Page 6 - BOOK VII Unit 4

But by any criteria this work is worth it to us as well, because it shows that we are global citizens
interested in world stability, and that we feel responsible for others and are ready to build a

community with a shared future for mankind. Everyone deserves a fair chance in life. When I think
of all the things that we as Chinese citizens can be most proud of, helping others comes at the top
of this list. Now that I understand how important my mother’s work is, I’ve decided to become a
volunteer myself to help people in other lands. In the future, I pray that you will do the same.

Thank you!

1 What are some examples of the work that Chinese people do to help others overseas?
2 Why was Bingbing upset when her mother went to Tanzania?
3 What are some of the problems people face in Tanzania?
4 What are two things that Bingbing’s mother is helping with?
5 Why is this work worth it?

2 Study the features of the speech to answer the questions below.

1 What is the key rhetorical question used in this speech?
2 What is the answer to this rhetorical question?
3 What does the speaker use to get her message across?
a case study a hypothetical example
a joke a personal story
an analysis of the history and causes of the issue facts and data
4 How did Bingbing’s feelings about the topic change, and what caused this change?
5 How does the speech end?

3 Write a speech about China’s aid to other countries.

1 In groups, brainstorm a list of possible causes that you could talk about.
2 In pairs, go over the list and discuss these points:
• Which, if any, of the causes do you have a personal connection with?
• What personal story could you tell in relation to that cause?
• How did that affect your opinions on the issue?
• What rhetorical question could you use to begin your speech?
• What is the answer to that rhetorical question?
• What action do you want people to take as a result of your speech?

3 Using what you have discussed, write a short speech.

4 Exchange your draft with a partner and revise the draft using your partner’s
comments.

5 Present your speech and listen to your classmates’ speeches. As a class, vote on the
best one.

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