Unit 8 Making a Difference Section B 课件 2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

该初中英语课件围绕“志愿服务”主题，聚焦蓝天救援队演讲的语篇分析与语言知识，涵盖演讲钩子类型、核心词汇（如sign up, be worth）及语篇结构。课堂通过Pre-reading图片讨论激活背景知识，Good to know环节解析演讲特征，结合Fast Reading问题、时间线表格等学习支架，帮助学生逐步掌握从整体理解到细节分析的阅读策略。 其亮点在于融合真实语料与任务型教学，提升语言能力与文化意识。通过蓝天救援队演讲实例分析演讲结构，结合治疗犬志愿服务案例拓展认知，培养学生跨文化理解与社会责任感。写作任务设计申请信与海报制作，辅以互评表格，锻炼语言表达与思维品质。学生能在真实情境中运用语言，教师可借助系统活动与评估工具实施高效教学。

Unit8: Making a Difference How does helping others make a difference? 八下英语RJ 第4-6课时: Section B (1a- reading plus) Pre-reading 1a Look at the pictures of some Blue Sky Rescue volunteers and discuss the questions. 1. What do you think the volunteers in blue are doing? 2. Have you heard any stories about Blue Sky Rescue? They are rescuing people in danger and teaching students some first aid knowledge. Yes, I have. / No, I haven't. Preview Identifying the features(特征) of a speech A speech can start with a hook to make the audience(听众，观众) curious about what the speaker will say next. A story, an interesting fact, or even a question can be a hook. A speech can also include a call to action by encouraging people to do something. Good to know Hook: A “hook” is like a magnet(磁铁) at the start of a speech. It grabs(抓住) the audience’s attention — make them think “Wow, I want to hear more!” Call to action(号召行动): At the end, the speaker says “Hey, you! Do something!”, like asking people to join, help, or change. Speech Hook (演讲钩子) A question A quote (引述) A statistic (数据) A personal story Reference(参考) to current(当前的) or historical events Humor(幽默) While-listening Today, let’s read the speech by a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer to explore more. Fast Reading What is the main purpose of this speech? A. To tell a scary personal story. B. To introduce the work of Blue Sky Rescue and call for volunteers. C. To describe natural disasters. Text analysis Careful reading Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak to you about Blue Sky Rescue today. Let me begin with my own story. Back in 2008, I was hiking in the mountains with some friends when one of them fell and got a bad head injury. We had to find help quickly, so we called an emergency number. It was already dark, and we couldn’t even see where we were. After some time, we heard dogs barking and the voices of the Blue Sky Rescue team. I nearly started crying. We were so thankful that they found us! 女士；淑女 let sb do sth 让某人做某事 begin with =start with 以……开始 先生；君子 invite sb to do sth 邀请某人做某事 where引导的宾语从句，作see的宾语 hear sb/sth doing sth 听见某人/某物正在做某事 (狗) 吠叫；狗叫声 be thankful ... 感激…… Text analysis Careful reading I’ve never forgotten that day. Since then, I’ve wanted to help others too. I signed up with Blue Sky Rescue in 2009, and I’ve been a volunteer ever since. We’ve been to schools and other communities to teach children and adults how to stay safe and prepare for the worst. We’ve also rescued people during emergencies. We’ve provided medical aid and searched for missing people after natural disasters, like the 2013 earthquake in Ya’an and the typhoon in the Philippines in the same year. In 2023, we even helped in places as far away as Türkiye! ever since 自从；自……以后 可单独位于句末，也可接表示过去时间的时间点或从句，主句时态常为现在完成时 报名 search for 搜寻；寻找 adult 成年人；成年的；成熟的 失踪的；丢失的 prepare for 为……作准备 不定式作目的状语，说明“去学校和社区”的目的 “疑问词+不定式”结构，作teach的宾语 as far away as... 远至…… 此处不表示两者间的比较，而是表示强调 类似的结构有“as early as...（早在…… ）”“as much as（多达…… ）”等 Language points I signed up with Blue Sky Rescue in 2009, ... (1) 报名 sign up for sth 报名参加…… ◆ I’m considering signing up for calligraphy lessons. 我正在考虑报名参加书法课。 sign up to do sth 报名做某事 ◆ I signed up to volunteer at the animal shelter. 我报名在动物收容所当志愿者。 (2) 签约 ◆ Lily signed up as an English teacher with a private school. 莉莉和一所私立学校签约成为一名英语老师。 