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1、Unit 4Sports and explorationLearning ObjectivesAt the end of the unit, students will be able to:1. know about various kinds of sports items, such as volleyball, hockey, etc;2. share information about some world famous athletes and talk about their favorite sports activities;3. familiarize themselves

2、 with relative sport reports;4. master the key words and expressions concerning sports and exploration.Part I Warm-up Activities A Directions: Below are the rules of some ball games. Please match them with the corresponding ball games. 1. At no time during the game should the player touch the net. A

3、 point is added to a players score when he wins a rally.2. Two teams of no more than 11 players. A game can not start if either team has less than 7 players. The game is played in two halves consisting of 45 minutes each.3. The first team to 25 points wins the game, but a team must win by two points

4、. A team must win two out of three games to win the match.4. If the server wins the first point, he/she gets a score of 15. The first to win 6 games, by two, wins the set. The first to win 2 sets wins the match.football 2 indoor volleyball 3 tennis 4 badminton 1 B Directions: Below are the introduct

5、ions of some extreme sports. Please match them with the corresponding pictures. 1: B-surfing 2: D-rock climbing 1 / 223: C-parkour 4:A-bungee jumpingB. It is a surface water sport in which the wave rider rides on the forward face of a wave and often carries the rider towards shore. Waves suitable fo

6、r it are found primarily in the ocean.A. It is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. When the person jumps, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord recoils, and continues to oscillate up and down until all the energ

7、y is dissipated. D. It is an activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route without falling.C. It is also called as the “art of displacement”. It is a trai

8、ning discipline that developed out of military obstacle course training. Practitioners aim to move from one place to another, negotiating the obstacles in between. Useful Words and Expressionsgymnastics體操hockey曲棍球marathon 馬拉松fencing擊劍judo柔道water polo水球wrestling摔跤pole vault撐竿跳skydive 高空跳傘rock climbin

9、g 攀巖mountain biking 山地自行車運(yùn)動(dòng)parkour 跑酷運(yùn)動(dòng)surfing沖浪運(yùn)動(dòng)bungee jumping蹦極excursion 遠(yuǎn)足trekking 跋涉cheering section啦啦隊(duì)World Championship世界錦標(biāo)賽Invitational Tournament邀請(qǐng)賽all-round champion全能冠軍strengthen ones physique增強(qiáng)體質(zhì)sports circle體育界dark horse黑馬produce an unexpected winner爆冷門(mén)sportsmanship體育道德lose ones usual f

10、orm發(fā)揮失常in good form競(jìng)技狀態(tài)好draw/tie/play even/level the score達(dá)成平局weight training/weight lifting重量訓(xùn)練outscore比分領(lǐng)先cardiovascular training心肺/有氧訓(xùn)練strength training肌力/肌耐力訓(xùn)練treadmill跑步機(jī)to shape your body塑身to increase ones metabolism促進(jìn)新陳代謝to burn calorie 燃燒脂肪fitness center健身中心aerobic exercise有氧運(yùn)動(dòng)Part II Listen

11、ing1. Short-conversationRead the new words below before listening.trim down cut down裁減triplets /'triplits/ n. 三胞胎buddy /'bdi:/ n. friend; partner朋友；伙伴foul /faul/ n. violating the rules犯規(guī)pitch /pit/ n. 球場(chǎng)tackling /'tækli/ n. (橄欖球賽中的)擒抱摔倒；（足球中的）阻截鏟球oval /'uvl/ adj. egg-shaped橢圓形fa

12、natical /f'nætikl/ adj. enthusiastic; crazy狂熱的；入迷的jittery /'ditri:/ adj. nervous緊張的A. Sundays RunDirections: Listen to a dialogue between Alison and Julian talking about Sundays run and fill in the missing numbers.Julian has been running 3 times a week for over 1 hour each time now. But

13、 six months ago, he would only run for 5 minutes and almost collapsed in exhaustion.Alison decided to run in this marathon because during her pregnancy, she gained 80 pounds. She gave birth to a little boy who was born 9 pounds, 5 ounces.TapescriptJulian: Hi, Alison. Alison: Oh, hi, Julian. Have you

