Unit 5 I love This GameUnit 5 I love This Game

Main PointsMain Points. Leading InⅠ. Leading InⅠ. Text AⅡ. Text AⅡ. Text BⅢ. Text BⅢ

● Vocabulary Practice● Vocabulary Practice. Practical WritingⅣ. Practical WritingⅣ

Leading InLeading In

Background Background InformationInformation

National Basketball National Basketball AssociationAssociation

It’s an organization It’s an organization of professional of professional basketball teams basketball teams and players in the and players in the USA and Canada. USA and Canada.

Abbreviation: NBAAbbreviation: NBA

. . 　　　　 The NBA"s official development leagThe NBA"s official development league is the Continental Basketball Associatioue is the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The league was founded in 1946 an (CBA). The league was founded in 1946 and now features 12 teams playing in two cond now features 12 teams playing in two conferences. Many players, coaches, executivnferences. Many players, coaches, executives, and referees have honed their skills in tes, and referees have honed their skills in the CBA before going on to NBA careers. he CBA before going on to NBA careers.

NBA Teams:NBA Teams:

Atlanta HawksAtlanta HawksBoston CelticsBoston CelticsCharlotte HornetsCharlotte HornetsChicago BullsChicago BullsCleveland CavaliersCleveland CavaliersDallas MavericksDallas MavericksDenver NuggetsDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsHouston RocketsIndiana PacersIndiana PacersLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersLos Angeles LakersMiami HeatMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee BucksMinnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota TimberwolvesNew Jersey NetsNew Jersey NetsNew York KnickerbockersNew York KnickerbockersOrlando MagicOrlando Magic

• Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersPortland Trail BlazersSacramento KingsSacramento KingsSan Antonio SpursSan Antonio SpursSeattle Super SonicsSeattle Super SonicsToronto RaptorsToronto RaptorsUtah JazzUtah JazzVancouver GrizzliesVancouver GrizzliesWashington WizardsWashington Wizards

Some Expressions about basketballSome Expressions about basketball referee referee 裁判裁判 left forward left forward 左前锋左前锋 right forward right forward 右前锋右前锋 left guard left guard 左后卫左后卫 right guard right guard 右后卫右后卫 center center 中锋中锋 free throw line free throw line 罚球线罚球线 free throw lane free throw lane 罚球区罚球区 three-point line three-point line 三分线三分线 running shot running shot 运动中投篮运动中投篮 hook shot hook shot 勾手投篮勾手投篮 over-rim shot / dunk shot over-rim shot / dunk shot 扣蓝扣蓝 two-hand jump shot two-hand jump shot 双手跳投双手跳投 dribbling dribbling 运球运球 catch catch 接球 接球 slam-dunk champion slam-dunk champion 扣蓝冠军扣蓝冠军 shootout champion shootout champion 投篮冠军投篮冠军 shoot/make 65 baskets shoot/make 65 baskets 投篮得了投篮得了 6565 分分 three-point shooting competition three-point shooting competition 三分投篮比赛三分投篮比赛 MVP MVP 最有价值球员最有价值球员

Text A Text A Yao Ming Rockets to Stardom! Yao Ming Rockets to Stardom!

I. Pre-Reading Activities:I. Pre-Reading Activities: Questions for discussion in groupsQuestions for discussion in groups1. Do you like playing basket?1. Do you like playing basket?2. Who is your favorite player?2. Who is your favorite player?3. How much do you know about Yao Ming?3. How much do you know about Yao Ming? Yao MingYao Ming Position: C Position: C

Born: Sep 12, 1980 Born: Sep 12, 1980 Height: 7-5 / 2,26 Height: 7-5 / 2,26 Weight: 296 lbs. / 134,3 kg. Weight: 296 lbs. / 134,3 kg. From : China From : China

Ranks third in Rockets history in Ranks third in Rockets history in career blocked shots per game and career blocked shots per game and eighth in career blocked shots eighth in career blocked shots Has compiled 60 career double-Has compiled 60 career double-doubles doubles Earned first-ever Western Earned first-ever Western Conference Player of the Week Conference Player of the Week honors on 3/8/04 honors on 3/8/04