Working as a volunteer has taught me many practical life-saving skills. It has also helped me understand the power of teamwork because it’s the key to successful rescues. Most of all, being a volunteer has taught me the value of every life. The work is difficult. It’s voluntary, so we aren’t paid. We often go without food or sleep. But our primary goal has always been to save as many people as we can. I’m just an ordinary person, but I’ll rush into danger, just like everyone else in Blue Sky Rescue. To the people we’ve saved and their loved ones, I know we’re their heroes. And that makes everything we do worth it. We want to do even more, but we can’t do it all alone. Will you join us as a volunteer? Together we can make a difference! Text analysis Careful reading 单个动名词（短语）作主语时，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式 救命的；救生的 团队合作 the key to ①……的关键 ②……的钥匙 the key to the door 门的钥匙 成功的；有成就的 value 重要作用；价值 the value of ……的价值/重要性 实用的；实际的 最主要的是 此句为一般现在时的被动语态的否定结构，由“主语+be动词（am/is/are）+not+及物动词的过去分词（+by...）”构成 as... as sb can/could 某人尽可能地…… 自愿的；无偿的 平凡的；普通的 省略了that/who/whom的定语从句，修饰the people 指代上文提到的整个情况或事件，此处指“I know we’re their heroes.”那件事 worth 值得；有价值 省略了that的定语从句，修饰everything 独自一人 感情色彩比alone更加强烈 And that makes everything we do worth it. Language points 常在句中作表语，其后可接名词、代词或动词-ing形式。 be worth sth 值得…… Being a volunteer may be tiring, but it’s worth a try. 做志愿者可能会很累，但值得一试。 be worth+钱 值……钱 To our great surprise, the stamp is actually worth 10, 000 yuan. 令我们大为惊讶的是，这张邮票居然值1 万元。 be (well) worth doing sth（非常）值得做某事 The film is so wonderful that it’s well worth watching a second time. 这部电影太精彩了，值得再看一遍。 Language points ... has taught me the value of every life. (1)〔名词〕重要作用；价值 be of great/little/no value 很有/没什么/没有价值 The professor’s research is of great practical value. 这位教授的研究有很高的实用价值。 place/put a high value on (doing) sth 高度重视（做）…… A successful manager places a high value on teamwork. 成功的管理者高度重视团队合作。 (2)〔名词〕价值观；生活准则 常用复数形式。 It’s important to respect the local cultures and values when travelling to foreign countries. 去外国旅行时，尊重当地的文化与价值观是很重要的。 (3)〔动词〕重视；珍视 value sb/sth as... 把某人/某物珍视为…… I really value him as my best friend. 我的确把他视为我最好的朋友。 value sb/sth for... 因……而重视某人/某物 There is no doubt that teachers value students for their hard work and honesty. 毫无疑问，老师看重的是学生的努力和诚实。 valuable〔形容词〕很有用的；宝贵的；贵重的 Your advice is very valuable to me. 你的建议对我非常有价值。 Let’s listen While-reading Match the structure of the speech. Part 1 (Para 1-2) Part 2 (Para 3) Part 3 (Para 4) Part 4 (Para 5) Call to action A personal story Personal growth Volunteer experience 1b While-reading Read the speech by a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer. What kind of hook does the speaker use? Which paragraph includes a call to action? Careful reading The speaker uses his own story as the hook. The call to action is in the final paragraph (Paragraph 5). Post-reading 1b Read the speech and fill in the table. Time What happened In 2008 The speaker’s friend got injured while , and they were rescued by . The speaker as a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer. Blue Sky Rescue helped in Ya’an and Philippine . Blue Sky Rescue provided help in . hiking Blue Sky Rescue In 2009 signed up In 2013 earthquake typhoon In 2023 Türkiye Post-reading 1c Read the speech again. Write the correct paragraph number next to each paragraph summary. ____ The speaker shares what he has learnt from his volunteer experience. ____ The speaker tells a story about how he got to know Blue Sky Rescue. ____ The speaker invites the audience to volunteer with Blue Sky Rescue. ____ The speaker greets the audience and thanks them. ____ The speaker talks about the work the Blue Sky Rescue volunteers have done. 1 2 3 4 5 what引导的宾语从句，作shares的宾语 how引导的宾语从句，作介词about的宾语 省略了which/that的定语从句，修饰the work Post-reading 1d Read again and answer the questions. When did the speaker join Blue Sky Rescue? Why did he join the organization? What has he learnt from his volunteer experience? What are some difficulties the Blue Sky Rescue volunteers face? Why is the speaker willing(乐意的；愿意的) to put his life in danger(将某人的生命置于危险之中=risk his life)? What qualities do you think a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should