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Unit 8 Making a Difference 单元讲义
一、单元主题与内容总览
本单元围绕 “ Making a Difference(发挥作用)” 展开,核心探讨志愿服务的意义、不同
场景的志愿工作及如何通过帮助他人产生积极影响。内容涵盖三大模块:
1. 志愿服务认知:识别常见的志愿活动(如照顾老人、清理海滩、动物收容所义工),学习用
英语谈论志愿经历(如服务时长、具体工作),理解志愿服务对他人和社会的价值;
2. 志愿实践与表达:通过 “蓝天救援队志愿者的演讲”“罗伯特申请动物收容所义工” 等案例,
学习描述志愿工作的困难与收获,掌握撰写志愿申请邮件的结构与表达;
3. 实践任务:设计 “发起志愿小组” 项目,引导学生分组确定志愿主题(如帮助老人、清理自
然区域),制作招募海报并展示,提升团队协作与英语应用能力。
本单元旨在帮助学生掌握 “谈论志愿经历与表达服务意愿” 的英语表达,培养社会责任
感,同时巩固现在完成时(与 since/for 连用)的用法。
二、学习方法与建议
1. 词汇记忆:“ 志愿场景 + 动作” 关联记忆将核心词汇与具体志愿场景绑定(如 “animal
shelter ” 关 联 “clean cages/feed animals” , “ nursing home” 关 联 “ look after
the elderly/play chess” ,“charity organization” 关联 “collect donations/hand out food”
),结合单元例句仿写 ,如 : “Volunteers at the nursing home help the elderly stay
active by exercising with them.”
2. 语法练习:“ 时长表达 + 时态” 巩固针对现在完成时与 since/for 的搭配,围绕 “ 志愿经历”
造句(如 “for:I have volunteered for three months. ;since:I have volunteered since last
September” );可制作 “ 志愿时长表” ,用英语记录自己或他人的志愿服务时间,强化用
法。
3. 口语表达:模拟 “ 志愿面试”参考课本 2d、3d 的对话模板,和同学分别扮演 “面试官” 与
“志愿申请者” ,用 “ How long have you...? → What do you usually do? → Why do you
want to volunteer?” 的 流 程 练 习 , 如 : Interviewer: How long have you been a
volunteer before?Applicant: I have been a volunteer at a community park for two
months.Interviewer:
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What did you do there?Applicant: I helped clean up litter and guide visitors. I also
learned how to work with a team.
4. 阅读拓展:积累 “ 志愿收获” 表达阅读单元 B 部分 “蓝天救援队演讲” 时,摘抄志愿收获
相关短语(如 “ learn life-saving skills”“understand teamwork”“value every life”),整理成
“志愿感悟手册” ,为写作和实践任务做准备。
三、考点解析
(一)核心单词
1. volunteer / vɒlən 'tɪə(r)/n. 志愿者;v. 自愿做
'
搭配:volunteer work 志愿工作;volunteer at a nursing home 在养老院做义工
例句:Teng Fei has been a volunteer at a nursing home since last year.
2. organization / 'ɔ:ɡənaɪ 'zeɪʃn/n. 组织;机构
搭配:charity organization 慈善组织;volunteer organization 志愿组织
例句:The first speaker works for a football organization as a volunteer.
3. provide /prə 'vaɪd/v. 提供;给予
搭配:provide help 提供帮助;provide information 提供信息;provide sb with sth 给某人
提供某物
例句:Volunteers at the art museum provide visitors with information about paintings.
4. donation /də 'neɪʃn/n. 捐赠物;捐赠
搭配:collect donations 收集捐赠物;make a donation 进行捐赠
例句:Rose collects donations for the animal shelter to buy food for the animals.
5. shelter / 'ʃeltə(r)/n. 庇护所;收容所
搭配:animal shelter 动物收容所;homeless shelter 流浪者收容所
例句:Robert wants to volunteer at an animal shelter to take care of dogs and cats.
6. elderly / 'eldəli/adj. 上了年纪的;n. 老人
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搭配:the elderly 老人;look after the elderly 照顾老人
例句:Teng Fei exercises with the elderly to help them stay active.
7. practical /'præktɪkl/adj. 实用的;实际的
搭配:practical skills 实用技能;practical experience 实际经验
例句:Volunteering with Blue Sky Rescue has taught the speaker many practical life-saving
skills.
