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Reading and Thinking
Unit3 Sports and Fitness
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
1. get the basic information about Lang Ping and Michael Jordan.
2. master some key phrases.
3. learn some good sportsmanship.
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Words Review
legend
athlete
master
set an example
honour
glory
medal
championship
champion
determination
apart
n. 传奇故事(或人物); 传说
n. 运动员; 运动健儿
n. 高手; 主人 vt. 精通; 掌握
树立榜样
n. 荣誉;尊敬;荣幸
n. 荣誉;光荣;赞美
n. 奖章;勋章
n. 锦标赛;冠军赛;冠军称号
n. 冠军;优胜者
n. 决心;决定
adv. 分离;分开;成碎片
Speak out the Chinese immediately.
Words Review
fall apart
injure
injured
injury
captain
lose heart
graceful
strength
failure
give up
破裂;破碎;崩溃
vt. 使受伤;损害
adj. 受伤的;有伤的
n. 伤害;损伤
n. (运动队)队长; 船长; 机长
丧失信心;泄气
adj. 优美的;优雅的
n. 力量;体力
n. 失败;失败的人(或事物)
放弃;投降
黄雨婷+盛李豪
王楚钦+孙颖莎
潘展乐
郑钦文
陈芋汐
全红婵
Chinese athletes made great achievements in the Paris Olympic Games. Can you recognise some of them?
Lead-in
They are famous.
Look at the titles and pictures.
What do you think the text is about?
They are masters in their fields.
They set good examples for others.
Possible answer:
The pictures show figures doing different sports, so it must be about sports.
The title refers to “Living Legends” so it must be about great sports people alive today.
Lang Ping is the first person ever, male or female, to have won an Olympic gold medal as both a player and a coach.
Michael Jordan is probably the most famous and legendary basketball player of all time.
Make Predictions
Look at the pictures and think about the content before reading. This helps you to relate what you read to what you already know and to understand the new text.
theme/topic:
Pictures
Title/ Subtitles
sports/exercise
main idea:two legendary athletes
Lead paragraph
introduction:
definition(定义) of “Living Legends of Sports”
Additional information
2. Pre-reading
Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A tour brochure B. A story book
C. A sports magazine D. A science report.
What is the text probably about?
It is about _______ living legends of _______:
_____________ and _____________________
two
Sports
Lang Ping
Michael Jordan
Now, let's follow the author to know more about
Lang Ping and Michael Jordan!
Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible.
Detailed reading about legend of Lang Ping
What identities (身份) of Lang Ping are mentioned in the passage?
Q1
What examples does the writer use to describe Lang Ping?
Q2
How was Lang Ping's determination tested in the 2015 World Cup?
Q3
Facing the difficulties, what's Lang Ping's attitude? What's the result?
Q4
Answer the questions.
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Help us choose some “Living Legends of Sports”. They must be athletes who are masters in their sports and also set good examples for others. Here are our first two choices.
来帮助我们选出“体育界的活传奇”吧。他们必须是所在运动项目上的大师,并且是他人学习的楷模。以下是我们首批遴选出的两位传奇人物。
help + 宾语 + 宾补
who引导定语从句,修饰athletes
n. 传说,传奇故事;传奇人物
n. 大师,能手
为...树立榜样
n. 选择
倒装结构
LIVING LEGENDS - Lang Ping
As a player, Lang Ping brought honour and glory to her country. As a coach, she led the China women’s volleyball team to medals at world championships and the Olympics.
作为一名运动员,郎平为她的祖国赢得了诸多荣誉。作为一名教练,她带领中国女子排球队在世界锦标赛和奥运会赛场上屡获殊荣。
prep. 作为;以……身份
为...赢得荣誉
lead ... to ... 把...带到...
世界锦标赛
As a person, Lang Ping is loved by fans at home and abroad. When the Chinese team was preparing for the 2015 World Cup, her determination was tested.
作为个人,郎平深受国内外球迷的喜爱。当中国队备战2015年世界杯时,她的决心受到了考验。
被粉丝所喜爱
在国内外
为...做准备
n. 决心
受到考验
when引导时间状语从句
The team that Lang Ping had built was falling apart. One of the best players had been injured, and the team captain had to leave because of heart problems.
由郎平一手打造的团队处于崩溃的边缘。最优秀的队员中有人受伤了,而且队长也因心脏问题离队。
that引导定语从句
破裂;破碎;崩溃
one of + the + 形容词最高级 + n.复数 ...之一
队长
adj. 受伤的,有伤的
因为
Losing two important players was a big challenge, but Lang Ping did not lose heart. She had faced difficulties before, and she knew that her young players could win if they worked together as a team.