have? He joined Blue Sky Rescue in 2009. In 2008, he and his friends got into trouble. The Blue Sky Rescue team saved them. After that, he wanted to help others, so he joined the organization. He has learnt practical life-saving skills, understood the power of teamwork, and also learnt the value of every life. ① They aren’t paid (the work is voluntary). ② They often go without food or sleep. ③ They also need to rush into danger. Because his goal is to save as many people as possible. He knows he is a hero to the people who have been saved and their family members. This makes all his hard work worth it. A sense of responsibility, teamwork spirit and professional life-saving skills. Post-reading 1e How do you understand the sentences below? Discuss your opinions in groups. Help others, help yourself. Today you, tomorrow me. The rose in your hand, the sweet smell in mine. 助人者自助。 When you help someone, you also feel happy and good about yourself. Helping others is like practicing. You learn new skills and become a better person. If you help people, they may help you when you need it in the future. ... 今日为你，明日为我。 It means we should help each other because everyone needs help sometimes. If I help you today, maybe you will help me another day. It’s about being kind and creating a cycle of help and support. ... 赠人玫瑰，手有余香。 When you give something beautiful (like a rose) to others, you also get something good in return (the sweet smell). The “rose” can be help, kindness, or love. When you share it, you also feel happy and warm inside. Helping others brings joy to both the person you help and you. ... Let’s listen ( )1. We need more volunteers for the animal rescue activity. Would you like to for it? A. look up B. sign up C. put up D. get up ( )2. In some parks, children under 12 can't enter without . A. adults B. animals C. kids D. babies ( )3. The rescue team is searching for the boy in the mountain. Everyone hopes he can be found soon. A. clever B. busy C. missing D. friendly ( )4. Our class had a charity sale last week — we raised enough money to help the homeless animals. A. boring B. cheap C. tiring D. successful ( )5. The long wait for the beautiful sunset was — we took many amazing photos. A. busy B. afraid C. worth D. boring Exercises 基础巩固 单项选择 B A C D C Exercises 基础巩固 1. A group of (gentleman) and ladies are having a tea party in the garden. 2. I heard my dog (bark) loudly when I came home. 3. Good (teamwork) helps us finish tasks faster and learn from each other. 4. The painting has great (value) because it was painted by a famous artist many years ago. 5. The singer smiled and waved to all the (audience) after finishing her performance. 用所给单词的适当形式填空 gentlemen barking teamwork value audiences Homework 1. Review the new words, phrases and language points. 2. Listen, read and retell the speech. 3. Do some related exercises. Vocabulary in use 2a Write the correct words in the puzzle with the help of the clues. Down 1. a polite term for a man 3. a polite term for a woman 4. first in importance 6. full of energy and always on the go Across 2. the worth or importance of something 5. a person who belongs to a group or an organization 7. an organization that helps those in need 8. to look for something or someone 在忙碌中 需要帮助的；生活困难的 A U A D Y R I M A R Y E B E R T I V E A R C H H R I T Vocabulary in use 2b Complete the sentences with the correct words in brackets. 1. Joining the reading programme is completely ___________. Each __________ helps to improve the reading skills and confidence of the kids. (volunteer, voluntary) 2. Everybody wants to be ___________. But to achieve ________, you need to have a clear goal and stick to it. (success, successful) 3. Mr Black had a __________ examination in the hospital. The doctor gave him some ___________ for his throat. (medicine, medical) 4. She works as a teacher of _________ children. She believes the _________ of today will help to create a better future for all. (youth, young) 5. My _________ brother volunteers at the nursing home because he wants to help the __________. (elder, elderly) voluntary volunteer successful success 完全地；彻底地 medical medicine young youth elder elderly （两人中）年纪较长的（尤指哥哥姐姐） Language points But to achieve success, you need to have a ... (1) 〔不可数名词〕成功 反义词：failure 失败 success in (doing) sth 在（做）……方面成功 Failure is the mother of success. 