Scored a career-high and Rockets Scored a career-high and Rockets individual season-high 41 points individual season-high 41 points with 16 rebounds and a career-high with 16 rebounds and a career-high seven assists vs. Atlanta on 2/22/04 seven assists vs. Atlanta on 2/22/04 Scored 22 points with a Rockets Scored 22 points with a Rockets individual season-high and career-individual season-high and career-high 20 rebounds vs. Detroit on high 20 rebounds vs. Detroit on 12/6/03 12/6/03

II. While- Reading ActivitiesII. While- Reading Activities1. Read the text through and try to answer the questions on 1. Read the text through and try to answer the questions on

page 77page 77 2.Discuss the text in groups and try to the understand the text 2.Discuss the text in groups and try to the understand the text

thoroughlythoroughly Language Points:Language Points:1. rocket: vi The spacecraft rocketed into the sky. ( move at a 1. rocket: vi The spacecraft rocketed into the sky. ( move at a

very great speed )very great speed ) n. A rocket lifted the communications satellite into orbit n. A rocket lifted the communications satellite into orbit

around the earth.around the earth. “ “ rocket” is used here as a pun. It has two meanings: Yao rocket” is used here as a pun. It has two meanings: Yao

Ming rises quickly, like a rocket, Ming rises quickly, like a rocket, to join in the NBA stardom; and he is to play for the Huston to join in the NBA stardom; and he is to play for the Huston

Rockets.Rockets.2. stardom: n. She shot to stardom on Broadway by a comic 2. stardom: n. She shot to stardom on Broadway by a comic

play. ( state of being a very famous performer ) e.g. play. ( state of being a very famous performer ) e.g. kingdom officialdomkingdom officialdom

3. draft: n. The first draft of people for blood donation was 3. draft: n. The first draft of people for blood donation was completed.( completed.( 挑选挑选 )) a draft for Parliament Bill ( a draft for Parliament Bill ( 草案）草案） vt. Some students were drafted to conduct the survey. (selvt. Some students were drafted to conduct the survey. (select, choose)ect, choose) I drafted a contract and showed it to my lawyer.(make a draft I drafted a contract and showed it to my lawyer.(make a draft of)of) 4. Look forward to: I am looking forward to hearing from you.4. Look forward to: I am looking forward to hearing from you. The girl is looking forward to a long holiday for a good rest.The girl is looking forward to a long holiday for a good rest. 5. Along the way: They got know each other better along the 5. Along the way: They got know each other better along the way and finally fell in love.way and finally fell in love. You will get the whole picture along the way. (the passage of You will get the whole picture along the way. (the passage of time)time) 6. shoot: v. Beckham shot the free kick, and kicked the ball int6. shoot: v. Beckham shot the free kick, and kicked the ball into the goal. (kick)o the goal. (kick) The hunter shot at the bird, but missed it. ( fire a gun)The hunter shot at the bird, but missed it. ( fire a gun) The shot a bird.The shot a bird.

7. brief: adj. As there is little time left, please be brief.( short )7. brief: adj. As there is little time left, please be brief.( short ) vt. The officer briefed the team before their militaryvt. The officer briefed the team before their military action. ( give necessary instruction)action. ( give necessary instruction)8. surround: vt. The troops surrounded the enemy’s headqua8. surround: vt. The troops surrounded the enemy’s headquarters. ( go around )rters. ( go around ) The small village is surrounded by hills. (be all around on eveThe small village is surrounded by hills. (be all around on every side)ry side)9. In brief: Please keep quiet. Let’s listen to the news in brief.9. In brief: Please keep quiet. Let’s listen to the news in brief.10. so-so: ” what do you think of the film? “ “ oh, it’s so-s10. so-so: ” what do you think of the film? “ “ oh, it’s so-so.”o.”11. pressure: n. He is under pressure from heavy work.11. pressure: n. He is under pressure from heavy work. v. Just press this button and it will go.v. Just press this button and it will go.12. eye: n. His eye for the ball makes him the world’s most fa12. eye: n. His eye for the ball makes him the world’s most famous goalkeeper.mous goalkeeper. ( the ability to see the ball and to judge its direction)( the ability to see the ball and to judge its direction) Her eye for fashion has helped her to become an excellent faHer eye for fashion has helped her to become an excellent fashion designershion designer

