初中进阶 (2272 期 ) 1 版 Federer visits children in Africa

Pre-reading 1. What do you know about the country Malawi? Malawi ( 马拉维 ), a landlocked ( 内 陆的 ) country, is among the smallest countries in Africa. It is among the world’s least-developed countries. The economy is based on agriculture, so the Malawian government depends heavily on outside aid. The country is nicknamed “the warm heart of Africa.”

Pre-reading 2. Roger Federer is known as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. What’s the relationship between Federer and Malawi?

While reading Answer the following questions. 1. Why did Roger Federer visit Malawi this summer? 2. What did Federer do during his visit in Malawi? To celebrate ten years of the Roger Federer Foundation. He sat in on classes and spent time with the young pupils in the playground.

While reading Answer the following questions. 3. According to Federer, how important is the school? 4. Why did the teacher in Malawi regard Federer as a kind man? He thinks school is where every young child should have the opportunity to spend some years. Because he has not only been sending money, but he has taken time to see the impact of the project on children.

Language study Complete each sentence with one word in its proper form. 1. We will hold a party to __________ her ninetieth birthday. 2. The annual art festival is __________ by the government. 3. I would like to express my __________ to every one of my colleagues. 4. The company’s outlook ( 前景 ) was greatly __________ by the economic crisis. 5. Most of the accidents occurred __________ because of carelessness. simplecelebrategratefulimpactfund celebrate funded gratitude impacted simply

Sentence structure  He has not only been sending money, but also taken time to see how the project is impacting the children in Malawi.  本句中包含句型 not only … but (also) … 表 示 “ 不仅 …… 而且 ……” ，可连接两个主语、 谓语、宾语或状语，注意保持成分一致。

Sentence structure Translate the following sentences. 1. 他不仅会说西班牙语，还能用西班牙语写作。 2. 我们不仅从教科书上，还从大自然里获取知识。 3. 不仅我的父母还有我都入了党。 He can not only speak Spanish but also write in Spanish. We acquired knowledge not only from textbooks but also from the nature. Not only my parents but also I joined the party.

After reading Do you know any other famous star who devotes himself/herself to charity? Share one of his or her charity events with your classmates.