大学英语二(综合教程)第六单元.doc

大学体验英语二（综合教程）Unit 6Sports and HealthListen and TalkLead inPhysical activity improves our bodies health. A recent study 1._in The New England Journal of Medicine, suggests that maintaining a healthy level of physical 2._through exercise can help people live longer; and the findings also provide updated 3._to Charles Darwins survival of the fittest theory. But repetitive exercise can become boring, 4._discouragement, frustration, even quitting. Selecting an activity that provides 5._as well as physical exercise, however, can be the answer. Many people have turned to sports. Sports can provide a 6._ physically as well as mentally - and increase ones physical activity while providing social interaction, a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment. First held as part of the 1896 Olympics in Athens, Greece, and then brought to Boston, Massachusetts in 1897, the Marathon is now an important part of 7._in many cities across America. Marathon running, usually a 40k (26.2 miles) race, is becoming increasingly popular with both men and women for its challenge of perseverance, requiring both 8._and mental endurance, and its feat of accomplishment. For first-time runners it is the culmination of a dream - a personal 9._obtained after months of physical and psychological 10._and training. For veteran marathoners its an opportunity to improve their Personal Best - competing against their own fastest time. Key:1. published 2. fitness 3. support 4. leading to 5. enjoyment 6. challenge 7. culture 8. physical 9. goal 10 preparationPassage A: Never Give Up2.Answer the following questions with the information from the passage.1.How was Paul Wylies life changed after he won the silver medal?After he won the silver medal, Paul Wylie was regarded as a hero. He suddenly became busy with a lot of activities, such as signing advertising contracts, traveling on figure-skating world tours, being invited to exclusive events, being chased for his autographs by fans, etc.2.What did the reporters question “what are you doing here”? imply?It implied that people were dissatisfied with Paul Wylies performance and lost confidence in him.3. Why did Paul Wylie give the answer “daily” to the question “how often do you contemplate retirement”?He answered “daily” because he was undergoing an extremely difficult time in his skating career and it was hard for him to keep going.4.Was Paul Wylie a famous skater in the U.S. before he won the silver medal of 1992 Winter Olympics? No, he wasnt. Before winning the silver medal, he was a nobody whose performance at big events was usually unimpressive.5.What have you learned from Paul Wylies story?Answer: Open.3. Choose the best answer to each question with the information you obtain from the passage. 1. Which of the following proverbs is most appropriate in describing Paul Wylie and his achievement? A) All things will come round to him who will but wait. B) A smooth sea never makes a skillful mariner. C) Time past cannot be called back again. D) Success belongs to the persevering. 2. Paul Wylie had no idea that the applause was for him when he stepped off the plane because _. A) he didnt realize that he had become a national hero B) he thought there was a celebrity walking behind him C) he didnt think it was a big deal to win a silver medal D) he thought he was still the same person as before 3. Paul Wylie had experienced all of the following except that _. A) he was left behind by nine skaters in the 1988 Calgary Olympics B) he was advised to quit skating and give opportunity to younger skaters C) he didnt skate as well as Todd Eldredge and Kurt Browning in competitions D) he had an excellent performance in the 91 Olympic Trials and won4. Many people counted Paul Wylie out because _. A) they knew that he was going to retire soon B) he decided to persevere and hang it there C) they didnt think that he would be able to win a medal D) he had been doing extremely well and was likely to win5. According to Paul Wylie, a hero is one _. A) who only stands up in times of crisis or in more visible situations B) who does good deeds regularly or inspires others with his own action C) who skates to achieve perfection by practicing small parts every day D) who is going to set a record in the Olympics to be held in Salt Lake City Anwser: 1.D, 2.A, 3.D, 4.C, 5.B4. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. 1. The audience _ enthusiastically at the end of the play. 2. Torrence expects to _ her title successfully in the next Olympics. 3. Would you _ your job if you inherited lots of money from your parents? 4. Jack has spent years in the development and _ of his wine-making techniques.5. As an advanced journalist, she has _ celebrities and political leaders on her radio program for over 25 years. 6. According to a _ of 1000 city residents,garbage collection is the city service people like most. 7. The reporter managed to get a(n) _ interview with the Prime Minister. 8. Weve had to build some cupboards to give us more _ space. 9. Ive always found German cars very reliable, he _ . 10. A team of sports journalists was sent to Germany to _ the 2006 World Cup.Anwser: 1. clapped 2. defend 3. quit 4. perfection 5. interviewed 6. survey 7. exclusive 8. storage 9. observed 10. cover5. Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage.Change the form where necessary. 1. If youre going swimming tomorrow morning, you can _ me _ , because Ill be preparing for an examination. 2. The child seemed to _ the trouble he was causing, and still laughed in spite of the mothers anger. 3. The suspect _ when he heard the footsteps behind him. 4.It is true that _ even the most talented athletes lose their motivation. 