失败是成功之母。（谚语） I sincerely wish you success in starting your own business. 我衷心祝愿你成功开创自己的事业。 (2)〔可数名词〕成功的人（或事物） What a great success his new book has made! 他的新书取得了多么大的成功啊！ 拓展success 的相关词: Doctor Wang has succeeded in working in the hospital. He is a successful doctor because he successfully saved many people’s lives. We believe this operation will be a great success. 王医生在这所医院的工作取得了成功。他是一名成功的医生，因为他成功地挽救了许多人的生命。我们相信这次手术将会非常成功。 My elder brother volunteers at the nursing home ... Language points 辨析：elder与older elder （两人中）年纪较长的（尤指哥哥姐姐） 只能指人 用来比较年龄大小，尤指兄弟姐妹的长幼关系，只能用于名词前作定语 older 年龄较大的 指人 在句中可作定语，也可作表语 较旧的 指物 My elder brother is two years older than me. And his bike is older than mine. 我哥哥比我大两岁。他的自行车比我的旧。 Vocabulary in use 2c Complete the passage with the phrases in the box. Use the correct forms of the verbs. provide aid make a difference donate pocket money sign up be worth the effort clean up Eleven-year-old Harry wanted to help out his community. He and his mum __________ with a local charity organization two years ago, and he has worked there once a week ever since to ___________ to people in need. He helps to ________ the kitchen and hand out hot meals to people. Harry realized that his work __________________ when he saw the smiles on the faces of the people he helped. Harry has even ____________________ to the organization to help them buy food for special festivals! His work shows us that anyone can ________________. signed up provide aid clean up 捐赠；赠送 零花钱 努力；艰难的尝试 分发 was worth the effort donated pocket money make a difference Look and say A. A story. B. A speech. C. A letter. D. An ad. What is the title of the ad? What is the passage? While-reading 3a Read the advertisement and label each part with the main topic. A. what qualities and skills volunteers need to have B. what the volunteering programme is about C. how to sign up as a volunteer D. what duties volunteers will carry out (履行；实施) B D A C 通晓；熟悉 等等； 以及诸如此类 Exercises 基础巩固 ( )1. She is always to help others, and all her classmates like her. A. worth B. willing C. familiar D. talent ( )2. The book is really reading. You can learn a lot from it. A. worth B. willing C. busy D. practical ( )3. My sister is three years older than me and she often takes care of me. A. elder B. elderly C. old D. oldest ( )4. The charity organization is collecting clothes to to the people . A. donate; in surprise B. hand out; in need C. donate; familiar with D. hand in; in time ( )5. He has a great for painting and has won many prizes. A. success B. effort C. talent D. audience 单项选择 B A A B C Exercises 基础巩固 1. Local volunteers often to the elderly in the community on weekends. 2. Learning to play a musical instrument is hard, but it in the end. 3. The teacher asked us to the classroom before the parents' meeting starts. 4. Many students to help children in rural areas get better books this year. 5. A kind word sometimes to someone who is feeling lonely. 用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空 provide aid make a difference donate pocket money be worth the effort clean up provide aid is worth the effort clean up donate pocket money makes a difference Let’s watch Post-reading What is the structure of the ad? headline Beginning To arouse(引起) readers’ attention with an opening question Body What duties do volunteers carry out? What qualities and skills do volunteers need to have? Ending Call to Action: How do you sign up as a volunteer? Post-reading 3b Imagine that you are planning to be a student volunteer. Make notes with the help of these questions. Beginning What would you like to be/do? Body Why do you want to be a volunteer? What