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1996 Olympics Song —“The Power of the Dream”

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Kristi YamaguchiA video clip about Kristi Yamaguchi

A video clip about Kristi Yamaguchi’s fall in 1992 Olympics

Carl Lewis

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An interview with Carl LewisQuestions and Answers

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A video clip about Kristi Yamaguchi’sfall in 1992 Olympics

Hailing from the small town of Charlemagne, Québec, Celine Dion has become one of the all-time greatest singers. Celine was born in 1968, the youngest of fourteen children. Early in childhood, she sang with her brothers and sisters in a small club owned by her parents. At the age of twelve, Dion composed a song in her native French and sent it to a record company, where it garnered the attention of a respected manager. Her talent was discovered and her career started.

In 1991, Celine burst onto the US stage when she recorded the theme song to Disney’s hit “Beauty and the Beast.” In 1996 she was so well-known internationally that she came to Atlantic Olympics to present the song “The Power of the Dream.” Her powerful voice and the wonderful melody rocked everyone there.

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Deep within each heart，There lies a magic spark

And since the dawn of man

The strength of just “I can”

Has brought together people of all nations

There’s nothing ordinary

In the living of each day

Everyone of us will play

Feel the flame forever burn

Teaching lessons we must learn

That lights the fire of our imagination______________________________

There’s a special part____________________Carl Lewis


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Directions: Listen to the song and fill in the blanks with what you hear.

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To bring us closer to the power of the dreamAs the world gives us its best

It is the power of the dream that brings us hereYour mind will take you farThe rest is just pure heart

And every boy and girlAs they come into this world

Feel the flame forever burnTeaching lessons we must learnTo bring us closer to the power of the dream

We pray that it will always be

To stand apart from all the rest_________________________

You’ll find your fate is all your own creation__________________________________

They bring the gift of hope and inspiration__________________________________

The world unites in hope and peace_____________________________

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It is the power of the dream that brings us here

Every woman, child and man

It’s the moment that you think you can’t

You’ll discover that you can


To bring us closer to the power of the dream

The world unites in hope and peace



Feel the flame forever burn

There’s so much strength in all of us_____________________________

Feel the flame forever burn________________________

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To bring us closer to the power of the dream

The world unites in hope and peace



The power of the dream

The courage to embrace your fear

No matter where you are

To realize the power of the dream

To realize the power of the dream

The faith in things unseen______________________

To reach for your own star_______________________

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1. What kind of Olympic spirit is expressed in the song?

Believing in the power of dreams and always having faith in yourself.

2. How would you understand this line “You’ll find your fate is all your own creation”?

All the Olympic champions actually create their own glory through their own efforts.

3. In the song, the word “lesson” appears several times, what kind of lesson must be learned here?

Learn to fight for dream and to be the best.

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A video clip about Kristi Yamaguchi


Directions: Describe what kind of figure skating athlete she was according to the video clip.


Kristi Yamaguchi

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A video clip about Kristi Yamaguchi


Directions: As the old saying goes, “A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit,” how do you think this applies to Kristi Yamaguchi’s performance?


Kristi Yamaguchi

Carl Lewis

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Watch an interview with Carl Lewis

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Carl Lewis


Directions: The following questions are based on the information in the interview.

1. How many times did Carl Lewis win the Olympic medals?

Altogether 9 times.

2. When did he get the first Olympic medal and when did he get the last one?

He got the first one in 1989 and the last one in 1996.

3. According to him, what was his key to remain at the top?

In order to be the top and stay there, he had to be visionary and it was a hard journey so he had to rely on teamwork.

4. Some people say competitive sports build character, what do you think about it?

Carl Lewis’s success proved that his glory was not relying on being young or his talent but his persistence and his good management of himself.

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Olympic

swifterhonor higher

glory stronger

Olympic Flamemedal

ancient Greekchampion

the torch the Olympic Flag

Directions: What words will occur to you whenever we mention the word “Olympic.” Write down as many words as possible about it.

sportsmanship


Part Division of the Text

True or False


Part Para(s). Main Ideas

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3~15

Many athletes mount the winners’ stand not simply because of their athletic talent, but because of their firm inner fibre.

