1、1Heroes among usUnit 4 Section AUnit 4 Section AFOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS AIR FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY第1页A hero is a man who does what he can.Romain RollandHeroism is latent in every human soul.Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain14UNIT第2页Section A 14UNIT Heroes among usTo apply the ph
2、rases and patternsObjectivesObjectivesTo talk about heroismTo understand the text fullyTo master the paragraph writing skillHeroes of our time第3页1.Who is the greatest hero in your mind?And Why?TipsTipsTipsTipsMao Zedong,Zhou Enlai,(great leaders who led Chinese people toward independence and liberat
3、ion)Wen Tianxiang,Yue Fei,Qi Jiguang(national heroes who dedicated their lives to national unity in Chinese history)Short answer questionsHuang Jiguang,Qiu Shaoyun,Dong Cunrui(combat heroes who sacrificed their own lives to fulfill the operational mission)Wu Juping(the most beautiful mother),Zhang L
4、ili(the most beautiful teacher)(civilian heroes who risked their own lives to save others in modern times)第4页TipsTipsTipsTipsA good heart The readiness to lend a hand to people in trouble The courage to risk ones own life to help others in dangerThe determination to fight for his own country and peo
5、ple2.What makes a hero in your eyes?Short answer questions第5页Questions previewingCultural backgroundCultural background1.Who is Nelson Mandela?Why was he so famous?2.What is Gregs Law?Why is it named after a person?第6页Nelson Mandela1.Who is Nelson Mandela?Why was he so famous?TipsTipsTipsTipsthe fir
6、st black President of South Africaan anti-apartheid activistthe leader of the armed wing of the African National Congressbe arrested and sentenced to life in prisonserve 27 years in prisonlead his party to end apartheid after his releasebring about a peaceful transition to nonracial democracy in Sou
7、th Africareceive the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize第7页TipsTipsTipsTips2.What is Gregs Law?Why is it named after a person?be passed in as part of a larger Road Safety Billtarget motorists who drive while suspended,unlicensed and uninsuredintroduce stricter sentencing,including a seven-day vehicle impoundment
8、(扣押).in memory of police officer Greg Stobbart,who was tragically killed while riding his bikeGregs Law第8页Main ideas of the partsTipsTipsTipsTipsWhat thesis statement does the author make about heroes today?(Para.1)The word“hero”becomes more common and is used to refer to both victims and survivors
9、of all kinds of difficulties and tragedies.Main idea&structureMain idea&structure第9页TipsTipsTipsTipsWhat question does the author raise afterwards?(Para.1)Who are the heroes among us?Main ideas of the partsMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第10页Part I (Para.1)commonvictimsToday the word“hero”beco
10、mes more _ and is used to refer to both _ and _ of all kinds of difficulties and tragedies.survivorsMain ideas of the partsMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第11页What examples of heroic deeds does the author provide in Para.2 and 3?TipsTipsTipsTipsPara 2:_,who ran through danger in a mass shootin
11、g and saved the life of his boss and friend,Gabrielle Giffords.Para 3:_,who saved his wife by shielding her from the hail of bullets in the mass shooting.Daniel HernardezDory StoddardMain ideas of the partsMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第12页What conclusion does the author draw from the two ex
12、amples?(Para.4)TipsTipsTipsTipsThey are civilian heroes.Main ideas of the partsMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第13页Part II (Paras.2-4)Both Daniel and Dory are _ heroes as they acted instinctively with _ and _ when situations call for.civiliancouragegraceMain ideas of the partsMain idea&structu
13、reMain idea&structure第14页Structure(Paras.1-4)QuestionExamples Conclusion Main ideas of the partsMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第15页TipsTipsTipsTipsAre first responders considered heroes,too?Main ideas of the partsMain idea&structureMain idea&structure First responders are also honored as hero
14、es.Conclusion(implied):TipsTipsTipsTips Sergeant Ryan Russell,who tried to stop a drunk driver in a stolen snowplow with only his police car and his good will to help others,and was killed.What is the example of first responders?(Para.6)What is the question raised by the author in Para.5?Question-Ex
15、ample-Conclusion Pattern第16页These people were called heroes because they performed acts of _.TipsTipsTipsTipsAccording to the writer,what were heroes in the past?(Para.7)extraordinary courageMain ideas of the partsMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第17页TipsTipsTipsTipsWhat are heroes nowadays?(Pa
16、ra.8)Nowadays,our heroes are _ men and women.Comparison and ContrastParagraph 7Paragraph 8average Main ideas of the partsMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第18页Question:Do first responders who fail to achieve their goals in their efforts become heroes?(Para.9)Example:Eleanor McMahon was sure that
