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Unit 8
Making a Difference
Section B 1a - 2c
1a
Look at the pictures of some Blue Sky Rescue volunteers and discuss the questions.
A
B
C
1. What do you think the volunteers in blue are doing?
2. Have you heard any stories about Blue Sky Rescue?
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?
Picture A: They are helping kids in the wild. They might be giving them water, checking on their safety, or guiding them.
Picture B: They are teaching students safety skills at school. They’re probably talking about how to stay safe in an emergency.
Picture C: They are doing rescue work after an accident or disaster. They’re searching for people under the broken stones.
1a
Look at the pictures of some Blue Sky Rescue volunteers and discuss the questions.
2. Have you heard any stories about Blue Sky Rescue?
Blue Sky Rescue (BSR) is a volunteer team in China. They help people during disasters like floods or earthquakes. Members are not paid — they just want to help save lives. Their motto is: "Give without asking for anything in return."
Identifying the features of a speech
A speech can start with a hook (钩子) 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 (行动号召) by encouraging people to do something.
1b
Read the speech by a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer. What kind of hook does the speaker use? Which paragraph includes a 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!
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!
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!
The hook is the speaker’s own story.
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!
The hook is the speaker’s own story.
Paragraph 5 includes a call to action
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
get to know 认识;了解
省略了which/that的定语从句,修饰the work
How many years are mentioned in the passage? What happened in these years?
► The speaker was _________ in the mountains with some _________.
► one of the friends ______ and got a bad ______ injury.
They called an ___________ number.
A Blue Sky Rescue team ________ them.
hiking
friends
fell
head
emergency
found
1. The speaker ________ as a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer.
signed up
2. What has the speaker done since becoming a member in 2009?
► He has been to schools and other communities to teach children and adults how to stay safe and prepare for the worst.
► He has rescued people during emergencies.
► He has provided medical aid and searched for missing people after natural disasters.
3. Where has he been to take part in rescue work?
Ya’an; Philippines; Türkiye
Earthquake in Ya’an
Typhoon in Philippines
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 to put his life in danger?
What qualities do you think a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should have?
乐意的;愿意的
put sb/sb’s life in danger
将某人/某人的生命置于危险之中
=risk his life
Para. 1 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak to you about Blue Sky Rescue today. Let me begin with my own story.
Para. 2 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!
Para. 3 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.
Para. 4 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.
Para. 5 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. When did the speaker join Blue Sky Rescue? Why did he join the organization?
Answer:
He joined Blue Sky Rescue in 2009. He joined because in 2008, he and his friend were saved by the team when they were in danger. He never forgot that day and wanted to help others too.
Para. 1 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak to you about Blue Sky Rescue today. Let me begin with my own story.
Para. 2 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!
Para. 3 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.
Para. 4 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.
Para. 5 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!
2. What has he learnt from his volunteer experience?
Answer:
He has learnt many practical life-saving skills. He also learnt the importance of teamwork. Most importantly, he learnt the value of every life.
Para. 1 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak to you about Blue Sky Rescue today. Let me begin with my own story.
Para. 2 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!
Para. 3 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.
Para. 4 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.
Para. 5 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. What are some difficulties the Blue Sky Rescue volunteers face?
Answer:
The work is difficult and they don’t get paid. They often have no food or sleep, and they have to rush into dangerous situations.
Para. 1 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak to you about Blue Sky Rescue today. Let me begin with my own story.
Para. 2 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!
Para. 3 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.
Para. 4 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.
Para. 5 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!
4. Why is the speaker willing to put his life in danger?
Answer:
Because his main goal is to save as many people as possible. He knows he is a hero to the people he saves, and this makes everything worth doing.
1d
Read again and answer the questions.
5. What qualities do you think a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should have?
I think a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should be ____. Because …
1d
Read again and answer the questions.
