Unit 5 True Height
合集下载
unit 5 TRUE HEIGHT
TRUE HEIGHT His palms were sweating. He needed a towel to dry his grip. The sun was as hot as the competition he faced today at the National Junior Olympics. The pole was set at 17 feet. That was three inches higher than his personal best. Michael Stone confronted the most challenging day of his pole-vaulting career. The stands were still filled with about 20,000 people, even though the final race had ended an hour earlier.
Take one big task and break it into smaller tasks. For instance, do part of your assignment each time rather than the entire one.
3. Work with the time you have.
Proverbs and Idioms:
1. English is a hard nut to crack. 2. Practice makes perfect. 3. Strong will is the key to success. 4. Don’t give up halfway.
Writing Skills As the text consists of the main story and a flashback, the narration has to switch from the ongoing competition to earlier events and then return to the ongoing competition. How does the author manage to make these parts in the text flow smoothly? 1. One way is to repeat a key word in the last sentence of a paragraph in the first sentence of the next paragraph, e.g. It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.
Unit_5_True_Height
Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years. (do the job 做工作)
The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees. (pass 走 过，穿过)
Overcoming
Obstacles
be ashamed of
There is nothing to be ashamed of if you cannot speak English fluently， but you should be ashamed of mocking at those who try very hard to speak but cannot speak fluently.
To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new products doesn’t work. ( succeed 成功)
The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t know how to learn. (help 辅导)
Unit 5
overcoming obstacles
True Height
Overcoming
Obstacles
Discussion
• Do/did you have some kind of obstacle presently or in the past？What is/was it? How would/did you overcome it?
The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees. (pass 走 过，穿过)
Overcoming
Obstacles
be ashamed of
There is nothing to be ashamed of if you cannot speak English fluently， but you should be ashamed of mocking at those who try very hard to speak but cannot speak fluently.
To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new products doesn’t work. ( succeed 成功)
The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t know how to learn. (help 辅导)
Unit 5
overcoming obstacles
True Height
Overcoming
Obstacles
Discussion
• Do/did you have some kind of obstacle presently or in the past？What is/was it? How would/did you overcome it?
Unit 5 True Height (1)
about Michael’s victory was that he was blind.
Skimming
Read the whole text, think about the following questions: • 1. Which sentence leaves the deepest impression on you? Why? • 2. What is your understanding of the title “True Height”?
Text Organization
Parts Part One Part Two Paragraphs Main Ideas
challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career.
1-2 Paras ____ Michael faced the most Paras ____ Michael’s childhood was 3-5
Unit 5 Overcoming Obstacles
Text A True Height
First Reading of the Text
Scanning
Scan the first sentence of Paras 1-6, • 1. What is the writing style of the text? • 2. Which first sentence has a change in tense? • 3. Which first sentence shows that the flashback is over and the narration returns to the National Junior Olympics? • 4. Can you decide on the text organization according to the above clues?
Unit5 Text A True Height PPT
vain: adj. 1) too pleased with one’s own abilities or looks
She’s vain of her beauty. 他极其自负。 He’s as vain as a peacock. 2) without result; useless After a number of vain attempts to climb the mountain, we were forced to return to camp. It is vain to resist. NB: vain的常用词组是in vain，意为“徒劳地，白白地”
coincide: v. 1) (of ideas, opinions, etc.) to be in agreement
His tastes and habits coincide with those of his wife.
The judges did not coincide in opinion.
2) (of ideas, events etc.)e back My first meeting with her often recurs to my memory.
Thoughts of home and family recurred to the lonely traveler.
3) go back (to sth.) in words or thought Let us recur to what you said yesterday. Do you mind if I may recur to your idea.
3. Don’t sleep on boards.
4. The poor girl went on for_ba_na_roe_ther ten miles on an
Unit5 True Height
Main Ideas
Parts Paras. Main Ideas
1 2 3 4
1-2 3-5 6-12 13
Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career. Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training. Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record. What was most unusual about Michael’s victory was that he was blind.