5. A new director has been brought in to _ the company . Anwser: 1. count . out 2. be unaware of 3. stopped in his tracks 4. at times 5. turn . around 6.Find the words in Passage A according to the clues given. Then make two sentences with each of the words you have found.1. A noun meaning “a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to someone who has won a competition or who has done something brave”. (Para. 1)Answer: medal He was awarded a medal for his heroic deed of saving a drowning child. Britains Olympic team returned from Los Angeles with five gold medals, 11 silver and 21 bronze.2.An expression meaning “a set of buildings for the use of passengers joining or leaving an airplane”. (Para. 1)Answer:air terminal A free shuttle bus runs between the air terminal and the train station. Many passengers were stuck at the air terminal building because of the foggy weather.3. A verb meaning “deserve, have a right to”. (Para. 9) Answer:merit He merits promotion for his excellence in leadership and management. The committee will decide whether the case merits more serious attention.4.A noun meaning “tasks and activities typically happen as part of a normal job or of normal procedure”. (Para. 11) Answer:routine The music band played their routines in every city across the nation. The athlete performed her bold and difficult routines with perfection in the match.5.A noun meaning “a point or moment of great danger, difficulty, or uncertainty”. (Para. 11) Answer:crisis The sudden rise in oil prices has led to an economic crisis in the country. Relations between the two countries have reached the crisis point after rounds of talks.7.Translate the following sentences into English.1. 那件工作很难做，不过我想试试看。(have a shot)Its a difficult job, but Id like to have a shot.2.这是一本关于商务实践而非理论的书。(as opposed to)This is a book about business practice as opposed to theory.3. 社会活动从未耽误她的学习。(in the way)Social activities never get in the way of her studies.4.直到1911年人们才发现第一种维生素(vitamin)。(It is not until.that)It was not until 1911 that the first of the vitamins was identified.5.很明显，自然灾害是造成这个国家经济危机的原因。(crisis)Natural disasters have obviously contributed to the countrys economic crisis.8. Read and compare the English sentences, paying attention to their italicized parts and then translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences. 1.From that moment on, Paul recognized that his life would never be the same. From that moment on, the physician who had just won the Nobel Prize recognized that his life would never be the same. 从那一刻起，在哈利?波特系列影片中担任主角的11岁少年丹尼尔意识到自己的生活从此永远地改变了。 2.He was a young man who had discovered and demonstrated that goals can be reached no matter how many obstacles and botched attempts lie in the way. He was a young detective who believed that he will be able to find out the real cause of the murder no matter how many obstacles lie in the way. 这个年轻人相信：不管前进途中有多少困难，他都会实现他的梦想。 3.It wasnt until I stepped off the plane that I realized people considered me a hero. It wasnt until he graduated from university that he realized how much time he had idled away. 他的妻子在车祸中丧生之后，他才意识到妻子在他的生活中曾经有多么重要。 4.With medal in hand, Paul was suddenly ushered into a world of lucrative endorsement and figure-skating world tours, of exclusive events and autograph seeker. With gold statuette in hand, the young best leading actress was suddenly ushered into a world of fame and fortune. 手中拿着一本童话故事书时，我总是觉得我被领进了一个美丽而纯洁的世界。 5.Just as a skater achieves perfection by practicing small parts of his larger routine day after day, a hero must look for ways to serve on a regular basis-not just in a crisis or more visible situation. Just as a pianist achieves perfection by playing small parts of his larger routine day after day, a student should look for ways to learn on a regular basis, not just before exams. 正像运动员要达到完美的地步需要日复一日反复训练一套大的日常训练计划中的少数动作一样，一个好学生平日就应该不断努力充实自己。 1 From that moment on, 11-year-old Daniel who played the leading role in the “Harry Potter” movies recognized that his life would never be the same.2 He was a young man who believed that he will fulfill his dream no matter how many difficulties lie in the way.3 It wasnt until his wife was killed in the accident that he realized how important she had been in his life.4 With fairy tale book in hand, I always felt I was ushered into a world of beauty and purity.5 Just as an athlete achieves perfection by repeated training of a few actions of the larger routine day after day, a good student should make continuous efforts to improve himself on a regular basis.Passage B: Finding a Balance11.Answer the following questions with the information from the passage.1. When did the narrator start to reflect seriously on her weight-loss efforts?The narrator started to reflect seriously on her weight-loss efforts when she caught her reflection in the mirror at her friends New Years Eve party.2.What did the narrator have to do while she was reducing her weight?She had to combine her love for cooking with healthful eating.3.How did the narrator feel after she lost 165 pounds?She felt she was in tune with her body and herself.4.How did the narrator help others lose weight?She published a book of low-fat recipes and ran workshops and seminars on healthful eating.5.What will you do in order to live a balanced life?Answer: Open.12. Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passage.1. What factors contributed to the narrators failure in losing her weight at first? A) Her unhealthy lifestyle and passion for cooking. B) Her improper cooking and unhealthy eating habits. C) Her unwillingness to abandon low-fat desserts. D) Her disinelination to exercise herself.2. What did the narrator do as she kept on gaining weight? A) She decided to stay away from home. B) She tried a few low-fat diets. C) She bought herself clothes of larger size D) She could do nothing except feeling deprived and guilty.3. The narrators story tells us that _. A) trial and error is important in learning cooking B) it is important to have a balanced diet C) cooking by oneself will make one healthy D) reading cookbooks will help to forma a good eating habit4. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A) She didnt attend the New Years Eve party because of her weight. B) Her dream of becoming a beautiful girl came true after she lost weight. C) She missed the opportunity to attend college because of her self-consciousness. D) She didnt seriously consider losing weight until she realized how fat she was.5. It can be concluded from the passage that _. A) it is important to act upon some tips in order to keep fit B) one will live a healthy life if one cooks every day C) improper eating habits lead to gaining weight easily D) one will feel deprived if one fails to give attention to ones bodyAnwser: 1.B, 2.C, 3.B, 4.D, 5.C13. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.1. No one can function properly if he is _ of adequate sleep. 2. This is a _ place - fresh air and plenty of sunshine!3. According to many weight-loss books,diets are more effective when _ with exercise. 4. Theres no point in trying to stop her itll only make her more _ . 5. He doesnt have a very healthy _ very fatly stress,a lot of food and no exercise. 6. She had to hold onto the railings（栏杆）to keep her _ when learning to skate. 7. Parents dont always know what _ to take when dealing with teenage children. 8. These doctors help you talk