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Unit 8
Making a Difference
第5课时 (Section B 1a-1e)
R·八年级下册
Who is this song for
It’s for Blue Sky Rescue.
蓝天救援队
Enjoy a song
What do you know about Blue Sky Rescue
蓝天救援队是中国民间专业、独立的纯公益紧急救援机构。于2007年成立，中文名：蓝天救援队，英文名：BLUE SKY RESCUE(简称BSR)
蓝天救援队入队誓词：
我自愿加入蓝天救援队，遵循人道、博爱、奉献的志愿精神，认同蓝天救援理念，遵守蓝天救援队纪律， 勤奋刻苦、努力训练、团结有爱、自助助人，在各种危机面前竭尽所能的挽救生命。
1a
Look at the pictures of some Blue Sky Rescue volunteers and discuss the questions.
1. What do you think the volunteers in blue are doing
2. Have you heard any stories about Blue Sky Rescue
1. What do you think the volunteers in blue are doing
2. Have you heard any stories about Blue Sky Rescue
They are rescuing people in danger and teaching students some first aid knowledge.
Yes, I have. （答案不唯一，仅供参考）
Today, let’s read the speech by a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer to explore more.
Fast reading
What is the main purpose
of this speech
A. To tell a scary personal
story.
B. To introduce the work
of Blue Sky Rescue and
call for volunteers.
C. To describe natural
disasters.
Match the structure of the speech.
Part 1 (Para 1-2)
Part 2 (Para 3)
Part 3 (Para 4)
Part 4 (Para 5)
Call to action
A personal story
Personal growth
Volunteer experience
Identifying the features of a speech
A speech can start with a hook to make the audience curious about what the speaker will say next. A story, an interesting fact, or even a question can be a hook. A speech can also include a call to action by encouraging people to do something.
听众；观众
Hook: A “hook” is like a magnet at the start of a speech.
It grabs the audience’s attention —make them think
“Wow, I want to hear more!”
Good to know
Identifying the features of a speech
A speech can start with a hook to make the audience curious about what the speaker will say next. A story, an interesting fact, or even a question can be a hook. A speech can also include a call to action by encouraging people to do something.
Call to action: At the end, the speaker says “Hey, you!
Do something!”, like asking people to join, help, or
change.
Speech Hook
A question
A quote(引述)
A statistic(数据)
A personal story
Reference to current
or historical events
Humor
1b
Read the speech by a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer. What kind of hook does the speaker use Which paragraph includes a call to action
Careful reading
What kind of hook does the speaker use
Which paragraph includes a call to action
The speaker uses his own story as the hook.
The call to action is in the final paragraph
(Paragraph 5).
Think and share
Why does the speaker use a personal story as a hook
By starting with a personal experience, the speaker aims to build an emotional resonance/connection(情感共鸣) with the audience. It shows why the rescue team is important to him personally, making listeners trust and care about his message more.
The story directly leads to his motivation for joining the rescue team, smoothly transitioning from his personal experience to the main topic of the speech, making the whole talk logical and heartfelt.
Would a fact or question hook work better Why/why not
No, a personal story works best for this speech. A fact (e.g. “Blue Sky Rescue has saved 10,000 people.”) is interesting but not emotional. A question (e.g. “Have you ever needed help ”) is good, but not as powerful as a real story.
1c
Read the speech again. Write the correct paragraph number next to each paragraph summary.
____ The speaker shares what he has learnt from his
volunteer experience.
____ The speaker tells a story about how he got to know
Blue Sky Rescue.
____ The speaker invites the audience to volunteer with
Blue Sky Rescue.
____ The speaker greets the audience and thanks them.
____ The speaker talks about the work the Blue Sky Rescue
volunteers have done.
1
2
3
4
5
what引导的宾语从句，作shares的宾语
how引导的宾语从句，作介词about的宾语
get to know 认识；了解
省略了which/that的定语从句，修饰the work
Read the speech and fill in the table.
