A recorder, a computer, a projector

Important teaching points

1. Enable the students to grasp the usages of such important new words and expressions as fight, advise, accept, continue, active, lose heart, in trouble, in prison, as a matter of fact, etc.

2. Get the students to master the patterns:". . . only then did we decide to answer violence with violence. " and ". . . we were put in a position in which we had either to accept we were less important, or fight the Government. "

Difficult teaching points

1. Let the students learn the usage of the word "advise".

2. Enable the students to master the usage of the pattern ". . . only then did we decide to answer violence with violence. " and understand some difficult and long sentences.

Step 1 Leading in and Warming up

1. Enjoy a Song

"Hero" By Mariah Carey

2. Free talk

Who is your hero / heroine?

Who do you admire most in your heart? Why?

Do you think he / she is a great person?

What do you think of a hero / heroine?

3. Discussion

Of the above people, who do you think are great persons or are just important persons? Why? Work in pairs and give your opinions.

4. Brain Storm

What adjectives or phrases below would you use to describe a great person?