损失两大主力队员,是个巨大的挑战,但是郎平没有气馁。她曾面临过各种困难,她知道 只要她这些年轻的球员们齐心协力,就能获胜。
v-ing作主语,谓语动词用单数
灰心,失去信心
面对困难
that引导宾语从句
if引导让步状语从句
齐心协力
Two weeks later, they were world champions! Then in 2016, Lang Ping led her volleyball team to Olympic gold in Brazil.
两周之后,她们真成了世界冠军!紧接着在2016年,郎平又带领她的球队在巴西勇夺奥运金牌。
世界冠军
lead ... to ... 把...带到...
sense of national glory
professional
respectable
determined
team spirits
master in volleyball
set good examples
Lang Ping
is a legend.
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What kind of qualities does Lang Ping possess?
As a ,
She brought ______
and ______ to her country
As a ,
She ______ China women’s volleyball to ______ at world championships and the Olympics
As a ,
She is ______ by fans at home and abroad
honor
glory
led
medals
loved
Identity + achievement
player
coach
person
rhetorical device (修辞手法)
[parallelism]排比
What identities (身份) of Lang Ping are mentioned in the passage?
Q1
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Her determination was tested because the team lost two important players.
Detailed reading about legend of Lang Ping
What examples does the writer use to describe Lang Ping?
Q2
The writer uses examples of Lang Ping's determination to describe her. When her team had problems at the World Cup, she still managed to lead them to become world champions.
How was Lang Ping's determination tested in the 2015 World Cup?
Q3
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Detailed reading about legend of Lang Ping
Facing the difficulties, what's Lang Ping's attitude? What's the result?
attitude:
Lang did not lose heart. She believed in her team.
result:
In 2015 World Cup, they were world champions.
In 2016, the team won Olympic gold in Brazil.
Q4
Detailed reading about legend of Michael Jordan
Answer the questions.
What does the first sentence in the
paragraph introducing Michael Jordan mean?
Q1
Why does the writer mention “the final seconds of a game”?
Q2
What's Jordan's secret to success?
Q3
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LIVING LEGENDS - Michael Jordan
When Michael Jordan’s feet left the ground, time seemed to stand still. The player who became known as “Air Jordan” changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps.
当迈克尔·乔丹双脚离地的那一瞬间,时间似乎都凝固了。这位被称为“飞人乔丹”的 球员 用他那优雅的动作和跳跃 改变了篮球运动。
when引导时间状语从句
离开地面
leave - left - left
seem to do 似乎...
v.处于(某种状态)
adj. 静止的,不动的
who引导定语从句
被称为...;作为...出名
changed sb./sth. with sth
用...改变某人/某物
优雅的动作和跳跃
Jordan’s skills were impressive, but the mental strength that he showed made him unique. In the final seconds of a game, Jordan always seemed to find a way to win.
乔丹的球技令人赞叹,然而 他所展示的 精神力量使他成为一名独一无二的球星。在比赛的最后几秒钟,乔丹似乎总能找到制胜的方法;
精神力量
that引导定语从句
make + 宾语 + 宾补
adj. 给人印象深刻的
adj. 独一无二的,独特的
在最后的几秒
找到获胜的方法
to do 作后置定语
Jordan says that the secret to his success is learning from his failures. “I can accept failure; everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” Losing games taught him to practise harder and never give up.
乔丹说,他的成功秘诀在于吸取失败的教训。“我可以接受失败,每个人都会遭遇失败;但我决不能接受不去尝试。”赛场上的失利 教会他要更加努力地训练和绝不放弃。
某人成功的秘诀
that引导宾语从句
接受失败
从失败中吸取教训
在某些事情上失败
放弃
V-ing 作主语
In life, Jordan has learnt to share his success with others. The Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago has been helping young people since 1996.
在生活中,乔丹学会了 与 他人 分享 自己的成功。他在芝加哥创建的 “男孩女孩俱乐部”,从1996年至今一直 在帮助年轻人。
和 ... 分享...
which引导宾语从句
现在完成进行时
since + 过去的时间点,主句用现在完成时
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What kind of qualities does Jordan have?
the sense of sharing
professional
skilled
hardworking
learn from failure
persistent
determined
master in basketball
set good examples
Jordan is a legend.
Check your answers.
Detailed reading about legend of Michael Jordan
What does the first sentence in the
paragraph introducing Michael Jordan mean?
