Unit 1Livingin Harmony
Unit 1 Living in Harmony
LearningObjectivesBy the end of this unit, you should be able to:1.develop an awareness of a harmonious society2.learn the skills of making effective presentations3.learn to use driving-related words or phrases;4.use the words and phrases you've learned fromthe text in related writing;5.learn to write narrative essays6.write a summary of thetext
By the end of this unit, you should be able to: 1. develop an awareness of a harmonious society; 2. learn the skills of making effective presentations; 3. learn to use driving-related words or phrases; 4. use the words and phrases you’ve learned from the text in related writing; 5. learn to write narrative essays; 6. write a summary of the text. Learning Objectives
Text AThe Kindnessof StrangersMike Mclntyre
Text A The Kindness of Strangers Mike Mclntyre
ContentsLeadin&DiscussionGlobal UnderstandingIn-depth StudyWriting TrainingLanguage Enhancement5
Writing Training Contents 1 Lead in & Discussion 2 Global Understanding 3 In-depth Study 5 Language Enhancement 4
Lead in and Discussion
Lead in and Discussion
QuotesTheideals which have lighted my way,and timeaftertime havegivenmenew courage toface lifecheerfullyhave been Kindness,Beauty,and Truth. The triteobjectsofhumanefforts-possessions,outwardsuccess,luxury-havealwaysseemedtomeAlbertEinsteincontemptibleInterpretation:What gives me the courage to face challenges in life andmove on optimistically is the showingand receiving ofkindness and the pursuit of the good, the beautiful and thetrue.Humans tend to seek worldly possessions, fame,success,andluxuryinlife,butthesethingsdon'tinterestmeat all
The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth. The trite objects of human efforts — possessions, outward success, luxury — have always seemed to me contemptible. — Albert Einstein Interpretation: What gives me the courage to face challenges in life and move on optimistically is the showing and receiving of kindness and the pursuit of the good, the beautiful and the true. Humans tend to seek worldly possessions, fame, success, and luxury in life, but these things don’t interest me at all. Quotes
QuotesGuard well withinyourself that treasure,kindness.Knowhow to give without hesitation,how to lose without regrethowtoacquirewithoutmeanness.-George SandInterpretation:Kindness isavirtue that we need tocultivateandvalue.Withkindness,weknowhowtogiveselflesslywithoutthinkingaboutourlosses.Withkindness,weknowhowtoloseandgainhonorably
Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness. — George Sand Interpretation: Kindness is a virtue that we need to cultivate and value. With kindness, we know how to give selflessly without thinking about our losses. With kindness, we know how to lose and gain honorably. Quotes
QuotesYou cannot do a kindness too soon,for you never knowhowsoonitwill betoo late-RalphWaldoEmersonInterpretation:If you want to perform an act ofkindness to help others, just do it nowbeforeitistoolate
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. —Ralph Waldo Emerson Interpretation: If you want to perform an act of kindness to help others, just do it now before it is too late. Quotes
Brainstorming*How do you get along with yourclassmates?*Are you willing to help strangers?*Do you think it is possible to makefriends with strangers?
Brainstorming ❖How do you get along with your classmates? ❖Are you willing to help strangers? ❖Do you think it is possible to make friends with strangers?
Brainstorming* 1 Answers may vary. A sample answer:I get along with my classmates pretty well.We help each other and take good care ofeach other. When anyone is in trouble ordifficulty, we do all we can to lend ahelping hand.国国国国STUTTGARTESRAnswer
❖ 1 Answers may vary. A sample answer: I get along with my classmates pretty well. We help each other and take good care of each other. When anyone is in trouble or difficulty, we do all we can to lend a helping hand. Answer Brainstorming