5. What qualities do you think a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should have?
e.g. I think a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should be brave. Because they have to go to dangerous places during earthquakes, floods, or typhoons. Many people run away from danger, but volunteers run toward it.
e.g. I think a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should be responsible. Because people’s lives depend on them. If they are not responsible, someone might get hurt or die.
e.g. I think a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should be caring. Because they help people who are in pain or afraid. A caring volunteer can make the victims feel safer and less alone.
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.
帮助别人,就是成就自己。
今天帮你,他日助我
赠人玫瑰,手有余香
他们只是一介凡人,
正是这些人类可贵的品质,才让他们立于万万人前,
遮风挡雨。
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!
1
2
女士们,先生们(演讲开头常用语)
invite sb to do sth 邀请某人做某事
one’s own sth 某人自己的某物
n. 伤 → injured adj.受伤的
hear sb doing sth 听到某人正在做某事
so…that…如此…以至于…
let sb do sth 让某人做某事
begin with =start with 以……开始
where引导的宾语从句,作see的宾语
be thankful that... 感激……
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!
3
自那时起
sign up with 报名参加
从那时起(现在完成时提示词)
做好最坏的打算;未雨绸缪
医疗援助
search for 搜寻;寻找
远至;和…… 一样远
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.
4
adj. 实用的 → practice n.练习
救生技能;急救本领
the key to …① …… 的关键(to为介词)……的关键
②……的钥匙 the key to the door 门的钥匙
尤其;最重要的是
…… 的价值
单个动名词(短语)作主语时,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式
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!
5
adj. 自愿的;志愿的
be paid 获得报酬
尽可能……
普通人
make everything worth it 让一切都值得
独自;孤零零
有作用;有影响
that 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。
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
A U
A
D
Y
R
I
M
A
R
Y
E B E R
TIVE
A R C H
H R I T
在忙碌中
in need 需要帮助的;生活困难的
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)
voluntary
volunteer
successful
success
完全地;彻底地
成功
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)
medical
medicine
young
youth
elder
elderly
(两人中)年纪较长的(尤指哥哥姐姐)
1. The police have searched the neighbourhood for the missing child. His parents miss him very much.
2. Everybody wants to be successful. But to achieve success, you need to have a clear goal and stick to it.
3. Mr Black had a medical examination in the hospital. The doctor gave him some medicine for his throat.
2b
Language Points
adj. 走丢的
v. 思念,想念
取得成功
有清晰的目标
坚持;坚守
adj. 医学的;医疗的
n. 药;药物;医学
2b
Language Points
4. She works as a teacher of young children. She believes the youth of today will help to create a better future for all.
5. My elder brother volunteers at the nursing home because he wants to help the elderly.
担任;从事
adj. 年轻的;幼小的
n. 青年;青春;年轻时期
adj. 年长的
adj. 年老的;上了年纪的
口诀:家里辈分用 elder;社会老人用 elderly
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
signed up
provide aid
clean up
捐赠;赠送
口袋
pocket money 零花钱
努力;艰难的尝试
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 ________________.
was worth the effort
donated pocket money
make a difference
provide aid make a difference donate pocket money sign up be worth the effort clean up
分发
2c
Language Points
Eleven-year-old Harry wanted to help out his community. He and his mum signed up with a local charity organization two years ago, and he has worked there once a week ever since to provide aid to people in need. He helps to clean up the kitchen and hand out hot meals to people.
报名参加
从那以后
处于困境
分发
2c
Language Points
Harry realized that his work was worth the effort when he saw the smiles on the faces of the people he helped. Harry has even donated pocket money to the organization to help them buy food for special festivals! His work shows us that anyone can make a difference.
