1、moral virtue dilemma moral dilemma faint adj. 道德的；道义上的道德的；道义上的 n. 品行；道德；寓意品行；道德；寓意 n. 高尚的道德；美德；高尚的道德；美德； 优秀品质优秀品质 n. 进退两难的境地；困境进退两难的境地；困境 道德困境道德困境 vi. 昏倒；晕厥昏倒；晕厥 adj. 不清楚的；微弱的不清楚的；微弱的 Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately. 1. What do you think the teenagers are doing？ 2. Can you
2、list some virtues that are admired in every culture? Possible answer: I think the teenagers are meeting together in the school library to start a project. They have just agreed on a plan for the project, and are now joining hands to show that they are committed to team spirit. Most people around the
3、 world prefer that others be to them. Can you list some virtues that are admired in every culture? Most people admire someone who is . Someone who is is despised by many people around the world. honesty courage modesty Having said this, not all virtues find their same expression from culture to cult
4、ure. For example, what is known in English as a “white lie” - a lie which is harmless but necessary for politeness - may be defined differently from culture to culture. For example, in some cultures, a white lie might be quite narrowly defined, and people may prefer honesty even when it hurts. Conve
5、rsely, in other cultures, lies that would be considered unforgivable elsewhere might be considered relatively harmless. While many virtues appear universal and timeless, how they are understood and applied is a different thing entirely. Talk about moral dilemmas Listening and Speaking It is a situat
6、ion in which you have two or more difficult choices to make. If you choose one, you might get in trouble for not choosing the other(s). What moral dilemma is the boy in the picture facing? P14 P14 1 1 The situation: The boy sees an old woman who has fallen down on the street and she needs help . Two
7、 choices: The boy goes to school on time but the old woman might not get the help she needs. He stops to help her, but he might be late for school and get scolded( (受责备受责备) )by his teacher. Possible answer: I once saw my friend cheat on a test. I knew that I should report him, but if I did, he would
8、 no longer be my friend. Have you ever faced a moral dilemma or heard of someone who did? Listen to the conversation and complete the table to describe the moral dilemma that Jane is talking about. Situa tion The girl is taking the entrance examination for _ in Beijing. During the exam, the student
9、next to her fainted. The girls choic es She can _ _. She can _ _. P14 P14 2 2 a famous medical university finish the examstop and help the girl She will get into medical university give up her chance to get into the medical university She can put the needs of the other person first the girl might no
10、t get the help she needs P14 P14 3 3 Listen again and decide whether the statements are true T or false F. 1. Jane is eager to share the magazine article with Luke. T F 2. Luke doubts that young people face moral dilemmas all the time. T F 3. Jane admires what the girl in the story did.T F 4. Luke d
11、oesnt believe anybody would do what the girl in the story did. T F 5. Jane wonders how the girl became a doctor later. T F 1 1 2 2 3 3 P15 P15 4 4 Listen to the conversation carefully and answer the questions. 1. What did the girl do to help the student? 2. What was the girls name? What was she famo
12、us for? 3. What did Jane say about the girls life? She carried the student to a safe place and looked after her. Then she went to the hospital with the student and called her sister. Her name was Lin Qiaozhi. She later became a great doctor. She was famous for caring for tens of thousands of women a
13、nd their babies. Her life was full of hard choices, but she didnt let them stop her from taking care of people who were in need. She always cared for others more than for herself. L = Luke J = Jane L: Hi Jane! What are you reading? J: Oh, hey, Luke! Im reading a very interesting magazine article abo
14、ut moral dilemma. L: Moral dilemmas? What do you mean? J: You know, its when you have two choices, and you have to choose one, but for moral reasons, sometimes it could be really difficult to decide. L: Oh, situations like that dont happen very often, do they? J: Actually, I think people face moral
15、dilemmas all the time, even us students. L: Really? Like what? J: Well, for example, it mentions a girl who was taking the entrance exam for a medical university in Beiing. During the exam, the student next to her fainted. The girl had a choice. Should she finish the exam or should she stop and help
16、 the student? L: Surely the teachers would look after the student who fainted! J: Well, thats what I thought-but not this girl. She stopped to help the student, thinking that it was better to put the needs of the other person first. L: So what happened to her exam? J: She never finished it. Instead,