14、 been training hard for Sundays run for a cure for breast cancer? Julian: You bet! I have been running three times a week for over an hour each time. Its great. I cant believe Ive gotten to this point so quickly! Only six months ago I would run for five minutes and almost collapse in exhaustion. Ali

15、son: I hear you. I decided to run in this marathon because I needed a motivator to get myself back into sharp. During my pregnancy I gained a whopping eighty pounds and Im still trying to trim down. Also, I totally believe in the cause. I know so many people who have been touched by the disease. Jul

16、ian: Wow! Eighty pounds! Thats nuts! Did you have triplets? Alison: No, just a big little boy. He was born 9 pounds, 5 ounces Hi, Julian, what inspired you to want to run this weekend? Julian: Well, a bunch of my running buddies thought it would be a great idea. We all started running at the same ti

17、me and when we heard one of the guys mother was diagnosed with cancer, we thought the marathon was something positive we could do as a group. It should be a lot of fun, and Ive been collecting lots of sponsors from the school. So Ill hopefully make tons of money for the cause. Alison: Thats so cool,

18、 Julian. Hey, Ive got to dash. Ill see you at the finish line on Sunday. B. Ball SportsDirections: Listen to a dialogue between a boy and a girl talking about the difference between football and rugby. Match the rules to the ball games1) 11 players2) 15 players3) Goalkeeper can use his hands.4) Play

19、ers can carry the ball and throw the ball to team mates, but only backwards.5) A team carries the ball over the goal line, they score points.6) Less physical contact7) More physical contact8) A round ball is used.9) An oval ball is used.football: 1 3 6 8 rugby: 2 4 5 7 9TapescriptA: Whats the differ

20、ence between football and rugby?B: Those two games are quite different. First, theres the size of the teams. In football a team has 11 players. In rugby there are 15 players on each team. The biggest difference is that in football, only the goalkeeper can use his hands. In rugby, the ball is usually

21、 carried forward by players, though kicking is permitted.A: In rugby, players pass the ball by throwing it to team mates, dont they?B: Thats right. However, players can only pass the ball backwards. They cannot pass the ball forwards to their team mates. Thats a foul.A: I know how goals are scored i

22、n football, but how about in rugby?B: If a team carries the ball over the goal line, they score points. A team can also score points by kicking the ball between two ball posts at each end of the pitch.A: Theres a lot more physical contact in rugby, isnt there?B: Yes. Players usually need to bring a

23、player down to stop him from moving forward with the ball. This is called “tackling”, as in football.A: The ball is a different shape in rugby, isnt it？B: Yes. Its not perfectly round like a football. A rugby ball is oval in shape. Theres a match on TV this afternoon. Why dont you watch it with me?

24、I will try to explain the rules and tactics while were watching.A: Ok.C. Exercise AddictDirections: Listen to a dialogue between Yael and Dona about exercise addict. Fill in the missing information.DonIn pretty good shape. He swims and go to the gym almost every day.Enjoy workout but not fanatical a

25、bout it. Its just his daily routine.YaelPeople who feel guilty when they miss a workout and have to do physical exercise even if it interferes with other parts of their life are addicted to exercise. Exercise addict can disrupt peoples life because they get so committed to working out that they will

26、 even skip work and school. It is not healthy but becomes a problem.TapescriptYael: Hey Don, youre in pretty good shape, right? Don: I guess. Yael: So you probably work outDon: Well, I swim and go to the gym pretty much every dayWhy? Yael: Its just that some people can become addicted to exercise to

27、 the point where itdoes more harm than good. Don: I dont think Im addictedYael: Do you feel guilty when you miss a workout? Do you feel that you have to get to the gym no matter what, even if it interferes with other parts of your life? Don: I enjoy going to the gym, but I'm not that fanati

28、cal about it. Its just part of my daily routine. Yael: Thats good. Because exercise addiction can disrupt your life. First, exercising too much can wear you down and sap your energy. And some people get so committed to working out that theyll skip work and school to hit the gym. They get anxious and