skills or talents do you have? What experience do you have as a volunteer? Ending When can you start volunteering? What other thoughts do you have about volunteering? Pre-writing 3c Write an email to the school to sign up as a volunteer. Use your notes in 3b to help you. Dear Sir or Madam, I saw your advertisement, and I’m writing to ... Finish the checklist with your partner(生生互评). Assessment items 评价项目 Score得分 Excellent 3-4分 Good 2-3分 To be improved 1-2分 Clean(1-4) 书写整洁 Complete(1-4) 内容完整 Correct(1-4) 语言准确 Coherent(1-4) 句子衔接 Rich(1-4) 语言丰富 Total 总分 _________/20 points Sample Pre-writing 3c Write an email to the school to sign up as a volunteer. Use your notes in 3b to help you. Dear Sir or Madam, I saw your advertisement, and I’m writing to sign up as a student volunteer to help international students. I would like to be a volunteer because I think it would be fun and interesting to meet students from other countries. I want to make them feel happy and comfortable at our school. I am a friendly and patient person. I can speak English well, and I know a lot about our local culture and places. I don’t have much volunteer experience yet, but I am a fast learner and I really want to help. For when to start, I am free next week and I can adjust my schedule（调整日程安排）to fit the programme. I believe volunteering is a great way to make new friends and learn new things. Looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Flora 话题概述 叙述志愿活动的经历 本单元的话题是“帮助别人”，与此相关的写作一般是以“志愿服务”为主题。写作时，可以先谈志愿活动的意义，然后描述一次志愿活动的过程，最后表达此次志愿活动的感悟，也可以介绍自己参加志愿者招募活动的经历。 范畴: 主题群: 子主题内容: 人与社会 社会服务与人际沟通 志愿服务与公共服务 While-writing 审题立意 “予人玫瑰，手有余香。”作为新时代中学生的我们，不仅要努力学习，还应多做公益志愿者活动回馈社会，使我们的社会更美好。请分享你的一次做志愿者的经历，并表达自己的感受。 文体: 人称: 时态: 记叙文 以第一人称为主 以一般过去时为主 提示：1. When and where did you work as a volunteer? 2. What did you do in the volunteer activity? 3. What do you think of volunteering? 要求：1. 内容包含所有提示信息，可适当发挥； 2. 条理清晰，语句通顺，语法正确，书写规范； 3. 80 词左右（标题已给出，不计入总词数）。 While-writing 谋篇布局 开门见山，点明文章的主题 Hello, everyone! I’m willing to share my experience of working as a volunteer with you. 介绍志愿活 动的过程 Last summer vacation, I volunteered at ... I helped... every day. I also cleaned up... to make sure... Besides the daily work，my hobby of drawing also... I made some lovely pictures... and put them up... to attract more people to... 表达自己 的感受 Working as a volunteer has taught me... It not only ... but also... It’s everyone’s duty to... As the saying goes, ... I hope that everyone can care about... and make a difference. While-writing 积句成篇 开头句 1. How long have you been a(n) ...? 2. I’ve been a volunteer there since ... 3. I’d like to help people in need. 4. Are you willing to volunteer to help others? 中间句 1. Last summer vacation, I volunteered at ... 2. I’ve even taught some of them how to ... 3. It’s our duty to look after the elderly and help them stay active/protect the environment/... 4. I’m familiar with the arts/history/Chinese culture/... 5. I’m good at taking care of animals. 结尾句 1. Working as a volunteer has taught me many practical life- saving/valuable/... skills. 2. Everyone can make a difference to the world. 3. Come along! It’s fun to volunteer together！ 4. If you’re interested in volunteer work, please join us! 名言警句 1. Help others, help yourself. 帮助别人就是帮助自己。 2. Today you, tomorrow me. 今天你帮我，明天我帮你。 3. The rose in your hand, the sweet smell in mine. 予人玫瑰，手有余香。 While-writing 范文赏析 Hello, everyone! I’m willing to share my experience of working as a volunteer with you. Last summer vacation, I volunteered at an animal shelter in our community. I helped feed the cats and dogs every day. I also cleaned up their living areas to make sure they had a better environment. Besides the daily work, my hobby of drawing also helps me a lot. I made some lovely pictures of the animals and put them up around the shelter to attract more people to notice these poor animals. Working as a volunteer has taught me a lot. It not only gives me a chance to help those in need but also makes me understand the importance of love and responsibility. It’s everyone’s duty to look after animals. As the saying goes, “The rose in your hand, the sweet smell in mine. ”I hope that everyone can care about our community and make a difference . A Volunteer Experience 点评: ①用 “clean up” “make sure” “put up” “care about”和“make a difference”生动地描述了这次志愿活动的具体经过和感受。 ②用描述性词汇“better”和“lovely”令文章更加生动、精彩。 ③用“not only... but also...”和that 引导的宾语从句使文章句式结构更加丰富。 ④用名言警句承上启下，对全文进行总结。 Exercises 拓展探究 假如你是李明，你校英语报发起了一项志愿活动，号召大家帮助农村的学生。你想申请参加该志愿活动，请根据以下思维导图用英文写一封申请书。 要求： 1. 需在思维导图提示的基础上适当拓展信息; 2. 语句连贯，词数80左右; 3. 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。 书面表达 Dear Sir or Madam, I want to apply to be a volunteer in this activity. I'd like to introduce myself to you. Yours, Li Ming Exercises 拓展探究 书面表达 I'm an outgoing and helpful boy. I'm good at singing. What's more, I can speak English well and get along well with children. I have participated in many volunteer activities organized by the school, including volunteering in parks and nursing homes. This activity is a good opportunity to do something for children in rural areas. It is not only a way for them to learn more but also a chance for me to improve myself. I'll tell English stories to children and talk with them in English. I can also teach them to sing some English songs. I hope to join this activity. I'm looking forward to your reply! Homework Review the key words and phases in Unit 8. Polish your email to the school to sign up as a volunteer. Do the related exercises. Fun time Review and say What volunteer work did we learn in this unit? give directions visit the elderly plant trees guide visitors clean up sort waste look after animals at an animal shelter service in a sports organization Which volunteer work would you like to do? Why? Project Start a volunteer group 4a Start a volunteer group with some classmates. In groups, tick one goal that you all agree with. You can also choose something else. Determine the goals help elderly people guide visitors at museums help people in hospital collect donations for the poor take care of animals teach children life skills clean up natural areas ________________________ Project Start a volunteer group Design a volunteer poster Design a poster to attract volunteers to your group. Use the questions and the example to help you. 4b What does your volunteer group do? Who are you helping? What work will the volunteers do? What skills or abilities should the volunteers have? How often will the volunteers work? What information do the volunteers need to know? Project Start a volunteer group Design a volunteer poster 4b What are the key elements of a volunteer poster? Title 服务名称 Time 服务时间 Place 服务地点 Contact 联系方式 Service content 服务内容 Requirements 志愿者要求 Attractive pictures Volunteer at our community skills club! WHEN 2 p.m.—4 p.m., Saturdays WHERE Community Centre Room WHO TO CONTACT Bill Chen on 555-8901 We teach children practical life skills through fun activities. Volunteers need to guide children through creative projects and team activities. If you want to help children develop important life skills, join us as a volunteer! Project Start a volunteer group Introduce your group to the class 4c Present your poster in class. Vote for the volunteer group you want to join. Assessment standards 1. 核心要素完整性 2. 语言准确性 3. 版面美观度 4.主题突出度 Reflecting 1. What kinds of volunteer work can people do? 2. Can you use the present perfect tense with since and for to express duration? 3. What features can you identify in a speech? 4. Can you explain why volunteering is important? 5. What have you done to help others? Can you talk about it? The essence of life is to serve others and to do good. 生命的本质在于服务他人、行善积德。 