1、Unit Unit 2 Making a difference 2 Making a difference Period 1 Starting out&Vocabulary&ListeningWords used to describe a persontall shortcute lovelyeasygoing shy careful carelesshelpful kindbeautiful handsomegenerous meanclever smartwarm-hearted kindnaughty serious Activity 1Activity 2 Read the desc
2、riptions and underline the words that describe personal qualities.Hes sensitive and rather serious,which sometimes makes him appear to be a little bookish.But hes also an independent thinker.He always knows how to make wise decisions.Liu TaoPersonal qualitiesShes usually very shy,but shes generous a
3、nd never hesitates to help.Shes also the most honest person I know.I can always trust her with my secrets.Li MeiHes always confident about everything.Hes a good public speaker and I have never seen him get nervous.And hes creative.He often comes up with good ideas.TimShes easygoing with a sense of h
4、umour.Shell try to cheer you up if you have a problem,but shes kind of lazy.Her desk is extremely messy!Anna Activity 3 Put the words you underlined in Activity 4 into the table.Add any more you can think of.PositiveNeutralNegativeindependent generoushonest confidentcreative easygoing loyal intellig
5、entwarm-heartedstraightforwardsensitive serious bookishshyself-consciousstrictnervouslazyshort-sightedselfishmeanslack Activity 4 Watch the video and answer questions.1.What kind of good deeds are shown in the video?2.What idea does the video convey?The video shows good deeds such as visiting an eld
6、erly neighbor and asking if they need anything,letting a restaurant manager know just how great their waiter or waitress is,helping a classmate with their studies,asking someone who looks lost if they need directions,and offering to help out with something in the home.We should always be ready to he
7、lp others,because one small act can make a big difference.Activity 5 Look at the pictures of the three people and read the quotations.Talk about the following points.1.the contribution these people made to society2.the qualities you admire in each of themFill in the blanks.Contribution:Despite the o
8、ld age and low pay,the old man still _for children who_ _by_.Qualities:Bai Fangli(1913.6-2005.9)made money couldnt afford the school fees riding a tricycle selfless,hardworking generous,kind-heartedFlorence Nightingale,founder of modern nursingContribution:She took good care of _and felt _.Qualities
9、:the sickhappy/content/satisfied patient,caring,sympathetic,considerate,responsibleRed Adair,oil well firefighterContribution:He saved people from _ and the explosion in the oil well in spite of_.Qualities:the firedangerbrave,experienced,devoted,responsible,selfless1.What do the three people have in
10、 common?2.Can you think of other people who have similar qualities?Share their good deeds with your partners.What qualities does a great person have?A great persondo public service without paymentbe active in social activitiesnever lose hearthelpfulkind-heartedmake a great contribution to mankindQi
11、FabaoChinese hero colonelZhong NanshanDoctorThey make a difference to the world.To be a volunteer also can make a difference.Activity 6 Listen to the phone enquiry and complete the sentences with the correct ending.1.Sarah likes _.2.The man suggests _.3.Erica Marshall needs to know _.da ca.teaching
12、children with disabilitiesb.when Sarah can start work c.if Sarah is suitable for the workd.horses and being with childrene.helping out three times a week f.taking care of old peopleBefore making a phone enquiry,take a moment to prepare your questions.Take notes if necessary.Also,remember that its Ok
13、ay to ask again when you think its not clear enough.Personal information Name:Sarah WhiteTelephone:077 8665 3048Preferred field:_working with childrenActivity 7 Listen again and complete the form.Voluntary work description Intended voluntary work:teaching children with disabilities _ at Peters Stabl
14、es Aim:for the children to _ and realise that they can _ in spite of their disabilities Role:working _ with the same children in order to _ riding horses have fun still enjoy sports one on one build a relationship with themAdditional information needed Your previous experience _ A _ for confirmation Available working hours as a volunteer reference from someone who knows you1.Write a short introduction of a person whose good deeds make a difference.(Contributions and qualities should be included.)2.Preview the The Well that Changed the World on pages 14-15.
