1、Review What is a SummaryIt is a short,but thorough and objective restatement of the main idea and key points of a passage.A summary may also mention some of the examples the author used to illustrate key points.How to Write a Summary Read the text and divide it into parts;Summarize each part in one
2、or two sentences covering the key information;Try to follow the same order that the information is presented in the original material;Be concise and brief,avoiding including detailed examples and explanations;Avoid adding your own ideas;Use your own words,but not copy or paste sentences right from t
3、he original;Use linking words where necessary.ReviewaccuracyconcisenessfaithfulnessrephrasingcoherenceYou are going to write a summary of the text The Superhero Behind Superman in about 150 words.Writing task1_ n.小说家2_ n.新闻工作者3_ n.强烈的爱好，热爱；激情4_ n.机会；时机5_ n.名誉；名望6_ n.认识；意识7_ n.组织；团体；机构novelistjournal
4、istpassionopportunity reputation awarenessorganisation8_ vi.&vt.突然发生（某种不幸）；突然有坏的影响；打，击9_ adj.很严重的10_ n.运动，动作，活动11_ n.忧郁，沮丧，消沉；抑郁症12_ adj.继续进行的，不断发展的13_ n.投入，忠诚，奉献；承诺strikeseveremovementdepressionongoingcommitment16_ vt.计划，设计17_ adj.具有强烈信念的；热爱的，酷爱的18_ adj.精力充沛的，充满活力的19_ n.提倡者；拥护者；鼓吹者20_ n.伤残，残障，障碍des
5、ign14_ adj.强烈的，剧烈的15_ vi.参加，参与intenseengagepassionateenergeticadvocatedisability23*_ vt.着手做，承担24*_ n.传记25_ 被认为，被看作26_ 由于，因为undertake21*_ n.令人惊恐的事22*_ n.噩梦，梦魇horrornightmarebiographybe regarded asdue tosuperheroa well-meaning fictional character with superhuman powers,e.g.Supermanadvocatea person who
6、 publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policyempathythe ability to understand and share the feelings of another 感同身受，共情sympathy同情，对他人的困难、问题和痛苦感到悲伤或同情Read the title and look at the photos.What do you think the text is about?The text might be about the unusual life of the actor of Supe
7、rman.The Superhero behind SupermanActivity 1Predict before readingp58Find the topic sentence of the text.Thus,not only is he known as a superhero in the superman films,but he is also regarded as a superhero to many in real life.Activity 2Read for main ideaHis returning to film career His deathHis di
8、sasterHis reputation for good causesHis general introductionHis personal informationpara 1para 2para 3para 4para 5para 6Activity 2Read for main idea of each para.the turning point?Be thrown off his horse and broke his neck.Unfortunately,in 1995 disaster struck Reeve.(Para 4)转折点His returning to film
9、career His deathHis disasterHis reputation for good causesHis general introductionHis personal informationpara 1para 2para 3para 4para 5para 6Part 3:Part 2:Part 1Part 4Activity 2Read for structureGlamorous life before the disaster A superhero in reality after the disasterHis death and everlasting in
10、fluenceActivity 2Read for structure1.Whats the type of the text?_ A.a brochure（小册子）B.a biography（人物传记）C.a guidebook2.How is the text organized?3.Which of the following is the best to describe the passage?A.Life is not always smooth.B.Where there is a will,there is a way.C.A friend in need is a frien
11、d indeed.D.Two heads are better than one.Task2:Read para1 and finish the general introduction of Cristopher ReeveFrom:To:What is the overall image of Christopher Reeve?Life of Christopher Reeve StageTask3:Read Para2,3 and do the multiple choice his early life Stage1&2 1.Why did Reeve choose to be an
12、 actor?A.Because his father wanted him to.B.Because he was given the lead role in a Superman film.C.Because he starred in a school play and got famous.D.Because he found his passion in acting.2.What did Reeve do after he became famous for the role Superman?A.He took care of the homeless.B.He raised
13、awareness for good causes.C.He protected wild animals.D.He adopted some poor children.Life of Christopher Reeve StageTask4:Read Para4 and fill in the blanksthe disasterHe_ his horse and broke his neck;He had _ in his body at all;He needed a machine to help him breathe;didnt believe that he would _wa
