新标准大学英语2Unit 6 ActiveReading 1

1、Active reading 1Resources精选课件2Understanding how feelings are expressedTalking about events and feelings through vivid descriptionUsing the given sports idioms in discussionEnhancing knowledge in relation to sportsLearning ObjectivesLearning Objectives 精选课件3Word associationOn sports1 1Word familyA gu

2、essing gameInternational Athletics events & OlympicsBrainstormingMeeting Denise Lewis精选课件4Word associationWord associationWork together and fill in the table.a sport for individual playersa sport played without competitiona sport without physical activitya sport not played by womenan indoor spor

3、ta sport with expensive equipmenta non-Olympic sporta sport with animalsweightlifting,shootingall sports fishing, shooting, snookerbaseball, boxing squash, cycling, gymnasticsauto racing, sailing, horse ridingacrobatic gymnastics, cricket, rugby, golf, surfinghorse racing, dog racing, pigeon racing,

4、 camel racing精选课件5 Discussion on sports Discussion on sports Which is more important for you: taking part in sport, or winning？ Why is an Olympic medal prized more highly than other sports trophies？ Can spectators help an athlete to win？ Is it important to support your favorite player, your team or

5、your country？Work in 4 groups and discuss the questions.精选课件6Word familyWord familyWork in pairs and look at the words below. Guess how an athlete might feel before and after the competition. Classify them into “before the competition” / “after the competition” and “winner-related” / “non-winner rel

6、ated” groups.calmcomposedconfidentdetermineddisappointedexhaustedhopefulimportantnervousrelievedterrifiedthrilledvictoriousMore精选课件7Word familyWord familyFor confident athletes: calm confident determined hopeful composed focused eagerFor less confident athletes: hopeful important nervous terrifiedBe

7、fore the competition:More精选课件8Word familyWord familyFor winners: thrilled victorious exhausted relievedFor non-winners: disappointed exhausted (perhaps) relieved thrilled if the result is better than what they expectedAfter the competition:精选课件9Look at the key words below. Work in Look at the key wo

8、rds below. Work in pairs and guess what Olympic event it pairs and guess what Olympic event it is for women.is for women.What other events are included?What other events are included?What is the equivalent event for men?What is the equivalent event for men?win a gold medallong jumpnot winning the ra

9、celast two daysWomenA guessing gameA guessing gameHeptathlon女子七项全能女子七项全能100 m hurdles200 m/800 mhigh jumpshot putjavelin throw Decathlon:100/400/110 m hurdles1500 mlong jumphigh jumpshot putdiscuspole vaultjavelin throw精选课件10Meeting Denise Lewis Meeting Denise Lewis Listen and fill in the blanks wit

10、h words you hear. Listen and fill in the blanks with words you hear.Denise Lewis is a British athlete who specialises in the heptathlon. Her greatest 1)_ was winning the gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. At the 2004 Olympics, Lewis was suffering from 2)_ and withdrew from the competition after

11、 3)_. In the 2000 New Years Honours List, Lewis was made an Officer of the 4)_ (OBE). Lewis is one of the current “5)_” of British athletics and has twice, 1998 and 2000, been runner up in the 6)_. In 1993 Lewis was put forward as a 7)_ in the BBC Midlands great midlander of all-time award but lost

12、out to eventual winner Reginald Mitchell the inventor of the Supermarine Spitfire.In 2002, her Olympic victory was ranked 90th in Channel 4s 8)_.triumpha number of injuriesthe long jump Order of the British Empire golden girlsBBC Sports Personality of the Yearcandidate100 Greatest Sporting Moments精选

13、课件11International Athletics International Athletics Events & OlympicsEvents & OlympicsWork in pairs and fill in the table with the date and location of international Athletics Events & Olympics.MoreO = Olympics; W = World Championships World Championships; E = European Championships; C =

14、 Commonwealth Games精选课件12International Athletics International Athletics Events & OlympicsEvents & OlympicsSydney, AustraliaEdmonton, CanadaMunich, GermanyManchester, EnglandAthens, GreeceOsaka, JapanMelbourne, Australia Beijing, China Berlin, Germany精选课件13Looking aroundLooking around Work i

15、n pairs and brainstorm on the Work in pairs and brainstorm on the topic below.topic below.Supposing you are standing at the starting line at Stadium Australia. What comes into your eyes when you look around？More精选课件14Looking aroundLooking aroundtrackfieldother playersrefereestandsaudienceslightsscor

