Issue 461 For Junior 2
大连五十五中学 宋文静

Learning hospital service skills P(3)

I. Pre-reading:
♫ Do you enjoy helping people?
♫ Have you ever been a volunteer (志愿者)?
♫ If you have a chance to be a volunteer, would you take it?

II. While reading
Read then choose:
1. Where did the writer go to do volunteer work?
A. A school.
B. A hospital.
C. A kindergarten.
D. A nursing home.
2. According to the first two paragraphs, we learn the following about the volunteer orientation EXCEPT _____.
A. it was held in a hospital
B. it lasted for four hours
C. it told people how to be a good volunteer at the hospital
D. it talked about that different kinds of volunteer work
3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the third paragraph?
A. Doctors seldom say it is none of my business to the patients.
B. We should sit closely to patients while they are talking to us.
C. We should always offer patients help.
D. Always keep eye contact with patients while offering help.
4. What does the writer think of the service culture in the US?
A. She feels it is great. 
B. She doesn’t like it.
C. It’s hard to understand.
D. She thinks only the US has this type of culture.
5. The last paragraph mainly talks about _____.
A. What was said during the whole meeting
B. why the meeting was successful
C. cultural differences between China and the US  
D. what the writer learned from the meeting
Key: BDDAD

III. Post-reading
Volunteering may be one of the most valuable experiences of your life.
★If you were to become a volunteer, what kind of volunteer work would you do and why?
Discussion
How can we benefit from being a volunteer?
★It’s a great way to get work experience
★You meet new friends
★ It’s an opportunity to learn new skills
……


Marquez: literature’s great loss P(5)

I. Warming up
Have you ever read or have you ever heard of One Hundred Years of Solitude?
Do you know who the writer of the book is?
What do you know about him?

II. Fast-reading    
What is the passage mainly about?
 Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s death.
 Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s life.
√Gabriel Garcia Marquez and his works.
 Gabriel Garcia Marquez and his grandma.

III. While reading
♣ Read the passage and answer the questions:
1. When was Marquez born?
2. Where was he born?
3. How long did he lived in Mexico?
4. What is he famous for?
5.What is his writing style called?
6. Who inspired his creativity?
Key: 1. In 1927.
2. He was born in Colombia.
3. For more than 30 years.
4. He is famous for his 1967 novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude.
5. Magical realism.
6. His grandma.

IV. Post-reading
Great Marquez wrote a lot of novels and short stories. They opened our eyes to the culture and
history of his native Colombia. 
Surf the internet to learn more about his works. Choose one of his works to read then share your story with your partner!

Selfless love of a mother P(6)

I. Pre-reading
1. What’s happening in the picture?
2. What did the rescuers (救援者) find in the ruins?

II. Skimming
Skim the passage then answer the question below:
How was the mother posing when the rescuers found her?
Key: She was kneeling like a person who was worshipping.

III. While-reading
Read and answer the questions
1. When the rescuers found the mom, she _____.
A. had already passed away
B. was trying hard to get out
C. begged them to save her baby first
D. was texting with her mobile phone
2. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The whole team didn’t notice the woman at first.       
B. The team leader found the baby in a blanket on his mother’s back.
C. The team leader found the baby in a blanket next to her mother.   
D. The whole team found the baby in a blanket under his mother.
3. What did the doctor see when she examined the boy?
A. A cell phone that was powered off.
B. A thank you letter.
C. A text message on a cell phone.
D. A piece of paper with words on it.
4. The story is mainly about _____.
A. the rescuers’ effort to save a mother and her baby 
B. the terrible loss an earthquake brought about
C. the rescuers’ hard work after an earthquake
D. the great love of a mother in an earthquake
Key: ADCD

IV. Post-reading
1. What can we learn from the story?
2. Activity Two: Talking about your mother

Share your idea:
what do you want to do to express
your gratitude to your mom on the upcoming Mother’s Day?
Best wishes for mothers
At least we can say this to our mom:
May joy and health be with you always.
祝您永远健康快乐。
Season’s greetings to my dearest mother! 祝我最亲爱的母亲节日愉快！
Mum: Thank you for everything this holiday season!
妈妈：值此佳节，感谢您所给予的一切。