Thinking Map
Read him numerous stories about flying. When you felt tense, anxious or even scared, take deep breaths.
His mother
Michael Stone
1. 2. 3. 4.
Unite 5 True Height
Catalogue
• Background Information • Thinking Map • Main Ideas • Key Words & Phrases • Long Sentences • References
Background Information
His dad, on the other hand, was not a dreamer. His father’s motto: If you want something, work for it.
Unit5 Text A True Height
Thoughts of home and family recurred to the lonely traveler.
3) go back (to sth.) in words or thought Let us recur to what you said yesterday. Do you mind if I may recur to your idea.
时而…时而…
They alternate between supporting us and opposing us.
alternate in
轮流
We alternate in doing the household chores.
alternate with Nhomakorabea（使）与…交替
Sunny weather alternates with rain.
她真的富有想象力，能够推想出发生的事情吗？ These plans reveal a complete failure of imagination. 这些计划显得毫无想象力。
精选版课件ppt
6
numerous: adj. very many He has a numerous acquaintance among politicians.
精选版课件ppt
14
relax: v. 1) make or become less tense, worried or nervous
Sit down and relax! 音乐可以帮助你放松一下。 The music will help to relax you.
2) make or become less stiff or tight His muscles relaxed.
3) go back (to sth.) in words or thought Let us recur to what you said yesterday. Do you mind if I may recur to your idea.
时而…时而…
They alternate between supporting us and opposing us.
alternate in
轮流
We alternate in doing the household chores.
alternate with Nhomakorabea（使）与…交替
Sunny weather alternates with rain.
她真的富有想象力，能够推想出发生的事情吗？ These plans reveal a complete failure of imagination. 这些计划显得毫无想象力。
精选版课件ppt
6
numerous: adj. very many He has a numerous acquaintance among politicians.
精选版课件ppt
14
relax: v. 1) make or become less tense, worried or nervous
Sit down and relax! 音乐可以帮助你放松一下。 The music will help to relax you.
2) make or become less stiff or tight His muscles relaxed.
大学英语unit5_True_Heightppt课件
Unit 5
Overcoming Obstacles
.
1
Discussion
Is God fair or not?
.
2
.
3
Skimming Text A True Height
1. Genre:
narration
2. Content:
a pole-vaulting competition +
Michael's attitude
That is to say:
success = dream Search the Internet and find some similar stories of celebrities you are interested in and make a small report on him/her next class.
mother
para.3 line2 para.5 line8 para.9 line13
.
8
Michael: (para.9,10) *action: signal words
v. startle, shake, stretch out, pick up, hear, fly…
*mental activity: signal words
2. As we read on, our admiration for Michael is building up when Michael broke the records, we seemed to have reached the climax. Does the real climax lie here? Discuss in groups after class and give your opinion and reasons next time.
Overcoming Obstacles
.
1
Discussion
Is God fair or not?
.
2
.
3
Skimming Text A True Height
1. Genre:
narration
2. Content:
a pole-vaulting competition +
Michael's attitude
That is to say:
success = dream Search the Internet and find some similar stories of celebrities you are interested in and make a small report on him/her next class.
mother
para.3 line2 para.5 line8 para.9 line13
.
8
Michael: (para.9,10) *action: signal words
v. startle, shake, stretch out, pick up, hear, fly…
*mental activity: signal words
2. As we read on, our admiration for Michael is building up when Michael broke the records, we seemed to have reached the climax. Does the real climax lie here? Discuss in groups after class and give your opinion and reasons next time.