Time What happened
In 2008 The speaker’s friend got injured while ______, and they were rescued by _______________.
The speaker _________ as a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer.
Blue Sky Rescue helped in Ya’an ____________ and Philippine _________.
Blue Sky Rescue provided help in ________.
hiking
Blue Sky Rescue
In 2009
signed up
In 2013
earthquake
typhoon
In 2023
Türkiye
1d
Read again and answer the questions.
When did the speaker join Blue Sky Rescue Why did he join the organization
What has he learnt from his volunteer experience
What are some difficulties the Blue Sky Rescue volunteers face
Why is the speaker willing to put his life in danger
What qualities do you think a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should have
乐意的；愿意的
put sb/sb’s life in danger
将某人/某人的生命置于危险之中
=risk his life
Check answers
1. When did the speaker join Blue Sky Rescue
Why did he join the organization
He joined Blue Sky Rescue in 2009.
In 2008, he and his friends got into trouble. The
Blue Sky Rescue team saved them. After that, he
wanted to help others, so he joined the organization.
2. What has he learnt from his volunteer experience
He has learnt practical life-saving skills, understood the power of teamwork, and also learnt the value of every life.
3. What are some difficulties the Blue Sky Rescue
volunteers face
① They aren’t paid (the work is voluntary).
② They often go without food or sleep.
③ They also need to rush into danger.
4. Why is the speaker willing to put his life in danger
Because his goal is to save as many people as possible. He knows he is a hero to the people who have been saved and their family members. This makes all his hard work worth it.
5. What qualities do you think a Blue Sky Rescue
volunteer should have
A sense of responsibility, teamwork spirit and professional life-saving skills.
（答案不唯一，仅供参考）
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak to you about Blue Sky Rescue today. Let me begin with my own story.
女士；淑女
let sb do sth 让某人做某事
begin with =start with 以……开始
Passage analysis
先生；君子
invite sb to do sth 邀请某人做某事
Back in 2008, I was hiking in the mountains with some friends when one of them fell and got a bad head injury. We had to find help quickly, so we called an emergency number. It was already dark, and we couldn’t even see where we were. After some time, we heard dogs barking
where引导的宾语从句，作see的宾语
hear sb/sth doing sth
听见某人/某物正在做某事
（狗）吠叫；狗叫声
and the voices of the Blue Sky Rescue team. I nearly started crying. We were so thankful that they found us!
I’ve never forgotten that day. Since then, I’ve wanted to help others too. I signed up with Blue Sky Rescue in 2009, and I’ve been a volunteer ever since.
be thankful that... 感激……
ever since 自从；自……以后 可单独位于句末，也可接表示过去时间的时间点或从句，主句时态常为现在完成时。
报名
We’ve been to schools and other communities to teach children and adults how to stay safe and prepare for the worst. We’ve also rescued people during emergencies. We’ve provided medical aid and searched for missing people after natural disasters, like the 2013 earthquake
search for 搜寻；寻找
adult 成年人；成年的；成熟的
失踪的；丢失的
prepare for 为……作准备
不定式作目的状语，说明“去学校和社区”的目的
“疑问词+不定式”结构，作teach的宾语
in Ya’an and the typhoon in the Philippines in the same year. In 2023, we even helped in places as far away as Türkiye!
as far away as... 远至……
此处不表示两者间的比较，而是表示强调。类
似的结构有“as early as...（早在…… ）”“as much as（多达…… ）”等。
Working as a volunteer has taught me many practical life-saving skills. It has also helped me understand the power of teamwork because it’s the key to successful rescues. Most of all, being a volunteer has taught me the value of every life.
