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Unit 8 Making a Difference
Section B 1a-1e
Learning aims
1.理解演讲类语篇的结构特征与基本语言特点,并在语篇中辦识其中的衔接手段;能够理解蓝天救援队队员演讲的主要内容和目的。
2.理解演讲者常用的演讲技巧,如通过讲述小故事吸引听众兴趣,通过呼吁号召人们积极参与等;能够利用关键词和关键信息归纳和概括段落大意,分析推理出蓝天救援队志愿者应具备的品质
3.感受蓝天救援队志愿者的奉献精神,树立乐于助人、勇于担当的意识,理解“帮助他人就是帮助自己”的内涵,愿意在生活中践行志愿服务精神。
Summer vacation is coming.Do you want to make it more meaningful? If your answer is yes, please join us.
Blue Sky Rescue
蓝天救援队
1.What organization are they in?
2.What do you know about the organization?
蓝天救援队(Blue Sky Rescue,简称BSR)是中国民间专业、独立的纯公益紧急救援机构,2007年由张勇发起组建,2010年在北京民政局登记注册为首支民间救援民非企业。该机构在全国31个省市自治区设有品牌授权队伍,实行属地政府部门指导下的独立管理模式,志愿者超5万名,其中1万名持有专业救援资质。核心业务涵盖山野救援、城市救援、水域救援、防减灾培训、大型活动应急保障及国际人道救援。
日常运作遵循“少说多做,默默奉献”队训,志愿者需通过严格技能考核。正式队员要求年满25周岁且持有急救资质认证。经费来源于志愿者无偿资助、政府行政采购和社会捐助,所有救援行动严守无偿原则。截至2025年,队伍参与过汶川地震、茂县山体垮塌、武汉防疫消杀等3000余次救援行动,形成涵盖生命救援、灾后恢复、应急培训的综合性人道救援体系。
About Blue Sky Rescue
张勇
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?
rescuing people
in flood
2.What do you think of them?
Kind/Brave/Great/Professional(专业的)/Noble(崇高的)/selfless/...
3. Have you heard any stories about Blue Sky Rescue?
teach students
first aid skills
rescue people in
the earthquake
Today we'll read a passage by one of its volunteers.
1.What is the text type(文体) of the
passage?How do you know?
A.A post B.A speech(演讲) C.A letter
2.What’s the characteristics(特点) of a speech?
Greetings(问候听众)
Thanks(感谢邀请)
Hook(钩子,吸引观众)
Opinion(核心观点)
......
Call to action(号召)
hook,顾名思义,就像鱼钩一样 “钩住” 听众的兴趣,让他们迫不及待地听下去。
call to action 通常位于演讲的结尾部分,旨在号召听众采取行动。
两者相辅相成:一个成功的开场能够吸引听众注意力,为后续的呼吁奠定基础;一个强有力的呼吁则能将开场引发的兴趣转化为实际行动,从而助力实现演讲的目的。
A speech can start with a hook to make the audience 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.
Fast 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!
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!
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 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!
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1.What kind of hook does the speaker use? How do you know
A. A story
B. an interesting fact
C. even a question
2.Which paragraph(段落) includes a call to action?
How do you know?
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak to you about Blue Sky Rescue today. Let me begin with my own story.
A call to action
The work is difficult. It's voluntary, so we aren't paid. We often go without food or sleep. But our 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!
find out the key words
____ 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.
a call to action
Read and match
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!
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!
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 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!
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How he got to know Blue Sky Rescue
the work volunteers have done
what he has learned
Greeting and thanks
Call to action
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!
概括:In______, he and his friends were_______ by Blue Sky Rescue when hiking.
2008
saved
Read and match
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!
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!
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 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!
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4
5
2
1
How he got to know Blue Sky Rescue
the work volunteers have done
what he has learned
Greeting and thanks
Call to action
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 provid- ed 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!
Why did he join the organization?
What kind of work did they do?
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2
3
example 1
example 2
Because he’s
Read and match
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!
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!
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 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!
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4
5
2
1
How he got to know Blue Sky Rescue
the work volunteers have done
what he has learned
Greeting and thanks
Call to action
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.
What has he learnt?
Read and match
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!
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!
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 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!
3
4
5
2
1
How he got to know Blue Sky Rescue
the work volunteers have done
what he has learned
Greeting and thanks
Call to action
The work is difficult. It's voluntary, so we aren't paid. We often go without food or sleep. But our 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!
1. What are some difficulties the Blue Sky Rescue volunteers face?
2. Why is the speaker willing to put his life in danger?
3. What qualities do you think a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should have?
brave practical rich hard-working
friendly positive kind-hearted open-minded
willing to learn new skills fit and healthy selfless ...
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回答注意人称变化
in 2009 now
in 2008 in 2013 in 2023
Summary
We had a hiking accident.The BSR _____ us
I ___________ the BSR
We _________ medical aid and _______ for missing people after natural disasters.
Working as a volunteer has taught me the_____ of life.
We even _______
in places as far as Türkiye.
Together we can _____________.
Being thankful
Joining
taking action
How ?
Calling to action
Understanding
Being saved
saving others
saved
signed up with
provided
searched
helped
value
make a difference
In this way, together we can make a difference.
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How do you understand the sentences below? Discuss your opinions in groups.
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Kindness leaves its mark on the giver too.
By helping others, you also improve yourself — in heart, mind, or spirit.
We all face hard times, so let’s support each other. Today’s helper could be tomorrow’s person in need.
帮助他人,
就是帮助自己。
今日帮他人,
明日人帮我。
赠人玫瑰,
手有余香。
Make your volunteer plan.
A:What’s your plans for the summer vacation?
B: I plan to be a volunteer in ____.
A:Why do you want to do it?
B: Because _______
A:What will you do to help?
B:I will________
A:Sounds great. I want to have a try too.
Homework
1.Draw a mind map of the speech
2.Make a volunteer plan for your coming summer vacation.
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