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Unit 6
When disaster strikes
Reading for writing
学习目标
To read the passage of an iron girl and learn to think about the affects.
01
To write another heart-warming story after a natural disaster.
02
新课讲授
Do you know any survivors of natural disasters
What do you think of them
Pre-reading
1
Look at the pictures and answer the questions. Use the words and expressions to help you.
confident
come out
support
earthquake
disaster
encourage
survivor
look forward
brave
courage
break one's dream
1
Look at the pictures and answer the questions. Use the words and expressions to help you.
1 What is the sculpture built for
2 What do you think of the young woman
3 What may have happened to her
confident
come out
support
earthquake
disaster
encourage
survivor
look forward
brave
courage
break one's dream
Read the guide and check your answers.
Fast reading
3
Complete the chart about Niu Yu's story using the words and expressions from the passage.
A(n) 1________________ happened in Wenchuan in 2008.
Niu Yu, an 11-year-old girl, lost her right leg.
The disaster
earthquake
Recovery
Niu Yu had to live with an artificial leg. It was not
2____________________.
With the support of her family and friends, she slowly
3___________________ the shadows.
In 2018, she stopped hiding her leg and got lots of
4______________________. She also finished a
half marathon.
comfortable
came out from
encouraging words
Now
Niu Yu listens to disaster survivors and 5___________
them to look forward.
She carried the torch at the FlSU World University
Games in 2023.
She showed the power of being 6_____________ and
facing wounds and pain with 7______________.
encourages
brave
courage
Careful reading
4
Answer the questions.
1 What does the title mean
It symbolizes Niu Yu's strength, resilience, and unbreakable spirit. Even after losing her leg, she remained tough like iron—facing challenges with courage and refusing to let her disability define her. It also references her artificial (metal) leg, turning what could be seen as a weakness into a symbol of power.
2 What does the expression "came out from the shadows" mean
It means Niu Yu gradually overcame her struggles with insecurity and shame. After the earthquake, she hid her artificial leg and felt uncomfortable under people's stares, as if living in emotional "shadows". With time and support, she stepped into confidence, stopped hiding, and embraced her true self.
3 What is the meaning of Nora Ephron's words
It means we should actively shape our own stories with courage and determination, rather than letting hardships define us negatively. Niu Yu embodies this by choosing resilience: instead of seeing herself as a victim of the earthquake, she became an inspiration to others.
As the writer Nora Ephron once said: “Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim."
Post reading
Think and share
1 What might be the reason for Niu Yu to stop hiding her leg
The key reason was likely her growing self-acceptance and desire to live freely.
2 What do you think is important for the survivors of
natural disasters to get back to their lives
Psychological support (counseling, community care) to process trauma and avoid long-term emotional scars.
Social acceptance to rebuild dignity—like Niu Yu, they shouldn't feel judged for their scars or losses.
Hope and purpose—whether through inspiring stories (like Niu Yu's), new goals, or helping others, finding meaning accelerates recovery.
Learning to think for question 2
A natural disaster can change a person's life in many ways. It's important to consider all the effects before giving your help.
Writing task
Write a heart-warming story after a natural disaster.
Step 1 Plan your story with the help of the questions.
A heart-warming story
The disaster
Recovery
Now
A heart-warming story
The disaster
Recovery
Now
1 What was the natural disaster
2 When and where did it happen
3 Who went through the disaster
4 How did the person come out from the
shadows of the disaster
5 What were some touching moments
6 How is the person's life now
7 What can you learn from the story
Step 2 Write the story.
Step 3 Check. Did you:
include the structure in Step 1
use the words and expressions from the reading passage
give your opinion about getting back to oneself after a disaster



Step 4 Share your story with the class.
A Heart-Warming Story
In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, devastated the Philippines. Among the survivors was Maria, a 9-year-old girl who lost her home and parents in the disaster.
For months, Maria lived in fear at a shelter, barely speaking. Then a volunteer teacher patiently taught her to express her feelings through drawing. The most touching moment came when Maria drew a picture of her family with the words, "They would want me to be happy." This breakthrough helped her begin healing.
Now 19, Maria studies social work and volunteers at disaster relief centers. "I want to help others like people helped me," she says. Her story shows that even after great loss, kindness and purpose can rebuild broken hearts.
Language points
1. During the 2021 Shanghai Fashion Week, a young, slim and confident
woman with an iron leg drew everyone’s attention. 在2021年上海时装
周期间，一位年轻、苗条、自信、拥有一条铁腿的女性吸引了所有人的目光。
① fashion / f n/ n.时尚 fashionable adj.流行的；时髦的
a fashion show 时装秀 in fashion 流行 out of fashion 过时
come into fashion 开始流行 a fashion designer 时装设计师
② slim /sl m/ adj.苗条的，修长的 (比较级slimmer;最高级slimmest)
e.g. She was tall and slim.
e.g. Flora is a slim young woman.
2. It wasn’t comfortable, and her leg often bled. 这并不舒服,她的腿经常流血。
bleed /bli d/ v.流血，出血
［不及物动词］其过去式和过去分词均为bled。
bleed to death 失血过多而死
e.g. My hand and knee were bleeding.
blood［不可数名词］血，血液
e.g. Blood is thicker than water. 血浓于水。
3. People’s curious eyes made her even more uncomfortable.
人们好奇的目光让她更加不舒服。
uncomfortable / n k mft b l/ adj.不舒服的
由“un-（否定前缀）+comfortable（adj.舒服的）”构成。
e.g. Have you ever felt uncomfortable with your stomach when
you’re nervous or excited
comfort n.舒适
comfortable adj.舒服的 comfortably adv.舒服地
uncomfortable adj.不舒服的 uncomfortably adv.不舒服地
4. With the support of her family and friends, Niu Yu slowly came out from
the shadows.在家人和朋友的支持下, 牛钰慢慢从阴影中走了出来。
come out 从困境、黑暗或消极状态中解脱出来
come out 的其他常见含义:
e.g. When the sun goes down, the stars come out.
e.g. Most of the flowers come out in spring.
e.g. There is no doubt that the truth will come out one day.
e.g. When is the new novel coming out
出现
盛开
出版；发表
(消息、真相等)被获知;为人所知
5. She completed the hard 10-year journey of finding herself again.
她完成了漫长的十年寻找自我的旅程。
herself / self/ pron.她自己
反身代词与它所指代的名词或代词形成互指关系，在人称或数上应保持一致，常译为“自己，本身；亲自”。
by oneself 单独；独自
e.g. Kate can dress herself now.
e.g. Molly was happy because she solved her problem all by herself!
6. In 2023, she carried the torch at the FISU World University Games.
2023年，她在世界大学生运动会上传递火炬。
university / ju n v s ti/ n.大学
university与college
university 通常指由多个学院组成的综合性大学,覆盖比较全面。
college 在英国，一般指学院,也可指高等专科学校,有时也指university下设的学院。
在美国，college与university同义。
go to university/college 去上大学
此时university和college前均不加任何冠词。
university虽以元音字母u开头,但其发音以辅音音素开头,
所以其前有不定冠词修饰时,应用a。
7. But we should always face it with courage.但我们应该时刻勇敢面对。
courage / k r d / n.勇气，胆量，勇敢
take courage 鼓起勇气
the courage to do sth. 做某事的勇气
e.g. I haven’t taken courage to ask her.
e.g. This experience gives me the courage to travel alone again in the future.
I can
read the passage of an iron girl and learn to think about the affects.
write another heart-warming story after a natural disaster.
Reflecting
Homework
Review the key words, expressions and
sentence patterns in today’s lesson.
Write another heart-warming story after
a natural disaster.

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