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All sports for all people. ---Pierre de Coubertin
UNIT 3 SPORTS AND FITNESS
Vocabulary & Reading
Learning Objective
1. Get familiar with the words and expressions in this unit;
2. Do some reading related to the theme of this unit;
3. Learn the Reading and Thinking Part;
4. Learn to write a passage about sports and fitness and collect some information about Pierre de Coubertin.
I. Topic Reading
Sports can be a great way to get in shape or stay that way. Having a proper goal can be a great motivator(动力). Physically, you need strength and endurance(耐力). Your training will vary with your sport. You would not train the same way. You might, however, do cross training. Cross training simply means that you include a variety of fitness activities in your program. Research shows that cross training builds stronger bones.
Remember to listen to your body. If you often feel tired or you are in pain, you may be overdoing it. Injuries can be the result. And be sure that you use your body and your equipment safely. What you eat and drink is also important. Water is the most important for active people. Drink it before, during and after workouts.
Have you ever started a fitness program and then quit? If you answer yes, you’re not alone. Many people start fitness programs, but they may stop when they get bored because they don’t enjoy them or results come too slowly.
Start with simple goals and then progress to longer goals. Remember to make your goals achievable. It’s easy to give up if your goals are too ambitious(有雄心的). Find sports or activities that you enjoy, and then keep them interesting. If you’re not enjoying your workouts, try something different. Join a volleyball or softball league. Take a ballroom dancing class. Check out a health club or martial arts centre. Discover your hidden athletic talent. If it’s hard to find time for exercise, don’t fall back on excuses.
Remember, exercise doesn’t have to be boring, and you’re more likely to stick with a fitness program if you’re having fun.
Ⅱ. Vocabulary Learning
Word meaning matching
( )1. fitness A. vi.慢跑n.慢跑
( )2. sweat B. n.(运动队)队长;船长;机长
( )3. glory C. n.冠军;优胜者
( )4. champion D. n.光荣;荣誉;赞美
( )5. captain E. vt.使出汗 vi.出汗;流汗;n.汗水
( )6. jog F. n.健康;健壮;适合
( )7. lose heart G. 跟随;到达;进步;赶快
( )8. now and then H. 丧失信心;泄气
( )9. cu t... out I. 有时;偶尔
( )10. come along J. 停止做(或使用、食物);剪下
Word dictation
1. n. 比赛项目;大事;公开活动
2. n. 节目主持人;东道主;主人vt.主办;主持
3. n. 高手;主人 vt.精通;掌握
4. n. 力量;体力
5. n. 失败;失败的人(或事物)
6. n. 听众;观众
7. adj.积极的;正面的;乐观的;肯定的
8. n. 压力;紧张;重音 vt.强调;重读;焦虑不安
9. n. 规定饮食;日常饮食 vi.节食
10. n. 荣誉;尊敬;赞美
11. n. 跑道;足迹;铁路轨道 vt.& vi.追踪;跟踪
12. n. 运动员;运动健儿
13. n. 奖章;勋章
14. vi.竞争;对抗
15. vi.& vt.假装;装扮
16. num.一百万
17. vi.作弊;舞弊 vt.欺骗;蒙骗 n. 欺骗手段;骗子
18. adj.苗条的;单薄的
19. adv.相当;有点儿
20. n. 错误;差错
Ⅲ. Reading & Thinking
Reading
LIVING LEGENDS
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.
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. 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. 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. 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. Two weeks later, they were world champions! Then in 2016, Lang Ping led her volleyball team to Olympic gold in Brazil.
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. 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. 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. 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.
Send your suggestions for “Living Legends of Sports” to LLS@ sports.net.
Vocabulary expansion
1. fit vt.& vi.合身;适合adj.健康的;合适的→ n. 健康;健壮;适合
2. vt.主办;主持 n. 主人;东道主;节目主持人→hostess n. 女主人;女老板;女服务员
3. n. 健身房;体育馆→ n. 体操(训练)
4. n. 荣誉;尊敬;荣幸→honourable adj.光荣的;高尚的
5. n. 冠军;优胜者→ n. 锦标赛;冠军赛;冠军称号
6. determine vt.决定;判决→ n. 决心;决定→determined adj.坚决的;下定决心的
7. vt.使受伤;损害→ adj.受伤的;有伤的→ n. 伤害;损伤
8. grace n. 优雅;魅力→ adj.优美的;优雅的
9. n. 力量;体力→strong adj.强壮的→strengthen vt.加强;巩固
10. fail v. 失败;不及格→ n. 失败;失败的人(或事物)
11. n. 运动员;运动健儿→athletic adj.健壮的;体育运动的
12. vi.竞争;对抗→competition n. 竞争;竞赛→ n. 竞争者;对手→competitive adj.有竞争力的
13. n. 压力;紧张;重音 vt.强调;重读;使焦虑不安 vi.(使)焦虑不安→stressed adj.焦虑不安的;受压的→stressful adj.压力重的
Read again and try to answer the following questions.