13. coach: n. He is the head coach of the national team.13. coach: n. He is the head coach of the national team. The tour guide told us that our coach would stop at The tour guide told us that our coach would stop at

the next station for lunch. ( a comfortable bus)the next station for lunch. ( a comfortable bus)14. Funnily enough: Funnily enough, he didn’t say a word 14. Funnily enough: Funnily enough, he didn’t say a word

against me.against me. oddly enough / strangely enough/ surprisingly enough/ oddly enough / strangely enough/ surprisingly enough/

interestingly enough interestingly enough 15. Loss: n. It’s a great loss that you gave up this job.15. Loss: n. It’s a great loss that you gave up this job. The country suffered heavy losses in its The country suffered heavy losses in its

economy.economy.16. In the long/ short term: 16. In the long/ short term: In the long term, the market is promising.In the long term, the market is promising. In the short term, we are likely to lose money on this In the short term, we are likely to lose money on this

book.book.17. encourage: His mother encouraged him to become a 17. encourage: His mother encouraged him to become a

lawyer.lawyer.18. walking: She knows so many words that she’s a walking 18. walking: She knows so many words that she’s a walking

dictionary.( human )dictionary.( human )

Text B Michael Jordan and MeText B Michael Jordan and Me

Questions for discussionQuestions for discussion1.1. What do you know about JoWhat do you know about Jordan?rdan?2.2. Which NBA player do you likWhich NBA player do you like best?e best?3.3. What things are key to the mWhat things are key to the making of an excellent NBA plaking of an excellent NBA player?ayer?4.4. What are the qualities that What are the qualities that make Michael Jordan one of make Michael Jordan one of the greatest players in the hithe greatest players in the history of the NBA?story of the NBA?

Background InformationBackground Information Michael JordanMichael Jordan Born on Feb.17th, 1963, Born on Feb.17th, 1963, in Brooklyn, New Yorkin Brooklyn, New York American basketball player, who got the niAmerican basketball player, who got the nickname “ Air Jordan” for his powerful slckname “ Air Jordan” for his powerful slam-dunk. He was the NBA’s “ most Valuam-dunk. He was the NBA’s “ most Valuable Player” (MVP) six times.able Player” (MVP) six times.

Read the text through and do exercises on Read the text through and do exercises on Page 84Page 84

Language Points:Language Points:1. Team work : n. Teamwork doesn’t happen in a 1. Team work : n. Teamwork doesn’t happen in a

group with many selfish people group with many selfish people Mutual trust is important in good teamwork.Mutual trust is important in good teamwork. (combined effort)(combined effort)2. spirit: n. Although she has left the world, her 2. spirit: n. Although she has left the world, her

spirit will live on forever.spirit will live on forever. He didn’t enter into the spirit of the dancing He didn’t enter into the spirit of the dancing

party. (intention)party. (intention)3. wander: v. I wonder why he hasn’t given me a 3. wander: v. I wonder why he hasn’t given me a

reply.reply. ( want to know)( want to know) wander at: I don’t wonder at her falling asleep wander at: I don’t wonder at her falling asleep

in the middle of the film– it was very boring. in the middle of the film– it was very boring. ( be surprised)( be surprised)

n. She looked at the old man in wonder. ( feeling n. She looked at the old man in wonder. ( feeling of surpriseof surprise

