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Unit 6 The Admirable
Lesson 3
The superhero behind superman
Admirable Persons
Who is next ?
Watch a video (The superhero)
What do you know about “superhero” and “superman”?
Definition of superhero:
A character in a movie or story who has special strength and uses it to do good things and help other people;
An exceptionally skillful or successful person.
What do you know about “superhero” and “superman”?
Definition of superman:
A man with more than human powers;
Superman is an American fictional character, a superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. He is widely considered a national cultural icon in the United States and the Western World.
What qualities should “superhero” and “superman” have?
• bravery; conviction; courage; determination; honesty; moral integrity; selflessness; strength; self-sacrifice …
• A superhero is a man who can overcome difficulties in real life, who has strong will &determination, courage, positive attitude, responsibility and never gives up.
A quote from Christopher Reeve
I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.
What message can you get from his quote?
Reading
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Read and summarize the main ideas.
A brief introduction of Christopher Reeve’s life
How he became famous (and how he got involved in charity work)
The disaster (and its influence on him)
His death and the evaluation of him
How he became a superhero in real life
Read again ant take notes of important facts about Christopher Reeve in the table below.
Becoming the star in Superman films Becoming a superhero in real life
Given the lead role in a Superman film
Starring in four Superman films from 1978-1987
Raising awareness for good causes
Becoming an advocate for people with back injuries and disabilities
Raising millions of dollars in support of medical research
Grammar—Synonyms and antonyms
同义词与反义词能帮助我们扩大词汇量,增强语言的精确性和表