The qualities that help make Olympic champions involve having a dream, being fired up, aiming high, not quitting, and making one’s own luck.

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2.

3.

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After Kristi Yamaguchi fell to the ground she had to do the program all over again in order to win the gold medal.

Sportsmen win not simply because of their athletic talent but because of their strong willpower.

Every child who dreams of Olympic fame will one day climb onto the winners’ stand.

Most athletes are able to foretell the outcome of their competition.


True or False


She received near-perfect marks despite the fall.

Not every child who dreams of Olympic fame will one day climb onto the winners’ stand.

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Some athletes are able to do that because of their high expectation.

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True or False


1. Why was Kristi Yamaguchi awarded the gold medal even though she fell to the ice during her performance?

Because the judges were deeply impressed by her spirited recovery from the tumble and they highly appreciated her determination and courage.

2. What did Loretta Dawes sacrifice to support her daughter to grow into a world-class athlete?

For an entire year before the 1992 Olympics, she rarely saw her daughter who lived with her coach to be closer to the gym, a 45-minute drive from home.

3. Why did Carl Lewis plan to compete again even after winning eight gold medals?

Because he was driven not only to be the best but always to do his best. In other words, he wanted to bring out his maximum potential.


True or False


4. What did Florence Joyner write in her diary before the 1998 Games and what happened then?

She wrote in her diary the time she expected to run and win the 100-meter dash: 10.54 seconds. When Flo Jo crossed the finish line, the clock showed 10.54. She had not only seen herself winning, but called her winning time to the split second.

5. What happened to Derek Redmond in the 400-meter semifinal? What did he do then?

He had one leg injured and fell to the track. He struggled to his feet and began to hobble. Finally, with his father’s help, he limped to the finish line.

6. What does Paul Wylie’s story tell us?

His story tells us that luck strikes only those who are prepared to capitalize on it.

It’s not just athletic talent that molds winners. John

Anderson relates the stories of some well-known athletes to

show what makes Olympic champions. He also points out that

good luck only strikes those who are well prepared to take

advantage of it.

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When Kristi Yamaguchi fell to the ice in the 1992 Winter Olympics at Albertville, France, spectators groaned. Surely the 20-year-old’s chances for a gold medal in figure skating had evaporated with that tumble. But Kristi rose to her feet,

What Makes Olympic Champions?John E. Anderson

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flashed a dazzling smile and spun back into her program. When the judges’ scores were announced, she had received near-perfect marks despite the fall. Her spirited recovery gave her the gold medal — a tribute to her determination and courage.

As a consultant to US Olympic teams and many individual athletes, I’ve seen dozens of young men and women like Kristi who reached deep into themselves at a critical moment and found something that brought out their best. They mounted the winners’ stand not simply because of athletic talent but because of firm inner fiber.

They had a dream. Kristi Yamaguchi visualized herself as an Olympic champion the first time she put on skates, at age six. Bonny Warner, who represented the United States in three Olympic luge competitions, didn’t have her dream until she was a college student. Before that, she had never heard of the racing sled called a luge. But once the dream took shape, both young women clung to it courageously and worked to make it come true.

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Most important, their parents and those around them supported the dream. Loretta Dawes, whose 16-year-old daughter, Dominique, was one of the first female black gymnasts to represent the United States in the Olympics, recently told the press that bringing up a world-class athlete isn’t easy. For an entire year before the 1992 Olympics, she rarely saw her daughter, who lived with her coach to be closer to the gym, a 45-minute drive from home. Dawes was asked

what advice she would give other parents of athletes. She answered simply and eloquently. “Believe in your child,” she said.

That doesn’t mean every child who dreams of Olympic fame will one day climb onto the winners’ stand. But being able to dream is the first step on every road to success — even if the initial dream eventually leads to a different road.