Reading Plus Reading Plus Fast Reading Look and predict: What’s the main idea of the post? Linda shares the volunteer experience of Anna’s therapy dog (陪伴疗愈狗), Banjo. Reading Plus Text analysis Unusual Volunteers “Come here! What a good boy!” Those were words I never expected to hear from my mum when I visited her in hospital. Mum has been sick for a long time now, and she often seemed sad and tired. I didn’t expect to hear her laughing. It has been a long time since I heard my mum sounding so happy! But when I rounded the corner, I understood everything. Mum had a very unusual visitor—a dog! A regular volunteer at the hospital, Anna, was there with her therapy dog, Banjo. Anna was kind enough to share her story with me. An animal lover from an early age, Anna has always had a dog or two at home since she was young. Often, just playing with them was enough to help her feel happy and relaxed after a long day. But one day, Anna realized that not everyone was lucky enough to have a pet. She started thinking: What could she do? Could she work with her own dogs to help others? expect to do sth 期待/预料做某事 hear sb doing sth 听见某人正在做某事（强调看见动作正在发生） 绕行；绕过 治疗；疗法 share... with... 把……与……分享 Reading Plus Text analysis Unusual Volunteers Before long, she found the answer. Today, Anna and Banjo often visit places like hospitals and nursing homes to bring a moment of joy to people who are sick, sad, lonely, or disabled. Banjo has worked as a therapy dog for almost three years. When people are stressed, it often takes them longer to get better. A therapy dog helps people feel better and be less stressed, often just by being there! At the hospital, Mum petted Banjo, gave him a snack, and even threw a small ball for him to catch. This made her forget that she was sick, if only for a moment. For people like my mum, moments like this are very valuable. She always looks forward to my visits, but now she also looks forward to seeing Anna and Banjo again. If I’m lucky enough to have a dog of my own in the future, I’ll try to volunteer just like Anna and Banjo! 介词短语作后置定语，修饰places 动词不定式作目的状语，说明“visit”的目的 who引导的定语从句，修饰people work as 从事……工作 pet 抚摸；（爱抚地）摩挲 哪怕只是；即便仅仅 look forward to sth 盼望某事 look forward to doing sth 盼望做某事 of one’s own 属于某人自己的 Reading Plus Read and answer 1. Why did Anna start the therapy dog service? 2. How long has Banjo worked as a therapy dog? 3. How did Banjo change Linda’s mum’s mood? Anna felt happy and relaxed after playing with her dog. She realized that not everyone was lucky enough to have a pet. She decided she could work with her own dogs to help others. It has worked as a therapy dog for almost three years. sad and tired → forget that she was sick → feel better and be less stressed 1 Reading Plus Read Linda’s post. Who is likely to have said these things? Write the correct names. Some names can be used more than once. Linda Mum Mum’s doctor Anna Who What they said “I’m so happy Banjo and Anna visited my mum!” “I think therapy dogs are good for my patients.” “I’m taking Banjo to the hospital today.” “I can’t wait to see Banjo again next week!” “I wish everyone was lucky enough to have a dog!” Linda Mum’s doctor Anna Mum Anna 2 Reading Plus Discuss the questions. 1. How can therapy dogs help people to feel less stressed? 2. What qualities do you think a therapy dog should have? 3. Can you think of any other ways to help people in hospital? Therapy dogs can help people feel less stressed by being friendly and calm. Petting a dog can make a person feel happy and relaxed. A therapy dog should be gentle and patient. It should not get angry or scared easily, even around many people or in new places. It should also be well-behaved, so it won’t jump on people or cause trouble. Yes. We can bring flowers or cards with kind words to cheer them up. We can also read short stories to kids in hospital, so they don’t feel bored. Sometimes just sitting and talking gently to patients helps them feel less lonely too. Homework 1. Polish your poster and share it with your friend. 2. Read the post about Unusual Volunteers. 3. What can we learn from Anna and Banjo? How can we make a difference in our daily lives? 4. Do the related exercises. 助 人 为 乐 为 快 乐 施 人 援 手 得 心 安 null 2026 Blues 173749.55 Lavf60.16.100 Lavf60.16.100 Lavf60.16.100 $