2019-2020学年度第26-32期总第780-786期

Find the strength to be an everyday hero (P25)

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