They’re fired up. The Olympic Flame that top performers pursue burns inside them. They’re driven not only to be the best but to do their best — always.

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That’s why Carl Lewis, who already holds eight Olympic gold medals, plans to compete again at 36 in the 1996 Games, against youngsters half his age; and why discus thrower Al Oerter, after winning gold medals in four consecutive Olympics, tried again for the Olympic team at age 47.

Swimmer Janet Evans, who won three gold medals in Seoul in 1988, embodied that same desire to win four years later. After she narrowly missed a gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle, she swam one of the most psychologically challenging races of her life in the 800-meter freestyle to win the gold. “I just wanted to be up there on that winners’ stand one more time,” she confessed.

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They aim high. I once asked a world-class athlete to guess at the outcome of a major competition. “I’ll come in fifth,” he said. And that’s exactly where he finished, even though he could easily have placed third, or even second, since two other major contenders performed poorly.

Detailed Reading Contrast him with “Flo Jo” — Florence Griffith Joyner. Traini

ng a week before the 1988 Games, she wrote in her diary the ti

me she expected to run and win the 100-meter dash: 10.54 sec

onds. When Flo Jo crossed the finish line, the clock showed 10.

54. She had not only seen herself winning, but called her win

ning time to the split second.

They never quit. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two t

remendously poignant moments. American sprinter Gail Devers,

the clear leader in the 100-meter hurdles, tripped over the las

t barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees and crawle

d the last five meters, finishing the fifth — but finishing.

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They make their own luck. When Paul Wylie won a silver medal in men’s figure skating at Albertville, he surprised everyone but himself. Several skaters who had been expected to win medals had been injured or had performed poorly. “I was the last person expected to make the winners’ podium,” Wylie said. “But I had trained like crazy, and when the favorites faltered, I was ready.”

Even more heart-breaking was the 400-meter semifinal in which British runner Derek Redmond had one leg injured and fell to the track. He struggled to his feet and began to hobble, determined to complete the race. His father ran from the stands to help him off the track, but the athlete refused to quit. He leaned on his father, and the two limped to the finish line together, to deafening applause.

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Month after month, year after year, Olympians I know go through a grind of pointing toward their big moment. Skaters arise at 4 a.m. to squeeze in a few hours of practice before a rink is open to the public. Cyclists put in hours of running exercises before reporting to their daily jobs. Boxers head for the gym and work out relentlessly every day.

In the Olympics, as in other aspects of life, luck certainly counts. The second clarinetist who has practiced diligently is lucky to get a chance to solo when the first clarinetist becomes ill. So is the assistant sales manager who fills in for the boss in an emergency. But both must be well prepared for their big break. In the Olympics — in everything — luck strikes those prepared to capitalize on it.

1. What does “dazzling” mean here? What does the word imply?

But Kristi rose to her feet, flashed a dazzling smile and spun back into her program.

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“Dazzling” means very impressive and attractive. The word “dazzling” implies that Kristi was very courageous in the face of adversity.

2. Translate the sentence into Chinese.

但是克里斯蒂站了起来，她灿然一笑，旋转身体，继续表演。

1. What does “spirited recovery” refer to?

Her spirited recovery gave her the gold medal — a tribute to her determination and courage.Detailed Reading

It refers to Kristi’s coming back to her program, which showed her energy and determination.

2. What does “tribute” mean?

It means something that you say, do or make to show your admiration and respect for someone.


她能鼓起勇气，重振旗鼓，因此赢得了金牌，这是对她的决心和勇气的褒奖。

1. What does “reached deep into themselves” mean?

I’ve seen dozens of young men and women like Kristi who reached deep into themselves at a critical moment and found something that brought out their best.

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The phrase means “exerted themselves to the utmost.”

2. What does “something that brought out their best” mean?

It means “a way to bring out their maximum potential.”


我目睹了许多像克里斯蒂这样年轻的男女运动员：他们在关键时刻能够尽自己最大的努力，找到发挥潜能的一种力量。

They mounted the winners’ stand not simply because of athletic talent but because of firm inner fiber.

