新世纪大学英语综合教程3课后答案Unit

1、electronic teaching portfolio book threeunit four: sportspart i get startedsection a discussion work in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions.1. whats your favorite sport? why do you like it?2. which olympic champion(s) has / have impressed you the most? why?3. why are the ol

2、ympic games so popular all over the world? answers for reference:1. a sample answer:i am fond of swimming, which benefits me a lot. it keeps me fit, physically flexible and strong as well. it also builds up my endurance and persistence. im a member of our schools swimming team. participation in swim

3、ming contests has made me both competitive and cooperative. meanwhile, i have made friends with many other swimmers.2. a sample answer:liu xiang impressed me most. he was the gold medalist of the mens 110-meter hurdles in the olympic games in athens, 2004. it was the first gold medal won by a man of

4、 yellow skin in the short distance race in the history of the olympics.3. a sample answer:a. the olympic games offers excellent sportsmen worldwide a big arena in which to demonstrate their talent in athletic performance. it also provides people with an opportunity to enjoy the performances and witn

5、ess the thrilling moments of record-breaking in history.b. the competition for the medals in every event is fierce and breathtaking, but it is carried out under the rules of fair play. the olympics is also an occasion to uphold the human ideals of equality, cooperation and peace.c. the olympic motto

6、 “swifter, higher and stronger” inspires both athletes and common folks alike to outperform themselves so as to fulfill their dreams.section b quotes study the following quotes about sports. which quote do you like best? why? george f. will sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excelle

7、nce. george f. willinterpretation:in the sports circle we find distinguished men and women who, with their athletic skills, sportsmanship and undaunted spirit, provide perfect examples for people of different walks of life who wish to excel others and prove their own value.about george f. will (1942

8、- ): a well-known american editor and columnist. his newspaper column appears in 480 newspapers, and his biweekly newsweek column is widely read. he is also a political commentator on abc (american broadcasting corporation). in 1977 he won the pulitzer prize for commentary. bill bowerman the athlete

9、 makes himself; the coach doesnt make the athlete. bill bowermaninterpretation:bill bowerman tells us from his own experience that the making of a successful athlete does not depend solely on the coach. no athlete can excel others if he or she does not train hard and strive for excellence.about bill

10、 bowerman (1911-1999): a legendary coach at the university of oregon. he developed and guided 24 ncaa national collegiate athletic association (美国全国高等院校体育协会) individual champions, won four national team titles and coached the u.s. track and field team in the 1972 olympic games. in 16 of his 24 years

11、 at oregon his track teams finished in the top ten in the ncaa championships. he is also famous for turning the college town of eugene, oregon, into the running capital of the world. juan antonio samaranch throughout its history, the international olympic committee has struggled to spread its ideal

12、of fraternity, friendship, peace and universal understanding. juan antonio samaranchinterpretation:samaranch speaks of the mission of the international olympic committee, which is to promote peace, understanding, brotherhood and friendship among people of different nations and countries. about juan

13、antonio samaranch (1920-2010): a well-known spanish sports official and was president of the international olympic committee (ioc) from 1980 to 2001. during his presidency, he managed to make the olympic movement financially healthy, with big television deals and sponsorships. the goal of olympism i

14、s to place everywhere sport at the service of the harmonious (和谐的) development of man, with a view to (旨在) encouraging the establishment of a peaceful society concerned with the preservation (维护) of human dignity. to this effect, the olympic movement engages, alone or in cooperation with other organ

15、izations and within the limits of its means, in actions to promote peace. from the olympic charterinterpretation:in this quote from the olympic charter, the goal of the olympics is made clear: sports should serve the harmonious development of mankind, and sports should help build up world peace. sec

16、tion c watching and discussion watch the following video clip “inspirational sport speeches” and do the tasks that follow:1. please decide whether each of the following statements is true (t) or false (f) based on the information in the video clip.( f ) winning a game is done by having nothing in yo

17、ur mind.( t ) to play well in a game, you need to cooperate with your team members.( t ) being confident and working hard are necessary to be winners.( t ) you should keep moving forward no matter what happens.( f ) in a game, you might get hit and die.2. did anyone say any encouraging words to you

18、and help you to achieve your goal? or did you find any inspirational words which contribute to your achievement? please share them with your classmates. answers for reference:open.script：great moments are born from great opportunity.you shouldnt have any doubt in your mind about what you are suppose

19、d to do tonight and about how you are supposed to do it. this is your time. now, i dont want them to gain another yard. we gotta go out there and we gotta take it. take their game and you shove it right back in their face. thats how winning is done.team is something you belong to, something you feel

20、, something you have to earn. if we dont come together, its over. and i guarantee a week wont go by in your life you wont regret, walking out letting them get the best of you.ill ask you one last time. to be the best that you could be. play like champions. win.its about heart. its about who can go o

