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UNIT 6 THE ADMIRABLE
Christopher Reeve
THE SUPERHERO BEHIND SUPERMAN
Lesson 3
Look at the two pictures of Christopher Reeve. What do the two pictures tell you about him?
Paragraphs 1-2
1.The story of Christopher Reeve’s life is one ________is almost impossible to imagine—...
2.Thus, not only ______ known as a superhero in the Superman film, but he ___ also ____________ a superhero to many in real life.
3.Reeve was born on 25 September, 1952 in New York.
4. _________ he believed he would only ever act on stage, Reeve tried out for, and was __________ (eventual) given the lead role in a Superman film.
that
is he
is regarded as
Although
eventually
1.These astronauts could be _____________ as superhuman beings. (regard)
2.The award-winning ___________ often has three or four books on the go at once. (novel)
3. No self-respecting _____________ would ever work for that newspaper. (journal)
Review of Paras1&2
regarded
novelist
journalist
Paragraph 3
1. He realised that his roles in these films ___________(give) him the opportunity ______(be) a real-life superman, and he soon _______ (gain) a reputation for _________ (raise) awareness for good causes.
2.He visited sick children in hospitals and worked with o_____________ such as Save the Children, _________ (speak) out about health, education and child protection ________ (help) those most in need.
had given
gained
raising
speaking
to help
to be
rganisations
Phrases
不仅,而且
被称为;以……著称
被认为;被看作
在……的年纪
在舞台上
参加……的选拔
公开表白;大胆说出
需要
名声大噪
提高认识
not only..., but (also)...
be known/famous/noted for
be regarded as
at the age of...
on stage
try out for
speak (spoke-spoken) out
in need
gain a reputation
raise awareness
1. I hope that I will be lucky enough to get the _______________ to visit lots of different countries. (机会)
2. It is important that students develop an _______________ of how the Internet can be used. (aware)
3. She has a very good _______________ among her fellows. (名誉;名望)
Review of Para 3
opportunity