8. teamwork / 'ti:mwɜ:k/n. 团队合作
搭配:good teamwork 良好的团队合作;importance of teamwork 团队合作的重要性
例句:The speaker says teamwork is the key to successful rescues in Blue Sky Rescue.
9. value / 'vælju:/n. 价值;重要性;v. 重视
搭配:the value of life 生命的价值;value help from others 重视他人的帮助
例句:Volunteering has taught the speaker the value of every life.
10. ordinary / 'ɔ:dnri/adj. 普通的;平凡的
搭配:ordinary people 普通人;ordinary life 平凡的生活
例句:The Blue Sky Rescue volunteer says he is just an ordinary person, but he rushes
into danger to save others.
11. worth /wɜ:θ/adj. 值得的
搭配:be worth doing 值得做;worth the effort 值得努力
例句 :Seeing the smiles of the people he helps makes Harry’s volunteer work worth the
effort.
12. audience / 'ɔ:diəns/n. 听众;观众
搭配:speak to the audience 向听众演讲;large audience 大量观众
例 句 : The Blue Sky Rescue volunteer gave a speech to a large audience about
his experiences.
13. donate /də 'neɪt/v. 捐赠;赠送
搭配:donate money 捐款;donate books 捐赠书籍
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例句:Harry donates his pocket money to the charity organization to help people in need.
14. active / 'æktɪv/adj. 活跃的;积极的
搭配:stay active 保持活跃;active volunteer 积极的志愿者
例句:The elderly need to exercise every day to stay active.
15. success /sək 'ses/n. 成功
搭配:achieve success 获得成功;success in volunteering 志愿工作的成功
例句:Good teamwork is important for the success of rescue missions.
(二)重点短语
1. make a difference 有(重要)作用;产生影响
例句:Even small volunteer work can make a big difference in someone’s life.
2. help out 分担工作;帮忙做
搭配:help out at a sports event 在体育赛事中帮忙;help out with chores 帮忙做家务
例句:The volunteer helps out at the stadium by cleaning up after matches.
3. sign up 报名;注册
搭配:sign up for a volunteer program 报名参加志愿项目;sign up with an organization
加入某组织
例句:The speaker signed up with Blue Sky Rescue in 2009 and has been a volunteer ever
since.
4. ever since 自从; 自…… 以后
例句:Rose has been a volunteer at the animal shelter for two years, and she has loved the
work ever since.
5. provide sb with sth 给某人提供某物
例 句 : The art museum volunteers provide visitors with detailed information about
the paintings.
6. collect donations 收集捐赠物
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例句:Volunteers at the animal shelter collect donations to buy food and medicine for the
animals.
7. look after 照顾;照料
搭配:look after the elderly 照顾老人;look after sick animals 照顾生病的动物
例句:Robert used to look after his pet dog, so he knows how to take care of animals.
8. be worth the effort 值得努力
例句:Although volunteering is tiring, it is worth the effort when you see the happiness you
bring to others.
9. hand out 分发;散发
搭配:hand out food 分发食物;hand out leaflets 散发传单
例句:Harry helps hand out hot meals to people in need at the charity organization.
10. in need 处于贫困中;生活困难
例句:The volunteer group focuses on helping people in need, such as the homeless and
the elderly.
(三)重点句子
1. How long have you been a volunteer? I’ve been a volunteer for two years.(你做志愿
者多久了?我做志愿者两年了。)
解析:“ How long have you + 过去分词” 用于询问 “ 动作持续的时间” ,回答用 “
have/has been + 名词 / 形容词 + for + 时间段” ;“for ” 后接具体时长(如 two years/three
months),单元 1d、3d 对话中高频用于谈论志愿服务时长。仿写:—How long have you
been a volunteer at the animal shelter? —I’ve been a volunteer for three months.
2. I’ve been a volunteer here since last August.(自从去年八月以来,我就一直是这里的志
愿者。)
解析:“since” 后接具体过去时间(如 last August/2023),表 “动作从过去某一时间开始,
持续到现在”;单元 Grammar Focus 中用于强调志愿经历的起点,与现在有联系。仿写:She
has been helping the elderly since she joined the youth group.
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3. Volunteering has taught me the value of every life and the importance of teamwork.
(志愿服务教会了我生命的价值和团队合作的重要性。)
解析:“ has taught” 是现在完成时,表 “过去的志愿动作对现在造成的影响(学到的道
理)”;单元 B 部分志愿者演讲中用于总结志愿收获,体现志愿服务的意义。仿写:Working
at the animal shelter has taught me to be patient with all living things.
