stranger. From the report we can tell that Wesley Austrey loved his children and that he was fully aware of the danger he was facing. This further shows how caring and how courageous he was. . I am most impressed when Wesley Austrey said, “I don't feel like I did something extraordinary; I just saw someone who needed help”. This shows that Wesley Austrey is a warm-hearted and courageous person. When it is time for him to offer help, he just extends his hand. This is why when a stranger slipped off the platform, Wesley Austrey immediately jumped onto the tracks to save him, regardless of the extreme danger involved.
3 I doubt if I would be courageous enough to jump onto the tracks to save the man. I would probably shout at the man, telling his to stay between the rails, lower his body, and keep his head down. And then I would ask the subway staff for help.
Scripts:
On a New York City subway, it’s hard enough to find some who’ll give up his seat to some stranger, let alone be willing to give his life for another person.
Fifty-year-old Wesley Austrey was a construction worker. One day he was standing on a subway platform with his two little daughters. Right in front of them stood a man. Suddenly the man slipped off the platform edge and fell to the tracks between the two rails. The deadlights of a trian appeared. Wesley Austrey had to make a quick decision. He jumped onto the tracks. He lay on top of the man, pressing him down in a space roughtly a fot deep. There was only one half inch of space between the two men and the train. The train rolled overhead before it stopped and people got the out.
Wesley Austrey’s children were extremely scared at the scene, and Wesley Austrey himself was scared too. “I got to talk to him,” later he told news reporters. “Sir, you can’t move. I’ve got two kids up there looking for their father to come back. I don’t know you and you dn’t know me, but listen don’t panic. I’m here to save you.”
The man Wesley Austrey saved is 20-year-old Cameron Hollopter. Except for a fe small wounds, Hollopeter was doing fine. Wesley Austrey refused medical help because, he said, nothing was wrong. He visited Hollopeter in the hospital before he went to work. “I don’t feel like I did something extraordinary; I just saw someone who needed help,” he said. “I did what I felt was right.”
Reading comprehension Understanding the text 1
1. Today both victims and survivors of all kinds of difficulties and tragedies are described as
heroes.
2. Because during a mass shooting in Tucson, Daniel Hernandez courageously ran through the
danger to save one of the victims.
3. The priest meant that Dory was a hero not just because he gave his life for his wife, but also
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4.
5. 6.
7. 8.
because he had been known for his remarkable spirit and love of humanity when he was alive.
First responders are people, such as police officers and firefighters, whose job is to rush toward danger. They are supposed to be the first to arrive at the scene of accidents and deal with emergencies.
In the past, heroes were those who acted courageously beyond the call of duty or great leaders, while today’s heroes can be average men and women.
Eleanor McMahon considered may police officers to be heroes because they rush toward danger to help those in need, against the human instinct to rush toward safety and away from danger.
The inspiring stories of heroes help remind us that ordinary people can do extraordinary things, whether it is to fulfill their duties, or as part of everyday life.
We honor heroes by recognizing their heroism and, more importantly, by working to change the circumstances that led to their death.
Critical thinking 2
1. In my view, a hero is someone who:
.is brave or even risks their lives in face of danger; . saves others in trouble;
. shows great courage when others hesitate or fear; . sacrifices themselves for others
2. Yes, people who give their lives for others should certainly be considered heroes, no matter
whom they save-whether it is a family member or a stranger. By rescuing others, they demonstrate extraordinary courage and the rare qualities of a hero.
3. Yes, I agree that “Heroism is latent in every human soul.” I think everyong, kids or adults,
men or women, wants to be a hero. Some want to be a hero because they want to be respected or loved by others; they would like to gain fame or attention. Some want to be a hero because they want to feel powerful for themselves. Still some others want to be a hero just because they want to help those in nee, even by sacrificing their own interest, health or lives. No matter what motivates the hero, it is a glorious feeling when others look up to you as a hero.
4. Yes, I think they should be regarded as heroes even though their efforts fail. They are heroes
because they are brave and ready to sacrifice themselves for others. Their act and sacrifice will set a good example for other people, no matter whether their efforts have brought about desirable results or not. The most important thing is that they have tried while many other people would have neither the intention nor the courage to have a try.
5. It is heroes who protect us from danger, and give us strength, comfort and confidence. To
honor heroes, we should:
. spread their names and stories in legends, the media, songs, movies, etc.; . put up monuments for commemoration; . set up a special day to remember them; . take good care of them and their families;
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. give them special honors; and .call on society to learn from them.
Language focus Words in use 3
1. involve 2. fulfilled 3. intense 4. advocate
5. circumstances 6. respond 7. subsequent 8. confined 9. reconciled 10. distinct
word building 4
Words learned -able
agree apply desire sustain compare -ance
accept attend assist
-ment
entertainment assignment engage 5
1. assistance 2. comparable 3. attendance 4. engagement 5. applicable 6. assigned
New words formed agreeable applicable desirable sustainable comparable acceptance attendance assistance entertain assign
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7. acceptance 8. entertain 9. agreeable 10. sustainable 11. desirable
banked cloze 6
1L 2N 3J 4F 5M 6C 7H 8K 9A 10E
Expressions in use 7
1. shield … from 2. make sense of 3. called on 4. in need
5. are/get caught up in 6. relate to 7. sum up 8. count on 9. In her words 10. reserved for
structured writing 9
Where does happiness come from? Ann was a fulltime worker with a low income, but she devoted a lot of her time to helping people in her community. One day, Ann was diagnosed with a sever heart disease, but she did not have enough money for treatment. When people in her community heard the news, they raised money for her and helped take care of her children. Although Ann was very sick, she felt very happy. She had enjoyed helping other people, who now in turn where happy t help her. Happiness is indeed the result of helping each other.
Translation 10
作为通过中国游历亚洲的首批欧洲人之一， 马可.波罗可能是中国最熟知的外国商人和航海家。从1271年到1295年，他和他的家人游历广泛，遍及欧洲和亚洲。期间，他在中国留居了17年。他的著作《马可.波罗游记》描述了他游历亚洲的旅程，让欧洲人首次全面领略了包括中国、印度和日本在内的远东地区的情况。从他的文字叙述中，西方人第一次了解到瓷器、煤炭、火药、印刷术、纸币有及丝绸。在15世纪末和16世纪欧洲发现与征服的大航海时代，马可.波罗所记录的大量新的地理信息得到了广泛使用。在他去世后这几个世纪里，马可.波罗获得了他在有生之年未曾获得的赞誉。马可.波罗的故事鼓舞了其他无数的探险者去踏上征程，发现世界。
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