1. What does “firm inner fiber” mean?

“Firm inner fiber” means strong willpower.

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2. Paraphrase this sentence.

The champions won not only because of their talent for sports, but because of their inner quality of determination and perseverance.

But once the dream took shape, both young women clung to it courageously and worked to make it come true.

1. What does “take shape” mean?

“Take shape” means “be formed.”

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2. What does “cling to” mean?

“Cling to” means “stick to” or “hold on to.”

3. Paraphrase the sentence.

But once the dream was formed, both young women pursued it bravely and did their best to realize it through trials and tribulations.

They’re fired up.

1. What does “fire sb. up” mean?

“Fire sb. up” means “to make sb. become very excited, interested, etc.” Another example: We’ve got to get fired up for this game or we have no hope of winning. 我们得鼓起劲来，不然就没有获胜的希望。

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They are enthusiastic about what they are doing.

The Olympic Flame that top performers pursue burns inside them.


They are immensely inspired by the Olympic spirit, which the Olympic flame represents and the best athletes pursue.

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2. Translate the sentence.

优秀运动员们梦寐以求的奥运圣火在他们的内心深处燃烧。

that’s exactly where he finished

Paraphrase the sentence.

that’s exactly what he did: he came in fifth

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She had not only seen herself winning, but called her winning time to the split second.


She had not only predicted that she would win, but had also predicted the exact time of winning the race.

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她不仅能够在赛前看到自己夺冠，而且对夺冠的成绩也能做出毫秒不差的预测。

the clear leader

What does “the clear leader” mean?

“The clear leader” means “the person who has an obvious lead in a race or competition.”

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I was the last person expected to make the winners’ podium.


I was not at all expected to be the winner.

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没有人会想到我能登上领奖台。

But I had trained like crazy, and when the favorites faltered, I was ready.


I had exerted myself fully in training, and was therefore ready to seize the opportunity presented by the failure of the leading competitors.

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在此之前我拼了命地训练，当最有希望获胜的运动员比赛失利时，我已做好了夺冠的准备。

Olympians I know go through a grind of pointing toward their big moment.


The athletes I know who have participated in the Olympic Games experience lots of hardships on their way to success.

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我所了解的这些奥运选手，为了那个辉煌的时刻，日复一日、年复一年地埋头苦干。

So is the assistant sales manager who fills in for the boss in an emergency.

What does this sentence imply?

The assistant sales manager who has worked diligently may also be lucky if he is given the place of the boss in an emergency.

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In the Olympics — in everything — luck strikes those prepared to capitalize on it.

1. What does “strike” mean here?

“Strike” means “fall on.”

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2. What does “capitalize on” mean?

“Capitalize on” means “use a situation or something good that you have, in order to get an advantage for yourself.”


—— ——在奥运会上在任何情况下好运只光顾那些做好准备的人。

spectator: n. an observer of an event; someone who is watching an event or game

Spectators cheered and clapped as the ship came into the harbor.

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In the discus-throwing when his turn came and he hurled the heavy missile, it swerved and fell among the spectators.

The match attracted over 40,000 spectators.

这场比赛吸引了四万多名观众。

groan: 1. vi. to make a long deep sound because of pain, upset, or disappointment

The other people in the queue had obviously been waiting longer than I and were moaning and groaning.

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受伤者躺在那里呻吟着 , 无人救助。

The wounded man lay there groaning, with no one to help him.

2. n. a long deep sound one makes when he is in pain or does not want to do sth.

The crowd let out a groan when the ball was dropped and the other team scored.

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The door opened with a groan.

The little girl let out a groan of protest at having to go to bed.

Collocation:

groan out 用低沉的声音说出

evaporate: 1. vt. to (cause to) change into steam and disappearDetailed Reading

太阳把树叶上的湿气蒸发掉。

The sun evaporates moisture on the leaves.

This gets the oil hot enough to evaporate any moisture that reacts to form acids in the engine.

