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Welcome Back,
Warriors!
The Final Sprint Begins Now
高三开学第一课
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Let's Share - How Was Your Winter Break?
Warm-up Discussion
Pair up and share with your partner:
· Talking about horses in the year of the horse.
· Did you watch the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala?
· Which Winter Olympic event touched you the most?
memorable moment 难忘的时刻
touching 感人的
inspiring 鼓舞人心的
impressive 令人印象深刻的
……
Vocabulary Bank
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spirited
1.to take the lead/ to be in the forefront
2. to achieve immediate victory/ to win instant success
3. an old horse knows the way; an experienced person knows the ropes
4. careless/so-so/ just passable
5. single-handed/ all by oneself
6. a black sheep
Part 1 – Talking about horses
loyal
powerful
intelligent
strength
independent
energetic
wild
gentle
swift
Four-character idioms related to horses
一马当先
马到成功
老马识途
马马虎虎
单枪匹马
害群之马
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Part 1 – Talking about horses
你能写出下列句子中划线部分的汉语释义吗?
1. Sarah is the workhorse of our debate team—she always does the most research and practice.
2. Nobody expected the quiet student to win the speech contest; he was the dark horse.
3.It’s just horse sense to wear a helmet when you ride a bike.
4.The class election was a one-horse race because the other candidates dropped out.
5.After living in Shanghai, I found it hard to adapt to life in a one-horse town.
6.Stop horsing around and finish your homework before dinner.
7. After the basketball game, the whole team ate like horses.
8. He got on his high horse and started lecturing everyone about punctuality.
9. It’s time to get off your high horse and admit that you made a mistake.
10.If you want to know the truth about the schedule, get it straight from the horse's mouth.
11.You’re putting the cart before the horse by buying a frame before you’ve chosen the bike.
吃苦耐劳的人;埋头苦干的人;老黄牛
黑马(在赛马或竞选中出人意料的获胜者)
常识
只有一位参赛者有机会获胜的比赛
乡村小镇
吃得很多;饭量极大
胡闹,哄闹,捣乱
自以为是,自命不凡
别再自以为是
据可靠消息
本末倒置;前后颠倒
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Part 2 - Winter Olympics Highlights
Milano Cortina 2026: Glory and Dreams
record-breaking performance
make history
national pride
overcome adversity
come from behind
……
Key Phrase
China's Best-Ever Overseas Performance:
· 5 Golds, 4 Silvers, 6 Bronzes (Total: 15 medals)
· 126 athletes competed - largest delegation in history
· Created multiple "first-ever" moments
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Su Yiming - Birthday Golden Gift
At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Su Yiming proved that his success was no fluke(侥幸). On February 18, 2026—his 22nd birthday—he won the gold medal in the men's snowboard slopestyle event at the Livigno Snow Park. This victory was especially significant as it marked China's first gold medal of the Milano Cortina Games and the second Olympic gold of Su’s career.
The journey to this golden moment was not easy. In the years between Olympics, Su faced injuries, setbacks, and moments of doubt. In an exclusive interview with China Daily after his victory, he revealed that he had experienced "injuries, low points, and confusion" after his Beijing triumph. Rather than returning as a defending champion, he chose to approach the Games as a "challenger for gold," driven by his enduring love for snowboarding.
"There's no better gift for my 22nd birthday."
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Xu Mengtao - Defending Champion at 35
On February 18, 2026, at the age of 35, Xu Mengtao successfully defended her Olympic title in the women's aerials (空中特技) event at the Livigno alpine resort.
Xu, a five-time Olympian with a record 35 World Cup victories in aerials, was overcome with emotion—breaking down in tears during the podium ceremony (颁奖仪式) and as she dedicated her win to her parents. "In the preparation for the Olympics in the past four years, we've barely seen each other because the training has been busy and I couldn't often be there for them or take care of them. I feel grateful for their support and understanding," she said.
Her achievement was remarkable not just for the gold, but for her age—aerials is a discipline that typically favors younger athletes. Yet Xu, alongside 35-year-old Australian Scott, proved that experience and perseverance could triumph. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has described her as "the greatest aerials skier of all time".
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Ning Zhongyan - Breaking 102 Years of History
Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan delivered a stunning performance at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, claiming gold in the men's 1500m speed skating with a new Olympic record time of 1:41.98 on February 19, 2026 . This victory was particularly significant as it ended a 102-year dominance by European and North American athletes in this event—since the first Winter Olympics in 1924, all 26 previous 1500m gold medals had been won by Western athletes
The 26-year-old from Heilongjiang, China, who also served as China's flag bearer at the opening ceremony, reflected emotionally on his journey. Four years after a disappointing seventh-place finish at Beijing 2022, Ning described his breakthrough as finally scaling an insurmountable(不能超越的) mountain.