21、ut there and play the hardest. its about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. i dont care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game. in my book were gonna be winners.in any fight its the guy whos willing to die, willing to take the hits, whos going to win that inch.let me tell you

22、 something, you dont let anyone, nothing, come between us.on this team we fight and we shut them down, because we can.part ii listen and respondsection a word banktip n. c a helpful piece of advice忠告；建议 take advantage of use a particular situation to do or get what one wants利用ideally ad. perfectly;

23、most suitably 理想地；完美地aerobic exercise a type of exercise intended to strengthen the heart and lungs 有氧健身运动start off begin an activity 开始 endurance n. u the ability to suffer difficulties or pain with strength and patience （忍）耐力workout n. a period of physical exercise that one does to keep fit 锻炼，训练h

24、ydrate vt. often pass. supply sb./sth. with water to keep them healthy and in good condition 常用被动语态提供或补充水分 fluid n. c; u tech a liquid术语流体；液（体）faint a. weak and about to lose consciousness虚弱得发晕的section b task one: focusing on the main ideas choose the best answer to complete each of the following st

25、atements according to the information contained in the listening passage. 1. jogging is a good way to exercise because _.a) it is healthier than any other type of exerciseb) it is less tiring than any other type of exercisec) it does not need special equipmentd) it does not need a lot of time or eff

26、ort2. when you start jogging, you should _. a) jog with somebody elseb) keep a suitable pace until you are strong enough c) keep jogging for more than an hour d) push yourself a bit hard to test your endurance 3. to increase your jogging pace, you may choose to jog _.a) uphillb) downhillc) on a flat

27、 surfaced) uphill, then downhill 4. it is a good suggestion to _. a) start jogging even if you have a full stomachb) drink cold water if you jog on hot days c) stop jogging if the weather is too cold or too hotd) breathe through your nose in cold weather 5. this passage is mainly about _. a) the ben

28、efits of exerciseb) the advantages of joggingc) some useful tips for joggingd) ways of keeping fit key: 1. c 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. c section c task two: zooming in on the detailslisten to the recording again and fill in each of the blanks according to what you have heard.1) most _ are capable of jogging

29、 without extra help.2) pushing yourself too hard can be _, especially if you are jogging alone.3) running downhill is actually worse for your _ than running on a flat surface.4) to start jogging, wait _ after eating. 5) be careful if you jog in _ heat or cold. if it is hot, drink _ and stop to _ if

30、you feel faint. if it is cold, protect your _. answers for reference:1) most healthy individuals are capable of jogging without extra help.2) pushing yourself too hard can be dangerous, especially if you are jogging alone.3) running downhill is actually worse for your knees than running on a flat su

31、rface.4) to start jogging, wait at least thirty minutes after eating. 5) be careful if you jog in extreme heat or cold. if it is hot, drink extra water and stop to rest if you feel faint. if it is cold, protect your hands and feet.script:joggingthese days it is not easy to find the time to exercise.

32、 nonetheless, doing exercise regularly can help you live a healthier and happier life. jogging is a great way to get at least part of the exercise your body needs, and most healthy individuals are capable of jogging without the need to buy special exercise equipment.there are a few jogging tips to k

33、eep in mind if you plan to take advantage of these benefits. the first tip is that running should ideally be an aerobic exercise. starting off, you should find a pace at which you can jog for about half an hour. try to keep this pace each time you jog until you have worked your way up to a full hour

34、. then, if you still want to keep building endurance, begin to increase your pace. always be careful not to push yourself too hard; doing so can be dangerous, especially if you are jogging alone.once you have gained enough strength and endurance and started to consider increasing your pace, however,

35、 you should consider other options first. anyone who knows great jogging tips can tell you that jogging, though great exercise, is not always good to your knees. consider jogging on a route that takes you up more hills if you are looking for a more intense workout. running downhill is actually worse

36、 for your knees than running on a flat surface.in addition, it is important to be hydrated when you jog, but you should not have a stomach full of water. wait at least thirty minutes after drinking any fluids or eating to start jogging. also be careful jogging in extreme heat or cold. if it is hot,

37、drink extra water and stop to rest if you feel faint. if it is cold, make sure your hands and feet are protected and try to breathe through your nose as much as possible to warm your breath before it reaches your lungs. jogging can be a great form of exercise, but you should always do it safely.part

38、 iii read and exploretext a section a discovering the main ideasexercise 1: answer the following questions with the information contained in text a. 1) why wasnt owens worried in the face of hitlers “master race” theory?2) what made owens angry with hitler? what was the consequence of his anger? 3)

39、how did luz long help owens? 4) how was it that owens and long formed a real friendship during the games although they were rivals in the competition? 5) why did owens think long was the perfect example of what pierre de coubertin had conceived of as the spirit of the games? answers for reference:1)

