1、Unit 2-Lesson4-1SuperheroReadingBackgroundChristopher 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 an
2、d physically and also promoting research into spinal cord(脊髓)injuries.He died in 2004.Answers to the questions in Ex1 on P281.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 paragr
3、aphs.a)the riding accident b)his marriage c)his feelings after the accidentd)his deathe)his parents f)his beliefg)how he got involved with charity workh)his worki)before the accident254968731Self-assessment 1.on ones own2.raise/collect money 3.be/get involved with 4.get on well with 5.pull through m
4、it suicide 7.make films and TV shows 8.improve the quality of life 9.draw ones attention e to understand understand sth graduallyCooperation Research 1.Try to wear in bright colour to draw peoples _attention.2.The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer 3.His team is
5、 at the forefront of scientific research into vaccines(疫苗).4.Some problems cannot be solved solely on ones own.5.Students got involved with the sports meeting actively last Saturday.Cooperation Research 6.When faced with difficulty in life she never thought of _.7.The doctor is sure he will _.8.The
6、novelist makes his heroine _ at the end of the story.9.I _ anyone who has to drive in this sort of weather.10.I was already on my way when it suddenly _ me that I hadnt hung out my washing.giving uppull throughcommit suicidefeel sorry forcame toName:Christopher ReeveBirthday:September,1952Most Famou
7、s Films:Superman filmsTime/YearWhat happened?1960acted in his first school playin collegeacted in TV shows and films1995fell from his horse;broke his backfrom 1996 returned to film making;raised a lot of money to promote medical research into back injuries;made speeches all over the USA;got involved
8、 with charity work.2004died Christopher ReeveListen and fill in the formChristophers FamilyBefore the accidentAfter the accidentChristophers wifeDanaThey have always got on well.Their relationship has been fantastic.Dana stayed in the hospital with Christopher and encouraged him.This helped him to p
9、ull through and saved his life.Christophers parentsThey divorcedwhen Christopher was 4.They got closer since the accident.Personal experienceInterview After disaster Disaster cameBefore disasterCharity workParents reactionMarriage Disaster Never give upFantastic closer Improve fall-learn-startreturn
10、-raise-make speechborn-start-famouspersevering;optimisticSuperheroSuperheroChristopher Reeve in September,1952.When he was four,hisparents.He was in his firstschool play at the age of and fromthen on,he started acting in TV showsand films.Reeve was famous for his.He and his wife Danaloved each other
11、 and.Summary:Fill in the banks:was born divorcedeightSuperman filmsgot on well After a horse-riding accident in 1995,thedoctors said he was not going to and sometimes he also feltsorry for himself.However,with the helpof his wife,Reeve made amazing.He started a new life withgreat courage.Like many p
12、eople whosuffered some terrible injury,ChristopherReeve was changed by that experience.pull throughprogressHe not only a lot of money butalso a lot of people livingwith all kinds of problems.That was how he got _ with his charity work.Reeve died on October 10,2004.Peopleall over the world will alway
13、s _him as a real-life.raisedencouragedsuperheroinvolvedrememberVoice your opinion What do you think helped Christopher Reeve pull through?Post-ReadingChristopher Reevedisasterinjurygive updisabledcommit suicideget on well withget involved withpull throughon his ownSuperhero persevering;optimisticCan
14、 you guess which word in this text can describe the pictures?disasterCan you guess which word in this text can describe the pictures?injury8 years old boy,be able to pack up his schoolbag The boy is 8 years old and he is able to pack up his school-bag on his own.Can you guess the word in the text wh
15、en you see the picture and the phrases?Ex5 on P29Work out the meaning of these words from the text and use them to replace the underlined words in the sentences.1.A really bad thing happened in 2003.Our school burst down.2.Were trying hard to help in the development of world peace.disasterpromote3.D
16、ont just sit there.Take part and help disabled people!4.He wont be able to walk by himselfever again.5.Shes sure that her mothers hurt will heal.6.Some people are no longer marriedthese days.get involved on his ownconfidentinjurydivorcedPage 29,Ex 6,7KeyEx 6 babbaEx 7 get on;pull through;come to;thi
17、nk of;give upLanguage points1.This not only drew public attention to research into back injuries but alsoencouraged a lot of people living with all kinds of problems.not only but also 不但而且连接句子的同等成分。如：Sitting up late last night,Tom read not only the assignment but also many poems by his favorite poet
18、.昨晚汤姆熬至深夜，不仅看了课外作业，而且读了他最喜欢的一位诗人的许多诗歌。Not only the students but also the teacher wasinvited.不仅学生们被邀请，而且那位教师也被邀请了。注意：1)not only与but also后面所连接的词的词性必须对等：Franklin was considered not only an inventor,but also a statesman.富兰克林不仅被看作发明家，而且被看作政治家。2）not onlybut also连接主语时，谓语动词与其靠近的主语保持一致：Not only you but also
19、she has to attend the ceremony.不仅你而且她也得参加典礼。3）not only只能连用，而but also既可连用，也可分开用：Television is not only boring,but it also wastes a lot of time.电视不仅乏味，而且还浪费许多时间。4）not only放在句首，后接句子时要用倒装结构：Not only was everything Albert Einstein had taken away but also his citizenship was deprived of.爱因斯坦的财产不仅被掳掠一空，而且他
20、的德国国籍也被剥夺了。e to 1)The bus line come to my house.公共汽车直通到我家。（表“到达”）2)The man came to a sad part of the family history.这个人谈到家中伤心的往事。（表“谈到”）3)Disaster could come to me from what hed done.从他所做的我感到灾难可能会降临到我身上。（降临，发生）4)How much does it come to?一共花了多少钱？（表“共计”）3.pull through/round(某人)度过难关,恢复健康;使(某人)度过难关They
21、hoped that he would pull through.他们希望这场大病他能逃过来。She was so ill that it seemed unlikely that she would pull through.她病得很厉害，看来不大可能康复了。The doctor pull the patient through.医生使那个病人恢复了健康。self-assessmentAsk yourself these questionsCan I:1.summarize the main idea of each paragraph;2.retell the story of Chris
22、topher 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 soci
23、al-ful successful;un-ly unnecessarily-ed disappointed 1.disabled2.medical 3.unfortunately4.amazing 5.wonderfulHeroes 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;
