Unit3 Starting out & Understanding ideas课件 2026-2027学年高中英语（外研版）选择性必修第一册

Faster, Higher, Stronger Starting out& understanding ideas What sportsmanship does the motto reveal? Faster, Higher, Stronger encourages athletes to keep challenging their own limits, pursue excellence and never give up. It stresses the spirit of perseverance. Together stands for unity, mutual respect and friendship. Athletes respect one another, compete fairly and understand that the Olympics is not only about winning medals. 📹 Watch the video and answer the questions. 1. What major sports events are mentioned in the video? 2. What are the features of these sports events? The Olympic Games （Paralympics) FIFA World Cup The Super Bowl They bring the greatest number of people together and offer the most opportunities for competition and collaboration. Words and Expressions 1. For the host country, it is a chance to showcase the best it has to offer. 2. When China hosted the 2008 Olympics, it built special venues and improved transport links and high‑definition broadcasting systems. At the opening ceremony, thousands of performers took to the stadium in a spectacular display of Chinese art and culture, a display that delighted audiences all over the world. Bird’s Nest Water Cube The giant scroll Movable type printing Why was the Beijing Olympic Games still held on such a grand scale amid so many difficulties? Hosting the Olympics was the dream of several generations of Chinese people, so China had to honour its promises to the International Olympic Committee. Using the Olympic stage, China displayed its time-honoured Chinese culture to the globe, demonstrated the indomitable(不屈服的) and united spirit of the Chinese nation, and passed on the idea of peace and friendship — "One World, One Dream". Words and Expressions 1.Then, in 1960, a 9.5 magnitude earthquake struck the host country, Chile. Although the tournament was delayed while infrastructure was rebuilt, it eventually went ahead. 2.Over the decades, the FIFA World Cup has become an iconic sports event. WHO ARE THEY? What do you know about these sportspeople? Xu Haifeng Chinese former shooter born in 1957 First athlete to win an Olympic gold medal for China Coach of two Chinese Olympic gold medals 1.He was a pioneer in Chinese sports. 2.His victory was a groundbreaking moment 3.He paved the way for generations of Chinese athletes. Wayne Gretzky（韦恩·格雷茨基） Canadian former ice hocky player born in 1961 One of the greatest players in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL) in Canada Over 100 official and unofficial NHL records be committed to becoming better have belief in accomplishment have passion and love Stay passionate — love the game from the backyard to the big league. Stay committed — always strive to become a better version of yourself. Stay confident — believe in the process and the accomplishment. Yelena Isinbayeva (伊莲娜·伊辛巴耶娃) Russian former pole-vaulter born in 1982 Two-time Olympic gold medals First woman to jump over five meters Yelena Isinbayeva’s transition from gymnastics to pole vault is a perfect example of turning a disadvantage into a superpower. Rejected by gymnastics at 15 for being too tall, she brought her 15 years of gymnastics training to the track. adaptability ambition Are there any other sportspeople who inspire you? Who are they and why do they inspire you? Her fearless creativity inspires me, because she attempted a never-before-done trick in the final run to win a historic gold. Her resilience inspires me, because she came back from the brink of defeat to win a historic gold for her country. His unbreakable defense and fighting spirit inspire me, because he never gives up and keeps fighting until the very end. Complete the voicemail messages with the correct form of do, play and go. do do playing going playing play go I must say, it was really inspiring to see the people there 8 sports, even at such advanced ages. It made me think about going to the Central Stadium this Saturday. The sports club there doesn’t ask for membership. We can 9 tennis or 10______ rock climbing. It would do us a lot more good than 11_______ computer games. doing play go playing THE ROAD TO SUCCESS 控球后卫 中锋 大前锋 小前锋 得分后卫 1. usually the best ball handler and or best passer" 2. usually the main shooter playing on the wing（在边路；四处奔波；） 3. usually the most athletic（健壮的） player on the team who can play inside and outside the key 4. usually a taller player who catches the ball after a player has tried but failed to get a point 5 usually the tallest player on the team who plays inside the key and should be a good scorer A E B C D Look and match. Stephen Curry’s profile 1 Height 188cm Weight 84kg Position Point guard Nicknames God of threes Baby‑faced assassin   Curry is its producer; the hero Will is inspired by his life. While-reading Read for structure,main ideas and writing purpose(page36). Para.1-3 Early struggles(difficulties). Para.4 Success in NBA. Para.5 The Philosophy of Success . Choose the author’s writing purpose. A. To explain why Stephen was doubted by many people. B. To inform people about Stephen’s basketball skills. C. To inspire people with Stephen’s determination to succeed. Complete the profile of Stephen Curry. Stephen Curry is the son of the famous basketballer Dell Curry. He spent his childhood years practising basketball on 1________________________. The poor conditions helped him develop his own playing style. He also learnt to 2______________________. Despite this, it seemed unlikely to many people that Stephen would be a great basketball player, as he was 3___________________________. Nonetheless, Stephen refused to 4_________ , and ended up playing college ball for Davidson College. In 2009, he joined the NBA`s Golden State Warriors. a muddy basketball court be creative and flexible and shoot with accuracy too short, too thin and too weak give up While-reading Read para1-3again and underline the difficulties and reactions. (complete p37 ①-④) While-reading Para 1 make a sharp contrast and highlight Curry’s hardships While-reading para 2 tough training conditions learn to be creative and flexible learn to shoot accurately While-reading para 3 external doubts Background Information In the U.S., college coaches recruit players. They watch players over many years and evaluate their athletic potential, skills, attitude, and character. thin scrawny(干瘦的) Davidson was the only school that offered him a full scholarship and believed in him as a future star. What does “the road” refer to? 1. Literal meaning: A narrow, muddy dirt road in Grottoes, Virginia. 2. Symbolic meaning:Curry’s journey from being doubted to becoming an NBA champion. It is a road of struggle, hard work, and perseverance . What doesn’t kill him makes him stronger. It taught him to be creative, flexible, and accurate. It built his perseverance and self-belief. What does “the road” teach him? Read 4-5 and complete the profile of Stephen Curry. What is Curry’s philosophy. In 2015, he led them to their first NBA championship since 1975. Stephen achieved his dream through 5______________ ______________________________________________________. Nationality: 6_______________________ Occupation: 7_______________________ Awards: 8_______________________ hard work, perseverance and some help from an old hoop American basketball player the Most Valuable Player self-belief, From a muddy dirt road to the bright lights of the NBA. From a weak plastic hoop to a championship ring. From “too short, too thin, too weak” to two-time MVP. From being overlooked to being unforgettable. From doubt to glory. From nobody to champion. This is the road to success. From overlooked to undeniable — the road to success is not about where you start, but how you walk it. 1. late bloomer n. 大器晚成的人；迟开的花 2. underdog n. 处于劣势的人（或团队）；不被看好的人 3. polish v. 磨光，擦亮；润色 4. gem /dʒem/ n. 宝石；难能可贵的人（或事物） 5. temptation /tempˈteɪʃn/ n. 诱惑，引诱 6. miracle /ˈmɪrəkl/ n. 奇迹，不可思议的事 7. visible /ˈvɪzəbl/ adj. 看得见的，可见的 8. fulfill /fʊlˈfɪl/ v. 履行，实现，满足（愿望） 1 Near the small town of Grottoes, Virginia, a narrow dirt road goes from the house of Stephen Curry's grandfather to the woods nearby. A far cry from the bright lights and shiny courts of the National Basketball Association (NBA), it was along this road that Stephen's grandfather built a simple basket by attaching a piece of plastic to a telephone pole. 1. attach sth to sth：把某物附在/固定在某物上（物理连接）。 2. attach importance/significance/value to sth：认为……有重要性/意义/价值。（重中之重，高考必考） 3. be attached to：依恋，爱慕；附属于（如：a hospital attached to a medical school 附属医院）。 1.The driver ______ (narrow) escaped being killed in the terrible traffic accident because he was wearing a seatbelt. 2.The evolution from the simple tools, made of stone and wood by ancient people, ______ the complex machines of modern society shows the progress of human civilization. 3. We should attach great importance to ______ (protect) the environment while developing the economy. 4. The hospital ______ (attach) to the medical school is one of the best in the city. 5. He is very attached to his hometown and refuses to move to a big city. narrowly to protecting attached Like his father, basketball star Dell Curry, Stephen spent many childhood hours playing on this muddy basketball court. He probably didn't realise it at the time, but it was where he learnt to be creative and flexible as a player. You see, with every shot, the weak plastic backboard gave way. The bumps and rocks that lined the road under the basket caused the ball to bounce in all directions. Knowing where the ball would go wasn't easy. He had to adjust his own playing style as a result. Shooting with great accuracy was another thing he learnt. Only shots perfectly aimed at its centre went into the heavy, thick basket. In this way, practising day in and day out helped Stephen sharpen his skills. 1.With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, many traditional manual jobs ______________(give) way to automated machines in recent years. 