking efforts/ valuable asset/setback ) 典型例句在你的人生中，通过不懈努力取得的成功是宝贵的财富。同样，帮助你逐步走向成熟的人生挫折也是财富。意群提示Su

31、ccess that you achieve through painstaking efforts is seen as valuable asset in your life. So are the setbacks that help you to become mature gradually.Functional patterns我们指望应急人员冲向危险，尤其是当我们自身或我们所爱的人身处险境时。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习We count on first responders to rush toward danger, especially when it involves

32、 us or those we love.句型提炼句型提炼Functional patternsSb. do sth., especially when.句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示 用于表达“某人最有可能做某事的一种条件”。句型应用句型应用Functional patterns(recall/ strike)典型例句我喜欢回忆过去，特别是当孤寂来袭之时。意群提示I love recalling the past, especially when loneliness strikes.Functional patterns我们向消防队员、警察和普通平民致敬，赞扬其英雄精神。也许，甚至更为重

33、要的是，我们要通过努力改变让他们遭遇不幸的环境来向他们致敬。 原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习We honor the fireman, the policeman, and the average citizen by recognizing their heroism. Perhaps, even more importantly, we honor them by working to change the circumstances that led to their death.句型提炼句型提炼Functional patternsSb. do sth. by . Perhaps,

34、even more importantly, sb. do sth. by句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表达“对于某人而言更为重要的行为方式”。句型应用句型应用Functional patterns(impart knowledge )典型例句我们通过传授知识培养学生，也许，更为重要的是，我们通过传授学习方法培养学生。意群提示We cultivate students by imparting knowledge. Perhaps, even more importantly, we cultivate students by teaching them learning methods

35、.Functional patterns In my view, a hero is someone who: is brave or even risks their life in face of danger; saves others in trouble; shows great courage when others hesitate or fear; sacrifices themselves for others.1. How do you define a hero?Theme exploration2. Do you think people who give their

36、life to save their family members should be considered heroes? Why or why not?Yes, people who give their life to save others should certainly be considered heroes, no matter whom they save whether it is their family member or a stranger. By rescuing others, they demonstrate extraordinary courage and

37、 demonstrated the rare qualities of a hero. These heroic qualities include:l putting themselves in danger to protect others;l fearing no danger or death; andl never regretting their own loss.Theme exploration To honor heroes, we can: spread their names and stories in legends, stories, media, songs,

38、movies, etc.; put up monuments for commemoration; name different places after heroes; set up a special day to remember them; take good care of them and their families; give them special honors; and call on society to learn from them.3. What do you think we should do to honor heroes?Theme exploration

39、Attributive clause introduced by “who”：Giving a detailed description to a person is sometimes necessary when you are relating a story, or narrating an event. In this case, attributive clause introduced by “who” serves the purpose quite well. It helps to achieve completeness and vividness of your des

40、cription. Sentence writingExample: 1) These are civilian heroes, who acted instinctively with courage and grace when caught up in extraordinary circumstances.2) A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other military personnel is seen as a hero.Sentence writingQuestionParagraph writingExampleCon

41、clusionFor moreDirections: Have a look at the outline below and the sample paragraph, which starts with a question supported by an example. Paragraph writingWriting practiceDirections: Write a paragraph on the following topic. You can follow the outline given below. Paragraph writingQuestion: Where

42、does happiness come from? Factor 1:Ann, a worker of low income, was devoted to the community.Conclusion: Happiness is the result of helping each other. Factor 2: Ann was touched and felt grateful when many people came to help her when she was in trouble.Paragraph writingExample: Anns experience with

43、 her community members WWrite an essay entitled “A Great Hero in My Mind” by following the writing pattern of the text. You may apply as many expressions from the text as possible to your writing. You can follow the outline given below.Beginning part: Thesis Statement and Question 1. Who is the grea

44、t hero in your mind; 2. A question related to the topic;You can follow the outline given below.Body part: ExamplesA few inspiring stories to illustrate your point;Concluding part1. Restatement of the main idea;2. The benefit you get from the heroic stories;3. Your wish to become a hero like him or her.You may adopt the following expressions. victims and survivors of difficulties and tragedies courageously run through the danger give ones life for sb. shield sb. from sth. act instinctively with courage and