16、eboardflagsOlympic flames精选课件15Text organizationText evaluation Transferring information Rhetorical effects Being a supporter2 2Text exploration Identifying descriptions Critical thinking精选课件16Text organizationText organizationBefore the race (Paras. 1-7)During the race ( Paras. 8-10)After the race

17、( Paras. 11-14)Work in your groups. Figure out the main idea of each part of the text.Physical feelings /reactionsObservable behaviors精选课件17Transferring information Transferring information into an interviewinto an interviewWork in pairs. Student A plays the Work in pairs. Student A plays the role o

18、f an interviewer and asks direct role of an interviewer and asks direct questions to Denise Lewis (acted by questions to Denise Lewis (acted by student B). The necessary information student B). The necessary information is included in questions in Activity 3 is included in questions in Activity 3 on

19、 page 74. Follow the example below:on page 74. Follow the example below:St A:Did the race take place in the evening？St B:Yes, hundreds of lights illuminated Stadium Australia.精选课件18Identifying descriptionsIdentifying descriptionsMoreStep 1: Work in five groups, each group with a different task. Step

20、 1: Work in five groups, each group with a different task. Identify Denise Lewiss descriptions from the following Identify Denise Lewiss descriptions from the following angles.angles. Around me (surroundings) My body parts I felt I thought I did click here to see more details Step 2: Retell the part

21、 in a first-person or third-person Step 2: Retell the part in a first-person or third-person voice about Denise Lewis:voice about Denise Lewis: What I saw What I felt My body parts What she did (third-person voice) 精选课件19Descriptions Descriptions Angles Points in the textSpecific details Around mera

22、in; light; noise; track; faces; British supporter; Union JacksBody partsheart; mouth; adrenaline; ankleI feltI felt unified with the crowdI thought I knewI did I glanced around me at the sea of facesBackBack精选课件20 1. My heart1. My heart was beating loudly, was beating loudly, my mouthmy mouth was dr

23、y and the was dry and the adrenaline adrenaline was pumping.was pumping. just when just when my legsmy legs were burning and I could see the were burning and I could see the gap gap I felt a I felt a tingletingle through the whole of my body. through the whole of my body. 2. This race was all about

24、survival. Its only 2. This race was all about survival. Its only two two minutesminutes, I kept telling myself, anyone can run for , I kept telling myself, anyone can run for two two minutesminutes. . Just Just one lapone lap to go. to go. One lapOne lap. I could do it. I could do it. I looked out a

25、t the fans, who were waving flags, I looked out at the fans, who were waving flags, clapping and shouting with delight. I was the clapping and shouting with delight. I was the Olympic Olympic championchampion. The . The Olympic championOlympic champion. . 3. Then my mind turned to the result. 3. The

26、n my mind turned to the result. Had I done itHad I done it？ What if Ive been through all this, and What if Ive been through all this, and missed outmissed out？Work in groups. Look at the sentences from the passage and figure out the rhetorical effects created by these sentences.Moreclickclickclick精选

27、课件21Physical feelingsPhysical feelingsexcited and energetictense and nervousBackBackBeforeAfterDuring pain, struggling, exhaustiona fear of losing the raceburning legspain all over her bodyexcitement, achievement and victorytingletense and excitedstruggling and fearfulvictoriousdescriptionsReader im

28、pactchange of feelingsheart beatingadrenaline pumpingdry mouth精选课件22Repetition Repetition highlight the key messages which helped her to victoryinvites readers to see her inner thoughtssimple and factual informationtwo minutes, one more lap towards being the Olympic championBackBack精选课件23Questions t

29、o oneselfQuestions to oneselfShe could not believe that she had actually realized her childhood dream.A momentary state of doubt, doubting herself natural when something really important and significant happens to you. 3. Then my mind turned to the 3. Then my mind turned to the result. result. Had I

30、 done itHad I done it？ What if Ive been through all What if Ive been through all this, and this, and missed outmissed out？精选课件24Being a supporter Being a supporter Work in pairs. One plays the role of Work in pairs. One plays the role of an interviewer and the other a an interviewer and the other a

31、supporter of Denise Lewis who had supporter of Denise Lewis who had witnessed her moment of winning the witnessed her moment of winning the championship. Ask and talk about what championship. Ask and talk about what the fan the fan had seen, had done and his/her had seen, had done and his/her feelin

32、gs and thoughts feelings and thoughts at the moment.at the moment. MorePoints from the text:shouting /cryingloud cheeringwaving flagsclapping精选课件25Being a supporterBeing a supporterClick here to read more about thoughts Click here to read more about thoughts on Lewis heroic victoryon Lewis heroic vi

