西安建筑科技大学：《大学英语》课程教学资源（大学体验英语，PPT课件讲稿，第二册）unit05_etpb2u05_b_sum

Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Summary of the Text Christopher Reeve at age 42 was a very successful actor with a wife and a young son He was healthy, energetic, and athletic. In 1995 he entered a horse riding competition and had an accident. The fall broke his neck permanently paralyzing him and threatening his life. Despite his deep despair, he persevered with his recovery. First he had to learn to breathe on his own, which took several months. Then he went home from the hospital and started his life and career again Passage B Christopher Reeve-A Real Superman FRNSWUCG

Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage B Christopher Reeve--A Real Superman Summary of the Text Christopher Reeve at age 42 was a very successful actor with a wife and a young son. He was healthy, energetic, and athletic. In 1995 he entered a horse riding competition and had an accident. The fall broke his neck, permanently paralyzing him and threatening his life. Despite his deep despair, he persevered with his recovery. First he had to learn to breathe on his own, which took several months. Then he went home from the hospital and started his life and career again

Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Summary of the Text He became a motivational speaker encouraging others not to give up despite the challenges and obstacles they face Eventually he also returned to acting and directing movies although he was still paralyzed. Every day he must face this depressing fact with optimism and will power. The courageous way he does so proves that he is still successfully playing his most famous role- Superman Passage B Christopher Reeve-A Real Superman FRNSWUCG

Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage B Christopher Reeve--A Real Superman Summary of the Text He became a motivational speaker, encouraging others not to give up despite the challenges and obstacles they face. Eventually he also returned to acting and directing movies although he was still paralyzed. Every day he must face this depressing fact with optimism and will power. The courageous way he does so proves that he is still successfully playing his most famous role - Superman!