Post-reading
• Group Discussion: after reading the text, what do you think of Mandela? • Is he also a great man?
Homework
• 1. Finish the comprehending exercise 1 and 2 on Page 35.
• 3. Why was Elias willing to blow up the government buildings? • A. Because he likes violence. • B. Because he hates the government. • C. Because it would help their dream come true. • D. Because he wanted to be put in prison.
Nelson Mandela
a modern hero
Pre-reading
• What qualities does a great person have? quality 品质,品格
hard-working, lazy, friendly, cruel, warmhearted, mean, determined, wise, active, generous, easy-going, reliable, unkind, brave, selfish, stubborn, selfless, devoted, handsome, nice, honest, famous, calm, lovely
Scan Para. 4-5 and answer the questions • 1. Which one is WRONG according to the passage? • A. Black people did not have the right to vote. • B. They could live everywhere they like to. • C. They lived in the poorest parts of South Africa. • D. They could not grow food there.