1、UNIT 2MORALS AND VIRTUES道德与美德 A moral dilemma is a situation 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).Activity 1：Talk about moral dilemmasWhat is the moral dilemmas?A boy was riding to school and he saw an old wo
2、man fell down to the ground.She needed some help.The boy was thinking whether to help her.If he helped her,he would possibly be late for the examination.If you were the boy,would you help the old woman?Moral Dilemmas道德困境FreetalkChoice 1:I stoped to help the old woman.Choice 2:I didnt help her and we
3、nt to school.Talk about moral dilemmas1.What moral dilemma is the boy in the picture facing?A boy was riding to school and he saw an old woman fell down to the ground.She needed some help.The boy was thinking whether to help her.If he helped her,he would possibly be late for the examination.2.Have y
4、ou ever faced a moral dilemma or heard of someone who did?Describe it.I once saw my friend cheat on a test.I knew that I should report him，but if I did，he would no longer be my friend.Listen to the conversation and complete the table to describe the moral dilemma that Jane is talking about.Situation
5、The girl is taking the entrance examination for _ in Beijing.During the exam,the student next to her fainted.The girls choicesShe can _.orShe can _.Possible results_,but _,but _finish the exama famous medical universitystop and help girlShell get into medical universityShe can put the needs of the o
6、ther person first the girl might not get the help she needs.give up her chanceto get into the university.Listen for attitudesWhen you listen,you should pay attention not only to the words but also to HOW the speaker is talking.If people strongly disagree with something,they might exaggerate their in
7、tonation.If you hear people speaking very quickly or loudly,they may be excited or angry.If they speak slowly or stop often,they may be confused or not sure about what they are saying.Listen again and decide whether the statements are true T or false F.1.Jane is eager to share the magazine article w
8、ith Luke.2.Luke doubts that young people face moral dilemmas all the time.3.Jane admires what the girl in the story did.4.Luke doesnt believe anybody would do what the girl in the story did.5.Jane wonders how the girl became a doctor later.T T T T FListen to the conversation carefully and answer the
9、 questions.1.What did the girl do to help the student?2.What was the girls name?What was she famous for?3.What did the girl do to help the student?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 Qiaozh
10、i.She later became a great doctor.She was famous for caring for tens of thousands of women and 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 herself.Luke:Hi Jane!What are you reading?Ja
11、ne:Oh,hey,Luke!Im reading a very interesting magazine article about moral dilemmas.Luke:Moral dilemma?What do you mean?Jane: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.Luke:Oh,situations like that dont happe
12、n very often,do they?Jane:Actually,I think people face moral dilemmas all the time,even us students.Luke:Really?Like what?Jane:Well,for example,it mentions a girl who was taking the entrance exam for a medical university in Beijing.During the exam,the student next to her fainted（昏厥的）.The girl had a
13、choice.Should shefinish the exam or should she stop and help the student?Listening materialLuke:Surely the teachers would look after the student who fainted!Jane: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 pers
14、on first.Luke:So what happened to her exam?Jane:She never finished it.Instead,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.Luke:I cant believe she would give up her chance to get into medical university!Who would do
15、 such a thing?Jane:Well,that girl was Lin Qiaozhi.She later DID get into medical university and then she became a great doctor.She became famous for caring for tens of thousands of women and their babies.Luke:Oh,wow!So she became a doctor even though she left her exam that day!Jane:Yes.Her life was
16、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.Think about what you would do if you were ever faced with the same situation as the girl.Then share your thoughts with your group,and explain the reasons
17、 for your choice.EXAMPLE：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.Listen to the conversations and match each rising intonation with its meaning.1A：You know Angela?B：Yes.2
18、A：You volunteer at the local shelter，dont you?B：Yes.Its a great experience.3A：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.PronunciationActivity 1B Hoping the other person will continue to talk.C Aski
19、ng for confirmation.A Having more to say.Read the conversation and mark in the correct places.Then listen to the recording to check.Notice the meaning of each 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：H
20、e 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 idea!Activity 2THE END