4. Will you join us as a volunteer? Together we can make a difference!(你愿意加入我们
做志愿者吗?我们一起就能产生影响!)
解析:“join sb as + 身份” 表 “ 以某身份加入某人” ;“ make a difference” 是单元核心短
语,用于呼吁他人参与志愿工作,单元 B 部分演讲结尾的 “号召行动” 即为此用法。仿写:
Will you join us as a volunteer at the beach clean-up? Together we can make the beach
cleaner!
(四)重点语法:现在完成时(与 since/for 连用)
本单元核心语法为现在完成时与 since/for 的搭配,重点用于描述 “ 志愿工作等动作从过
去开始并持续到现在的时长” ,明确动作的延续性。
1. 构成与搭配规则
时间
含义 用法
例句
标志
可用于所有
时态的 “ 时
后接时间
长” 表达,
段(表 —How long have you been a
现在完成时
f “持 中 volunteer?—I’ve been a volunteer for
续了 three years.(我做志愿者三年了。)
表 “动作从
多
过去持续到
久”)
现在的时长”
—How long has she worked at the animal
后接具体 仅用于完成
shelter?—She has worked there since last
sin 过去时间 时,表 “动作
summer.(自从去年夏天以来,她就一直在
/ 过去动 从过去某一
那里工作。)—He has loved volunteering
作(表 “从 时间 / 动作
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时间
含义 用法 例句
标志
何时 开始,持续 he helped the elderly for the first time.
开
到现在” (自从第一次帮助老人后,他就热爱志愿服务
2. 关键注意事项
. 动词类型:现在完成时与 since/for 连用时,谓语动词需为延续性动词(如 be, work,
volunteer, live 等),不可用非延续性动词(如 start, join, finish 等)。
. 错误: × He has joined the organization for two years.
. 正确:√ He has been a member of the organization for two years.
. 时态区分:“for + 时间段” 可用于一般过去时(表 “过去持续了多久” ),但与现在完成时
连用时,强调 “动作持续到现在” ;“since” 仅用于完成时。
. 一般过去时:He worked as a volunteer for a month last year.(去年他做了一个月志愿
者。 —— 现在已不做)
. 现在完成时:He has worked as a volunteer for a month.(他已经做了一个月志愿者。——
现在仍在做)
3. 句型转换
. 对 “for/since” 引导的时长提问,用 How long:
. 例句:She has been a volunteer since 2022. → How long has she been a volunteer?
. 肯定句变否定句,直接在 have/has 后加 not:
. 例句:I have been a volunteer for two years. → I haven’t been a volunteer for two years.
(五)作文指导
写作主题:My Volunteer Experience(我的志愿经历)
写作要求:
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1. 介绍你的一次志愿经历(如养老院义工、动物收容所帮忙、社区清理),说明服务的地
点、时长及具体工作;
2. 描述志愿过程中的感受与收获(如帮助他人的快乐、学到的技能);
3. 字数不少于 80 词,正确使用现在完成时(与 since/for 连用)和单元核心词汇(如
volunteer、 make a difference 、help out 等)。
写作结构:
开头段:引入志愿经历基本信息模板:Last year, I became a volunteer at __________(地点,
如 “a local animal shelter”“a nursing home” ). I have been working there for __________(时
长,如 “six months” ), and I have never felt bored.
中间段:描述具体工作与过程模板:My main work is to __________(具体工作,如 “clean the
animals’ cages and feed them”“exercise with the elderly and play chess with them” ).
Every weekend, I spend two hours there. Last month, I even helped __________ (特别事
件 ,如“collect donations for the shelter”“teach an old lady to use a mobile phone”).
Although it’s tiring sometimes, I feel happy when I see __________(感受触发点,如 “the
animals look healthy”“the elderly smile” ).
结尾段:总结收获与感悟模板:This volunteer experience has taught me a lot. I have learned
the value of helping others and the importance of patience. I know even small actions
can make a difference. I will keep being a volunteer because it makes my life more
meaningful.
四、过关检测
(一)单项选择(10 题)
( ) 1. —How long __________ you __________ a volunteer at the animal shelter?
—For about three months.
A. do; be B. have; been C. did; be D. will; be
( ) 2. The volunteer __________ at the beach clean-up organization for seven years. She
loves protecting the environment.
A. works B. worked C. has worked D. will work
( ) 3. —When did you start volunteering at the nursing home?—I __________ a
volunteer there __________ last August.