14、s thrown offno movement or feelingsurviveStage3Life of Christopher Reeve StageTask4:Read Para4 and fill in the blanks right after the disasterHe felt like he _;He was like _;He fell into a _.the state of feeling very sad,anxious and without hopehad lost all hopea living nightmaredepressionStage4 Lif
15、e of Christopher Reeve StageTask5:Read Para5,6 and fill in the blankshappenedrebirthReeve_ an intense exercise programme;He_ to his film career and charity;Reeve became a passionate and energetic _ for people with back injuries and disabilities someone who supports a particular idea or way of doing
16、thingsundertookmanaged to returnadvocateStage 5 Life of Christopher Reeve StageWhat happened He_ on 10 October,2004passed awayActivity 3l 1952He was born.l At the age of 8 He found his in_ and_his first school play.passionstarred inactingRead carefully and fill in the timeline of Reeves life.l From
17、1978 to 1987He starred in four _.He gained a _ for raising awareness for good causes.He _ about health,education and child protection.Superman films reputation spoke outActivity 3Read carefully and fill in the timeline of Reeves life.l 1995 A disaster struck him.l During the early stages of his inju
18、ryHe felt like he had _.He fell into _.lost all hopea depressionActivity 3Read carefully and fill in the timeline of Reeves life.lFor the years that followedHe undertook an _exercise programme.He engaged in _ exercises.He became a _ advocate for people with disabilities.l2004 He passed away.intense
19、a wide range of passionate and energetic Activity 3Read carefully and fill in the timeline of Reeves life.What happened to Reeve before the disaster?Reeves experienceIn 1952From 1978 to 1987At the age of eightSoonIn 1995Timewas born in New York in an intellectual family(知识分子知识分子)found his passion in
20、 actingstarred in his first school playstarred in four Superman films gained a reputation for raising awareness for good causes visited sick childrenworked with organizationsspoke out to help those most in needdisaster struck Reevea horseback riding accident in 1995What was the disaster?Reeves exper
21、ienceFor the years that followedDuring this time(the early stages)Shortly afterIn 2004Timehad no movement of feeling in his body needed a machine to help him breathehad little chance for survivaldisaster struck Reevesuffered severe physical injuriesbe subjected to heavy psychological blowlost all ho
22、pefell into a depressionfound the will to live and walk againfocused his attention on walking again undertook an intense exercise programmeengaged in a wide range of exercisesmanaged to return to his film career wrote a biographyreturned to his charity work became a passionate and energetic advocate
23、 forraised money in support of medical research;inspired many people passed awayIn 1995What happened to Reeve after the disaster?How do people think of Reeves life experiences?He will always be remembered as asuperhero.Activity 4Summarize the key information in each partPart 1(Para 1):A general intr
24、oductionPart 2(Para 2-3):Glamorous life before the disaster Part 3(Para 4-5):A superhero in reality after the disasterPart 4(Para6):His death and everlasting influencea superhero in films as well as in real lifehis birth and good parentage;his beginning and success in acting;his contributions to goo
25、d causes a horseback riding accident in 1995his physical and psychological struggles;his will to live and walk again;his endeavors to return to his career;his devotion to charity work and impact on sick peoplehis death in 2004;an eternal spiritual inspiration to the world Please write a summary of t
