Unit 2 Sports culture 单词学案 -2023-2024学年牛津译林版选择性必修第二册
选择性必修二 第二单元单词学案
1.solidarity n. 团结，齐心协力
Supporters want to march tomorrow to show solidarity with their leaders.
The solidarity among China’s various nationalities is as firm as a rock.
a gesture of solidarity 团结的表示
an appeal for worker solidarity 呼吁工人们团结
social solidarity 社会团结
express/show solidarity with sb. 表示/ 表明支持某人
2.*BCE abbr. 公元前
3.participate vi. 参加，参与（→ participation n. 参加， 参与 participant n. 参与者，参加者）
She didn’t participate actively in the discussion.
During the last three decades, the number of people participating in physical fitness programs has increased sharply.
A back injury prevented active participation in any sports for a while.
He has been an active participant in the discussion.
participate in... 参加……（= take part in...）
without the participation of sb. 没有某人的参与
be an unwilling participant in... 不情愿地参加……
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①Details of the competition are available at all （participate）stores.
②They expected him （participate）in the ceremony.
③We encourage students to participate fully the running of the college.
④Our society needs the full （participate）of its younger citizens if it is to continue to develop.
⑤The researchers examined various levels of noise on ___________（participate）as they completed tests of creative thinking.
4.compete vi. 参加比赛；竞争（→ competition n. 竞争；比赛，竞赛 competitive adj. 竞争性的； 有竞争力的；一心求胜的 competitor n. 竞争者，对手；参赛者；竞赛者）
He’s hoping to compete in the London marathon.
Young children will usually compete for their mother’s attention.
We can’t compete with them on price.
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students.
We are in competition with four other companies for the contract.
Graduates have to fight for jobs in a highly competitive market.
We need to work harder to remain competitive with other companies.
You have to be highly competitive to do well in sports these days.
He has always been ambitious and fiercely competitive.
Over 200 competitors entered the race. 
compete in... 参加……
compete for... 为……竞争，争夺……
compete against/with sb. 与某人竞争
in competition with sb. 与某人竞争
a music/photo competition 音乐/ 摄影比赛
hold/enter/win/lose a competition 举行/ 参加/ 赢得/ 输掉比赛
competitive games/sports 竞技性的比赛/ 体育运动
at competitive prices 价格上有竞争力
our main/major competitor 我们的主要竞争对手
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①As you know, women were first allowed to compete the Olympic shooting in 1972.
②Animals in the wild have to compete food.
③I have to compete other people for the job.
④Last week we held an English story-telling （compete）and Tom won first prize.
⑤Only by keeping down costs will America maintain its （compete）advantage over other countries.
⑥In the long jump, （compete）try to jump as far forward as possible.
5.racial adj. 种族的；种族间的（→ race n. 种族；人种； 民族；种，类）
They have promised to end racial discrimination in areas such as employment.
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world.
He admired Canadians as a brave and determined race.
racial equality 种族平等
racial minorities 少数民族
a person’s racial origin 某人的种族背景
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①There was a deep-rooted （race）prejudice long before the two countries went to war.
②The college welcomes students of all （race）, faiths, and nationalities.
6.diverse adj. 多种多样的，不同的（→ diversity n. 差异性，不同点；多样性，多样化）
New York is a very culturally diverse city.
There are a diverse range of opinions on the issue.
There is a need for greater diversity and choice in education.
people from diverse cultures 不同文化背景的人
the biological diversity of the rainforest 热带雨林的生物多样性
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①Albert Jones’ new style will inevitably put him in touch with a much （diverse）and perhaps younger audience.
②Every country should encourage and try their best to protect species （diverse）
7.joint adj. 联合的，共同的n. 关节；接合处（→ jointly adv. 联合地，共同地）
Only by their joint efforts can parents and children bridge the generation gap between them.
Her joints ache if she exercises.
The event was organized jointly by students and staff.
8.motivate vt. 激励，激发；成为……的动机，是……的原因（→ motivated adj. 积极的，主动的；有动机的，有目的的 motivation n. 积极性，动力；动机， 诱因）
She’s very good at motivating her students to work hard.
While some people are motivated by a need for success, others are motivated by a fear of failure.
Our staff members are hard-working and highly motivated.
These methods can help improve students’ motivation and interest.
Escape can be a strong motivation for travel.
motivate sb. to do sth. 激励某人做某事
be motivated by 以……为动机
a very/highly motivated student 学习积极性很高的学生
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①Researchers have identified several factors that motivate people （get）involved in voluntary work.
②The key to a successful modern economy is a well-educated and （motivate）workforce.
③Her （motivate）for writing was a desire for women to get the right to higher education.
9.*motto/ˈmɒtəʊ/ n. (pl. mottoes, mottos)格言，座右铭
10.boundary/ˈbaʊndri/ n. 边界，分界线
11.demonstrate vt. 表现，表露；证实，证明；示范，演示 vi. 游行示威（→ demonstration n. 表现，表达；证实，证明；示范，演示；游行示威）
We want to demonstrate our commitment to human rights.
They are anxious to demonstrate to the voters that they have practical policies.
Her job involves demonstrating new educational software.
They are demonstrating in favour of free higher education.
We were given a brief demonstration of the computer’s functions.
He was arrested for organizing the demonstration.
be demonstrated to be false 被证明是错误的
demonstrate to sb. 向某人证明/ 演示
demonstrate against/for... 示威反对/ 要求……
hold a demonstration 举行示威游行
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①It has been （demonstrate）that this drug is effective.
②He built this wonderful device which he and I are going to demonstrate you.
③In the cities vast crowds have been （demonstrate）for change.
④After great efforts, he was able to give the public a （demonstrate）of the connection between the two sets of figures.
12.afterwards （=afterward） adv. 以后，后来
Let’s go out now and eat afterwards.