29、 jittery if they cant get in that five mile run or lift weights or whatever. Don: Wow. That sounds as bad as a being addicted to drugs. Yael: Its not that different. But because we generally encourage exercise and see it as a good thing, it can be hard to know if you have a problem. If working out i

30、s a regular part of your life, then great. Any doctor will tell you that its important to stay fit. But when exercise is your life, thats not healthyits a problem.2. How to Get the Most out of a WorkoutRead the new words below before listening.diabetes /dai'bi:tis, -ti:z/ n. 醫(yī)糖尿病；多尿癥osteopo

31、rosis /stiup:'rusis/ n. 醫(yī)骨質(zhì)疏松癥cholesterol /k'lestrl/ n. 膽固醇endorphin /en'd:fin/ n. 醫(yī)內(nèi)啡肽（體內(nèi)產(chǎn)生的一種鎮(zhèn)痛作用的荷爾蒙）aerobic /e'rubik/ adj.有氧的，有氧健身的cardio /'ka:diu/ n. exercises that can strengthen the heart and shape the body, such as running, cycling, swimming, etc.有氧運(yùn)動(dòng)A Directions：In this

32、section you will hear a dialogue about how to get the most out of a workout. Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions. 1) How do people lose extra weight gained during the winter?Diet and exercise2) How important is physical exercise?It improves your appearance and health, and helps

33、 to reduce the risk of some disease.3) Whats the benefit of the release of endorphins? It can reduce the feelings of pain and also help people feel more happy and peaceful. B Directions: Listen to the dialogue again and fill in the blanks.The C.D.C. defines physical activity as anything that gets yo

34、ur body moving. And, it says there are two separate, but equally important kinds of physical activity. 1) Aerobic or cardio exercise gets your heart rate going faster and 2) increases your breathing. Some examples are activities like walking at an increased speed, dancing, swimming or 3) riding a bi

35、cycle.Muscle-strengthening activities help build and 4) strengthen muscle groups in the body. This kind of exercise includes things like lifting weights, or doing sit-ups and push-ups.To get the most from your exercise plan, experts say adults should get at least two and a half hours of aerobic exer

36、cise each week. More 5) intense activities reduce the suggested amount of time to one hour and fifteen minutes. Examples are playing basketball, swimming and 6) distance running.Earlier advice from the C.D.C. said people need to exercise thirty minutes each day for at least five days to get the 7) h

37、ealth benefits of exercise. More recent research suggested that those gains are the same whether you exercise for short periods over five days or 8) longer sessions over two or three days.In addition, the newer suggestions say any exercise plan should include at least two days of 9) muscle training.

38、 Each exercise period should be at least ten minutes long. The total amount of activity should be spread over at least three days throughout the week. Most importantly, experts say people should choose physical activities that they find fun. This helps to guarantee that 10) they stay with the progra

39、m.TapescriptFAITH LAPIDUS: For many Americans, summer is a time to put on swim wear and spend time at the sea or a lake. But before going anywhere, they may want to lose any extra weight gained during the winter. So, where does one get started? Diet is surely important, but diet alone will not do mu

40、ch good without an exercise plan. Health experts have long noted the importance of physical activity. Exercise not only improves your appearance. It can also improve your health. Exercise helps to reduce the risk of some diseases. They include heart disease, stroke, type-two diabetes, osteoporosis a

41、nd even some kinds of cancer.BOB DOUGHTY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In two thousand six, heart disease killed more than six hundred thirty thousand Americans. High blood pressure and high cholesterol levels i

42、n blood can increase your risk of heart disease. Medical experts say both can be reduced through normal exercise.Physical activity is also known to increase the release of endorphins. These chemicals reduce feelings of pain. They also help people feel more happy and peaceful. There is some debate ab

43、out exactly what causes the brain to release endorphins. Some experts believe it is the act of exercising itself. Others say it is the feeling one gets from having met an exercise goal. Either way, the two things work together when it comes to improving one's emotional health.FAITH LAPIDUS: Surp

44、risingly, exercise improves your energy levels by increasing the flow of blood to the heart and blood vessels. One of the main reasons people exercise is to control or reduce their weight. Physical activity burns calories the energy stored in food. The more calories you burn, the easier it is to con