新视野大学英语2 Unit5
Height of Michael’s reaction before/after Importance the pole clearing the bar Before After …, again he showed 17 feet 2, no emotion. (P7， 17 feet 4 L2)
Unit 5 True Height Unit 5 True Height
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Supplementary Reading
For Part 2 Questions and Answers 1. From the description of Michael’s parents, what can you learn about his parents? Michael’s mother is romantic and passionate, while his father is a hard-core realist. 2. Brainstorm the various obstacles Michael might face during the hard training. Open-ended. 3. What individual characteristics should Michael’s success be attributed to(把…归因于）? He is diligent, perseverant, optimistic, ambitious, etc.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Supplementary Reading
- 1、下载文档前请自行甄别文档内容的完整性，平台不提供额外的编辑、内容补充、找答案等附加服务。
- 2、"仅部分预览"的文档,不可在线预览部分如存在完整性等问题,可反馈申请退款(可完整预览的文档不适用该条件!)。
- 3、如文档侵犯您的权益，请联系客服反馈,我们会尽快为您处理(人工客服工作时间：9:00-18:30)。
adj.交替的 轮流的 更迭的 交错的 交替的, 轮流的; 更迭的; 交替的
Overcoming
on alternate days 隔日 alternate seasons of the year an alternate member of the committee 委员会 候补委员
alternate
献 致 力
身 于
dedicate
be dedicated to... dedicate oneself to... dedicate one's life to...
vt. 献给, 献身, 致力 献给, 献身,
于
Overcoming
Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles
Overcoming
My opinion coincides with his. 我的意见跟他巧合。 These two lines coincide with each other. 这两条线相重合。 This story coincides with the facts. 这故事与事实相符合。
The test results bear out our efforts. There are many who believe that the earthquakes around the world bear out the prophecy of Maya.
bear out
Overcoming
in vain 徒劳, 徒劳, 无益地
政府试图降低房价，但目前似乎徒劳无功。 政府试图降低房价，但目前似乎徒劳无功。
虚荣的, 空虚的, 虚荣的 空虚的 自负的
vain
Overcoming
There is nothing to be ashamed of if you cannot speak English fluently， fluently， but you should be ashamed of mocking at those who try very hard to speak but cannot speak fluently. feel ashamed to ask one's inferiors
Overcoming
Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles
numerous
Amounting to a large number; many. 许多的：为数众多的； 许多的：为数众多的；许多的 [修饰单数集合名词]由多数人形成的, 人数多 修饰单数集合名词]由多数人形成的, ;[修饰复数名词 许多的, 修饰复数名词] 的;[修饰复数名词]许多的, 无数的
Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles
Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles
To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly
recur
Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles
Overcoming
他的车没有受到严重的毁坏，只是一点划痕（scratch）。 他的车没有受到严重的毁坏，只是一点划痕（scratch）。 There is nothing serious about the damage to his car; it is a mere scratch. 尽管作了充分的准备，场面的紧张还是使他充满了焦虑。 In spite of his full preparations, the intensity of the situation still filled his mind with anxiety. 他找不到放松自己的方法，结果，出了无数的错误。 He couldn’t find a way to relax himself, and as a result, he made numerous mistakes. 这是一个晴雨交替的星期。 It has been a week of alternate sunshine and rain. 她在等待第一次求职面试时非常紧张。 She grew very tense as she waited for her first job interview.
Overcoming
Leap year recurs every four years. recurs 每四年闰年一次。 It is said that another big earthquake would recur in Japan because the volcanos are becoming active.
To prove right or justified; confirm: 证实：证明是正确的或理所当然的； 验证：
Overcoming
Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles
passion
A powerful emotion, such as love, joy, hatred, or anger. 激情：强烈的感情，如爱、欣喜、憎 恨或生气
Overcoming
Three passions, simple but passions, overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life:the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind. --Bertrand Russell
Unit 5
overcoming obstacles
True Height
Overcoming
Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles
dedicate ... to sb. ( ) 献给
a vain girl 虚荣心强的女孩子 He is vain of his speech. 他对自己的发言很得意。 他对自己的发言很得意。
Overcoming
Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles Obstacles