Reading(2)：TheOlympicGames

1、,Module 4 Unit 2,The Olympic Games Period IIVocabulary,Without grammar very little can be conveyed (传达), without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed. D.A. Wilkins(a famous linguist),Target Words,review the text, discuss how to use some key words and phrases, practise using them in different situation

2、s.,In todays session, we shall,Revision,1,4,2,3,6,5,7,1.How did Mr Johnson feel when he was invited to make a speech about the Olympic Games?,He felt delighted to have been invited. (Line2),delighted adj. _(syn.) _(n. be meant to ; grasp; my recipe for sth; have a thorough and comprehensive revision

3、 of sth; analyze my strengths and weaknesses objectively; with the intention of,Interviewer: You are the top 5 students in our mid-term. So could you tell us your recipe for achieving high scores? Interviewee: I _have been given the opportunity to talk to you about my recipe for _ (领先) in exams. Ill

4、 share my learning experience with you.,am delighted to,leading the way,So could you tell us your recipe for achieving high scores? First, we need to figure out the significance of exams. They are meant to check whether we have grasped the key points. My recipe for success exams is to have a thoroug

5、h and comprehensive revision of what weve learnt. Based on that whole revision, I make an attempt to analyze my strengths and weaknesses objectively with the intention of avoiding my previous mistakes.,Interviewer: Thats really impressive. Have you ever felt frustrated when youre faced with difficul

6、ties? Interviewee: Definitely, I do feel frustrated. Frustration and sadness are part of our life. The _(秘诀) is how to view those negative feelings. So every time I come across difficulty, I will never (不要消极的情感占上风)_. Instead, I regard those difficulties as a touchstone of my character.,trick,let neg

7、ative feelings take over,Can you tell me how to manage your time? When it comes to making a plan, do you make a plan on a daily basis, a weekly basis, or a monthly basis? precious and limited; recommend; make a practical plan; stick to your plan; feel disappointed ; lose the motivation to,When it co

8、mes to making a plan, do you make a plan on a daily basis, a weekly basis, or a monthly basis? Can you tell me why I fail to manage your time? The reason why you fail to stick to your plan is that there is always something unexpected coming up. For example, you come down with flu, or a teacher assig

9、ns you extra homework. In short, something unexpected will always ruin your too specific plan. Therefore, you need to be flexible about unexpected occurrences and opportunities.,Can you tell me how to manage your time? When it comes to making a plan, do you make a plan on a daily basis, a weekly bas

10、is, or a monthly basis? Thats a good question. Time is precious and limited. Once lost, it will never be regained. As to improving time management, I recommend you make a practical plan of time every month instead of every day, because it is time-consuming to make a daily plan. Once you fail to stic

11、k to your plan, you will feel disappointed and lose the motivation to move on.,2.What did Mr Johnson mainly talk about in his speech?,He mainly talked about the history and significance of the Olympic Games. (Line3),significance n._(syn.) _(adj.),Therefore, as coaches, we are supposed to attach sign

12、ificance to training players to learn how to cooperate in a team. Where sports are concerned, team spirit is very significant.,importance,significant,3.Who were allowed to compete in the ancient Olympics?,At the ancient Olympics, only men were allowed to compete wearing no clothes. (Line10-11),compe

13、te v. 竞争，比赛,参加比赛 _ 与比赛、竞争_ 为而比赛、竞争 _,compete in sth.,compete against/with sb,compete for sth.,competition n. _ competitor n. _ competitive adj. _,竞争，比赛,竞争者，比赛者,有竞争力的，竞争性的,Every _ is trying to compete _ the gold medal in the fierce _.,competitor,for,competition,Have you ever felt stressed out? What w

14、ill you do in that situation?,competitive ; compete for ; competition; competitor; competence ; competent; compete with/ against ;,Have a discussion,In the course of _, I will definitely feel tired and exhausted now and then. In this _ society, everyone suffers from a certain level of anxiety. Life

15、is like a race where we _ others to go beyond ourselves. Sometimes we _ a better position in a job while sometimes we _ a prize in an exam.,competition,competitive,compete with,compete for,compete for,Dont worry. I handle stress wisely. My focus is on learning from my _, which enables me to be menta

16、lly tough. In this way, I will feel more grateful for what I have instead of complaining. In fact, theres no point in complaining. What matters is to constantly update my knowledge to maintain my _. That is what a _ person should do.,competitors,competence,competent,4.What competition were single wo

17、men allowed to take part in?,Single women were allowed to take part in their own competition, at a separate festival in honour of Hera. (Line13),I feel honoured to introduce Zhang Lili to you. She was honoured as one of the top ten Inspiring Figures in China in 2012.She deserves the award for her ho

18、nourable deed. She is an honour to our school.,sb.feel honoured to do,=It is an honour to do,feel honoured to,was honoured as,be honoured as 被表彰为,honourable,an honour,honourable adj. 高尚的；可敬的,5.When did China return to the Olympics?,China returned to the Olympics after 32 years absence. (Line36),abse

19、nce n.缺席，不在场；不存在 _(adj.) _(antonym) be absent from _ in ones absence _ in the absence of sth._,absent,在某人不在的时候,缺乏,present,某人缺席,6.As we know, Zhang Ning was 33 when she took part in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She was much older than the other players. Did she give up?,No, she still hung on to win the

20、 gold medal in the final match. (Line 49),Though badly injured, Liu Xiang still hangs on to follow his dream. -May I speak to ? -Hang on. Ill see if he is here. Lets hang on to those photos-they may be valuable some day.,=hold on 坚持，不放弃,=Hold on/ Dont hang up,=hold on to,7.What are Mr Johnsons comme

21、nts on those famous athletes?,The athletes have brought joy to people across the world with their attempts to push the boundaries of human achievement. (Line 52),attempt n. amazing books; bring joy to sb; attempt to do sth; push the boundaries of human achievements; His best-seller A British History

22、 of Time achieved widespread appeal. His amazing books have brought joy to people across the world with his attempts to push the boundaries of human achievements.,hung on,很高心做某事 _ 令某人高兴的是 _ 以做某事为乐 _ 某事很重要 _ 重视 _ 参与比赛、竞争 _ 与某人比赛、竞争 _ 为而竞争 _ 为了纪念 _ 很荣幸做某事 _ 某人被表彰为 _ 缺席 _ 在某人不在的时候 _ 坚持；别挂电话；紧紧抓住；等一会_ 试

23、图做某事 _ 第一次尝试 _,Challenge your memory,be delighted to do,to ones delight,take delight in doing,sth. be very significant/be of significance,attach significance to,compete in sth.,compete with/ against sb.,compete for sth.,in honour/memory of,be honoured to do,be honoured as ,be absent from,in ones absence,hang on,attempt to do/ make an att