2019-2020学年度第30期总第784期
Find the strength to be an everyday hero (P3)
江苏省靖江高级中学 褚锦烽

Lead-in
What's your definition of “hero”?
Why do you think he or she is a hero?

Group 1：Supermen
Group 2：National Heroes
Group 3：Space Heroes
Group 4：Modern Heroes

Skimming
The structure of the article:
＊Different types of heroes
＊The qualities of heroes
＊The reasons for being heroic
＊Conclusion

Reading for details
＊Different types of  heroes
Which two types of heroes are mentioned?
＊Onscreen heroes, like superheroes
＊Everyday heroes in our daily lives

＊The qualities of heroes
What kind of people can make a hero?
＊someone selfless, courageous and brave
＊people that generally go above and beyond the call of duty

＊The reasons for being heroic
＊have been influenced by and helped by or modeled or raised to have those as values

For ordinary people:
＊Usually: They do their part for their families and communities.
＊When there are emergencies: These ordinary people show courage and bravery to help complete strangers in need.

Conclusion
＊Being a hero is a universal attribute of human nature.
＊Once you are your own hero, you can truly do anything you set your mind to.

Discussion
What kind of hero do you want to become in the future?
How would you describe a true hero?
A hero should have a brave heart to conquer difficulties.
A hero should be selfless.
A hero is a person who is willing to devote themselves to making a positive difference.
A hero is also an ordinary person who does something extraordinary. 
…

Translation
1. 陪伴婴儿的一条狗   a dog accompanying a baby
2. 帮助需要帮助的人  help others in times of need
3. 依赖某人做某事  count on sb to do sth
4. 做超出本职工作以外的事 go above and beyond the call of duty
5. 下定决心做某事  set one's mind to do sth

2019-2020学年度第30期总第784期
Zhong makes stellar contributions (P4-5)
江苏省靖江高级中学 褚锦烽

Lead-in
What is the most frequently mentioned phrase/abbreviation these days?
NCP
Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia

Who are the heroes during the battle against the NCP?

Skimming
The structure of the article:
Part 1 (Para 1): _________ to Zhong Nanshan (introduction)
Part 2 (Para 2-7): Zhong Nanshan’s _________ to the battle against the NCP (contributions)
Part 3 (Para 8-9): Conclusion

Reading for details
Part 1: Introduction to Zhong Nanshan
Fight against SARS:
He became a hero in the hearts of many Chinese people for his courage in assuming responsibility.
Fight against the NCP:
He came to the fore once again and continues to reassure people.

Part 2: What examples are mentioned to show Zhong’s contributions?
＊ Despite being 84, he took on the task without any hesitation and headed to Wuhan.
＊ He settled for a temporary seat in the dining cab of an overnight train and studied the information of infected patients until he arrived in Wuhan at 11 pm.
＊ …

Part 2: Read and list the roles Zhong Nanshan has played during the battle
＊ Head of the expert team in charge of fighting the NCP
＊ A messenger to inform the public of the situation.
＊ Comforting the public to reduce their panic.
＊ Sharing his expertise to prevent the further spread of NCP.
＊ …

Part 3 Conclusion
Zhong became a trusted expert due to his devotion to truth in the fight against both SARS and NCP. Still leading the fight against the novel coronavirus, he maintains his role of telling the truth and reassuring the public.

Discussion
What adjectives can be used to describe Zhong Nanshan?
devoted, hardworking, heroic, reliable, helpful ...
What have you and the people around you done to battle COVID-19?

Language points
1. By taking a first step on this path, you will _____________ (承担责任）for your own health.
2. The company decided to ______ (任命) a Japanese manager as president of the company.
3. _________(除了) two men on watch in the engine-room, everyone was asleep.
4. No one was able or willing to ____ (承担) the job.
(Key: 1. assume responsibility 2. appoint 3. Apart from 4. take on)