"I kept thinking that every tear and every drop of sweat was worth it," Ning said through tears after his victory, holding the Chinese flag high as he circled the ice. He added, "After the Beijing Winter Olympics, the level in speed skating just kept getting higher and higher. It felt like there was a mountain in front of me, and no matter what I did, I just could not get past it. But I never stopped believing in myself".
Before his golden moment, Ning had already secured two bronze medals earlier in the Games:
Men's 1000m (February 11, 2026)
Men's Team Pursuit (along with his Chinese teammates)
These three medals made him the most decorated Chinese athlete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Eileen Gu - Freestyle Skiing Medal King
At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Chinese freestyle skiing superstar Eileen Gu delivered the most decorated performance of her career—winning one gold medal and two silver medals across all three of her events. However, her triumphant moment was overshadowed by profound personal loss: immediately after successfully defending her halfpipe title, Gu learned that her beloved grandmother, Feng Guozhen, had passed away during the Games.
On February 22, 2026, Chinese freestyle skiing superstar Eileen Gu competed in the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the Livigno Snow Park—her strongest discipline. After a shaky first run where she lost balance and scored only 30.00 points, she demonstrated the mental fortitude (不屈不挠) that defines champions. In her second run, she delivered a clean, technically sound pass earning 94.00 points. She saved her best for last: in her third and final run, she was near perfect, scoring a field-high 94.75 points after landing her final trick with arms raised in celebration.
This victory was historic:
She became the first athlete in Olympic history to defend the women's freeski halfpipe title
It was her third Olympic gold medal and sixth Olympic medal overall across two Games
She became the most decorated freestyle skier in Olympic history—male or female
She tied Wang Meng's record of six medals, becoming China's most decorated Winter Olympian.
I've always shared snippets of my daily life—doing homework on a plane, eating in the car, pushing through tough long runs or training sessions. It's not because I want to complain, seek praise, or chase online attention. It's to show that success doesn't come purely from talent. I give my all every single day, and sometimes do crazy things to push myself further. I'm proud of how hard I work—I always have been.
Hard work and showing that hard work should never be something to be ashamed of. Without effort and without trying, you'll never succeed. Keep being brave and keep trying!
Eileen Gu:
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More Touching Moments
I am truly grateful for everything I've experienced before. It has taught me to endure the quiet times—you just have to wait for the day the flowers bloom.
Wang Xindi:
I keep telling myself: only by staying calm and composed can you truly unleash your potential.
Sun Long:
They say great skill makes one bold. Only through continuous practice and perseverance can you achieve success.
Shao Qi:
Once you decide to pursue your dream on a certain path, you must give it 100% effort. Success will never be late.
Su Yiming:
Of course, reaching the top in one leap would be great. But experiencing failure isn't something to fear either. We learn from it, recognize our weaknesses, and then improve.
Li Tianma:
I finally climbed over that mountain! The view is incredible!
Ning Zhongyan:
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Part 2 - 2026 Spring Festival Gala Highlights
2026 Spring Festival Gala Theme: Joyful, Auspicious, and Celebratory
Record-breaking Numbers:
·677 million viewers reached
·13.5 billion views on new media
·Nearly 4,000 overseas media outlets
Three Major Highlights:
·Traditional Culture Reimagined
·Technology & Innovation
·Heartwarming Stories
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12 flower gods representing each month :
·Blended traditional opera, classical dance, and AI visuals
·Starring: Li Qin, Qin Lan, Wang Churan, etc.
Description:
·A visual feast of Eastern aesthetics
· Each frame is wallpaper-worthy
Cultural Beauty - "Flower Gods of Twelve Months"
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Zhou Shen - "Ji Liang" (The Divine Horse) :
·Song inspired by Classic of Mountains and Seas (《山海经》)
· Performed with 56 ethnic groups' children choir
· AI-generated dynamic horse visuals
Robot Showcase - "Wu BOT" :
· Robots performing traditional martial arts
· Backflips, cartwheels, nunchaku
· Chinese wisdom meets technological power
Technology Meets Tradition
AI-generated 人工智能生成的
martial arts 武术
innovation 创新……
Key Vocabulary
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Part 3 - New Semester: The Final Sprint
Today is Thursday, February 26, 2026
一轮复习(2025年7月~2026年2月)
夯实基础阶段
全面梳理教材,彻底扫除以往学习中遇到的障碍
二轮复习(2026年2月~4月)
综合能力培养
对知识、技能进行系统归类,建立方法,突出规律
三轮复习(2026年4月~5月)
应用能力阶段
仿真模拟演练,掌握应试技巧和培养应试习惯,提高灵活运用知识的能力
考前冲刺(2026年6月)
回归课本,查缺补漏。调节备考状态,提高心理抗压能力
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