17、 she carried the student to a safe place and looked after her. Then she went to the hospital with the student and called the her sister. L: I cant believe she would give up her chance to get into medical university! Who would do such a thing? J: Well, that girl was Lin Qiaozhi. She later DID get int
18、o medical university and then she became a great doctor. She became famous for caring for tens of thousands of women and their babies. L: Oh, wow! So she became a doctor even though she left her exam that day! J: Yes. Her life was full of hard choices, but she didnt let them stop her from taking car
19、e of people who were in need. She always cared for others more than for herself. P15 P15 5 5 A: If I were ever in a situation like the girl faced, I think I would choose to B: Why? Are you sure? A: Because I think that is most important. What about you? B: I think I would ExampleExample Apart from h
20、elping the student and finishing the exam, is there a third choice? Can you think of better ways to handle the dilemma? Are you sure you know how to help the student who fainted? What kind of help could you offer? Do you think it would be better for a professional doctor to care for the patient? Wha
21、t do you think of the people who stand by when such accidents happen? Do you think they are indifferent or not kind to others? Showing your ideas In my opinion/view Generally speaking, Personally, I dont have the faintest idea about To my mind Id just like to say As far as Im concerned To be honest/
22、frank If you ask me Teamwork : Choose one moral dilemma to discuss what you would do if you were in such a situation. your friend asked you to help him or her in the exam your father smoked in the non-smoking area you saw a man stealing on the bus on the way home your desk mate used the mobile phone
23、 in class 1. Listen to the conversations and match each rising intonation with its meaning. A: Did you hear that James helped an old woman who fell down while crossing the street? B: Yes. It was a bit dangerous, but he got all the cars to stop. A: You know Angela? B: Yes. A: You volunteer at the loc
24、al shelter, dont you? B: Yes. Its a great experience. A: Having more to say. B: Hoping the other person will continue to talk. C: Asking for confirmation. P15 P15 1 1 P15 P15 2 2 2. Read the conversation and mark in the correct places. Then listen to the recording to check. Notice the meaning of eac
25、h rising intonation. Peter: Its a nice day, isnt it? Nick: Yes, but it looks gloomy to me. Peter: Why? What happened? Nick: You know Tony? Peter: Yes. Nick: He asked me to write an essay for him. But I dont think its the right thing to do. Do you? Peter: No, its not. Nick: But Im afraid to lose him
26、as a friend. Peter: Well, good friends should help each other. But it doesnt mean you should help him cheat! Why not help him with his schoolwork? Nick: Good idea. Peter: Its a nice day, isnt it? Nick: Yes, but it looks gloomy to me. Peter: Why? What happened? Nick: You know Tony? Peter: Yes. Nick:
27、He asked me to write an essay for him. But I dont think its the right thing to do. Do you? Peter: No, its not. Nick: But Im afraid to lose him as a friend. Peter: Well, good friends should help each other. But it doesnt mean you should help him cheat! Why not help him with his schoolwork? Nick: Good
28、 idea. 1. 1. 用于用于一般疑问句一般疑问句Have you read this book? 2. 2. 用于用于选择疑问句选择疑问句的的 前半部分前半部分( (即即oror之前的之前的 选项选项) ) Does he speak English or French? Would you like tea or coffee? 3. 3. 用于置于句首的用于置于句首的状状 语短语语短语或或状语从句状语从句 If it rains tomorrow, Ill stay at home. 4. 4. 用于用于并列句的第一并列句的第一 个分句个分句，表示句子未，表示句子未 说完说完 The
29、 telephone rang, but nobody answered it. 5. 5. 用于用于呼唤对方呼唤对方 Sir, you dropped your car key. 6. 6. 用于用于列举事物列举事物 One, two, three, four, five. 7. 7. 用于用于委婉的祈使句委婉的祈使句Dont worry. 8. 8. 用于用于反义疑问句的反义疑问句的 后半部分后半部分，表示不确，表示不确 定的态度或征求对方定的态度或征求对方 的看法的看法 You dont speak Cantonese, do you? (The speaker thinks that
30、you dont speak Cantonese but is not completely sure and asks for confirmation.) 在英语口语中，最常见的使用升调的情况： 1.1.道德困境道德困境 2.2.陷入困境陷入困境 3.3.听说听说 4.4.参加入学考试参加入学考试 5.5.渴望做某事渴望做某事 6.6.和某人分享某物和某人分享某物 7.7.怀疑怀疑 8.8.总是，一直总是，一直 9.9.注意，专注于注意，专注于 10.10.不赞同不赞同 a moral dilemma get into trouble hear of take the entrance e
31、xamination be eager to do sth. share sth. with sb. doubt (that) all the time pay attention to disagree with 11.11.对对困惑、疑惑困惑、疑惑 12.12.对对确信、肯定确信、肯定 13.13.要求得到要求得到 14.14.摔倒，倒下摔倒，倒下 15.15.害怕、担心做某事害怕、担心做某事 16.16.失去他这个朋友失去他这个朋友 17.17.为什么不为什么不？ 18.18.帮助某人某事帮助某人某事 be confused about be sure about ask for fal
32、l down be afraid to do sth. lose him as a friend Why not ? help sb. with sth. 1. What is a moral dilemma? 2. Can you describe a moral dilemma which you faced or heard of? 3. Can you get the speakers attitude through the way he/she is talking? 4. Can you use the rising intonation correctly in conversation? 各个击破各个击破 1. Finish the exercises in Learning English. 2. Preview Reading and Thinking on pages 16-17.