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A. have been; since B. am; for C. was; since D. will be; for
( ) 4. Volunteers at the art museum __________ visitors with information about paintings
every weekend.
A. provide B. provided C. have provided D. will provide
( ) 5. Harry __________ his pocket money to the charity organization since last year. He
wants to help people in need.
A. donates B. donated C. has donated D. will donate
( ) 6. —Why do you keep volunteering?—Because it __________ me the value of every
life and makes me happy.
A. teaches B. taught C. has taught D. will teach
( ) 7. The speaker __________ with Blue Sky Rescue since 2009 and has saved many people.
A. signs up B. signed up C. has signed up D. will sign up
( ) 8. —How long has Rose been a volunteer at the animal shelter?
—__________ two years. She started in 2022.
A. For B. Since C. In D. On
( ) 9. Volunteer work __________ a big difference in the lives of the homeless. They now
have warm meals every day.
A. make B. makes C. made D. will make
( ) 10. —Have you ever __________ in a volunteer program before?
—Yes, I helped out at a sports event last year.
A. take part B. taken part C. join D. joined
(二)完形填空(10 题)
I have a meaningful volunteer experience to share. Last year, I joined a charity
organization to help people in need. I 1 __________ a volunteer there for over a year
now, and I have learned a lot.
Every Saturday morning, I go to the organization to help out. My main job is to 2
__________ hot meals to the homeless. Sometimes, I also collect donations from kind
people—most of
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them are clothes and books. Last month, we had a special activity to raise money for sick
children. I helped hand out leaflets and talk to people about the activity. Many people
donated money, and we 3 __________ over 5,000 yuan in total.
This experience has changed me. Before, I was quite shy, but now I am more
confident when talking to others. I have also learned to be more patient—some elderly
people need extra time to explain things to. Most importantly, I know that even small
actions can 4 __________. When I see the smiles on the faces of the people I help, I feel that
all my effort is worth it.
I 5 __________ volunteering in the future. It not only helps others 6 __________ makes my life
more meaningful. My parents often support my volunteer work, and they say it’s a
good way to understand the world. Last week, I brought my classmate Lily to the
organization. She was nervous at first, but soon she started to help 7 __________ the
donated clothes. Now she also comes to volunteer every weekend.
Some people think volunteering is tiring, but I never feel that way. Every time I
help someone, I get a warm feeling in my heart. Once, an old man told me that my help
made him feel less lonely. His words made me realize how 8 __________ volunteer work is. I
believe that 9 __________ more people join us, we can help more people in need.
Volunteering has become an important part of my life. I will keep doing it, and I hope
it can 10 __________ more people to care about others.
( ) 1. A. am B. was C. have been D. will be
( ) 2. A. hand out B. take back C. put away D. pick up
( ) 3. A. raise B. raised C. have raised D. will raise
( ) 4. A. make a mistake B. make a difference C. make a decision D. make a plan
( ) 5. A. continue B. continued C. have continued D. will continue
( ) 6. A. and B. but C. so D. or
( ) 7. A. sort B. sorts C. sorted D. sorting
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( ) 8. A. important B. difficult C. boring D. easy
( ) 9. A. if B. though C. until D. unless
( ) 10. A. encourage B. encourages C. encouraged D. encouraging
(三)语法填空
Volunteering is a great way to help others and grow yourself. I 1 __________(be)a volunteer
at a local nursing home for six months now. I started there last October, and I 2 __________
(love)the work ever since.
Every weekend, I spend two hours with the elderly. I 3 _________( exercise )with them to
help them stay active, and I sometimes 4(play)Chinese chess with them. Last week, I 5
_________(teach)an old lady how to use a mobile phone to video call her family. She was
so happy that she gave me a big hug.
This experience 6 __________(teach)me a lot. I 7 __________(learn)to be more patient and
kind. I 8 __________(also make)many new friends—both the elderly and other volunteers.
I 9 __________( not stop)volunteering here because it makes me feel that I am making a
difference. I 10 __________(hope)more people will join us to help those in need.
