[英语考试]B3U6 The Human Touch.ppt

What is “the human touch” in your opinion? What moved you most in life? According to Chinese state officials, the quake caused 69,181 known deaths including 68,636 in Sichuan province; 18,498 people are listed as missing, and 374,171 injured, but these figures may further increase as more reports come in. This estimate includes 158 earthquake relief workers who had been killed in landslides as they tried to repair roads. Following the earthquake, donations were made by people from all over mainland China. On May 16 China stated it had also received $457?million in donated money and goods for rescue efforts so far, including $83?million from 19?countries and four international organizations. The death toll from the subway tunnel collapse in Hangzhou could reach 21 as rescuers said Tuesday night there was no chance of survival for the 13 workers still missing. 1.Charity begins at home, 仁爱始于家庭，但不止于家庭。 2. Charity covers a multitude of sins. 仁爱可遮掩许多罪恶。/一善遮百丑。 3. Three helping one another bear the burden of six. 三人互相帮助，可担六人重负。 4. One hand washes another. 有来有往， 互相帮助。 5. Love has no meaning if it isn’t shared. Love has to be put into action. -- Mother Teresa, Roman Catholic nun 爱若不与人分享则毫无意义。爱必须付诸行动。 — 罗马天主教修女 特里萨嬷嬷 Friendship The best source of happiness comes from the help we give to others. Person doesn’t develop individually. Everyone should rely on others. Then how can we win others’ friendship, affection, and live more harmoniously with others? Help strangers attentively because one day you may need help from others. Always keep a smile in the presence of others and leave a good impression on other people. Try communicating with every person around you because it is also an essential social skill you need. Warm-up Questions 1. Have you read any O.Henry’s stories? Warm-up Activity The Cop and the Anthem The Gift of the Magi The Furnished Room Cabbages and Kings Four millions Heart of the West The voice of the City