1. What challenges did Lang Ping face when preparing for the 2015 World Cup?
Two key players left the team—one was injured and the captain had heart problems. The team was falling apart.
2. What makes Michael Jordan a “Living Legend of Sports” besides his skills?
His strong mental strength, learning from failures, never giving up, and sharing success with others.
3. Why are Lang Ping and Michael Jordan chosen as “Living Legends of Sports”?
They are both top athletes in their sports and set good examples for others with their spirit and qualities.
Homework
1. Write a passage according to the following information.
Suppose you are Li Hua. Your friend Tom wrote to tell you that he has been under great study pressure, feels tired and lacks exercise. Please write a reply to him, advising him to attach importance to sports and fitness. Your letter should include the following points:
(1)The importance of doing sports;
(2)Recommend some simple and practical ways to exercise;
(3)Small suggestions for a healthy life.
2. Try to collect some information about Pierre de Coubertin in English and then organize the information into a passage about 100 words.
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$All sports for all people. ---Pierre de Coubertin
UNIT 3 SPORTS AND FITNESS
Vocabulary & Reading
Learning Objective
1. Get familiar with the words and expressions in this unit;
2. Do some reading related to the theme of this unit;
3. Learn the Reading and Thinking Part;
4. Learn to write a passage about sports and fitness and collect some information about Pierre de Coubertin.
I. Topic Reading
Sports can be a great way to get in shape or stay that way. Having a proper goal can be a great motivator(动力). Physically, you need strength and endurance(耐力). Your training will vary with your sport. You would not train the same way. You might, however, do cross training. Cross training simply means that you include a variety of fitness activities in your program. Research shows that cross training builds stronger bones.
Remember to listen to your body. If you often feel tired or you are in pain, you may be overdoing it. Injuries can be the result. And be sure that you use your body and your equipment safely. What you eat and drink is also important. Water is the most important for active people. Drink it before, during and after workouts.
Have you ever started a fitness program and then quit? If you answer yes, you’re not alone. Many people start fitness programs, but they may stop when they get bored because they don’t enjoy them or results come too slowly.
Start with simple goals and then progress to longer goals. Remember to make your goals achievable. It’s easy to give up if your goals are too ambitious(有雄心的). Find sports or activities that you enjoy, and then keep them interesting. If you’re not enjoying your workouts, try something different. Join a volleyball or softball league. Take a ballroom dancing class. Check out a health club or martial arts centre. Discover your hidden athletic talent. If it’s hard to find time for exercise, don’t fall back on excuses.
Remember, exercise doesn’t have to be boring, and you’re more likely to stick with a fitness program if you’re having fun.
Ⅱ. Vocabulary Learning
Word meaning matching
( F )1. fitness A. vi.慢跑n.慢跑
( E )2. sweat B. n.(运动队)队长;船长;机长
( D )3. glory C. n.冠军;优胜者
( C )4. champion D. n.光荣;荣誉;赞美
( B )5. captain E. vt.使出汗 vi.出汗;流汗;n.汗水
( A )6. jog F. n.健康;健壮;适合
( H )7. lose heart G. 跟随;到达;进步;赶快
( I )8. now and then H. 丧失信心;泄气
( J )9. cut ... out I. 有时;偶尔
( G )10. come along J. 停止做(或使用、食物);剪下
Word dictation
1. event n. 比赛项目;大事;公开活动
2. host n. 节目主持人;东道主;主人vt.主办;主持
3. master n. 高手;主人 vt.精通;掌握
4. strength n. 力量;体力
5. failure n. 失败;失败的人(或事物)
6. audience n. 听众;观众
7. positive adj.积极的;正面的;乐观的;肯定的
8. stress n. 压力;紧张;重音 vt.强调;重读;焦虑不安
9. diet n. 规定饮食;日常饮食 vi.节食
10. honour n. 荣誉;尊敬;赞美
11. track n. 跑道;足迹;铁路轨道 vt.& vi.追踪;跟踪
12. athlete n. 运动员;运动健儿
13. medal n. 奖章;勋章
14. compete vi.竞争;对抗
15. pretend vi.& vt.假装;装扮
16. million num.一百万
17. cheat vi.作弊;舞弊 vt.欺骗;蒙骗 n. 欺骗手段;骗子
18. slim adj.苗条的;单薄的
19. rather adv.相当;有点儿
20. error n. 错误;差错
Ⅲ. Reading & Thinking
Reading
LIVING LEGENDS
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.
