Unit4应用英语教程综合英语1教学课件.pptxVIP

Pre-Class TasksBackground KnowledgeText AText BPre-Class TasksMini-Research1. What does the word kindness mean? What are the synonyms of kindness?2. Why is kindness important to people in difficulty? Kindness means a) the state or quality of being kind; b) a kind act, favor; c) kind behavior; d) friendly feeling; e) liking. Its synonyms include benignity, benevolence, humanity, generosity, charity, sympathy, compassion, and tenderness.Mark Twain once said, “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Life can be difficult and painful. Kindness is a virtue that gives satisfaction and strength to the people in difficulty and help them get through difficulties. Pre-Class TasksII. Co-LearningWatch a video clip and discuss the following questions in a group.1. What are the ten incredible acts of kindness caught on camera? 2. Which act of kindness impresses you the most? Why?(10) One last shot(9) Making a youngen’ s day(8) Shirt off your back(7) The cost of kindness(6) The ultimate act of sportsmanship(5) The other side of the law(4) Christmas surprises(3) The two-way street(2) The power of many(1) Friendly supportOpen-ended question.Pre-Class TasksIII. PresentationInterview your friends or family members with the following question and make a presentation in class.How can we practice kindness in our daily life?Background KnowledgeAbout the Text This article is taken from Reader’s Digest, an American general-interest family magazine. It tells us that kindness can change people’s lives. After damaging the relationship between her uncle’s family and hers, the author suffered helplessness and despair. Then in London Underground, she received help and warmth from strangers who gripped her suitcase handle and lifted it. Such kind behavior moved the author a lot and those strangers helped pull her through the hard time. Influenced by them, the author learned to be ready to help others in need.Background KnowledgeAbout Reader’s Digest Reader’s Diges