2. vi. to change into vapor; to disappear or vanish

煮饭时，要把米煮熟，继续煮，直至大多数水蒸发掉。

When you cook rice, bring the rice to the boil and continue to cook until most of the water has evaporated.

Hopes of achieving peace are beginning to evaporate.

tumble: 1. vi. to fall down quickly and suddenly , especially with a rolling movement

A few stones came tumbling down the cliff.

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She lost her balance and tumbled backwards.

The interest rates tumbled to their lowest level for 25 years.

2. n. a fall, especially one from a height

It’s possible that stocks could take a tumble next year.

After a lifetime in politics he knows all about the rough and tumble of public life.

spin: 1. vt. to cause to rotate swiftly; to twirl

The village has a reputation for spinning fine wool yarn.

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He spins the ball well, and is very impressive indeed.

The heavy blow sent the enemy spinning to the ground.

2. vi. to turn round and round fast; to rotate rapidly

The ice skater began to spin faster and faster.

猛烈的一击打得敌人昏头转向 , 倒在地上。

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CF: turn, rotate, revolve, swirl & spin

turn

rotate

revolve

这些动词都含有“旋转”的意思。为最普通词，指以圆圈形途径移动。例如：

通常涉及物体绕自己的轴或中心旋转的动作。例如：

的意思与 rotate 大致一样，但在特定的语境中，它涉及到在轨道上的运动，因此与 rotate 有所区别。例如：

A planet turning on its axis.行星以自己的轴为中心旋转。

The top rotated with decreasing speed as the spring wound down.

The earth revolves around the sun.

当发条越来越松时，陀螺也越转越慢。

地球绕太阳公转。

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CF: turn, rotate, revolve, swirl & spin

swirl

spin

这些动词都含有“旋转”的意思。通常表示翻滚、起伏或旋转。例如：

的意思是快速旋转，通常在狭窄的范围内。例如：

The wheels were spinning in the mud, but the car wouldn’t move.

The flood waters swirled wildly under the bridge.

滚滚急流在桥下翻滚而过。

The milliner swirled tulle lavishly above the brim of the hat.

卖帽子的商人将面纱过多地卷在帽沿上。

车轮在泥浆里打转，但汽车不动。

consultant: n. one who gives expert or professional advice

Mr. Brown Smith has left his job as a computer programmer and is working as a consultant for a German firm.

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The consultant told Jean that an operation was necessary to save her life.

mount: 1. vt. 1) to go up; to climb a step or stairs

He mounted the stairs and looked around him slowly.

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A car suddenly mounted the pavement to avoid a vehicle coming in the opposite direction.

2) to place or fix on or in the appropriate support or setting for display or study

John mounted his newly bought stamps in his album.

Entries to the photography competition should be mounted on white paper.

Casualties on both sides of the battle have continued to mount.

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As the General Election approaches, problems start to mount.

2. vi. to go upward; to rise; to increase in amount, extent, or intensity

Collocations:

mount photographs 给照片装框mount the stairs 上楼梯mount a map on paper 给地图裱上纸mount guards 派设警卫mount an attack 发动攻势

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CF: ascend, climb & mount

ascend

climb

mount

这些动词均含有“攀登”，“上升”之意。正式用词，指不用手攀，一直上升直到相当高的地方。例如：

普通用词，含义广泛，强调运用手足费力地攀登或上升，也可指抽象事物。例如：

词义与 ascend相近，强调连续不断地向上移动、攀登或上涨。骑马时用mount 。例如：

The four-year-old boy easily ascended the stairs to the bedroom.这个四岁的男孩轻松地爬上楼梯到卧室去了。

Do you think you can climb up the steep cliff?

The soldiers stood beside their horses, waiting for the order to mount.

你觉得你能够爬上那个很陡的悬崖峭壁吗 ?

士兵们站在他们的马旁，等候着上马的命令。

visualize: vt. to form a mental image of; to envisage

I tried to visualize the house while he was describing it.