4. Take … for granted: 4. Take … for granted: Some people take it for granted that oil is renewSome people take it for granted that oil is renewable.able. We sometimes take our parents’ love for granteWe sometimes take our parents’ love for granted.d.5. shot: n. Good shot! ( a kick) 5. shot: n. Good shot! ( a kick) The policeman fired three shots to warn them off. The policeman fired three shots to warn them off. ( shooting a weapon) ( shooting a weapon) Let me have a shot at it. ( a chance to do sth.)Let me have a shot at it. ( a chance to do sth.) shooter: He is an excellent three-point shooter.shooter: He is an excellent three-point shooter.6. opponent: n. He defeated his opponent in the election.6. opponent: n. He defeated his opponent in the election. She was the strongest opponent to the presiShe was the strongest opponent to the president’s foreign policy.dent’s foreign policy.7. talent: n. a man of talent 7. talent: n. a man of talent This country is facing a loss of talent.This country is facing a loss of talent.

quality: n. He has many qualities--- kindness, hard workinquality: n. He has many qualities--- kindness, hard working and modesty.g and modesty. He’s bought a pair of shoes of high quality.He’s bought a pair of shoes of high quality.9. build up: The local newspaper built him up this time. (pr9. build up: The local newspaper built him up this time. (praise)aise) build up one’s strength again after illnessbuild up one’s strength again after illness10. tear sb./ sth. down: He keeps tearing down others. 10. tear sb./ sth. down: He keeps tearing down others. (pull down)(pull down) The old houses along the road will be torn down. (destroThe old houses along the road will be torn down. (destroy)y)11.through: prep. Through hard work, he won popularity a11.through: prep. Through hard work, he won popularity among the students. ( as a result of ) He got mong the students. ( as a result of ) He got this job through a friend. ( by means of )this job through a friend. ( by means of )

12. available: adj. This book is available in the library.12. available: adj. This book is available in the library. ( able to be obtained)( able to be obtained) The schoolteacher is not available now.The schoolteacher is not available now.13. ease: n. lead a life of ease13. ease: n. lead a life of ease An expert can settle this problem with ease.An expert can settle this problem with ease. v. Time will finally ease her pain. ( make less severe)v. Time will finally ease her pain. ( make less severe) His words eased my mind. ( make less anxious)His words eased my mind. ( make less anxious) be/feel at one’s ease: The doctor soon made the worried patient feel be/feel at one’s ease: The doctor soon made the worried patient feel

at ease.at ease.14. influence: v. His father influenced him a lot in many ways.14. influence: v. His father influenced him a lot in many ways. n. He used his influence in the public to raise money fon. He used his influence in the public to raise money fo

r the poor.r the poor.15. championship: n. They played hard to defend their championshi15. championship: n. They played hard to defend their championshi

p.(p.( 冠军称号冠军称号 )) A championship is more interesting than a friendly match.A championship is more interesting than a friendly match.

Ex.I. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given.Ex.I. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given.1. I think one of the signs of Michael’s greatness is that he has turned his ( weak) _1. I think one of the signs of Michael’s greatness is that he has turned his ( weak) _

______ strengths.______ strengths.2. Yao Ming is the first foreign-born player, who hasn’t played American college b2. Yao Ming is the first foreign-born player, who hasn’t played American college b

all, to ( pick) ________ as No.1.all, to ( pick) ________ as No.1.3. The new management techniques aim to improve ( perform) _________.3. The new management techniques aim to improve ( perform) _________.4. The Chinese were so ( excitement) ________ about the World Cup that they h4. The Chinese were so ( excitement) ________ about the World Cup that they h

ardly picked up on the news about Yao on Thursday.ardly picked up on the news about Yao on Thursday.5. No athlete would dream of entering a big race without enough ( prepare) ____5. No athlete would dream of entering a big race without enough ( prepare) ____

______.______.6. All these things are true, but there are other truths about Michael that are not 6. All these things are true, but there are other truths about Michael that are not

as (ease)_________ seen.as (ease)_________ seen.7. Scientists have established a (connect) ________ between smoking and lung ca7. Scientists have established a (connect) ________ between smoking and lung ca

ncer.ncer.8. His outside shooting was not perfect, so he began to practice (shoot ) ______ h8. His outside shooting was not perfect, so he began to practice (shoot ) ______ h

undreds of shots each day.undreds of shots each day.9. Our college is (surround) ________ with tall trees and a river.9. Our college is (surround) ________ with tall trees and a river.10. In times of difficulties, his father’s words have always (encourage)_________ 10. In times of difficulties, his father’s words have always (encourage)_________

him to get over them.him to get over them.

