Global Understanding
Global Understanding
BrainstormingWhat does it take to be kind to others?Please give three factors you can thinkof.E.g. 1. a kind heart;2.mutualtrust;3.the willingness to try
Brainstorming
Scanning& SharingSkim Text A and discuss thefollowing questions.*1.Why did the author plan a cashlessjourney?*2.How would he carry out his plan?3.What's his finding?
Scanning & Sharing ❖Skim Text A and discuss the following questions. ❖1.Why did the author plan a cashless journey? ❖2.How would he carry out his plan? ❖3.What’s his finding?
Scanning& Sharing1.To test whether one can relyon thekindness of strangers in America.2.Hewouldnotaskformoneybutfree rides, food and shelter fromstrangers during the journey.3.Americansaregenerallycompassionateandyoucandependonthe kindness of strangers.Answer
❖1.To test whether one can rely on the kindness of strangers in America. ❖2. He would not ask for money but free rides, food and shelter from strangers during the journey. ❖3.Americans are generally compassionate and you can depend on the kindness of strangers. Scanning & Sharing Answer
Text Structure:MatchingPart IHe sharedhis travellingexperiencewith school children and believed(1-7)that people could still depend on thekindness of strangers.Part IIAmericansweregenerally(8-28)compassionate and willing to helpothersalthough they might havefears.Part III田Becausehe neglecteda hitchhikerinneed of help, the author decided to(29-31)make a cashless journey acrossAmerica,depending on thekindnessof strangers
Text Structure: Matching ❖ Part I (1-7) ❖ Part II (8-28) ❖ Part III (29-31) ❖ He shared his travelling experience with school children and believed that people could still depend on the kindness of strangers. ❖ Americans were generally compassionate and willing to help others although they might have fears. ❖ Because he neglected a hitchhiker in need of help, the author decided to make a cashless journey across America, depending on the kindness of strangers