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An architect can look at a drawing and visualize a three-dimensional shape.

Mary visualized John getting angry when she told him about the damage.

迈克尔闭上眼睛，尽力想象把手表放到哪儿了。

Michael closed his eyes, trying to visualize where he had put his watch.

represent: vt. to stand for or symbolize； to officially speak or take action for another person or group of people

Her greatest ambition was to represent her country at the Olympics.

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The museum had several paintings representing the artist’s early style.

秃鹰象征美国。

The bald eagle represents the United States.

gymnast: n. a person who is trained and skilled in gymnastics, especially one who engages in competition.

John had become an enthusiastic gymnast, impressing his friends with his strength and sleek fluidity in motion.

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Top-flight gymnasts practice eight hours a day for decades.

press:1. n. 1) journalism in general; the collecting and publishing or broadcasting of news

There was a lot of speculation in the press that the Prime Minister was about to resign.

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Do you think the press has too much influence on politics?

2) The people involved in the media, as news reporters, photographers, publishers, and broadcasters

Make sure the local press are there to hear my speech.

Princess Diana was followed by the press wherever she went.

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2. vt. to exert steady weight or force against; to bear down on

Mary pressed the gas pedal and the car leapt forwards.

To get coffee, put your money in the machine and press the green button.

Press Ctrl + Alt +Delete to log on to the computer.

Collocations:

press conference 记者招待会press communiqué 新闻公报freedom of the press 出版自由press for 敦促press ahead with 加紧努力

gym: n. 1) gymnasium; a special building or room that has equipment for doing physical exercise

John goes to the gym to do weight training several times a week.

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It was raining, so we had to play football in the gym this afternoon.

2) exercises that people do indoors for physical development and as a sport, especially at school

She kept asking her gym teacher, imploring until her enthusiasm wedged her into the program.We put on our gym shoes and trooped out to the gym in silence.

eloquent: adj. 1) able to express ideas and opinions readily and well, so that the hearers are influenced

Maria is an eloquent speaker, able to move and inspire audiences.

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Martin Luther King was an eloquent speaker, famous for his speech “I Have a Dream.”

2) showing a feeling or meaning without using words

The photographs are an eloquent reminder of the horrors of war.The healthy appearance of the children is eloquent of the wealth of the nation.

initial: 1. adj. happening at the beginning

I was only involved in the initial stages of the planning.Detailed Reading

In the initial stages, the researcher needs to understand the market and the client’s position and objectives.

2. n. the first letter of a proper name

What are the names of the rivers marked by initials on the map?

His initials are DPH: they stand for David Perry Hallworth.

3. vt. to write one’s initials on a document to make it official or to show that one agrees with sth.

The two countries have initialed a new defense cooperation agreement.

If you alter something you have written on a check, you must initial the change.

consecutive: adj. following in regular unbroken order

Inflation fears and rising interest rates sent the stock market plummeting to its fourth consecutive loss yesterday.

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The company has made a profit for seven consecutive years.

这家公司已经连续七年盈利。

Detailed Reading这些形容词均有“连续的”，“不断的”之意。强调重复或持续发生，但连续之间允许有间断。例如 :

语意最强，强调在时间和空间上没有间断。例如 :

强调事物一个接一个地发生，无间断。例如 :

强调依顺序连贯的。例如 :

Recently the young couple have continual arguments with each other for trifles.近来这对年轻人不断为了一些小事争吵。

She suffered a continuous bout of illness lasting six months.

The school team won five successive games.

她的病持续了六个月。

校队连续获得五场比赛的胜利。

CF: continual, continuous, successive & consecutive

continual

continuous

successive

consecutiveThe streets of New York City are numbered in consecutive order.纽约市街是按序编号的。

embody: vt. 1) to represent in bodily or material form; to be a very good example of an idea or quality

As John embodied the old style, Bill embodied the new.

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Language can embody various thoughts and feelings.

言语能够具体表现各种思想和感情。

2) to include something; to make part of a system or whole; to incorporate

The latest model embodies many new improvements.