26、he text The Superhero Behind Superman in about 150 words.Writing timeChristopher Reeve is a hero in films as well as in reality.Born in 1952 in an American intellectual family,Reeve developed his passion for acting early and later starred the lead role in four Superman films.His success in films ena
27、bled him to be a real-life superman,and he was soon widely renowned for enhancing awareness for good causes and helping those most in need.Unfortunately,disaster hit Reeve in 1995.His neck was broken during a horse-riding accident,leaving him both severe physical injuries and heavy psychological blo
28、w.Luckily,supported by his loved one,Reeve eventually regained the will to live and walk.In the following years,Reeve got involved in intense exercises to rebuild muscles,succeeded in returning to his film career,and rededicated himself to the charity work,which inspired many people like them.Sadly,
29、Reeve passed away in 2004,but he will be an eternal spiritual inspiration to the worldboth in Superman films and in real life.Activity 5Appreciate one possible versionWhat qualities can you learn from him？quality Read these sentences and consider what qualities Christopher Reeve has.His kindness to
30、help others.quality Read these sentences and consider what qualities Christopher Reeve has.His will意志力 and determination决心 to stand up again.quality Read these sentences and consider what qualities Christopher Reeve has.His positive attitude towards life.Never give up.His kindness to help others.His
31、 positive attitude towards life.His will and determination to stand up again.The Superhero Behind SupermanWho can be heroes in our life？Does he have to be a superman？Critical thinking 批判思维Greatness comes out of the ordinary.Heroes come from the People.Everyone is remarkable.平凡铸就伟大，英雄来自人民，每个人都了不起。英雄模
32、范们用行动再次证明，伟大出自平凡，平凡造就伟大，只要有坚定的理想信念，不懈的奋斗精神，脚踏实地把每件平凡的事做好，一切平凡的人都可以获得不平凡的人生，一切平凡的工作都可以创造不平凡的成就。When we respect and advocate heroes，more heroes will come to the force.崇尚英雄才会产生英雄，争做英雄才能英雄辈出。Whatever difficulties we meet,we should face them strongly and bravely!Always be our own hero!The Superhero Behin
33、d Superman超人背后的超级英雄The story of Christopher Reeves life is one that is almost impossible to imaginefrom a wildly successful Hollywood career,to the horror of life-threatening injury;Reeve experienced both.Thus,not only is he known as a superhero in the Superman films,but he is also regarded as a sup
34、erhero to many in real life.克里斯托弗里夫的一生几乎难以想象从极其成功的好莱坞生涯，到致命伤带来的恐惧，里夫都经历过。因此，他不仅是超人电影中的超级英雄，在现实生活中也被许多人视为超级英雄。1 The story of Christopher Reeves life is one that is almost impossible to imagine from a wildly successful Hollywood career,to the horror of life-threatening injury;Reeve experienced both.克里
35、斯托弗里夫的一生几乎难以想象从极其成功的好莱坞生涯，到致命伤带来的恐惧，里夫都经历过。分析：that引导的定语从句修饰先行词one，先行词在从句中作主语。插入语部分也是用来解释说明克里斯托弗里夫的一生。Line 1Reeve was born on 25 September,1952 in New Yorkthe son of Franklin Reeve,a teacher and novelist,and Barbara Pitney,a journalist.He found his passion in acting and starred in his first school pl
36、ay at the age of eight.Although he believed he would only ever act on stage,Reeve tried out for,and was eventually given the lead role in a Superman film.1952年9月25日，里夫在纽约出生，他的父亲是教师兼小说家富兰克林里夫，母亲是记者芭芭拉皮特尼。他发现自己热衷于表演，并在八岁时第一次在学校的戏剧中担任主角。尽管里夫认为自己只会在舞台上表演，但他还是参加选拔并最终获得了在电影超人中的主角角色。Reeve starred in four S
37、uperman films from 1978 to 1987.He realised that his roles in these films had given him the opportunity to be a real-life superman,and he soon gained a reputation for raising awareness for good causes.He visited sick children in hospitals and worked with organisations such as Save the Children,speak
38、ing out about health,education and child protection to help those most in need.从1978年到1987年，里夫主演了四部超人电影。他意识到自己在这些电影中的角色给了他在现实生活中成为超人的机会，他很快就因提高人们对慈善事业的认识而获得了声誉。他去看望医院的患病儿童，并与“拯救儿童”等组织合作，支持健康、教育和儿童保护等事业，帮助最需要帮助的人。2 He realised that his roles in these films had given him the opportunity to be a real-l
