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Unit 6
Sunshine for all
Reading
To master the new words and phrases.
To learn learn more information about the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games and learn about Liu Ming’s volunteer experience at the Paralympics through reading.
To express your opinions about being a volunteer.
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学习目标
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Lead in
1. What do you think of volunteering?
2. What do you think a volunteer does at the Paralympic Games?
Before reading, think about the questions below.
Pre-reading
Volunteering is the rewarding act of giving your time and skills to help others. It benefits both the giver and the receiver.
A volunteer at the Paralympic Games may help athletes with disabilities, guide them to different places or provide other support.
新课讲授
1. What kind of article will we read today?
2. What do you think is the most eye-catching for a news feature?
3. What is the structure of a news feature?
Read the rubrics and the tip and answer the questions.
A news feature.
The title.
A news feature often starts with a specific person’s experience, tells their story (details, actions, and direct quotes), and then connects to a bigger idea—the broader importance or deeper message.
While-reading
Read the news feature quickly and choose the correct answer.
What is the reading about?
A. The Paralympics
B. A game experience
C. A volunteer’s experience
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
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3
5
4
1
Here are the main ideas of the paragraphs in the article. Fill in the blanks with the correct numbers of the paragraphs.
An introduction to Liu Ming
An introduction to the Paralympic Winter Games and the support from volunteers
Liu Ming’s volunteering experience at the Games
The importance of the Games
Liu Ming’s feelings about the event and the athletes
Main idea
Paragraph number
Divide the news feature into parts and summarise the main ideas.
Paragraph 1
An introduction to Liu Ming
Paragraphs 2-4
Liu Ming’s volunteering experience at the Paralympic Games
Paragraph 5
Liu Ming’s feelings about volunteering experience
1. Liu Ming helped organize the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games.
2. Liu Ming knew what to expect before he became a volunteer.
3. There were over 9,000 volunteers for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games.
4. Liu Ming worked as a tour guide at the Paralympic Village.
5. The success of the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games would not be possible without the hard work of both the athletes and volunteers.
Simon made some notes on the article. Write a T if a sentence is true or an F if it is false. Then correct the false one(s).
F
F
T
F
T
volunteered for
did not know
Read Paragraph 1 and answer the following questions.
1. Who is the volunteer?
2. When and where were the Paralympics?
3. How does the volunteer feel?
4. Use one sentence to describe the main idea of the news feature according to the title and Paragraph 1.
Liu Ming, a student from a university in Beijing.
In 2022, Beijing.
Fantastic.
Liu Ming thinks it’s fantastic to work as a volunteer for the Beijing 2022 Paralympics Winter Games.
1. What adjectives do you find?
2. What do the adjectives describe?
Read Paragraph 2 and answer the questions.
Great international event, nice volunteers, amazing athletes.
Great, nice, amazing.
Read Paragraphs 2-4 and complete the following table.
Items
Details
The great international event
＊It gives athletes a chance to (1) __________________
____________ to the world.
＊It requires (2) ____________ from lots of volunteers.
＊It brings people together. Athletes and volunteers from (3) ________________________ feel like part of (4) .
show their confidence and skills
support
different background
one big family
Items
Details
Nice volunteers
＊They give up their (5) to help at the event.
＊They received (6) so that they could (7) for these amazing athletes.
＊Liu Ming was a (8) . He helped athletes in wheelchairs (9) and reminded them to (10) .
Amazing athletes
＊They have different kinds of (11) .
＊They do their best to show their (12) _______________ through sport.
＊The most important thing was not to (13) , gold or silver, but to (14) the competition.
necessary training
guide
get on and off the bus
spare time
provide help and protection
put their seat belts on
disabilities
abilities
win a medal
take part in
Read Paragraph 5 and answer the questions.
1. How does Liu Ming feel about helping the athletes?
2. What has Liu Ming learnt from the athletes?
The athletes’ courage to achieve their goals, their love for life and their spirit of never giving up.
Great./He feels great.
Read the news feature again and answer the questions.
1. What do you think is the importance of the Paralympics?
The Paralympics give the athletes with disabilities a chance to show their abilities to the world, and bring volunteers and athletes from different backgrounds together. People at the Paralympics feel like one big family.
2. What can volunteers get by helping the athletes?
Volunteers can learn athletes’ courage to achieve their goals, their love for life and spirit of never giving up.
3. How do you understand “Let’s work hand in hand for a beautiful life” from this news feature?
Volunteers offer warm support, and athletes do their best to compete to make the Beijing Winter Paralympics a success and build a united “big family” for a beautiful life. Volunteers and athletes with disabilities work together to make it happen.
