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新外研社高中英语选择性必修一Unit 2 Onwards and Upwards
Developing Ideas
Reading
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1. Are the numbers different
from what you expected?
In what way?
2. What special assistance can
people with disabilities make
use of in their daily lives?
Look at the charts and answer the questions.
P20
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People with limited mobility problems could use
People who have reduced vision could use
Special assistance
walking sticks,
handrails…
special
pavements for the blind,
Braille (布莱叶盲文) signs...
weelchairs,
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More about Braillle
Special pavements (tactile pavings)
Stephen Hawking
Helen Keller
Beethoven
Zhang Haidi
Many people have made great achievements despite disabilities, can you name some inspiring models?
Helen Keller (1880 –1968) was an American writer, lecturer and social activist. Aged just 19 months old, she became ill and lost both her hearing and sight. With the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, she overcame her disabilities and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.
A short introduction to Helen Keller
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Helen Keller
Let’s learn more about Helen Keller
Turn to page 20 and read the passage about her.
Read and Think
A. To help readers understand what it is like to be blind.
B. To make readers without disabilities appreciate what
they have.
C. To persuade readers to care about the blind.
Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage and give your reasons.
Fast-reading:Match the main idea with each paragraph
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
Para.7
Para.8
A.What should I like to see if given the use of my eyes
for three days?
B.What I'd like to do on the first day.
C.My feeling when the time is up.
D.A survey:a normarl person found nothing
particular after a walk.
E.What I'd like to do on the third day.
F.My plan on the second day.
G.We should be appreciative of our sight and hearing.
H.I who am blind can give one hint to those who see.
the first day
the second day
the third day
Read the pass