33、ctoryhttp:/ Critical thinking Critical thinking Do you think the writer is successful Do you think the writer is successful in describing her feelings?in describing her feelings? What do you think the original spirit What do you think the original spirit of the Olympic Games was?of the Olympic Games

34、 was?MoreWork in groups and discuss the questions. Give examples and actual words and events from the passage to support your discussion.精选课件27Describing feelingsDescribing feelings Yes , very successful in: Yes , very successful in: 1) describing her body parts 1) describing her body parts reaction

35、s and senses;reactions and senses; e.g. 2) using descriptive adjectives and 2) using descriptive adjectives and adverbs;adverbs;Do you think the writer is successful in describing her feelings?heart beat loudlylegs burningmouth drynoisedeafeningcrowd roarreactions senseMore精选课件28Using adjectivesUsin

36、g adjectivesPoints in the textDescriptive adjectives used feelingcrowdspiritsFatigue/straincompetitionStadium weeks of trainingarmsfistsfantastic; composed; completely exhilarating; terrifying; unified; exhausted; not surevocalliftedmental and physical; emotional and physicalgrueling; toughvast; bea

37、utifullong and hardaloftclenchedMore精选课件29Using adverbsUsing adverbsPoint in the textv.adv.Gold medalhangMy heartbeatRussian girlsset offSupporters cheertantalizinglyloudlyquicklyloudlytriggers of emotionsBackBack精选课件30Spirit of the Olympic GamesSpirit of the Olympic Games What do you think the orig

38、inal spirit What do you think the original spirit of the Olympic Games was?of the Olympic Games was?Share the spirit of Olympic games. More精选课件31Spirit of the Olympic GamesSpirit of the Olympic GamesMore精选课件32The Olympic spirits The Olympic spirits 1894 when the International Olympic Committee was f

39、ounded1908Key words：friendship, solidarity, fair play, honor, glory, courage， dedication, passionParticipants are motivated to become the best that they can be. The most important thing is not to win but to take part!精选课件33Destination Destination 精选课件34Summarizing Summarizing More Fill in the blanks

40、 with words you hear to complete the summary of the text.Standing at the vast and beautiful Stadium Australia, I was tense and excited. The feeling was fantastic since I was so close to (1)_. I tried to concentrate on the crowd and (2)_ with them. The first lap was good but mental and physical fatig

41、ue were starting to (3)_ on the second lap. I kept telling myself: “two minutes, (4)_ being the Olympic champion”. As I crossed the line I was sure that 5)_. But negative thoughts lingered in my mind. When I saw (6)_, I felt a tingle through the whole of my body. It was the moment that will (7)_ for

42、 the rest of my life.KeyKey精选课件35Summarizing Summarizing Standing at the vast and beautiful Stadium Australia, I was tense and excited. The feeling was fantastic since I was so close to (1)_. I tried to concentrate on the crowd and (2)_ with them. The first lap was good but mental and physical fatig

43、ue were starting to (3)_ on the second lap. I kept telling myself: “two minutes, (4)_ being the Olympic champion”. As I crossed the line I was sure that 5)_. But negative thoughts lingered in my mind. When I saw (6)_ I felt a tingle through the whole of my body. It was the moment that will (7)_ for

44、the rest of my life.my childhood dreamfelt unifiedcrush meone more lap towardsId just made itmy name in lightsstay with me精选课件36Talking pointTalking pointMoreWork in pairs. Match the words or Work in pairs. Match the words or phrases with their definitions. phrases with their definitions. a good spo

45、rt sporting a sporting chance a sports utility vehicle (SUV) a sports jacket/wear a sports centre a sports daya field day at a school when children participate in competitive sporting activitiesa car that has power in all four wheels, and can drive over rough surfacessportsmanshipa place with variou

46、s sports facilities such as a gym and a swimming poolclothes designed for informal occasions a reasonable chance of happeninga person who always behaves in a reasonable way and is willing to helpGCFBEDA精选课件37Talking pointTalking pointMake at least three conversations Make at least three conversation

47、s according to the pictures below, using according to the pictures below, using the expressions above.the expressions above. A: You are not being a good sport about A: You are not being a good sport about this.this. B: Thats because you cheated.B: Thats because you cheated. A: I never cheated.A: I n