(四)范文
写作任务:
以 “ My Volunteer Experience” 为题,写一篇短文,介绍你的一次志愿经历(如动物收容
所义工、社区服务),包含 “基本信息 — 具体工作 — 收获感悟” ,字数 80-100 词,
需使用现在完成时(与 since/for 连用)和单元核心词汇(如 volunteer 、help out 、
make a difference 等)。
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(五)答案和解析
(一)单项选择
1. B(现在完成时,“ How long” 提问时长,用 “have + been” ,选 B)
2. C(现在完成时,“for seven years” 表持续时长,用 “has worked” ,选 C)
3. A(现在完成时 + since ,“since last August” 表起点,用 “have been” ,选 A)
4. A(一般现在时,“every weekend” 表常态,用 “ provide” ,选 A)
5. C(现在完成时,“since last year” 表持续,用 “ has donated” ,选 C)
6. C(现在完成时,“教会我生命的价值” 是过去动作对现在的影响,选 C)
7. C(现在完成时,“since 2009” 表持续,用 “has signed up” ,选 C)
8. A(for + 时间段,“for two years” 表持续两年,选 A)
9. B(一般现在时,“ 志愿工作产生影响” 是常态,主语为不可数名词,用 “ makes” ,选 B)
10. B(现在完成时,“take part in” 表 “参加活动” ,过去分词为 “taken part” ,选 B)
(二)完形填空
1.C(现在完成时,与 “for over a year now” 搭配,表从过去加入慈善组织到现在持续担任
志愿者的状态,符合单元中 “用现在完成时描述持续志愿经历” 的语法要求)。
2.A(hand out 意为 “分发”,对应志愿者为无家可归者分发热餐的常见工作内容,贴合单
元中对志愿工作场景的描述)。
3.B(一般过去时,“ last month” 明确指向过去时间,描述过去为患病儿童筹款活动中 “筹
集到 5000 多元” 的具体动作,符合单元中 “叙述过往志愿事件时的时态使用逻辑” )。
4.B(make a difference 是单元核心短语,意为 “产生影响”,呼应单元 “ Making a
Difference”的主题,体现 “ 即使微小行动也能为他人带来改变” 的核心思想)。
5.D(一般将来时,“in the future” 表未来时间,体现 “未来将继续参与志愿工作” 的规划,
符合单元中 “对志愿行动的长期展望” 语境)。
6.A(and 表并列关系,与前文 “not only” 搭配,体现 “ 志愿工作既帮助他人,也让自身
生活更有意义” ,符合单元中 “ 志愿服务兼具利他与自我成长价值” 的内容)。
7.D(help doing sth 为固定用法,表 “帮忙做某事”,此处 “ help sorting the donated
clothes”对应志愿者整理捐赠衣物的工作场景,符合单元中对志愿具体任务的表述)。
8.A(important 意为 “重要的”,结合老人 “ 因帮助减少孤独感” 的反馈,体现对志愿工作
价值的认知,符合单元中 “志愿者感悟志愿意义” 的核心内容)。
9.A(if 引导条件状语从句,表 “如果更多人加入志愿队伍,就能帮助更多困难人群” ,符
合单元中 “ 呼吁他人参与志愿工作” 的逻辑)。
10.A(情态动词 “can” 后接动词原形,“encourage” 表 “鼓励”,体现 “志愿工作传递正能
量,带动更多人关爱他人” ,符合单元中 “志愿精神传递” 的主题)。
(三)语法填空
1. have been(现在完成时,“for six months” 表持续,用 “have been”)
2. have loved(现在完成时,“ever since” 表持续,用 “ have loved”)
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3. exercise(一般现在时,“every weekend” 表常态,用 “exercise”)
4. play(一般现在时,“sometimes” 表常态,用 “play”)
5. taught(一般过去时,“last week” 表过去,用 “taught”)
6. has taught(现在完成时,“教会我很多” 是过去动作对现在的影响,用 “has taught”)
7. have learned(现在完成时,“学会耐心” 是持续到现在的收获,用 “ have learned”)
8. have also made(现在完成时,“交到朋友” 是持续到现在的结果,用 “have made”)
9. won’t stop(一般将来时否定式,“不会停止志愿工作” ,用 “won’t stop”)
10. hope(一般现在时,“希望更多人加入” 是现在的想法,用 “ hope”)
(四)范文
My Volunteer Experience
I have been a volunteer at an animal shelter for five months. I joined it because I
love animals, and this experience has made my life more colorful.
Every Sunday morning, I help out at the shelter. My work includes cleaning the
animals’ cages, feeding them, and taking small dogs for walks. Last month, I
helped collect donations—many people gave us food and toys for the animals. It was
tiring but happy when I saw the dogs wag their tails at me.
This experience has taught me to be more responsible. I know even looking after a
small animal needs patience. I will keep volunteering because it makes a difference
to the animals’ lives. I hope more people will love and protect animals with us!
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