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课件网) Unit 6 When disaster strikes Reading for writing Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will: 1. learn about Niu Yu’s story. 2. understand the meanings of the title Iron girl. 3. talk about what you can learn from Niu Yu. Free Talk Do you know what natural disaster happened in Sichuan province in 2008 It was the Wenchuan earthquake. What do you know about the Wenchuan earthquake What was the sculpture built for The sculpture was built to remember the people who lost their lives in Wenchuan earthquake. [ sk lpt (r)] n. 雕塑 What do you think of the young woman She is confident and brave. What may have happened to her The girl might have lost her right leg in the earthquake, which broke her dream of becoming a dancer or a runner. But her family and friends helped her come out of the shadow, and she encouraged other survivors to look forward to the future. Skim the passage and answer the questions. 1. What’s the girl’s name 2. What did she like before she lost her right leg 3. How did she feel when she wore an artificial leg at first Niu Yu. She loved running. She felt uncomfortable with both physical and mental pain. She always tried to hide her leg under jeans or dress. 4. What did she do before her 21st birthday 5. How did Niu Yu help other disaster survivors She finished a half marathon in about 4 hours. She shares her story on social media and listens to disaster survivors and encourages them to look forward. In 2018, she stopped hiding her leg and got lots of _____ _____.She also finished a half marathon. Now Niu Yu listens to disaster survivors and _____ them to look forward. She carried the torch at the FISU World University Games in 2023. She showed the power of being _____ and facing wounds and pain with _____. encouraging words encourages brave courage Complete the chart about Niu Yu's story using the words and expressions from the passage. The disaster A(n) _____ happened in Wenchuan in2008. Niu Yu, an 11-year-old girl, lost her right leg. Recovery Niu Yu had to live with an artificial leg. It was not _____. With the support of her family and friends, she slowly _____ from the shadows. earthquake comfortable came out Answer the questions. 1. What does the title mean 2. What does the expression “came out from the shadows” mean The title has double meanings. First, it refers to Niu Yu’s artificial leg. Second, it shows that Niu Yu’s bravery and confidence are as strong as iron. It means Niu Yu stopped hiding and became confident. She faced her fears and lived openly. 3. What is the meaning of Nora Ephron's words Nora Ephron’s words mean that we should take control of our lives, face challenges bravely, and be the main character of our own story, rather than seeing ourselves as people who are controlled by circumstances. Think and Share 1. What might be the reason for Niu Yu to stop hiding her leg Because the support and encouraging words made her realize she needn't ... ...
