Number the events about Norman Bethune in the order they happened.
came to China
wrote books about ways of treating the sick in China
was born in 1890
invented medical tools to use outside hospitals
died
went to treat the wounded soldiers in Spain
Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in the box.
Canadian
continue
himself
invention
manage
sick
tool
war
wound
Norman Bethune was (1) ___________________, but he is one of the most famous heroes in
China.
During the (2)___________________ in Spain, he treated the wounded soldiers there.
He
invented special (3)_________________ to use outside hospitals.
His (4)__________________ saved
many lives.
In China, he (5)____________________ to treat (6) ___________________ and wounded
soldiers.
He often worked without taking a rest and did not look after (7) _________________.
At one point, he (8)____________________ to save over one hundred lives in sixty-nine hours.
During an operation, he cut his finger, and finally died of his (9) _________________.
He is still
remembered in both China and Canada.
Writing
Look at the facts about Yuan Longping and write a passage about him.
Use the
passage in Activity 2 to help you.
Fact box: Yuan Longping
Now
Is helping many countries of the world grow more rice than before
2004
Won World Food Prize
1980s
Travelled around the world and gave advice about growing rice
1974
Developed a new kind of rice
1964
Made a special study of rice
1950-1953
Studied in Southwest Agricultural College
1930
Was born in Beijing
Write when and where he was born.
Write about his studies.
Write about the result of his work.
Write about the things he did and the prize he won.
Write about what he is doing now.