Unit 2 Making a Difference Starting out 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语外研版必修第三册

Making a difference Book 3 Unit 2 to have an important effect, especially a good effect, on sth./sb. 有影响； 起(重要)作用 The Pearl Class of Yingshan Middle School is a key charity project under the Pearl Retrieval Program launched by Zhejiang Xinhua Compassion Education Foundation. It specially recruits(招收) outstanding students from financially disadvantaged families, known as “Pearl Students”. The school exempts(免除) their tuition and accommodation fees, while the foundation provides living subsidies(补助金). With high-quality teachers, systematic moral education and gratitude cultivation, the class helps needy but diligent teenagers finish their high school studies smoothly, inspires them to strive for progress, and cultivates responsible, grateful and promising young people who will serve and give back to society in the future. What good deeds can we do to make a difference? a thing that sb. does that is usually very good or very bad 行为, 事迹 Starting out What kinds of good deeds are shown in the video? What idea does the video convey? Activity 1 Starting out 1. What kinds of good deeds are shown in the video? The video shows good deeds such as visiting an elderly neighbor and asking if they need anything, letting a restaurant manager know just how great their waiter or waitress is, helping a classmate with their studies, asking someone who looks lost if they need directions, and offering to help out with something in the home. 2. What idea does the video convey? We should always be ready to help others, because one small act can make a big difference. Activity 1 Starting out Look at the pictures of the three people and read the quotations. Talk about the following points: the contribution(贡献) these people made to society the qualities(品格) they have? Activity 2 Starting out Bai Fangli _______his income to poor students and helped them complete their________. Activity 2 Red Adair and his company _______ lots of fires taking place at _________. Florence Nightingale improved conditions in the hospitals during wartime and brought down the death rate of _________soldiers. donated studies wounded put out oil wells What are some core qualities to make a difference? 热情/激情 恢复力 创新力 共情力 坚持不懈 8 Read Ryan’s story and answer the questions.( p.18) What difference did Ryan make? What motivates him to take action and how did Ryan act? 按照事情的发展顺序，分为三个部分，起因，经过，结果 What difference did Ryan make? He helped build a well near a primary school in Uganda, and set up a foundation to help solve the water problem in Africa. What motivates Ryan to take action? walk ten kilometres to get water every day walk ten kilometres to get water every day his first target of $70 gave the money to a charity donate money the finished well hundreds of delighted students set up a foundation How did Ryan act? walk ten kilometres to get water every day his first target of $70 gave the money to a charity donate money the finished well hundreds of delighted students set up a foundation has benefited 800,000 people in 16 countries across Africa What difference did he make? decided reached $70 $2000 raised a well built more people set up foundation 800,000 ; 16 → → → → benefited Retell Ryan’s story with the help the key verbs and numbers. 点滴行动，成就不凡；小善举，大影响 Can he make this happen individually? We need more people to make a joint effort Watch the video and answer the questions: What qualities does Ryan have that enable him to make a difference? Ryan Qualities that Ryan has: Compassion and empathy (同情与共情) He cares deeply about children who don’t have clean water and feels their suffering. Determination and perseverance(决心与毅力) He works hard for a long time to raise money, even when it’s difficult. Kindness and selflessness(善良与无私) He uses his time and effort to help others, not for himself. Responsibility and diligence(责任心与勤奋) He does small jobs earnestly to collect money, showing a strong sense of responsibility. Optimism and hope(积极乐观) He believes he can really help people and never gives up his goal. Courage and initiative(勇气与进取) He takes action instead of just thinking about helping others. The Pearl Class of Yingshan Middle School is a key charity project under the Pearl Retrieval Program launched by Zhejiang Xinhua Compassion Education Foundation. It specially recruits(招收) outstanding students from financially disadvantaged families, known as “Pearl Students”. The school exempts(免除) their tuition and accommodation fees, while the foundation provides living subsidies(补助金). With high-quality teachers, systematic moral education and gratitude cultivation, the class helps needy but diligent teenagers finish their high school studies smoothly, inspires them to strive for progress, and cultivates responsible, grateful and promising young people who will serve and give back to society in the future. What can we teenagers do to make a difference to others or society? Teenagers can do many simple but meaningful things to help others and improve society. First, help people around you. We can care for classmates in need, offer help to the elderly, and volunteer in communities, such as cleaning public areas or taking care of stray animals. Second, develop good daily habits. Save water and electricity, reduce plastic waste, and choose low-carbon lifestyles to protect the environment. Small green actions can ease pollution and benefit our community. Third, spread kindness and positive energy. Be polite, respect others, and refuse bullying. We can also share warm stories and advocate gratitude and tolerance on social media. Fourth, study hard and improve ourselves. Gaining knowledge and skills helps us grow into responsible citizens. In the future, we can contribute more to social development. In short, everyone can make a difference. Even small efforts from teenagers can warm others and build a better society. Lavf56.40.101 Tencent APD MTS Lavf61.7.100 $