第三版新视野大学英语第一册第四单元sectionA课件ppt.pptx

;;Warming-up Activities;;;;;;;;;;;;;受害者;;;Watch the video clip and discuss the topics as follows:;; As heroism is largely in the eye of the beholder, defining the word hero has been a source of controversy for centuries. Sometimes we describe people who have done incredible, noticeable things in life as heroic, but may oversee those who do small great acts in life. To my mind, the word hero can be defined as follows to include all those that fit within the description. Heroes set a life-goal for the well-being of others and work for  it for life;;Heroes are good at seeing things from the perspective of others; Heroes are competent and confident; Heroes have a strong moral compass; Heroes have the right skills and training, being always ready to make a difference; Heroes persist, even in the face of fear; Heroes keep working on their goals, even after multiple setbacks;; It seems that superheroes live only in comic books, TV shows and movies, but there are already many average people who demonstrate heroism or undertake selfless heroic acts. Terrific examples of such people are beyond listing, such as dedicated police officers, paramedics and fire fighters who go out every day, risking their own lives to shield people from imminent danger. Despite that sometimes we may not do the same, there are still ways we can become a;hero or show heroic characteristics in real life. The following tips might be useful for whoever wants to be a hero when circumstances call on someone to act heroically. Determine if you really are up to the task of challenge. It can be a dangerous task being a hero and can even be life-threatening as well. Never try to be a hero mostly for selfish reasons. For instance, never try to be a hero simply for publicity or for impulsive passions; you will do it only because you feel like it’s the right thing to do; ;Be a good example to people around you by doing the right thing. You may help people up if they are tripped, or even help tr