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课件网) Unit 4 Sharing lesson 1 Reading and Thinking (1) 1. What do you think is happening in the photo The photo is of children getting water from a well in a village, Eastern Region, Ghana, on June 18, 2018. The well, which was dug in 2016, was part of a Chinese government aid initiative to dig 1,000 wells in Ghana as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. 图片来源：新华网 The roses in her hand, the flavor in mine. 赠人玫瑰，手有余香。 2. Think about the things you have done to help other people. Write them down and share with your partner. cleaning the classroom picking up rubbish on the school ground donating some pocket money volunteer work … As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. -- Sam Levenson Time Tested Beauty Tips For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge you’ll never walk alone. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anybody. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of your arm. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. read about volunteering in Papua New Guinea; hear and talk about types of volunteering and organizations; give a speech about China’s aid to other countries; learn about volunteers at home and abroad. In this unit, you will Learning objectives of this lesson In this class, you will learn about Jo’s story and feelings as a volunteer teacher; know about structure and stylistic feature of blog; learn to adjust your reading speed for different goals; think about the value and practical meaning to work as a volunteer teacher. 1. Who are the “needy” What do they need The “needy” mean people who need help, which may refer to the children in the picture. They sit in a classroom with grass roof and no walls. They may need good education and various learning facilities. 2. What do you think “the bush” means Literally, “bush” means certain plant or a wilderness area. Here, the bush refers to the less developed area in the picture, where people live and study in grass huts. 3. Where does the text most likely come from The text is an online blog with two entries, where the author recorded her personal experiences and feelings. It might be hard to get used to living without a TV, computer, or other modern conveniences. The food and overall lifestyle might also be a challenge, as it is so different from her country. As a teacher, getting good teaching materials and supplies would also be hard. Read these parts more slowly: It contains words and concepts that are more difficult to understand. It is packe ... ...