This book embodies the works of many young writers.

此书收录了许多年轻作家的作品。

confess: vt. to admit sth. that one feels embarrassed about

Mary confessed that she didn’t really know how to work the computer.

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Occasionally people confess to crimes they haven’t committed just to get attention.

Edwards confessed to being a spy for the KGB.

Detailed Reading这些动词均含“承认”之意。通常指公开承认某事的真实情况或自己的过错。例如：

强调因外力或良心驱使或经判断而明确承认，多含不情愿或被迫意味。例如：

语气较强，着重承认自己意识到的错误或罪行，含坦白忏悔的意味。例如 :

He acknowledged that the purchase had been a mistake.

他承认购买那东西是个错误之举。

There are some faults which men readily admit, but others not so readily.

I have to confess that I lied to you.

虽然有人承认了一些错误，但另一些不是这么主动。

我得承认我对你撒了谎。

CF: acknowledge, admit, confess, recognize & concede

acknowledge

admit

confess

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指在事实与证据面前勉强或不得不承认。例如：

British medical qualifications are recognized in Canada.

英国的医疗资格在加拿大是认可的。

The lawyer refused to concede that the two cases were at all similar.

律师拒绝做出这两宗案件相似的表示。

CF: acknowledge, admit, confess, recognize & concede

recognize

concede

poignant: adj. producing a sharp feeling of pity or sadness

Several months after we first met, she tells me a revealing and poignant story of her first day at college.

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The differences between rich and poor are perhaps most significant, most visible, and most poignant in the lives of children.

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a poignant question 苛刻的质问poignant anxiety 深深的焦虑poignant regret 深沉的懊悔poignant remarks 尖锐的批评poignant sarcasm 辛辣的讽刺poignant suggestions 中肯的建议

agonizing: adj. extremely painful

There was one present which gave Maria the most agonizing decision of her young life.

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A year later he died after suffering months of agonizing pain.

一年后，他在承受了数月极度的痛苦后死去。

hobble: 1. vi. to walk with difficulty, especially because your legs or feet hurt

He grabbed the walking stick and hobbled to the side of the pond.

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My knee was stiff and painful, and I could only hobble.

2. vt. to deliberately make sure that a plan, system etc cannot work successfully

Many start-ups are hobbled by a lack of sufficient capital.

During the only game Florida State lost this season, he was hobbled by a badly sprained ankle.

Both were survival-of-the-fittest capitalists who were deliberately hobbled by government.

limp: 1. vi. to walk with an uneven step, one foot or leg moving less well than the other

I noticed that one of the horses was limping, and called for the vet.

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Sally limped painfully over to a chair and sat down.

2. adj. not firm or strong; lacking strength or stiffness

The green beans were limp from overcooking.

His body suddenly went limp and he fell down on the floor.

The heat was too much for her, and she went limp and fell to the ground.

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He was old and almost bald and he walked with a limp, but his eyes were very bright and blue.

The only sign of his accident is that he walks with a slight limp.

She noticed for the first time that he had a slight limp.

Collocations:limp handshake 无力的握手limp opposition 微弱的反抗limp shirt collar 软塌塌的衬衫领子walk with a limp 走路一瘸一拐

deafening: adj. very loud; making deaf, especially for a short time

When she finished speaking, the applause was deafening.

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Outside there was a deafening crash of thunder.

In that same instant, the deafening crash of gunfire filled the narrow alley.

falter: vi. to become weaker and unable to continue in an effective way

The economy is showing signs of faltering.

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If we could cut off these lines of communication, their attack would usually falter.

Laurie’s voice faltered as she tried to thank him.

relentless: adj. strict, cruel, or determined, without ever stopping; endless; not ceasing; constant

Its history has a message for evolution: that the existence of any creature is a constant struggle against relentless forces.

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Ridge’s success is due to a relentless pursuit of perfection.

But friends believe she had had enough of the relentless pressure of the twice-weekly program.

