Unit 2 Heroes Lesson 8 Superhero Reading课件（北师大必修1）.ppt

self-assessment Ask yourself these questions—Can I: 1. summarize the main idea of each paragraph; 2. retell the story of Christopher Reeve; 3. voice my opinion about Christopher Reeve; 4. work out meanings of certain words by using contexts? Homework 1. Review the words and phrases; 2. Finish the Exx for Lesson4 On the Newspaper6 Section B3. 3. What people can be called “heroes” from your perspective? Word bank -ing surprising; -cal social -ful successful; un- -ly unnecessarily -ed disappointed 1. disabled 2. medical 3. unfortunately 4. amazing 5. wonderful Heroes What people can be called “heroes” from your perspective? pioneering brave/daring; calm; cool-headed(stay calm in difficult situations); responsible; dedicated (giving completely your energy time, etc.); patriotic; unselfish; … Unit 2-Lesson4-1 Superhero Reading Background Christopher Reeve was an American actor who became famous as Superman in three very popular films. He broke his spine(脊柱) in a horse riding accident and became paralysed(瘫痪). After that, he showed incredible strength of character in recovering psychologically and physically and also promoting research into spinal cord(脊髓) injuries. He died in 2004. Answers to the questions in Ex1 on P28 1. Superman. 2. He fell off his horse and broke his back. 3. He promoted medical research and made speeches all over the USA about his experiences, Match the headings with the paragraphs. a) the riding accident b) his marriage c) his feelings after the accident d) his death e) his parents f) his belief g) how he got involved with charity work h) his work i) before the accident 2 5 4 9 6 8 7 3 1 Self-assessment 1. on one’s own 2. raise/collect money 3. be/get involved with 4. get on well with 5. pull through 6. commit suicide 7. make films and TV shows 8. improve the quality of life 9. draw one’s attention 10. come to understand understand sth gradually Cooperation Research 1.Try?to?wear?in?bright?colour?to?draw peopl