英語學(xué)習(xí)新視野大學(xué)英語讀寫教程第二版第二冊Unit 2 Section BThe Standard for Olympic Excellence

1、Reading SkillsText StudyNotes to the Text Words and ExpressionsIdea Sharing Finding Out Word MeaningsReading SkillsIn Unit 1 of Book 1, weve learnt someways to find out word meanings. By definition (定義)By examplesBy synonyms (同義詞)By antonyms (反義詞)By word stem (詞干)By affixes (詞綴)PracticesReading Skil

2、lsThe Olympics remain the most pure example of competition for the sake of competition itself. Athletes sacrifice their careers and bodies risking injury, defeat and complete failure to compete for nothing more than honor for their country and themselves. A. Administrators B. People earning money C.

3、 Businessmen D. Sportsmen Reading Skills2. Lewis won nine gold medals in four different events and held world records in the 100-meter dash and the long jump. A. a short race B. a distance C. a long call D. a length Reading Skills3. His years of practice and quiet self-confidence set the stage for a

4、 phenomenal Olympic track and field career. A. unusual B. interesting C. devoted D. temporary Reading Skills4. Johnson was stripped of his gold medal and sent packing by the International Olympic Committee when his post-race drug test indicated steroid use. A. before the race B. during the race C. a

5、fter the race D. in the race Reading Skills5. Lewis firmly denied the charges and countered by proving before a judge that the magazine that had published the stories did so without foundation to their claims. A. agreed with B. refused to accept C. condemned D. differed from Live Sports Report Struc

6、ture AnalysisI. Structure AnalysisText StudyThe Standard for Olympic Excellence Para. 1Para. 2-4Para. 5-6The significance and problem of Olympicscompetition for the sake of competition itselfText StudyPart I (Para.1)Significance: Goal for athletes: nothing more than honorProblem: Performance-enhanci

7、ng drugs are exploited Carl Lewis Example of Olympic Spirit1. General Introduction of Carl Lewis (Para. 1)Text StudyPart II (Para.2-5)9 in 4 different events100-meter dash and long jump19841996Reasons for his achievement:speed, consistency, integrity and above all desire; unmatched discipline andcom

8、mitment to training WR2. Lewis Love for Track Event in His Childhood (Para.3)Text StudyParents hope for Lewis:musicLewis pursuit:set his mind on track 3. Lewis competition with Ben Johnson (Para.4)Text Study100m dashCarl LewisBen Johnson1985winner1988In the race9.929.79 “the fastest human being ever

9、” After the racea real victory; but charged with ;proved to be cleanstripped of his gold medal; steroid use Carl Lewis Contribution to the Olympicsset a new standard for Olympic excellence Text StudyPart III (Para.5-6)lift the suspicion and stop the erosion further commitment and his love hard work

10、and honest participationproved that the Olympics spirit was not deadlove for the gamesII. Live Sports ReportWork in group and have a live sports report on the following famous events. Event 1: The 100-meter Mans Dash in 1998 Olympic Games Event 2: The steroid use of the fastest human Text StudyBegin

11、ning: Welcome to (name of the program). Im (name of the anchor). Today, well (general introduction of the event). Now, the competition has begun. Text StudyTips:Main part: (vivid description of the event on the spot)Ending: Thank you for your watching (name of the program). This is (name of the anch

12、or) from (place of the live report). Focus Study Active ExpressionsI. Active ExpressionsPick up the active expressions in the following:Notes to the TextActive Expressions The Olympics remain the most pure example 2. to compete for nothing more than honor for their country and themselves. 3. He dema

13、nded nothing less than the best from himself . 4. Lewis was never linked to drug use by anything but rumor. remain to stay or continue in the same place or condition nothing more than only nothing less than completely anything but in no degreeNotes to the TextActive Expressions1. 他們已經(jīng)離婚,但仍然是朋友。2. 只不

14、過下了一場陣雨。3. 他的粗心大意無異于犯罪。4. 那決不是真的。TranslationNotes to the TextActive ExpressionsThey remain friends though theyre divorced.It was nothing more than a shower.His carelessness was nothing less than criminal. That is anything but true.Notes to the TextActive ExpressionsKey1. He said he wanted to be the

15、best, period. “period 放在句尾, 強調(diào)說話人對自己所做陳述確實定性。相當(dāng)于“沒有了，就這樣。 II. Focus StudyNotes to the TextFocus StudyNotes to the TextFocus Study2. It would take the formula of Lewis further commitment to the sport and his love for competition to lift some of the suspicion from track events and stop the erosion of

16、support that the Olympics began to suffer after Seoul. “and前后詞性平衡的特點可以幫助我們很好地斷句和劃分成分的起點和終點。Main structure: It would take to lift from and stop But, he would not hear of it, and stuck a strip of tape on the ground to mark the distance for the world record and began to jump toward itwith singular dete

17、rmination. Analyze the sentence:Notes to the TextFocus StudyBut, he would not hear and stuck to mark and began Key Chinese to English Word Using1. for the sake of for the purpose of; for the good of Stop smoking for the sake of your health.Your sister is trying to read. Please be quiet for her sake.

18、為了你的健康戒煙吧。你妹妹正在努力看書，為了她好，你就安靜點吧。I. Word UsingWords and ExpressionsWord UsingTranslationKey2. exploit vt. to use sth. or treat sb. unfairly or selfishlyThird World countries are often exploited bythe richer nations.第三世界的國家常被富裕國家剝削。Words and ExpressionsWord UsingTranslationKey3. determination n. the s

19、trong will to do something In your opinion, what kind of person is the one of determination?never give up; with strong will; Words and ExpressionsWord UsingUse itTips 4. defy vt. to make sth. impossible or very difficult to tell sb. to do sth. impossible; challengeIts such a beautiful place that it

20、defies description.I defy you to prove me wrong. Words and ExpressionsWord Usinge.g.近形詞deny5. pursue vt. to follow sb./sth. in order to catch him/her/it他追求的目標完全不切實際。Words and ExpressionsWord UsingTranslationThe goal that he is pursuing is completely unrealistic. Key相關(guān)詞性及詞組pursuit; in pursuit of 6. s

21、et ones mind on decide; to be determined to do sth. Once you set your mind on something, how will you do to achieve it?Words and ExpressionsWord UsingUse ItTips make efforts; have a good plan; persisting; 這個會議將為校運會做好準備。 Words and ExpressionsWord UsingTranslation7. set the stage for make preparations

22、 to make sth. take place This meeting will set the stage for the school sports meeting.Key8. hold ones breath to stop breathing for a period of timeWe all held our breath as we waited for her reply.我們都屏息靜待她的答復(fù)。Words and ExpressionsWord UsingTranslationKey9. strip sb. of sth. take property, rights, o

23、r titles away from sb.The President has been stripped of most of her power.They stripped the house of all its furniture.take sth. away from sb.; deprive sb. of sth.Words and ExpressionsWord Using同義詞組e.g.10. blanket n. affecting everybody or everythingThe government laid a blanket ban on journalists reporting the case.Wo