Unit 4 Helping people around the world Reading

Unit 4 Helping people around the world Reading (2) Language Focus

Teaching objectives: By the end of the class, we should be enabled to: • learn some new words and phrases by reading some example sentences; • practise some new words and phrases; • read an article concerning a volunteer; • write a short passage by using the chunks learnt in this class.

The UN – bringing everyone closer together Reading (2) Language Focus

Lead-in The eight development goals by the year 2015 ensure environmental sustainability

Lead-in The eight development goals by the year 2015 achieve universal primary education

eight development goals

Language focus (I) 1. (L 1 -2) the United Nations, or the UN, as it is more often referred to … 1) We agreed never to refer to the matter again. mention or talk about sb. or sth. 2) The man referred to his watch for the exact time. look at a book, map, etc. for information 3) The report refers to the case of a teenage murderer. describe or be about sth.

Consolidation by reading (1) “Indeed, ” George Washington wrote in his diary in 1785, “some kind of fly, or bug, had begun to in 1785 eat the leaves before I left home. ” But the father of America was not the father of bug. When Washington wrote that, Englishmen had been referring to insects as bugs for more than a century, and Americans had already created lightning-bug（萤火虫）. But the English were soon to stop using the bugs in their language, leaving it to the Americans to call a bug in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. • In which century did both Englishmen and Americans call insects bugs?

2. (L 34 -35) They collect approximately 1. 35 yuan per day from each member and add it to some money contributed by the government. contributed

Make a match: contribute to 1. He promised to contribute ($5, 000) to the cost of the lawsuit. 2. We invited readers to contribute (essays) to the magazine. 3. The rumour certainly contributed to their defeat in the last election. • A scientific study may * contribute to sth. contribute to ______. a. help to cause sth. b. give one's share of (money, help, advice, etc) to help a joint cause c. write stories or articles for a newspaper or magazine

Consolidation by reading (2) “We hope that by increasing our understanding about how fear is dealt with and ways that it could be reduced, we may be able to develop more successful treatments for anxiety disorders, and also for those who may be suffering from serious stress disorder. ” said Frieder R. Lang, who is in charge of the study. • According to Lang, what does the study probably contribute to? A. treating anxiety and stress better B. explaining the cycle of fear and anxiety

Have a try • With the help of these worthy organizations and worthwhile programmes, great contributions the UN has made great ______ (contribute) to the world peace and development.

3. (L 20; 40) worthy organizations; worthwhile programmes worth; worthy; worthwhile Quick revision • --- Would you recommend a good film to us? --- 这部电影值得考虑。 worth: worthy: worthwhile:

• 这部电影值得考虑。 worth: The film is worth considering. worthy: The film is worthy of being considered/to be considered/of consideration. worthwhile: It is worthwhile considering /to consider the film. * be worth sth. / doing sth. * be worthy of sth. / of being done / to be done * It is worthwhile doing sth. / to do sth.

New points for your attention worthy ? + n. worthwhile ? + n. 1) Although he was defeated in the match, he was still a worthy opponent. 2) As a freedom and worthy fighter, Mandela was one of the most respected statesmen in the world. 3) I won’t ask him because I won't get any worthwhile answer to help me solve the problem. 4) I still intend to train as a doctor, because I feel there is no more interesting and worthwhile way to spend my life.

worthy deserving respect from sb. 值得尊敬的 worthwhile be important, useful or enjoyable; be worth the time, money, or effort that you spend on it 重要的；令人愉快的；值得做的

Results from Sketch engine worthy only patterns worthwhile only patterns worthy + n. successor(� 任者 ) winner opponent champion aim competitor worthwhile + n. job exercise undertaking investment occupation contribution reading project saving

common patterns activity addition cause worthy worthwhile 4 8 53 16 1) For those with an interest in tigers, this book will be a worthy/worthwhile addition to the bookshelf. 2) They raise money for worthy/worthwhile causes and recently donated almost £ 3200 to the Royal Hospital for sick children.

Highlight • refer to • contribute to • worthy; worthwhile

Language focus (II) Replace the underlined parts with the words or phrases in the passage without changing the meanings. 1. I feel it a great honour to have been able to accept this role. I _____ ___ have been able to feel very honoured to ____ this role. take on

2. The UN is an international organization made up of countries that want to help to develop world peace. The UN is an international organization made up of countries that want to _______ world promote improve peace. • . . . in promoting respect for human rights. . . (U 4/M 6) • Nowadays, people all over the world use ads to promote public welfare. (U 1/ M 4 Advertisement) • Advertisements are always meant to promote a product or service. (U 1/M 4) • Several months later, Mrs. Tang was promoted at work. (U 3/M 10)

3. As you know, the UN reaches the lives of people everywhere. As you know, the UN _______ the lives of touches people everywhere. 4. Such programmes can change people’s lives … Such programmes can _____ people’s transform lives …

5. One of the goals is to make sure that clean water is accessible to everyone … ensure One of the goals is to ______ that clean water is available to ________ everyone…

6. There are lots of worthwhile programmes like this belonging to the UN… There are lots of worthwhile programmes like this _____ ___ the UN… under the umbrella of • Edward Snowden was suspected to be under the political umbrella of Russia. (under the protection of) under the umbrella of 在……的保护下 metaphor (隐喻) 在……的管理下

Highlight • feel honoured to … • promote; improve • touch one’s life • transform one’s life • ensure • be available to • under the umbrella of …

Extensive reading The UN – bringing everyone closer together with the help of these worthy countries and __? __ • Why become a ? volunteer

Extensive reading • Why become a volunteer? --- Read the passage and sum up the reasons for becoming a volunteer. Self-confidence Building • (1)_______ There are even Health Benefits too! • (2) _______ --- Any other reasons? (3) ? ?

Writing after reading • Suppose you were the writer of the passage, please write one more paragraph to present the reason for becoming a volunteer. --- logic & contents --- language (words or phrases mentioned above; expressions to show your attitudes; …) --- discoursal connectives (连接词) --- maximum length (3 -4 sentences)

volunteerism, for you and for me

Homework • Polish up the writing after class.

Thank you