Module6 Unit4 Reading

The current living conditions in some poor countries 图片 Sandstorm

Eruption of volcano

War!

Famine

Drought

Flood

Earthquake

Poverty

What’s the meaning of its logo? Olive branches

Who was the former secretary- general of the UN? Ban Ki-moon (South Korea) is secretary-General of the UN now. Hi, everyone, I am Kofi Annan

What are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council?

What are the official language of the UN? Arabic Chinese English French Russian Spanish

Does the UN have its own army? Where are the soldiers come from? What’s the symbol( 标志 ) of the soldiers? The UN does not have its own army. It borrows soldiers from different countries that belong to the UN. The solders wear blue berets.

More information about the UN Main idea of each part Part1: Para ( ) ____________________ Part2: Para( ) ____________________ Part3: Para ( )_____________________ Brief introduction of the UN Working as a UN Goodwill Ambassador The problems the UN helps solve and its goals to achieve by 2015

1. Who is Tang Ning? A businesswoman as well as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN 2. Which countries has Tang Ning visited? Countries in Africa 3. How do her visits help those countries she visited? Increase people’s knowledge of the work of the UN; Encourage people working on the projects; Draw local people’s attention to the situation

enthusiastic tone; positive adjectives/aspects Favorable I am pleased to have … I’m very happy to have … As you know, …everywhere 4. What’s Tang Ning’s attitude towards her career and the UN? Favorable or unfavorable? How do you know?

Summary of the text Try to retell the whole text with your own words by referring to the four questions about the speaker and the table above.

In recent years, we often hear the news that many children die per year when they are still very young in some poor countries, especially in some African countries, then can you analyze the reasons? Reason 1:______________________________________________ Reason 2:______________________________________________ Reason 3:______________________________________________ Reason …:_____________________________________________

Suppose you are the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and now you should appeal to the public to help those children in need by offering some practical suggestions. Dear citizens, These days we often hear the news that many children die per year when they are still very young. While the task to help those children seems very difficult, it’s high time that we should hold out our hands to pull them out of trouble. Firstly, __________________________; secondly, ____________________________; last but not least, _________________________________________. The whole world is a large family. We should make every effort to help those in trouble no matter who they’re and who you are. Your sincerely, xxxx

Homework Read the text carefully and preview the important language points in this article.