Q1
It means when Michael Jordan jumped in the air, it felt like time had slowed down, because his amazing skills were almost like magic.
Detailed reading about legend of Michael Jordan
Why does the writer mention “the final seconds of a game”?
Q2
Because in basketball this is an important time where one team could win with a few points at the last moment.
What's Jordan's secret to success?
Q3
The secret is learning from his failures.
Losing games taught him to practise harder and never give up.
Living
Legends
Lang Ping
Michael Jordan
a player
a coach
a person
She brought to China.
She led the China women’s volleyball team to medals at .
She is loved by fans_____________________
at home and abroad
honor and glory
world champions and the Olympics
about
basketball
his
life
His skills were___________.
His mental_________made him unique.
The secret to his success is learning from his____.
impressive
strength
failures
Share his________with others.
Started the Boys and Girls Club to_______young people.
success
help
Summary
_____ Lang Ping won several championships before she became a coach.
_____ Lang Ping believed that her young players could win.
_____ Many people in China and the US love Coach Lang.
I
原文:As a player, Lang Ping brought honour and glory to her country.
S
I
原文:As a person, Lang Ping is loved by fans at home and abroad.
2.Read the text and decide what is stated in the text (S), what can be inferred (I), and what you know to be true from experience (E).
S 文中陈述
I 推理
E 经验常识
Administrator (A) -
_____ Michael Jordan is loved by basketball fans around the world.
_____ Before people saw Michael Jordan play, they did not know that basketball could be played that way.
_____ Michael Jordan believes that it is important to help others.
E
I
原文:The player who became known as “Air Jordan” changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps.
I
原文:The Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago has been helping young people since 1996.
metaphor(比喻)
Administrator (A) -
4.What reasons does the writer give for choosing Lang Ping and Michael Jordan?
They are all great athletes.
They are masters of their sports.
They set good examples for others.
They like to help others.
…
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Who would you choose as another “living legend”? Give your reasons.
Yao Ming
Chinese
Basketball
2.26m
Care for wildlife
Possible answers:
He is a gifted player.
He has excellent leadership skills.
He cares for wildlife.
He sets a good example for young people.
5.Further Thinking
Who would you choose as another “living legend”? Give your reasons by using the following expressions.
Yao Ming is an outstanding athlete. As the captain of the Chinese basketball team, ___________________________________________(他的力量和决心真的令人印象深刻). In the NBA, he faced fierce competition. Despite failures and injuries, _______________(他从不放弃). With his excellent skills, _______________________________________________(他给中国和NBA都来了荣誉). _______________________________________________ (他的坚持不懈为所有运动员树立了良好的榜样)making him a real champion in people's hearts.
his strength and determination were truly impressive
he never gave up
he brought glory and honor to both China and the NBA
His perseverance set a good example for all athletes,
1. set a good example for
2. bring honour and glory
3. world champions
4. at home and abroad
5. fall apart
6. lose heart
7. give up
为……树立榜样
世界冠军
在国内外
破裂;破碎;崩溃
带来荣誉和光荣
丧失信心;泄气
放弃;投降
I. Fill in the blanks with the right forms of the
words given.
1. It was her hard work and great _____________
(determine) that made her what she is today.
2. A man was seriously ________ (injure) in the
accident and died several days later.
3. Although you study it every day, it can take
years _________ (master) a language.
4. Lucy is in a confused state of mind for her
________ (fail) to pass the examination.
5. Taking her hand in his, he swept her _________
(graceful) into dance.
determination
injured
to master
failure
gracefully
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the phrases below.
1. Do not _________________. You should work harder to solve the problem.
2. It is a shame that their friendship finally _____________and they became enemies.
3. _____________ we will certainly fail at times, learning from the mistakes we make will be invaluable.
4. Even in the middle of his busiest schedule, he ________________ three times a week to keep fit.
at home and abroad work out come along give up even though fall apart learn from one's failures lose heart
lose heart/give up
fell apart
works/worked out
Even though
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5. As much as we value our successes, we need to ____________________.
6. Ping-pong has now become an international sport; it is played ___________________.
7. I hope you can come to our party after the final game, and please feel free to invite a friend _____________ if you like.
8. If you could choose to remember only six words in your life, remember these: “Never, ever __________________. Keep trying.”
at home and abroad
to come along
give up/lose heart
learn from our failures
at home and abroad work out come along give up even though fall apart learn from one's failures lose heart
Thank You
Unit3 Sports and Fitness
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