17、 Sgt.Russell was indeed a hero because he showed distinct courage when trying hard to stop the snowplow before it hurt others.She strongly argued:Its natural for civilians to rush toward safety and away from danger.But heroes of first responders rush toward danger to help those in need.(Paras.10-11)
18、Conclusion:We expect first responders to rush forward,especially when we or our loved ones are in danger.So when they die doing that,we should recognize their heroic efforts.(Para.12)Question-Example-Conclusion PatternMain ideas of the partsMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第19页Para.III (Paras.5
19、-12)First responders are heroes no matter they succeed in their effort to save people or get injured or killed in their efforts.Main ideas of the partsMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第20页TipsTipsTipsTipsListen to the conclusion for the whole text and fill in the blanks.(Para.13)The _ stories o
20、f heroes,both civilian heroes and first responders,show that ordinary people can do _ things whether they are carrying out their duties,or as part in their daily life.We should not only _ them,but also change the situations that may lead to their death.We should try to act heroically if _ call on us
21、.inspiring extraordinary honor circumstances Main ideas of the partsMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第21页The stories of heroes help remind us that ordinary people can do extraordinary things and,being inspired by them,we can also be heroes when circumstances call on us to act heroically.Para.IV
22、 (Para.13)Main ideas of the partsMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第22页Text A is an essay on peoples view about what makes a hero.It is pointed out that in the past the word“hero”was reserved for those who performed acts of courage beyond the call of duty or for great leaders,while today heroes
23、can be ordinary people like us.Besides,first responders,whose duty is to rush toward danger,are also heroes,even when their efforts failed to bring about desirable effects.Hopefully,we will also act heroically when circumstances call on us.Main idea of the passageMain idea&structureMain idea&structu
24、re第23页Example 1(civilian heroes)Structure of the textQuestion1.Daniel Hernardez saved his boss and friend.2.Dory Stoddard saved his wife.Conclusion:Both Daniel and Dory are civilian heroes as they acted instinctively with courage and grace when situations call for.Main idea&structureMain idea&struct
25、ure第24页Example 1(civilian heroes)QuestionExample 2(First responder heroes)First responders are also honored as heroes as can be seen from the example of Sergeant.Ryan Russell.Heroes in the past were those who performed acts of extraordinary courage while today heroes are average men and women.We exp
26、ect first responders to rush toward danger.So when they die doing that,we should recognize their heroic efforts.Structure of the textMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第25页Example 1(civilian heroes)QuestionExample 2(First responder heroes)Conclusion The encouraging stories of heroes,both civilian
27、 heroes and first responders,show that ordinary people can do heroic things.We should not only honor them,but also change the situations that may lead to their death.We should try to act heroically if circumstances call on us.Structure of the textMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第26页ExamplesQue
28、stionConclusion Structure of the textMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第27页 In an era of heightened heroism,who are the heroes among us?They can be ordinary people like Daniel Hernandez who ran through danger in a mass shooting to save his boss and Dory Stoddard who saved his wife by _ her from
29、the hail of bullets.Both of them are _ heroes as they acted with courage and grace when _ extraordinary circumstance.shieldingciviliancaught up in Summary of the textMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第28页Then are first responders considered heroes,too?We get the answer from Sergeant.Ryan Russell
30、,who got killed in his efforts to help others but was _ by thousands of other emergency responders.In the past the word“hero”was _ for those who performed acts of distinct courage beyond the call of duty or for great leaders,while today heroes can be ordinary people like us.Then,do first responders
31、who _ to bring abouthonoredreserved failSummary of the textMain idea&structureMain idea&structure第29页desirable results also become heroes?Ms.McMahon provided the right answer.She strongly argued that its _ for civilians to rush away from danger.In contrast,first responders rush toward danger to help
32、 those _.So when first responders die doing that,we should _ their heroic efforts.Ordinary people can do extraordinary things and,being _ by them,we can also be heroes when circumstances call on us to act heroically.inspired naturalin needrecognizeSummary of the textMain idea&structureMain idea&stru
33、cture第30页Practical phrasesLanguage focusLanguage focusPractical PhrasesPractical PhrasesMeaningsMeanings1.apply pressure to/on 按压,给施加压力2.shield sb.from sth.使免受3.be/get caught up in 被卷入;陷入4.reserve sth.for sb./sth.保留;预留5.relate to sth./sb.了解;认同6.make sense of sth.了解,弄懂某事7.give authority to 授权8.count