45、trol or reduce your weight.So exactly how much exercise do you need to do to gain all of these great health effects? Experts say it is easier than you think. Two years ago, the Centers for Disease Control released its first ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The report included suggest

46、ions for young people, adults, disabled persons and those with long-term health problems. One of the major ideas noted in the report is that some activity is better than none. So if you are not doing anything, now is the time to get started.BOB DOUGHTY: The C.D.C. defines physical activity as anythi

47、ng that gets your body moving. And, it says there are two separate, but equally important kinds of physical activity. Aerobic or cardio exercise gets your heart rate going faster and increases your breathing. Some examples are activities like walking at an increased speed, dancing, swimming or ridin

48、g a bicycle.Muscle-strengthening activities help build and strengthen muscle groups in the body. This kind of exercise includes things like lifting weights, or doing sit-ups and push-ups.FAITH LAPIDUS: To get the most from your exercise plan, experts say adults should get at least two and a half hou

49、rs of aerobic exercise each week. More intense activities reduce the suggested amount of time to one hour and fifteen minutes. Examples are playing basketball, swimming and distance running.Earlier advice from the C.D.C. said people need to exercise thirty minutes each day for at least five days to

50、get the health benefits of exercise. More recent research suggested that those gains are the same whether you exercise for short periods over five days or longer sessions over two or three days.In addition, the newer suggestions say any exercise plan should include at least two days of muscle traini

51、ng. Each exercise period should be at least ten minutes long. The total amount of activity should be spread over at least three days throughout the week. Most importantly, experts say people should choose physical activities that they find fun. This helps to guarantee that they stay with the program

52、.3 Antarctic Exploration Read the new words and phrase below.admiral /'ædmrl/ n. 海軍將領(lǐng)；艦隊(duì)司令provision /pr'vin/ n. a store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms) 物資christen /'krisn/ v. name命名apex /'eipeks/ n. the highest point; the vertex最高點(diǎn)；頂點(diǎn)parka /'p

53、:k/ n. a hooded fur pullover outer garment worn in the Arctic毛皮風(fēng)雪大衣，派克大衣：一種在北極地區(qū)穿的帶風(fēng)帽的皮外衣trimotor /'traimut/ n. 三發(fā)動(dòng)機(jī)(由三個(gè)發(fā)動(dòng)機(jī)發(fā)動(dòng)的飛機(jī))homage /'hmid/ n. respectful deference敬意deceased /di'si:st/ adj. dead 已故的toss /ts/ v. throw with a light motion扔mishap /'mishæp/ n. disaster 災(zāi)禍A Direc

54、tions: In this section you will hear a passage about Antarctic exploration. Listen and answer the following questions.1) When did Byrd fly over the North Pole?In 1926.2) Whats the average temperature of Antarctic in the interior?-70 degrees Fahrenheit.3) During which period does the sun never set in

55、 Antarctic?From late September to late March.B Directions: Listen to the passage again. Complete the summary.Admiral Richard E. Byrd was the first to fly over the North Pole 1) accompanied by pilot Floyd Bennett. In 1928, he gained a reputation to be the 2) first to fly over the South Pole. Antarcti

56、c is the 3) coldest continent on earth with a very low temperature in the interior. 4) Day and night dont exist in it. To survive this extreme climate, they wore parkas, pants and boots made from reindeer hide.In the late 1920s, most of Antarctic was 5) unexplored. On November. 28th, 1929, they set

57、off in a planethe Floyd Bennett, which is 6) named after his deceased co-pilot Floyd Bennett. As they flew close to the South Pole, they have to use a sun compass for direction. When they flew into mountain ranges, they have to 7) throw many things in order to fly higher. They reached the South Pole

58、 after midnight. They spent about 19 hours on the trip. In the following years, he made four more expeditions to the region 8) in the name of Science and Exploration.TapescriptIn 1928, Admiral Richard E. Byrd embarked on an expedition to be the first to fly over the South Pole. To the American public, Byrd had gained a reputation as an aviation pionee