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8b Unit 8 Making a Difference 大单元话题与写作
第 1阶 高分词句储备
一、话题词汇
1. 志愿者：
2. 选择：
3. 有意义的：
4. 善良：
5. 关爱：
6. 老年人：
7. 分发：
8. 参加：
二、佳句仿写
9. 【教材原句】Working as a volunteer has taught me many practical life-saving skills.
（动名词作主语）
→ 仿写：在做有意义的事情的同时帮助他人给我带来了快乐。
10. 【教材原句】Together we can make a difference!（make a difference）
→ 仿写：这表明每个人都能发挥作用。
11. 【教材原句】… he has worked there once a week ever since to donate pocket
money to people in need.（in need）
→ 仿写：我们向有需要的人分发了口罩并捐赠了生活必需品。
第 2阶 经典范文模板
Be a Volunteer
I want to be an environmental volunteer because I love nature and outdoor
activities. My hobbies, such as hiking and gardening, help me understand the
importance of protecting the environment. I can use my knowledge to teach others
how to recycle and reduce waste.
I choose this volunteer job because I want to make our planet cleaner and greener.By joining clean-up activities or planting trees, I can contribute to a healthier
environment. Volunteering also allows me to meet like-minded people and learn new
skills.
Helping others while doing something meaningful for others brings me joy.
Everyone should try volunteering—it makes the world better!
第 3阶 高分范文赏析
假定你是李华，上周你和同学参加了养老院志愿者活动。学校英语角将举办
“Volunteering makes a difference”的主题演讲活动，请根据以下信息，可适当拓展，
写一篇英文发言稿。
(1) Specific volunteer activities: clean the room...
(2) Why did you participate in this volunteer activity?
(3) What do you think of this volunteer activity?
注意：
(1) 文中不得出现人名和校名等真实信息；
(2) 写作词数80 左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）。
……
第一步 审
- 体裁：应用文
- 时态：以一般过去时和一般现在时为主
- 人称：以第一人称和第二人称为主
- 内容要点：具体的志愿活动内容；参与此次志愿活动的原因；对这次志愿活动
的看法
- 写作结构：总—分—总
第二步 列高分范文
Good morning, everyone!
I'm Li Hua. Last week, my classmates and I volunteered at a nursing home.
First, we cleaned the rooms and watered plants. Besides, we chatted with the
elderly, sang songs, and even taught them simple exercises. It was a meaningful
experience. Why did we do this? I believe helping others is the best way to help
ourselves. By caring for the elderly, we learn patience and responsibility. What's more,
their smiles make us realize the joy of giving.
In my opinion, volunteering brings a strong feeling of satisfaction. It connects us
with people in need and makes our world warmer. It shows everyone can make a
difference as long as he or she is willing to.
Thank you for listening!
名师点评
① 描述具体的志愿活动，通过 cleaned、watered、chatted、sang、taught 几
个动词的连用，生动呈现服务场景，画面感强。
② 巧妙运用“Why did we do this?”自然过渡到主题升华，从行动描写转向价
值探讨，逻辑衔接流畅。
③ a strong feeling of satisfaction 恰到好处地点明了做志愿者给自己带来的
体验。
④ connects us with people 展现人与人之间的联系，everyone can make a
difference 传递积极信念。
这篇文章以“事件引入—经历分享—感悟升华”的结构展开，条理清晰，贴合
生活实际。开篇直述上周末养老院做志愿活动的经历；中间详细叙述打扫房间、
陪伴老人等具体活动，生动展现志愿服务过程；随后通过 helping others is the best
way to help ourselves 点明助人的意义，从收获耐心与责任、体会给予的快乐等
角度深入阐述感悟；结尾总结志愿服务带来的满足感，强调其对个人与社会的积
极影响，呼吁人人奉献力量。语言简洁真挚，富有感染力，很好地传递了志愿服
务的价值与精神。
第 4阶 实战演练每个人都得到过社会的帮助，我们应该懂得感恩与回报。学校计划组织一次
“走进社区，做一天志愿者（going into the community and being a volunteer for one
day）”活动。请根据以下所给信息，以“One-day Voluntary Work”为题写一篇短文
向同学们介绍这一活动。
要点如下：
- 活动时间和地点：光明社区（Guangming Community），下周日上午 8:30
在学校门口集合，乘公共汽车去光明社区
- 活动内容：
（1）分发口罩，捐赠物资（如生活必需品）；
（2）给老人们表演节目，给他们带来欢乐；教小孩剪纸，帮助他们了解中
国文化；
（3）活动很有教育意义，呼吁同学们积极参加。
注意事项：
（1）100个词左右（开头已给出，不计入总词数）；
（2）文章应包含所提供的主要信息，可适当发挥；
（3）行文连贯，条理清晰。
参考词汇：masks 口罩；daily necessities 生活必需品
One-day Volunteer Work
As middle school students, we should be thankful to people who have helped us.
……
---参考答案---
第 1阶 高分词句储备
1. volunteer
2. choose
3. meaningful
4. kindness
5. care for
6. the elderly
7. hand out
8. take part in9. Helping others while doing something meaningful brings me joy.
10. It shows everyone can make a difference.
11. We handed out masks and donated daily necessities to the people in need.
第 4阶 实战演练
【参考范文】
One-day Volunteer Work
As middle school students, we should be thankful to people who have helped us.
Our school plans to organize an activity called “going into the community and being a
volunteer for one day”. This activity will be held in Guangming Community. We are
going to meet at the school gate at 8:30 next Sunday morning. And then, we will go
there by bus.
Firstly, we will arrange some students to hand out masks and donate daily
necessities to the people in need. Secondly, we will visit the old in the community. We
will sing and dance for them to make them happy. What’s more, we will teach
children to make paper-cuts and learn about Chinese culture.
It’s necessary for us to take an active part in such volunteer activities. It will
make our life more meaningful.
I hope we will learn to give our love to everyone and society through this
activity.