2.The new environmental policy ______ (aim) at reducing carbon emissions has been widely welcomed by the public. 3.It usually takes international students a while to adjust to ______ (live) in a completely different cultural environment. have given aimed living 3 Despite his father's successful career, Stephen was thought by many people, including his high school teammates and coaches, to be too short, too thin and too weak to follow in his father's footsteps. But Stephen carried on. Playing basketball was his dream. He would not give up. He finally ended up playing college ball at a small, little-known school, Davidson College, not too far from where he lived. His creativity and perseverance made him Davidson's star player. 1.______ (face) numerous technical challenges and financial difficulties, the startup company is thought ______ (be) one of the most promising in the field of artificial intelligence. 2.____________ the weather was extremely terrible, the tourists decided to carry on with their journey. 3.____________ the extreme weather, the tech startup company still managed to launch its new product on time. 4.Despite ____________ (face) numerous unexpected challenges, the young scientist refused to give up his research. Facing to be Although Despite facing The trip was far from a failure. Language points too...to... 结构在下列情况下表示肯定意义： （1）too...to... 结构中含有never，not 等否定词时。 It’s never too late to learn. （2）too 之前带有only，simply，just 等词时。 I am only too glad to help you. He was simply too willing to help. （3）too 后接表示心理状态或描述性的形容词时，如anxious， ready，eager，glad，pleased，kind 等。 She is too anxious to leave. He is too ready to help others. Language points ◆单句语法填空 （1）He spoke loudly in order to make himself 　　　　 　（hear）. （2）Paul doesn’t have to be made 　　　　 　（learn）. He always works hard. （3）Smartphones make 　　　　 　 easier and more convenient to watch video clips and chat. heard to learn it Selected for the NBA in 2009, Stephen joined the Golden State Warriors. He performed beyond everyone's expectations with his accurate shooting and continuous efforts. In 2015, Stephen won his first NBA championship, and he led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975. lead-led-led leading主要的；领先的 mislead v.误导 Don't be misled by the attractive packaging; you must read the ingredient list carefully. Poor dietary habits are one of the leading causes of obesity（肥胖） among children. 多亏了她持续不断的努力，她的手指在琴键上精准地跳跃。当最后一个音符落下，雷鸣般的掌声充满了整个房间，这远远超出了她的预期。 Thanks to her continuous efforts, her fingers danced on the keys accurately. When the final note fell, the thunderous applause filled the room, which was far beyond her expectations. 1.The new policy is expected to lead to a significant decrease in carbon emissions. 2.It was his inspiring speech that led me to change my mind and pursue my dream. 3.The local guide led us through the dense forest to a hidden lake, where the scenery was breathtaking. 4.After retiring, my grandparents lead a peaceful and healthy life in the countryside, far away from the noisy city. 5.Apple once again took the lead in the smartphone market with its innovative design. 1. 勉强地（常用于 escape, survive） 2. 与……大相径庭 / 相差甚远 3. 高度重视…… 4. 依恋；附属于 5. 塌陷 6. 向四面八方 7. 日复一日；天天 8. 被认为是…… 9. 最终做某事；以做某事告终 10. 超出某人的预期 11. 持续不断的努力 12. 在……方面带头 / 处于领先地位 1. narrowly 2. a far cry from 3. attach great importance to 4. be attached to 5. give way 6. in all directions 7. day in and day out 8. be thought to be 9. end up doing sth 10. beyond one's expectations 11. continuous efforts 12. take the lead in (doing) sth profound distinct convey insist on mature boundary reserved approve After receiving the Most Valuable Player award for two years in a row, Stephen explained his philosophy, "I never really set out to change the game... What I wanted to do was just be myself... I know it inspires a lot of the next generation, a lot of people who love the game of basketball to value the skill of it, value the fact that you can work every single day to get better. 1. The suggestion that he put forward at the meeting was rejected. 2. The suggestion that we should start early tomorrow is reasonable. 1.It inspires many basketball lovers to value the fact that you can work every single day to get better. 2.The fact that we talked about yesterday is completely true. 同位语从句的 that 不充当任何成分，只是“解释名词是什么”；定语从句的 that 必须充当成分（主语或宾语），是在“修饰名词”。 1.The news that you told me about the autumn break turned out to be a rumor. 2.The news that we will have a three-day autumn break excited every student in the school. You've got to be able to put in the time and the work. That's how I got here. That's how I continue to get better every single day." Inspiring others to believe in themselves, Stephen Curry is living proof that what other people think of you does not have to influence what you become. Through self-belief, hard work, perseverance and some help from an old hoop, he has shown that anything is possible. THANKS FOR WATCHING Lavf58.12.100 null 281400.0 $