单个动名词（短语）作主语时，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式
救命的；救生的
团队合作
the key to ①……的关键 ②……的钥匙 the key to the door 门的钥匙
成功的；有成就的
value 重要作用；价值
the value of ……的价值/重要性
实用的；实际的
最主要的是
The work is difficult. It’s voluntary, so we aren’t paid. We often go without food or sleep. But our primary goal has always been to save as many people as we can. I’m just an ordinary person, but I’ll rush into danger, just like everyone else in Blue Sky Rescue. To the people
此句为一般现在时的被动语态的否定结构，由“主语+be动词（am/is/are）+not+及物动词的过去分词（+by...）”构成。
as... as sb can/could 某人尽可能地……
自愿的；无偿的
平凡的；普通的
we’ve saved and their loved ones, I know we’re their heroes. And that makes everything we do worth it. We
want to do even more, but we can’t do it all alone. Will you join us as a volunteer Together we can make a difference!
省略了that/who/whom的定语从句，修饰the people
指代上文提到的整个情况或事件，此处指“I know we’re their heroes.”那件事。
省略了that的定语从句，修饰everything
独自一人 感彩比alone更加强烈。
值得；有价值
1e
How do you understand the sentences below Discuss your opinions in groups.
Help others, help yourself.
The rose in your hand, the sweet smell in mine.
Today you, tomorrow me.
Help others, help yourself.
助人者自助。
Possible version
When you help someone, you also feel happy and good about yourself.
Helping others is like practicing. You learn new skills and become a better person.
If you help people, they may help you when you need it in the future.
...
Today you, tomorrow me.
今日为你，明日为我。
It means we should help each other because everyone needs help sometimes.
If I help you today, maybe you will help me another day.
It’s about being kind and creating a cycle of help and support.
...
The rose in your hand, the sweet smell in mine.
赠人玫瑰，手有余香。
When you give something beautiful (like a rose) to others, you also get something good in return (the sweet smell).
The “rose” can be help, kindness, or love. When you share it, you also feel happy and warm inside.
Helping others brings joy to both the person you help and you.
...
1. I signed up with Blue Sky Rescue in 2009, ...
(1) 报名
sign up for sth 报名参加……
◆ I’m considering signing up for calligraphy lessons.
我正在考虑报名参加书法课。
sign up to do sth 报名做某事
◆ I signed up to volunteer at the animal shelter.
我报名在动物收容所当志愿者。
Language points
(2) 签约
◆ Lily signed up as an English teacher with a private
school.
莉莉和一所私立学校签约成为一名英语老师。
2. ... has taught me the value of every life.
(1)〔名词〕重要作用；价值
be of great/little/no value 很有/没什么/没有价值
◆ The professor’s research is of great practical value.
这位教授的研究有很高的实用价值。
place/put a high value on (doing) sth 高度重视（做）……
◆ A successful manager places a high value on teamwork.
成功的管理者高度重视团队合作。
(2)〔名词〕价值观；生活准则 常用复数形式。
◆ It’s important to respect the local cultures and values
when travelling to foreign countries.
去外国旅行时，尊重当地的文化与价值观是很重要的。
(3)〔动词〕重视；珍视
value sb/sth as... 把某人/某物珍视为……
◆ I really value him as my best friend.
我的确把他视为我最好的朋友。
value sb/sth for... 因……而重视某人/某物
◆ There is no doubt that teachers value students for their
hard work and honesty.
毫无疑问，老师看重的是学生的努力和诚实。
valuable〔形容词〕很有用的；宝贵的；贵重的
◆ Your advice is very valuable to me.
你的建议对我非常有价值。
3. And that makes everything we do worth it.
常在句中作表语，其后可接名词、代词或动词-ing
形式。
be worth sth 值得……
◆ Being a volunteer may be tiring, but it’s worth a try.
做志愿者可能会很累，但值得一试。
be worth+钱 值……钱
◆ To our great surprise, the stamp is actually worth
10, 000 yuan.
令我们大为惊讶的是，这张邮票居然值1 万元。
be (well) worth doing sth（非常）值得做某事
◆ The film is so wonderful that it’s well worth watching
a second time.
这部电影太精彩了，值得再看一遍。
1. Review the new words, phrases and language points.
2. Listen, read and retell the speech.
3. Do some related exercises.
Homework

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