39、ife superman,and he soon gained a reputation for raising awareness for good causes.他意识到自己在这些电影中的角色给了他在现实生活中成为超人的机会，他很快就因提高人们对慈善事业的认识而获得了声誉。分析：that引导的从句在谓语动词realised后面作句子的宾语。good causes，意为“公益事业”。Line 12Unfortunately,in 1995 disaster struck Reeve.While horseback riding,he was thrown off his horse and
40、broke his neck.His injuries were so severe that he had no movement or feeling in his body at all and even needed a machine to help him breathe.At first,his doctors did not believe that he would survive.During this time,Reeve felt like he had lost all hope.Having once been a healthy and successful yo
41、ung man to being trapped in a broken body was like a living nightmare to him.不幸的是，1995年，灾难降临在里夫身上。他在骑马时从马上坠落，摔断了颈部。他的伤势非常严重，身体完全丧失了运动能力和知觉，甚至连呼吸都需要借助机器。起初，他的医生认为他无法活下来。在这段时间里，里夫觉得他失去了所有的希望。他曾经是一个健康、成功的年轻人，现在却被困在一副受伤的身体里，这对他来说就像一个真实的噩梦。3 Having once been a healthy and successful young man to being tr
42、apped in a broken body was like a living nightmare to him.他曾经是一个健康、成功的年轻人，现在却被困在一副受伤的身体里，这对他来说就像一个真实的噩梦。分析：划线部分为动名词短语，作句子主语。非谓语动词的逻辑主语是he。Line 24He admitted that during the early stages of living with his injury,he wished that he was dead and even thought of ending his own life.He fell into a depres
43、sion which lasted for many months.It was only due to the ongoing support of his wife,family and friends that he eventually found the will to live again.For the years that followed he focused his attention on his goal of one day walking again.他承认，在他受伤的早期阶段，他希望自己已经死掉，甚至想过结束自己的生命。他陷入了持续数月的抑郁状态。是因为在妻子、家
44、人和朋友的不断支持下，他才最终找到了重新生活的意愿。在那之后的几年里，他把注意力集中在了有朝一日能再次行走这个目标上。4 It was only due to the ongoing support of his wife,family and friends that he eventually found the will to live again.译文：是因为在妻子、父母和朋友的不断支持下，他才最终找到了重新生活 的意愿。分析：本句为强调句。强调句式结构：It was/is+被强调部分+that/who+句子其他部分。此结构强调的成分仅限于主语，宾语和状语。强调句 的连词只有两个，th
45、at和who。当强调的部分是人，且为句子的主语时，才用who，其余用that。Line 28With a new sense of energy and commitment,Reeve undertook an intense exercise programme to help him achieve this goal.He engaged in a wide range of exercises designed to rebuild muscle,and made remarkable progress.Shortly after,he managed to return to hi
46、s film career by directing,producing and even starring in films.He also wrote a biography and returned to his charity work.Reeve became a passionate and energetic advocate for people with back injuries and disabilities,raising millions of dollars in support of medical research.为了达成目标，里夫凭借一种新的力量和使命感凭
47、借一种新的力量和使命感，开始了高强度的运动计划。他进行了一系列旨在重建肌肉的运动，并取得了显著的进步。不久之后，他重返电影事业，从事导演和制作人工作，甚至出演了电影。他还写了一本传记，并且再度从事慈善工作。里夫成为脊背受伤和残疾人士的热情而积极的支持者，他为医学研究筹集了数百万美元的支持。“What I do is based on powers we all have inside us.and you dont have to be a superman to do it.”His positive attitude inspired many people who were stuck
48、in illness.“With the progress of new medical research,Im confident that people like me would be able to walk again one day.So you can see,Im too busy with living to think of giving up!”“我所做的是基于我们每个人体内都拥有的力量。你不必成为超人就能做到。”他积极乐观的态度鼓舞了很多疾病缠身的人。“随着新的医学研究的发展，我相信像我这样的人总有一天能再次行走。所以你可以看到，我忙于生活，无暇考虑是否放弃！”Sadl
49、y,on 10 October,2004,Christopher Reeve passed away.He will always be remembered as a superheroin more ways than one.令人难过的是，2004年10月10日，克里斯托弗里夫去世了。但在很多人心中，他都是一位超级英雄不止在一个方面。Build up your empathy with the character Empathy means we try to put ourselves in others shoes and be aware of and sensitive to t
50、heir feelings.We try to gain a deeper understanding of their perspectives.It is important to understand the emotions,behaviours and intentions of characters in a story.Youre not going to be able to experience every single thing that can happen to others,but you can use your imagination to think abou