1. Liu Ming, a student from a university in Beijing, did not know what to expect when he volunteered for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. 刘明是北京一所大学的学生。当他成为北京2022年冬季残奥会的志愿者时，他并不知道会发生什么。
expect v. 预料；预期；预计
expect to do sth. 预计做某事
expect that 从句 预料某事会发生（that 可省略）
e.g. We are expecting a rise in food prices this month.
我们预计这个月食物价格会上涨。
She expects to win the game. 她预计能赢得比赛。
We expect (that) it will rain tomorrow. 我们预计明天会下雨。
Language points
拓展：expect v. 期待；盼望
expect sb. to do sth. 期待某人做某事
e.g. I expect a letter from my pen friend.
我盼望着笔友的来信。
My parents expect me to study hard.
我父母盼望我努力学习。
volunteer v. 自愿做；义务做
volunteer for sth.自愿参与 / 从事某事（或某项工作）
volunteer to do sth. 自愿去做某事
e.g. Last year, he volunteered in community for 1 month.
去年，他在社区当了1个月的志愿者。
Many students volunteer for the school sports meeting.
许多学生为学校的运动会做志愿者。
She volunteers to help the old man clean his room.
她自愿帮助那位老人打扫房间。
volunteer n. 义务工作者；志愿者
a volunteer for sth. 某项活动的志愿者
e.g. Schools need volunteers to help children to read.
学校需要义务工作者帮助儿童阅读。
He wants to be a volunteer for the Paralympic Games.
他想成为残奥会的一名志愿者。
2. This great international event requires support from lots of volunteers.
这次盛大的国际赛事需要众多志愿者的支持。
require v. 需要；依靠
require sb. to do sth. 需要某人做某事
e.g. The sports meeting requires a lot of volunteers.
这场运动会需要很多志愿者。
The heavy work requires us to work together.
这项繁重的工作需要我们合作完成。
3. It is really nice of them to give up their spare time to help at the event.
他们能放弃自己的闲暇时间来这个赛事帮忙，真是太好了。
give up 放弃
give up doing sth.放弃做某事
e.g. He never gives up his dream.
他从不放弃自己的梦想。
My sister gave up playing the piano last year because she was too busy.
我姐姐去年放弃弹钢琴了，因为她太忙了。
4. They received the necessary training so that they could provide help and protection for these amazing athletes. 他们接受了必要的培训，以便能够为这些出色的运动员提供帮助和保护。
so that 以便；为了
so + 形容词 / 副词 + that + 从句，表 “如此…… 以至于……”，表程度或状态导致了某个结果。
so that + 从句，意为 “以便；为了”，说明主句动作的目的。
e.g. We volunteer at the station so that we can help more people.
我们在车站做志愿者，为了能帮助更多人。
The athlete practices every day so that she could win the race.
这位运动员每天训练，以便能赢得比赛。
The movie is so interesting that we all love it.
这部电影如此有趣，以至于我们都喜欢它。
5. His main job was to help athletes in wheelchairs get on and off the bus and remind them to put their seat belts on.
他的主要工作是帮助坐轮椅的运动员上下公交车，并提醒他们系好安全带。
e.g. Please remind me to buy some milk.
请提醒我买些牛奶。
This song reminds me of my summer holiday.
这首歌让我想起了我的暑假。
remind v. 提醒；使想起
remind sb. to do sth.提醒某人去做某事
remind sb. of sth.使某人想起某事 / 某物
6. It seemed to them that the most important thing was not to win a medal, gold or silver, but to take part in the competition.
似乎对他们而言，最重要的事情并不是赢得金牌或者银牌，而是参与比赛。
not to do..., but to do... 不是要做……，而是要做……
e.g. Her wish is not to get gifts, but to spend time with family.
她的愿望不是收到礼物，而是和家人共度时光。
I choose not to take the bus, but to walk to school.
我选择不坐公交车，而是步行去上学。
take part (in sth) 参与，参加
e.g. What activities do you want to take part?
你想参加什么活动？
Did you take part in the English speech contest last week?
你上周参加英语演讲比赛了吗？
7. Athletes and volunteers from different backgrounds feel like part of one big family.
来自不同背景的运动员和志愿者感觉自己就像是一个大家庭的一分子。
e.g. This soft blanket(毯子；毛毯) feels like cotton.
这条柔软的毯子感觉就像棉花。
It feels like spring today.
今天感觉就像春天。
feel like 感觉就像
8. Their courage to achieve their goals, their love for life and their spirit of never giving up have greatly influenced me.
他们为实现目标所展现出的勇气、对生活的热爱以及永不放弃的精神，对我产生了极大的影响。
e.g. She achieved good grades in the final exam.
她在期末考试中取得了好成绩。
From now on I have to study hard to achieve my dream.