48、ever cheated. B: Yes, you do.B: Yes, you do.More精选课件38Talking pointTalking point精选课件39Difficult sentencesWords to noteLanguage in usePreview Index Index Information related精选课件40Difficult Difficult sentences 1sentences 1I knew I would have to push myself I knew I would have to push myself beyond my

49、known limits to ensure that my beyond my known limits to ensure that my dream came true. (Para. 1)dream came true. (Para. 1)ExExwould have to 不得不； my dream, see here为了确保能梦想成真我必须强迫自己超越已知的极限。AnalsTrans精选课件41Difficult Difficult sentences 2sentences 2The 800m race had punished meThe 800m race had punish

50、ed me so much so much over the years in the World, over the years in the World, CommonwealthCommonwealth and European Championships and European Championships and now it stood between and now it stood between me and the me and the Olympic title.Olympic title. (Para. 4) (Para. 4)这些年来，在世锦赛、英联邦锦标赛以及欧洲锦

51、标赛的八百米赛跑中我屡战屡败，饱受挫折。现在，它再次横在我与奥运冠军头衔之间。it 这里指 the 800m race；破折号里的内容起到补充说明的作用 AnalsTrans精选课件42Difficult sentences Difficult sentences 3 3I felt the performer in me moveI felt the performer in me move in and in and take over. take over. (Para. 7)(Para. 7)performer 这里指的是作者的运动员身份，take over意思是：接管，占上风；翻译时

52、要灵活处理。我感觉自己已经进入最佳状态。TransTransAnalsTrans精选课件43Difficult sentences 4Difficult sentences 4 I could hear the roar ofI could hear the roar of the crowd, giving me a boost the crowd, giving me a boost at exactly the moment Iat exactly the moment I needed it the most just when needed it the most just when

53、 my legs were burning andmy legs were burning and I could see the gap opening I could see the gap opening between me and the Russian.between me and the Russian. (Para. 9) (Para. 9)这个句式较复杂。giving me 分词短语作状语，表示伴随状况。the moment后面有两个定语从句，I needed it the most 和 just when 我听见观众高声叫喊，在我最需要的时候为我加油助威这时我的腿疼得要命，

54、我看见我和那个俄罗斯运动员之间距离正在拉大。TransTransAnalsTrans精选课件44Difficult sentences 5Difficult sentences 5As I crossed the line my initial thought was how muchAs I crossed the line my initial thought was how much harder the race had been than expected, bearing in mindharder the race had been than expected, bearing

55、in mind how, only eight weeks before, I had set a new personalhow, only eight weeks before, I had set a new personal best best of two minutes 12.2 seconds. of two minutes 12.2 seconds. (Para.11)(Para.11)该句的主句是 my initial thought was ；分词短语bearing in mind 后面的成分全部表示伴随状况.冲过终点线时我最初的念头是这次赛跑比预期的要艰苦得多，记得八周前

56、我以2分12.2秒的成绩打破了个人最好成绩。TransTransAnalsTrans精选课件45Words to noteWords to noteNew WordsExpressions boost composedstrainstretchcount downkeep up withinner selflead up tomiss outshut out精选课件46boost boost v. to help sth to increase, improve, or become more successful 提高，改善，推动，促进n. an action or event that h

57、elps sth to increase, improve or become more successful 提高，改善，推动，促进 A surplus of exports over imports will boost employment. Last month saw a tremendous boost in sales. 上个月的销售额激增。出口大于进口的顺差将提供就业。More精选课件47boostboost Translate the sentences below.Translate the sentences below. 信息业推进全球经济发展。 He attempte

58、d a jolly voice to boost his own flagging spirit.1.什么时候都有救星帮你渡过难关。 The information industry helps boost the global economy.于是，他试图用一种快活的声音来为自己低落的精神打气。There is always something to give you a boost.More精选课件48boostboostWork out the translation of the following Work out the translation of the following c

59、ollocations. collocations. 加强注射针助燃剂/增强剂店铺扒手/逛店顺手牵羊者泡沫增效剂booster injectionsbooster /enhancershoplifter boosterfoaming boosterbooster cushion(供幼孩座位垫高的)高座垫精选课件49 1. He composedcomposed mystery stories as well as love poems. 2. This university is composed ofis composed of five colleges and one graduate

60、school. 1.All was composedcomposed, however: Cathys despair was as silent as her fathers joy. composedcomposedadj. calm and relaxed 镇定的，镇静的writeconsists ofcalmFind a synonym for the “compose” in the sentences below.精选课件50strain n.strain n.I strained to hear what they were saying.Strain began to tell on his health. He wro