英语八下第六单元3aPPT
3a Read the story and answer the questions.Once there was an old man named Yu...
3a Read the story and answer the questions.Once there was an old man named Yu Gong. There were two big mountains near his home. They were so big and high that they blocked the sun and the warmth of the sun. The whole year was cold and dark. The mountains also stopped the people from getting to the other side of the river easily.Yu Gong decided to move the mountains. He began to dig the soil and carry it away in a basket on his shoulder. He worked very hard and never stopped. He said to his family, "I'm going to keep digging until I die. Then you can carry on with my work after I'm gone." His wife worried about him and said, "You're old now. You can't move the mountains. Why don't you give up?" Yu Gong answered, "If I don't stop, my work will be done one day, even if it takes a long time. But if I give up, the mountains will never be moved."Yu Gong's neighbor, a smart old man named ZhiSou, saw Yu Gong working so hard. He laughed and said, "You are already so old. How can you possibly move the mountains? It's hopeless!" Yu Gong looked at him and said, "You are right, I'm old and I may not live to see the mountains moved. But my children will live on, and their children and their children's children. One day, someone in my family will move these mountains." ZhiSou didn't agree, but he couldn't argue with Yu Gong's spirit.Yu Gong's story spread throughout the village and then the whole country. People were moved by his spirit and hard work. They helped him dig the mountains. The emperor of the country even sent his best workers to help. Together, they dug and dug. Finally, they made a big hole in one of the mountains. Then the emperor was so impressed that he ordered his workers to help move the mountains away.In the end, the two big mountains were moved to the sides of the river. The land became fertile and the river flowed freely. The sun shone brightly and the people had warm weather. They could travel easily and plant crops in the fertile land. All this was because of Yu Gong's hard work and spirit.Today, when people in China want to describe someone who is very determined and hardworking, they often say, "He is like Yu Gong moving the mountains."Questions:Yu Gong wanted to move the mountains because they were blocking the sun and causing cold and dark weather in his village. The mountains also made it difficult for people to get to the other side of the river, which limited their access to resources and travel. By moving the mountains, Yu Gong hoped to bring warmth and light to his village and make it easier for people to travel and live.Yu Gong planned to move the mountains by digging the soil and carrying it away in a basket on his shoulder. He worked very hard and never stopped, even though the task seemed impossible. He also encouraged his family to continue his work after he died, passing down the task from generation to generation until someone in his family succeeded in moving the mountains.ZhiSou, Yu Gong's neighbor, thought Yu Gong's plan to move the mountains was hopeless. He laughed at the idea and argued that Yu Gong was too old to accomplish such a feat. However, he couldn't argue with Yu Gong's spirit and determination, even if he disagreed with the plan itself.People were deeply moved by Yu Gong's spirit and hard work. They were impressed by his determination and willingness to sacrifice for the betterment of his village. As a result, they helped him dig the mountains, joining him in his efforts. The emperor of the country even sent his best workers to assist, showing his support for Yu Gong's cause. Together, they were able to make a significant impact on the mountains and eventually move them to the sides of the river.In the end, the hard work and spirit of Yu Gong paid off. The two big mountains were moved to the sides of the river, allowing the land to become fertile and the river to flow freely. The sun shone brightly and the people had warm weather, which greatly improved their lives. They could travel easily and plant crops in the fertile land, leading to greater prosperity and happiness in the