34、on 依靠;指望第31页按压,给按压,给施加压力施加压力(injury/bleed)You can apply pressure on the injury to make the blood bleed slower.apply pressure to/on 短语逆译短语应用你能够按压伤口让血流慢些。意群提醒Practical phrasesLanguage focusLanguage focus第32页使使 免受免受 (shield from/invasion/servicemen)It is the duty of servicemen to shield their country f
35、rom invasion.shield sb.from sth.短语逆译短语应用保护祖国不受侵略是军人职责。意群提醒Practical phrasesLanguage focusLanguage focus第33页被卷入;陷入被卷入;陷入(be caught up in/demonstration/be guaranteed)The safety of those students caught up in the demonstration must be guaranteed.be/get caught up in短语逆译短语应用那些被卷入游行示威学生安全必须得到确保。意群提醒Practi
36、cal phrasesLanguage focusLanguage focus第34页保留;预留保留;预留(reserve for/further discussion)This question must be reserved for further discussion.reserve sth.for sb./sth.短语逆译短语应用这个问题必须留待深入讨论。意群提醒Practical phrasesLanguage focusLanguage focus第35页了解;认同了解;认同(job application/reject/be frustrated/relate to)I kno
37、w he was very frustrated when his job application was rejected.I can relate to that.relate to sth./sb.短语逆译短语应用我知道他求职申请被拒后他很沮丧。我能了解他感受。意群提醒Practical phrasesLanguage focusLanguage focus第36页了解,弄懂某事了解,弄懂某事(make sense of/competition)I cant make any sense of his giving up the competition at the last minut
38、e.make sense of sth.短语逆译短语应用我无法搞懂他为何在最终一刻放弃比赛。意群提醒Practical phrasesLanguage focusLanguage focus第37页授权授权(contract/give authority to/research members)The contract gives authority to research members to use anything in the laboratory.短语逆译短语应用协议授权研究人员使用试验室里任何东西。意群提醒give authority toPractical phrasesLang
39、uage focusLanguage focus第38页依靠;指望依靠;指望(count on/foreign aid/relieve/famine)They decided not to count on foreign aid to relieve the famine.短语逆译短语应用他们决定不依靠外援来缓解饥荒。意群提醒count onPractical phrasesLanguage focusLanguage focus第39页Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns Functional Functional patterns
40、 patterns Functions&usages Functions&usages1.It used to be that 用于表示“过去某一习惯或情况现在已不存在”,表示与当前习惯或情况有所不一样。2.Sb./Sth.is.So is sb./sth.else/So are some other people/some other things.用于表示“人或事物之间相同之处”。3.Sb.do sth.,especially when.用于表示“某人最有可能做某事一个条件”。4.Sb.do sth.by.Perhaps,even more importantly,sb.do sth.by
41、用于表示“对某人而言更为主要行为方式”。第40页在过去,“英雄”一词仅限于称呼那些做出超乎职责范围尤其英勇行为人们。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distinct courage beyond the call of duty.句型提句型提炼Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns第41页It used to be that 句型提炼句型提炼应用提醒应用提醒用于表示“过去某一习惯或情况
42、现在已不存在”,表示与当前习惯或情况有所不一样。句型句型应用用Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns第42页(supreme power/image)经典例句在过去,只有享受至高无上权利皇家才能使用龙形象。意群提醒It used to be that the image of dragon could only be used by royal families that enjoyed the supreme power.Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns第43页一位战士冒着枪
43、林弹雨去抢救其它战友,他被看作英雄。一样,超凡卓越含有传奇色彩领袖人物也是英雄,比如纳尔逊 曼德拉。被囚禁于单人牢房27年后,曼德拉终于摆脱了牢狱生活。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other military personnel is seen as a hero.So are larger-than-life leaders such as Nelson Mandela,who emerged after 27 years of jail,confined in a solitary chamber
44、.句型提句型提炼Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns第44页Sb./Sth.is.So is sb./sth.else./So are some other people/some other things.句型提炼句型提炼应用提醒应用提醒 用于表示“两个人或事物之间相同之处”。句型句型应用用Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns第45页(painstaking efforts/valuable asset/setback)经典例句在你人生中,经过不懈努力取得成功是宝贵财富。一样,
45、帮助你逐步走向成熟人生挫折也是财富。意群提醒Success that you achieve through painstaking efforts is seen as valuable asset in your life.So are the setbacks that help you to become mature gradually.Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns第46页我们指望应急人员冲向危险,尤其是当我们本身或我们所爱人身处险境时。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习We count on first respond
46、ers to rush toward danger,especially when it involves us or those we love.句型提句型提炼Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns第47页Sb.do sth.,especially when.句型提炼句型提炼应用提醒应用提醒 用于表示“某人最有可能做某事一个条 件”。句型句型应用用Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns第48页(recall/strike)经典例句我喜欢回想过去,尤其是当孤寂来袭之时。意群提醒I l
47、ove recalling the past,especially when loneliness strikes.Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns第49页我们向消防队员、警察和普通平民致敬,赞扬其英雄精神。可能,甚至更为主要是,我们要经过努力改变让他们遭遇不幸环境来向他们致敬。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习We honor the fireman,the policeman,and the average citizen by recognizing their heroism.Perhaps,even more importa
48、ntly,we honor them by working to change the circumstances that led to their death.句型提句型提炼Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns第50页Sb.do sth.by.Perhaps,even more importantly,sb.do sth.by句型提炼句型提炼应用提醒应用提醒用于表示“对于某人而言更为主要行为方式”。句型句型应用用Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns第51页(impart kn
49、owledge)经典例句我们经过传授知识培养学生,可能,更为主要是,我们经过传授学习方法培养学生。意群提醒We cultivate students by imparting knowledge.Perhaps,even more importantly,we cultivate students by teaching them learning methods.Language focusLanguage focusFunctional patterns第52页Language appreciation 在一个英雄主义发扬光大时代,“英雄”一词已经变得愈加常见。a.In an era of
50、 heightened heroism,the word hero has become more common.(Para.1,L1)Language focusLanguage focus第53页 他用温柔体贴话语抚慰她,告诉她他会把她丈夫和父母找来,告诉她一切都会好。b.He spoke tender words of sympathy,telling her that he would find her husband and her parents and that everything would be fine.(Para.2,L5)Language appreciationLa