be worth + 名词 / 代词
值得某物 / 配得上某物
零花钱
show sb sth 向某人展示某物
这里由that引导的宾语从句充当sth
Homework
08
词汇 音标 词性和释义
lady /ˈleɪdi/ n. 女士;淑女
gentleman /ˈdʒentlmən/ n. (pl. gentlemen /ˈdʒentlmən/)
先生;君子
bark /bɑːk/ v. (狗) 吠叫;n. 狗叫声
sign up - 报名
ever since - 自从;自…… 以后
adult /ˈædʌlt; əˈdʌlt/ n. 成年人;adj. 成年的;成熟的
missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ adj. 失踪的;丢失的
practical /ˈpræktɪkl/ adj. 实用的;实际的
life-saving /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/ adj. 救命的;救生的
teamwork /ˈtiːmwɜːk/ n. 团队合作
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词汇 音标 词性和释义
successful /səkˈsesfl/ adj. 成功的;有成就的
most of all - 最主要的是
value /ˈvæljuː/ n. 重要作用;价值
voluntary /ˈvɒləntri/ adj. 自愿的;无偿的
ordinary /ˈɔːdnri/ adj. 平凡的;普通的
worth /wɜːθ/ adj. 值得;有价值
audience /ˈɔːdiəns/ n. 听众;观众
willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj. 乐意的;愿意的
Read aloud
lady
/ˈleɪdi/
音标
释义
n.女士;淑女
音节
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak to you about Blue Sky Rescue.
(女士们,先生们,感谢你们邀请我来谈谈蓝天救援队。)
la
dy
1.7.2013
我们来看第一个词,lady,L-A-D-Y,/ˈleɪdi/。它的意思是“女士”或“淑女”。在演讲的开头,演讲者用 "Ladies and gentlemen" 来称呼所有听众,这是一种非常正式和礼貌的开场白。
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gentleman
/ˈdʒentlmən/
音标
释义
n. (pl. gentlemen)
先生;君子
音节
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak to you about Blue Sky Rescue.
(女士们,先生们,感谢你们邀请我来谈谈蓝天救援队。)
gen
tle
man
1.7.2013
接下来是 gentleman,G-E-N-T-L-E-M-A-N,/ˈdʒentlmən/。它的意思是“先生”或“君子”。它的复数形式是 gentlemen。和 lady 一样,gentleman 也是一个非常礼貌的称呼。
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adult
/ˈædʌlt; əˈdʌlt/
音标
释义
n. 成年人;
adj. 成年的;成熟的
音节
We've been to schools and other communities to teach children and adults how to stay safe.
(我们去过学校和其他社区,教孩子和成年人如何保持安全。)
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dult
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audience
/ˈɔːdiəns/
音标
释义
n.听众;观众
音节
A speech can start with a hook to make the audience curious about what the speaker will say next.
演讲可以用一个引子开始,让听众对接下来的内容感到好奇。
au
dience
1.7.2013
我们来看 audience,A-U-D-I-E-N-C-E,/ˈɔːdiəns/。它的意思是“听众”或“观众”。在例句中,它指的是听演讲的所有人。理解这个词有助于我们理解演讲的结构和目的。
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bark
音标
/bɑːk/
释义
v.(狗) 吠叫;
n.狗叫声
音节
bark
We heard barking and the voices of the Blue Sky Rescue team. I nearly started crying. We were so thankful that they found us!
我们听到了狗叫声和蓝天救援队队员的声音。我差点哭了出来。我们非常感激他们找到了我们!
注:在救援场景中,搜救犬的叫声 (bark) 往往是找到被困者的关键信号。
1.7.2013
这个词是 bark,B-A-R-K,/bɑːk/。它既可以作动词,也可以作名词,都和狗叫有关。在救援场景中,搜救犬的叫声(bark)是非常重要的信号,常常能帮助队员找到被困者。
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missing
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
音标
释义
adj.失踪的;丢失的
音节
We've provided medical aid and searched for missing people after natural disasters...
(我们在自然灾害后提供医疗援助并搜寻失踪人员……)
mi
ssing
1.7.2013
接下来是 missing,M-I-S-S-I-N-G,/ˈmɪsɪŋ/。它是一个形容词,意思是“失踪的”或“丢失的”。在救援工作中,寻找失踪人员(search for missing people)是一项核心任务。
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successful
/səkˈsesfl/
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释义
adj. 成功的;有成就的
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... because it's the key to successful rescues.
