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Unit 8 More than a Game
Section B Vocabulary in Use
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, we will be able to:
input language in combination with the thematic context.
understand the meanings of words related to sports competitions and their applicable scenarios in the sentences.
understand and apply vocabulary related to sports competitions, and master the key evolution process of the Olympic Games from ancient times to the present.
Lead-in
Watch and learn
Watch and learn
Watch and learn
Watch and learn
Watch and learn
2a Match the pictures with the sentences.
• Junior high students need to take shot-put classes as part of their physical education.
• Four runners make up a team for the relay race.
• Though he was defeated, he had competed to the best of his ability in the boxing match.
• The master explained that kung fu, also known as wushu, was a fighting skill.
• Peter learnt to ski on family holidays when he was a child.
2b Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the phrases
in the box.
set a record help out catch up sign up try out
1. A huge number of volunteers got together to ____________ at the Olympics!
2. Since he ____________ for the relay race, he has trained hard with his team.
3. The coach helped the team to ____________ for the 4×100 m relay.
4. The figure skater ____________ some new moves, but they did not satisfy
the coach.
5. The losing team managed to ____________ in the last minute of the event.
help out
signed up
catch up
tried out
set a record
catch up 赶上(进度、对手)(常与 with 连用,出现在完形、阅读的“竞争、学习”类语境)
set a record创纪录(体育、成就类话题的核心表达,常出现在阅读、写作中)
The Olympic Games
The Olympic Games
2c Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
Find more information about the development of the Olympic Games.
compete citizen prize final pride medal gain
The first Olympic Games began in ancient Greece in 776 BCE. There were neither team sports nor water sports. It only had one event: a race about 192 metres long. The Olympics included more events over time. Greek ________ from different cities around the country came together to ________ in the events. They hoped to bring _______ and honour to their hometowns. The Games were held every four years until the Roman emperor stopped them. The _________ ancient Olympic Games were held in 394 CE. In 1896, the first modern Olympics were held in Greece. In 1904, gold ________ were introduced as ________ for the winners. Today, the Olympic Games have ________ the love and interest of people worldwide.
citizens
compete
pride
final
medals
prizes
gained
compete v. 竞争;参赛
词形变化: competition n.竞赛, competitor n. 参赛者
短语搭配: compete in 参加……比赛
pride n.自豪;骄傲
词形变化: proud adj.自豪的
短语搭配: take pride in=be proud of 为……感到自豪
gain v.(获得;得到)
gain 侧重“通过努力获得”, win 侧重“赢得竞赛/奖项”
prize n.(奖品;奖项)
prize 侧重竞赛类奖品, award 侧重荣誉性奖励
Chase the best, lift the rest
—Olympic spirit, beats untested
1. Junior high students need to take shot-put classes as part of
their physical education.
初中生需要把铅球课作为体育教育的一部分来学习。
need to do sth. 是固定搭配,动词不定式 to do 作宾语;不定式还可作目的状语、宾语补足语等。
常见例句:
The coach asked them to try out new moves for the competition.
教练让他们为比赛尝试新的动作。
2. Though he was defeated, he had competed to the best of his ability
in the boxing match.
尽管他输了,但他在拳击比赛中已竭尽全力去竞争。
to the best of one’s ability 是固定短语,意为“竭尽全力”,常作状语修饰动词。
常见例句:
She played the game to the best of her ability. 她竭尽全力打比赛。
3. The losing team managed to catch up in the last minute of the
event.
失利的队伍在比赛最后一分钟设法追了上来。
manage to do sth. 意为“设法做成某事”,强调经过努力最终完成。
常见例句:
She managed to win the game despite her injury.
尽管受伤,她还是设法赢了比赛。
4. The games were held every four years until the Roman emperor
stopped them.
比赛每四年举办一次,直到罗马皇帝叫停了它们。
一般过去时的被动语态结构: was/were + 过去分词 ,表示动作的承受者作主语;现在完成时被动语态: have/has been + 过去分词 。
常见例句:
Gold medals were introduced as prizes for the winners in 1904.
1904年,金牌作为奖品被引入给获胜者。
5. Today, the Olympic Games have gained the love and interest of
people worldwide.
如今,奥运会已经赢得了全世界人民的喜爱和关注。
现在完成时结构: have/has + 过去分词 ,强调动作从过去持续到现在或对现在造成的影响,常与 today 、 so far 等时间状语连用。
常见例句:
He has become the coach of the national swimming team.
他已经成为国家游泳队的教练。
一、补全句子
master satisfy compete prize pride
1. Our school team _________ against the city champion last week and we won!
2. A simple apology was not enough to ______ her, she wanted a full explanation.
3. Our maths teacher often tells us that no one _________ a subject overnight.
4. She won first ______ in the speech competition for her perfect performance.
5. The Great Wall is the _______ of China and attracts millions of visitors.
masters
satisfy
competed
prize
pride
Basic homework
Read aloud and memorize the core vocabulary in 2a-2c.
Extended homework
Research and add one interesting fact about ancient/modern Olympic Games, recording it in 1-2 sentences in English.
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