1、Unit 2-Lesson4-1SuperheroReadingBackgroundChristopher Reeve was an American actor who became famous as Superman in three very popular films. He broke his spine(脊柱 ) in a horse riding accident and became paralysed(瘫痪 ). After that, he showed incredible strength of character in recovering psychologica
2、lly and physically and also promoting research into spinal cord(脊髓 ) injuries. He died in 2004.Answers to the questions in Ex1 on P281. Superman.2. He fell off his horse and broke his back.3. He promoted medical research and made speeches all over the USA about his experiences,Match the headings wit
3、h the paragraphs.a) the riding accident b) his marriage c) his feelings after the accidentd) his deathe) his parents f) his beliefg) how he got involved with charity workh) his worki) before the accident254968731Self-assessmentv1. on ones own 2. raise/collect moneyv3. be/get involved with 4. get on
4、well withv5. pull through 6. commit suicidev7. make films and TV showsv8. improve the quality of lifev9. draw ones attentionv10. come to understand understand sth graduallyCooperation Researchv 1.Try to wear in bright colour to draw peoples _attention. v 2. The medical community continues to make pr
5、ogress in the fight against cancer v 3. His team is at the forefront of scientific research into vaccines(疫苗 ). v 4. Some problems cannot be solved solely on ones own.v 5. Students got involved with the sports meeting actively last Saturday. Cooperation Researchv 6. When faced with difficulty in lif
6、e she never thought of _.v 7. The doctor is sure he will _. v 8. The novelist makes his heroine _ at the end of the story. v 9. I _ anyone who has to drive in this sort of weather. v 10. I was already on my way when it suddenly _ me that I hadnt hung out my washing.giving uppull throughcommit suicid
7、efeel sorry forcame toName: Christopher ReeveBirthday: September, 1952Most Famous Films: Superman filmsTime/Year What happened?1960 acted in his first school playin college acted in TV shows and films1995 fell from his horse; broke his backfrom 1996 returned to film making; raised a lot of money to
8、promote medical research into back injuries; made speeches all over the USA; got involved with charity work.2004 died Christopher ReeveListen and fill in the formChristophers FamilyBefore the accident After the accidentChristophers wifeDanaThey have always got on well. Their relationship has been fa
9、ntastic.Dana stayed in the hospital with Christopher and encouraged him. This helped him to pull through and saved his life. Christophers parentsThey divorced when Christopher was 4. They got closer since the accident. Personal experienceInterview After disaster Disaster came Before disaster Charity work Parents reaction Marriage Disaster Never give upFantastic closer Improve fall- learn-startreturn-raise-make speechborn-start-famouspersevering;optimisticSuperhero