EX.I. Choose the best item to complete each of EX.I. Choose the best item to complete each of the following sentences.the following sentences.

1. It’s extremely______ for it to be this hot in April. 1. It’s extremely______ for it to be this hot in April. A. few B. rare C. little D. A. few B. rare C. little D.

possiblepossible2. To tell the _______ , I can’t remember his name. 2. To tell the _______ , I can’t remember his name. A. fact B. reality C. reason D. truthA. fact B. reality C. reason D. truth3. She was unable to attend because of 3. She was unable to attend because of

the________ of work.the________ of work. A. attitude B. opportunity C. pressure D. A. attitude B. opportunity C. pressure D.

strengthstrength4. Were you ________ that something was wrong?4. Were you ________ that something was wrong? A. Aware B. realized C. known D. A. Aware B. realized C. known D.

expectedexpected5. Do you have any childhood dreams that you 5. Do you have any childhood dreams that you

have never ________ ?have never ________ ? A. realized B. recognized C. sympathy D. A. realized B. recognized C. sympathy D.

finishedfinished

6. I have no ________ for Jan; it’s all her fault.6. I have no ________ for Jan; it’s all her fault. A. pressure B. attitude C. sympathy A. pressure B. attitude C. sympathy

D. feelingD. feeling7. She didn’t have the _______ to walk any 7. She didn’t have the _______ to walk any

further.further. A. quality B. strength C. experience D. A. quality B. strength C. experience D.

attitudeattitude8. Do you know when the information will be 8. Do you know when the information will be

made ________?made ________? A. rare B. aware C. exact D. A. rare B. aware C. exact D.

availableavailable9. His attitude _______ school changed from 9. His attitude _______ school changed from

dislike to great enthusiasm.dislike to great enthusiasm. A. to B. towards C. at D. withA. to B. towards C. at D. with10. She tried to turn her dream of running her 10. She tried to turn her dream of running her

own business _______ a reality.own business _______ a reality. A. At B. to C. into D. inA. At B. to C. into D. in

Ⅳ Ⅳ Practical WritingPractical Writing

Writing PracticeWriting PracticeI. Match the following expressions with their Chinese equivalents.I. Match the following expressions with their Chinese equivalents.( ) 1.by air-mail a. ( ) 1.by air-mail a. 邮政信箱邮政信箱( ) 2. air-mail registered b. ( ) 2. air-mail registered b. 邮政编码邮政编码( ) 3. registered c. ( ) 3. registered c. 快递邮件快递邮件( ) 4. express d. ( ) 4. express d. 邮件邮件( ) 5. parcel-post e. ( ) 5. parcel-post e. 大街大街( ) 6. photo enclosed f. ( ) 6. photo enclosed f. 包裹邮寄包裹邮寄( ) 7. c/o g. ( ) 7. c/o g. 宾夕法尼亚洲宾夕法尼亚洲( ) 8. P.O. box h. ( ) 8. P.O. box h. 华盛顿华盛顿( ) 9. Avenue/ Ave i. ( ) 9. Avenue/ Ave i. 航空挂号航空挂号( ) 10. zip code j. ( ) 10. zip code j. 加利福尼亚洲加利福尼亚洲( )11. printed matter k. ( )11. printed matter k. 印刷品印刷品( ) 12. CA l. ( ) 12. CA l. 内有照片内有照片( ) 13. WA m. ( ) 13. WA m. 请转收请转收( ) 14. PA n. ( ) 14. PA n. 挂号邮件挂号邮件

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