40、 he had been well-prepared and had performed very well especially in the running broad jump. in fact, a year before, as a sophomore at ohio state university, he had set the worlds record of 26 feet 8-1/4 inches. thats why he was confident and very sure of his success in this event. 2) hitler had int

41、entionally kept the world in the dark about an excellent athlete by the name of luz long, who had a good chance of winning the running broad jump. if long won, hitler would prove to the world that aryans were better than any other races. hitlers intention angered owens. the consequence of his anger

42、was that he made mistakes twice in the three qualifying jumps.3) long reassured owens that he didnt believe in hitlers theory. then he offered owens a useful tip to avoid fouling again in the third qualifying jump. 4) despite the fact that they were fierce competitors, long helped owens qualify for

43、the finals, which meant long himself might miss the gold medal. then they poured out their hearts, sharing their views on life and sports. when owens won, long congratulated him heartily and sincerely. their friendship was thus forged. 5) because what long did for owens well illustrates the olympic

44、spirit advocated by pierre de coubertin, founder of the modern olympic games. according to him, the important thing in the games is not winning but taking part. this spirit is also true of life, the essence of which is not conquering but fighting well. exercise 2: text a can be divided into three pa

45、rts with the paragraph number(s) of each part provided as follows. write down the main idea of each part. partpara(s).main ideaone1-5 jesse owens was determined to get gold medals at the 1936 olympic games, especially in the running broad jump where he had already set the world record. due to his an

46、ger with hitler and the tension arising from it, however, he fouled twice in the first two qualifying jumps. he would probably fail to qualify for the finals. two6-18 with luz longs help, owens overcame his tension. he qualified for the finals and won the gold medal eventually. major rivals as they

47、were, they formed a true friendship despite the anger of hitler. three19 owens cherished his friendship with long dearly and in the meantime he realized that long perfectly symbolized the olympic spiritnot winning but taking part. section b in-depth studyat the 1936 olympic games, jesse owens, a bla

48、ck athlete from america, amazed the world by winning four gold medals, including the one for his achievement in the broad jump. now owens tells this story about putting differences aside for the spirit of the games. his well-cherished friendship with the german broad jumper luz long bears out the ol

49、ympic spirit, which is, in pierre de coubertins words, “the important thing in the olympic games is not winning but taking part. the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.” my greatest olympic prizejesse owens1 it was the summer of 1936. the olympic games were being held in ber

50、lin. because adolf hitler childishly insisted that his performers were members of a “master race,” nationalistic feelings were at an all-time high.2 i wasnt too worried about all this. id trained, sweated and disciplined myself for six years, with the games in mind. while i was going over on the boa

51、t, all i could think about was taking home one or two of those gold medals. i had my eye especially on the running broad jump. a year before, as a sophomore at ohio state university, id set the worlds record of 26 feet 8-1/4 inches. everyone kind of expected me to win that olympic event hands down.3

52、 i was in for a surprise. when the time came for the broad-jump trials, i was startled to see a tall boy hitting the pit at almost 26 feet on his practice leaps! he turned out to be a german named luz long. i was told that hitler had kept him under wraps, evidently hoping to win the jump with him.4

53、i guessed that if long won, it would add some new support to the nazis aryan-superiority theory. after all, i am a negro. a little hot under the collar about hitlers ways, i determined to go out there and really show der fuhrer and his master race who was superior and who wasnt.5 an angry athlete is

54、 an athlete who will make mistakes, as any coach will tell you. i was no exception. on the first of my three qualifying jumps, i leaped from several inches beyond the take-off board for a foul. on the second jump, i fouled even worse. “did i come 3,000 miles for this?” i thought bitterly. “to foul o

55、ut of the trials and make a fool of myself?”6 walking a few yards from the pit, i kicked disgustedly at the dirt. suddenly i felt a hand on my shoulder. i turned to look into the friendly blue eyes of the tall german broad jumper. he had easily qualified for the finals on his first attempt. he offer

56、ed me a firm handshake. 7 “jesse owens, im luz long. i dont think weve met.” he spoke english well, though with a german twist to it.8 “glad to meet you,” i said. then, trying to hide my nervousness, i added, “how are you?”9 “im fine. the question is: how are you?”10 “what do you mean?” i asked.11 “

57、something must be eating you,” he saidproud the way foreigners are when theyve mastered a bit of american slang. “you should be able to qualify with your eyes closed.”12 “believe me, i know it,” i told himand it felt good to say that to someone.13 for the next few minutes we talked together. i didnt tell long what was “eating” me, but he seemed to understand my anger, and he took pains to reassure me. although hed been schooled in the nazi youth movement, he didnt believe in the aryan-supremacy busines