新视野大学英语（第三版）读写教程B1U4 Section A-Heroes among us.ppt

Example: (Paras. 10-11) Conclusion: (Para. 12) Eleanor McMahon was sure that Sgt. Russell was indeed a hero because he showed distinct courage when trying hard to stop the snowplow before it hurts others. She strongly argued: it’s natural for people to rush toward safety and away from danger. But heroes rush toward danger to help those in need. We expect first responders to rush forward, especially when we or our loved ones are in danger. So when they die doing that, we should recognize their heroic efforts. Enhancing your skills Writing a question-example-conclusion essay What is culture shock? When he first visited the US, Mr. Li was confused on a bus. He offered his seat to an elderly man, but the man seemed annoyed and refused to take the seat. Later Mr. Li’s American friends explained to him that in the US it is not advisable, and even offensive, to offer your seat to elderly people. This is very different from China, where people are encouraged to do so. From the example we can see that culture shock is the feeling of confusion and anxiety when you encounter situations where the cultural norms in your culture no longer apply. Sample question example conclusion Enhancing your skills Enhancing your skills Writing a question-example-conclusion essay This question-example-conclusion pattern can be applied not only in a set of paragraphs but also in a single paragraph. Presenting your project Developing your ideas Presenting your ideas Organizing your ideas * Project of this unit Write a paragraph with the question-example-conclusion structure on the following topic: What makes a hero? Requirements and procedures Employ as many words and expressions we have learned in the unit as possible, and follow the question-example-conclusion structure. Present your writing to your group members and evaluate each other’s writing. Polish your writing based on your group members’ evaluation. One member from each group will be chosen to present his writing to th