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. 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. 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. 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. Two weeks later, they were world champions! Then in 2016, Lang Ping led her volleyball team to Olympic gold in Brazil.
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. 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. 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. 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.
Send your suggestions for “Living Legends of Sports” to LLS@ sports.net.
Vocabulary expansion
1. fit vt.& vi.合身;适合adj.健康的;合适的→ fitness n. 健康;健壮;适合
2. host vt.主办;主持 n. 主人;东道主;节目主持人→hostess n. 女主人;女老板;女服务员
3. gym n. 健身房;体育馆→ gymnastics n. 体操(训练)
4. honour n. 荣誉;尊敬;荣幸→honourable adj.光荣的;高尚的
5. champion n. 冠军;优胜者→ championship n. 锦标赛;冠军赛;冠军称号
6. determine vt.决定;判决→ determination n. 决心;决定→determined adj.坚决的;下定决心的
7. injure vt.使受伤;损害→ injured adj.受伤的;有伤的→ injury n. 伤害;损伤
8. grace n. 优雅;魅力→ graceful adj.优美的;优雅的
9. strength n. 力量;体力→strong adj.强壮的→strengthen vt.加强;巩固
10. fail v. 失败;不及格→ failure n. 失败;失败的人(或事物)
11. athlete n. 运动员;运动健儿→athletic adj.健壮的;体育运动的
12. compete vi.竞争;对抗→competition n. 竞争;竞赛→ competitor n. 竞争者;对手→competitive adj.有竞争力的
13. stress n. 压力;紧张;重音 vt.强调;重读;使焦虑不安 vi.焦虑不安→stressed adj.焦虑不安的;受压的→stressful adj.压力重的
Read again and try to answer the following questions.
1. What challenges did Lang Ping face when preparing for the 2015 World Cup?
Two key players left the team—one was injured and the captain had heart problems. The team was falling apart.
2. What makes Michael Jordan a “Living Legend of Sports” besides his skills?
His strong mental strength, learning from failures, never giving up, and sharing success with others.
3. Why are Lang Ping and Michael Jordan chosen as “Living Legends of Sports”?
They are both top athletes in their sports and set good examples for others with their spirit and qualities.
Homework
1. Write a passage according to the following information.
Suppose you are Li Hua. Your friend Tom wrote to tell you that he has been under great study pressure, feels tired and lacks exercise. Please write a reply to him, advising him to attach importance to sports and fitness. Your letter should include the following points:
1. The importance of doing sports;
2. Recommend some simple and practical ways to exercise;
3. Small suggestions for a healthy life.
Dear Tom,
I’m sorry to hear that you are feeling tired and stressed these days. I’m writing to advise you to pay more attention to sports and fitness.
Sports can help you relax, reduce pressure and keep healthy. You can try running, walking or playing ball games in your spare time. They are easy to do and very beneficial. Besides, getting enough sleep and eating healthily are also important.
I hope you will take my advice and live a healthy life.
Yours,
Li Hua
2. Try to collect some information about Pierre de Coubertin in English and then organize the information into a passage about 100 words.
Pierre de Coubertin(皮埃尔・德・顾拜旦)
Pierre de Coubertin, born in 1863 and passing away in 1937, was an outstanding French educator and historian. He is universally honored as the father of the modern Olympic Games.
Growing up in Paris, he devoted his whole life to advancing international sports and maintaining global peace. Firmly convinced that sports can break down national boundaries and connect people from diverse backgrounds, he made great efforts to revive the ancient Olympic tradition.
Thanks to his persistent hard work, the first modern Olympic Games reopened in Athens in 1896. Moreover, he set up the International Olympic Committee and took office as its president. His noble ideas and sporting spirit continue to influence countless people around the world up to now.
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