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* William Tyndale (1494—1536) Britain He wrote the Bible in English so all could read it. He died for his ideas but his work is still used in the official Bible today. Norman Bethune (1890 — 1939) Canada He fought against the German Nazis and Japanese invaders during World War II. He worked selflessly in China as a doctor and saved many Chinese soldiers. Sun Yat-sen (1866 — 1925) China He founded the first Republic in China in 1911 after many years’ fighting. He strongly believed in the three principles: nationalism; people’s rights; people’s livelihood. Mahandas Gandhi (1869—1948) India He gave up a rich life for his ideas and fought for his country to be free from the UK in a peaceful way. Nelson Mandela (1918— ) South Africa He fought for black people and was in prison for almost thirty years. He helped the black people get the same rights as white people. Neil Armstrong (1930-- ) USA He was the first man to land on the moon in July 1969. He said, “That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind. Strangers Friends C. Father and son D. Teacher and student What’s the relationship between these two men? ?????? The text mainly tells us the poor black worker 1. ______ got help and encouragement from 2. ______________. Read the text quickly and fill in the blanks. Elias Nelson Mandela Elias was born. Elias began school. Elias left school. Elias went to Nelson Mandela for advice. 1940: 1946: 1948: 1952: Timeline: please find out what happened in Elias’ life in the following years? Decide whether they are true or false. 1. Elias went to see Nelson Mandela when he was in trouble. 2. Elias left school because the school was too far from his home. 3. Nelson Mandela helped him keep his job. 4. Elias trusted Nelson Mandela and he joined the ANC Youth League. 5. Elias was willing to blow up government buildings. 6. Nelson Mandela thought violence was a good way to help black people. *