从现在开始我必须努力学习来实现我的梦想。
achieve v. 达到（某目标、地位、标准）
achieve one’s goal/dream 实现某人的目标/梦想
influence v. 影响；对……起作用
e.g. The teacher influenced me a lot when I was young.
我小时候，这位老师对我影响很大。
His writings have influenced the lives of millions.
他的作品影响了千百万人。
influence n. 影响；作用
have an influence on sb./sth. 对某人 / 某物有影响
e.g. Reading has a great influence on our minds.
阅读对我们的心智有很大影响。
When I was little, I watched the Paralympic Games on TV. Everyone on the Chinese team was amazing, and they (1)_______________ me a lot. I decided to become a(n) (2) ___________ myself. I could not believe it when I was chosen to compete in the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games.
The Paralympic Games are a huge event. To make sure everything runs smoothly, it is (3) ____________ for people from different backgrounds to work closely together. The event also (4) ___________ support from many volunteers.
necessary
athlete
requires
influenced
Practice
Here is a blog post about an athlete's experience at the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games. Complete the blog post with the correct forms of the words in the box below.
expect athlete remind influence
medal require necessary competition
Before the Games began, I really did not know what to (5)__________. However, we were lucky to have a volunteer named Liu Ming. He helped me and other athletes in wheelchairs get on and off the bus, and he also (6)_____________us to put on our seat belts. Thanks to Liu’s help, we could focus on preparing for the (7)_______________.
I was lucky enough to win a gold (8)________. It was a great feeling! I am really grateful to the volunteers. They all did a great job. In fact, they helped us achieve our dreams. I will never forget this amazing experience!
reminded
competition
expect
medal
Retell Liu Ming’s story at the Paralympics according to the following charts.
Post-reading
1. What problems do you think Liu Ming faced during the Paralympic Winter Games?
Communication barriers: He might struggle to communicate with athletes from different countries or with different disabilities.
Practical difficulties: Helping wheelchair athletes get on/off buses safely could be challenging, especially in busy or crowded situations.
Physical tiredness: Long working hours and heavy volunteer tasks might make him feel exhausted.
Unexpected situations: He might need to handle sudden changes (e.g., athletes’ special needs, schedule adjustments) quickly.
Think about the questions below. Share your answers with your classmates.
2. What do you think of Liu Ming’s volunteering experience?
I think Liu Ming’s volunteering experience is meaningful and inspiring. By helping athletes with disabilities, he not only supported the Paralympic Games but also learned valuable life lessons. He saw how the athletes focused on participation rather than just winning medals, which shows a positive attitude. This experience brought him closer to people from different backgrounds and made him appreciate courage and perseverance. It’s truly a wonderful part of his life.
3. If you have the chance, would you like to be a volunteer? Why or why not?
Yes, I would like to be a volunteer. I think everyone needs help sometimes. Volunteering is a good way for me to help my community. I can help people who are in need and make their lives better. At the same time, I can also learn new things, make new friends and understand more about the things I care about. Most importantly, volunteering makes me feel happy and satisfied. It shows me that I can do something good for the world.
4. Share your own volunteering experience and express your feelings about the experience.
Last month, my brother and I volunteered to clean up our community park. We picked up trash and collected plastic bottles for recycling. We worked together for two hours. After that, the park looked clean and beautiful. This small action is good for our community, the environment and the future.
根据所给的汉语意思，完成下面的句子，每空一词。
1. 他从不放弃自己的目标。
He never ______ ______ his goals.
2. 这个活动需要每个人都带一瓶水。
This activity __________ everyone to bring a bottle of water.
3. 请提醒我明天去买水果。
Please ________ ______ ______ ______ fruit tomorrow.
4. 父母的言行会影响孩子的成长。
Parents’ words and actions can ___________ their children’s growth.
5. 只要坚持，你就能实现你的梦想。
You can ________ ______ ______ if you keep trying.
gives up
requires
remind me to buy
当堂检测
influence
achieve your dream
6. 许多年轻人自愿去敬老院帮忙。
Many young people __________ ______ ______ in the old people’s home.
7. 他努力训练，为了能赢得比赛。
He practices hard ______ ______ he can win the game.
8. 我预计下周末去看望祖父母。
I ________ ______ visit my grandparents next weekend.
9. 你参加上周的志愿者活动了吗？
Did you ______ ______ ______ the volunteer activity last week?
10. 这座古老的小镇感觉就像一幅美丽的画。
This old small town ______ ______ a beautiful painting.
11. 我们的任务不是抱怨，而是找到解决办法。
Our task is ______ ______ complain, ______ ______ find the solution.
volunteer to help
so that
expect to
take part in
feels like
not to but to
? Share your volunteering experience by making a video.
? Preview Unit 3 Grammar.
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