(……因为它是成功救援的关键。)
suc
cess
ful
1.7.2013
我们来看 successful,S-U-C-C-E-S-S-F-U-L,/səkˈsesfl/。这是一个形容词,意思是“成功的”。在例句中,它修饰 rescues(救援),指的是“成功的救援行动”。团队合作是成功救援的关键。
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voluntary
/ˈvɒləntri/
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释义
adj.自愿的;无偿的
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vo
lun
ta
ry
The work is difficult. It’s voluntary, so we aren't paid.
(这项工作很困难。它是志愿性质的,所以我们没有报酬。)
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ordinary
/ˈɔːdnri/
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释义
adj.平凡的;普通的
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I'm an ordinary person, but I'll rush into danger, just like everyone else in Blue Sky Rescue.
我是一个普通人,但我会像蓝天救援队的其他所有人一样,冲向危险。
or
di
na
ry
1.7.2013
接下来是 ordinary,O-R-D-I-N-A-R-Y,/ˈɔːdnri/。它是一个形容词,意思是“平凡的”或“普通的”。演讲者说自己是一个普通人,但在关键时刻却能做出不平凡的举动,这正是志愿精神的体现。
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willing
/ˈwɪlɪŋ/
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释义
adj.乐意的;愿意的
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Are you willing to join us as a volunteer?
你愿意加入我们成为一名志愿者吗?
wil
ling
1.7.2013
我们来看 willing,W-I-L-L-I-N-G,/ˈwɪlɪŋ/。它是一个形容词,意思是“乐意的”或“愿意的”。演讲的结尾向听众发出邀请,问他们是否愿意加入,这正是 willing 这个词的核心含义。
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sign up
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释义
phr.v.报名
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I signed up with Blue Sky Rescue in 2009, and I've been a volunteer ever since.
(我在2009年报名加入了蓝天救援队,从那以后我就一直是一名志愿者。)
sign
up
1.7.2013
这是一个短语,sign up,意思是“报名”。演讲者讲述了自己在2009年如何报名加入蓝天救援队,这是他成为志愿者的开始。
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practical
/ˈpræktɪkl/
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释义
adj.实用的;实际的
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Working as a volunteer has taught me many practical life-saving skills.
(作为一名志愿者,我学到了许多实用的救生技能。)
prac
ti
cal
1.7.2013
我们来看 practical,P-R-A-C-T-I-C-A-L,/ˈpræktɪkl/。它是一个形容词,意思是“实用的”或“实际的”。在救援工作中,实用的技能(practical skills)至关重要。
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life-saving
/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/
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释义
adj.救命的;救生的
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Working as a volunteer has taught me many practical life-saving skills.
(作为一名志愿者,我学到了许多实用的救生技能。)
life
sa
ving
1.7.2013
这个词是 life-saving,L-I-F-E-S-A-V-I-N-G,/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/。它是一个复合形容词,意思是“救命的”或“救生的”。它和 skills 搭配,就是“救生技能”,这是救援队员必须掌握的核心能力。
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value
/ˈvæljuː/
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释义
n.重要作用;价值
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Most of all, being a volunteer has taught me the value of every life.
(最主要的是,做志愿者让我懂得了生命的价值。)
val
ue
1.7.2013
我们来看 value,V-A-L-U-E,/ˈvæljuː/。在这里它是一个名词,意思是“价值”。演讲者说,志愿经历让他懂得了每一个生命的价值(the value of every life)。
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worth
/wɜːθ/
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释义
adj.值得;有价值
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I know we're their heroes. And that makes everything we do worth it.
我知道我们是他们的英雄。这让我们所做的一切都变得值得。
worth
1.7.2013
最后一个词是 worth,W-O-R-T-H,/wɜːθ/。它是一个形容词,意思是“值得的”。演讲者说,当他们成为被困者的英雄时,所有的付出都变得值得(worth it)。
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