新视野大学英语1第三版Unit4.ppt

Heroes of our time Unit 4 FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS AIR FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY New Horizon College English 3rd version Book I Teaching Objectives Contents Lead-in Text study Language application Summary Lead in Text A of Unit 4 Book I 1.What are heroes in the real world? 2. What kind of person is “a hero”？ A hero is the person who _____ is ready to lend a hand to people in trouble; has the courage to risk his own life to help others in danger; has the determination to fight for his own country and people; sees things from the perspective of others; is competent and confident; has a strong moral compass; has the right skills and training; is persistent, even in the face of fear; keeps working on their goals …… Do you think you share the similar qualities that heroes have? A hero usually impresses us with a stereotype in our minds. That is, a hero is always far away from us. 3. Who are the heroes in your heart? A hero is a man who does what he can. — Romain Rolland Heroism is latent in every human soul. — Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain The two quotes above may lead us to a different understanding of the word“hero”？ A new definition of a hero Some say heroes have special qualities that ordinary people can never acquire. Some say the main ingredient for a hero is simply the determination to do what is best and to serve those in need. Everyday heroes are all around us. Summary Heroes among us Unit 4 Section A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS AIR FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY Global Understanding Text A of Unit 4 Book I Questions about global understanding of the text 1. What kinds of people are described as heroes today? (para.1) 2. What is the function of the first paragraph? 3.What kind of people are called first responders? (Paras. 5-12 ) 4.How do we honor heroes according to the text? (para.13) 1. What kinds of people are described as heroes today? Today both victims and