（新教材）2020-2021学年英语外研版必修第三册课件：UNIT 2 MAKING A DIFFERENCE .ppt

1、Unit 2 Making a difference “著名人物”是新普通高中英语课程标准中规定的话题之一,是培养学生英语学科核心素养的一个重要维度,该话题属于“人与社会”的主题之一。“You can use me as a last resort,and if nobody else volunteers,then I will do it.”This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids lacrosse club.I guess that theres

2、probably some demanding work schedule,or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport.She may just need a little persuading.So I try again and tug at the heartstrings.I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids

3、arent even on.At this point the unwilling parent speaks up,“Alright.Yes,Ill do it.”Im secretly relieved because I know theres real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many.The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule,sends out emails,and collects money for end-of-season gifts.Somew

4、here along the way,the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team.The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season.Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a g

5、oal.Still,most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close.That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more:Connecting to the community as you freely give your time,money,skills,or services provides a real joy.Volunteeri

6、ng just feels so good.In that sense,Im pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than Id freely like to admit.However,if others benefit in the process,and I get some reward too,does it really matter where my motivation lies?词汇:1.resortn.选择2.lacrossen.长曲棍球3.bloodthirstyadj.残忍的munityn.社区5.tug at the heartstrings动人心弦;深受感动【素养贴心语】在生活中,我们往往会看到很多乐善好施,无私地帮助他人的人;我们会看到很多去敬老院照顾老人,无私奉献,做义工的人;我们也会看到很多在自己的岗位上,兢兢业业,默默付出的人。尽管他们都是平凡的人,所做的工作或许也都是平淡无奇的,但正是他们的付出和奉献,给我们的社会增添了亮色,带来了温暖。我们相信“众人拾柴火焰高”,只要人人都行动起来,人人都出一份力,发一分光,我们定能让我们的社会更美好。行动改变人生,行动改变社会,行动改变世界,我们要像白方礼、南丁格尔等人那样,关爱和帮助他人,更好地服务于社会和国家。