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都含“残酷的”，“无情的”之意。指对“别人的痛苦漠不关心”“或以使人遭受痛苦而乐的”。例如 :

语气比 cruel强 , 含“野兽般地残忍的”之意。例如 :

指“残忍的”，“无情的”，“没同情心的”。例如 :

指“无情的”，“在严酷或严格方面不降低要求的”，“不宽容的”。例如 :

The cruel master beat his slaves with a whip.残酷的主人鞭打他的奴隶。

The brutal soldiers beat their prisoners ruthlessly.

His reluctance to rescue the drowning child was viewed as a ruthless behavior.

残暴的士兵野蛮地抽打俘虏。

他不肯救落水儿童被看成是残忍无情的行为。

CF: cruel， brutal, ruthless & relentless

cruel

brutal

ruthless

relentless

Her critiques were relentless but very revealing.

她的批评不留情面但很有启迪作用。

count:1. vi. to be important or valuable

Every penny counts in the battle to save the rainforests.

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First impressions really do count.

I sat down with the Financial Times and tried to count how many people were actually smoking underneath no-smoking signs.

2. vt. 1) to calculate the total number of things or people in a group

I was amazed at the number of plants — I counted 147.

2) to include someone or sth. in a total

There are more than two thousand of us, not counting the crew.

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I count John and Mary among my closest friends.

3) to consider someone or sth. in a particular way

You should count yourself lucky that you weren’t hurt.

Collocations:keep count of 保留记录on all counts 在各个方面at the last count 据最新消息count sb. in 把某人算进去count on 指望

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1. 希望化为了泡影 chances evaporated

2. 灿然一笑 flash a dazzling smile

3. 重振旗鼓 spirited recovery

4. 不屈不挠的意志

firm inner fiber

5. 登上领奖台 mount the winners’ stand

6. 世界一流运动员

a world-class athlete

7. 在他们内心深处燃烧 burn inside them

8. 因毫厘之差与金牌擦肩而过 narrowly miss a gold medal

9. 最具心理挑战的比赛 the most psychologically challenging race

10. 成形 take shape

11. 一次重大比赛

a major competition

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12. 做出毫秒不差的预测 call the time to the split second

13. 在紧急情况下 in an emergency

14. 让人极度痛苦的时刻

tremendously poignant moment

15. 震耳欲聋的掌声 deafening applause

16. 胸怀大志 aim high

17. 创造运气 make their own luck

18. 发挥不好

perform poorly

19. 拼了命地训练 train like crazy

20. 埋头苦干

go through a grind

21. 前往 head for

22. 填补位置

fill in for

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23. 年复一年 year after year

24. 利用 capitalize on

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The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Like the five Olympic rings, the five Fuwas serve as the official mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The mascots carry a of friendship, peace, and from China to children all over the world.

message________ blessings________

Directions: Listen to the following passage and fill the blanks.

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They are five little children who form an circle of f

riends. One of them the Olympic Flame and the ot

hers represent the natural of four of China’s m

ost popular animals — the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelo

pe and the Swallow. The five Fuwas also both the

and the dreams of people from every part of the vast

country of China. In their origins and their headpieces,

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embody_______landscape_________

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as the mascots carry their invitation to Beijing 2008 to every part of the world.

you can see the five elements of nature: the sea, forest, fire,

earth and sky_________________________________________________

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there is a tradition of spreading good wishes

through signs and symbols

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_______________________Prosperity, happiness, passion,

health and good luck will be spread to every continent

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Like the five Olympic rings, the five Fuwas serve as the official mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The mascots carry a message of friendship, peace, and blessings from China to children all over the world.

They are five little children who form an intimate circle of friends. One of them embodies the Olympic Flame and the others represent the natural characteristics of four of China’s most popular animals — the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope and the Swallow. The five Fuwas also embody both the landscape and the dreams of people from every part of the vast country of China. In their origins and their headpieces, you can see the five elements of nature: the sea, forest, fire, earth and sky.

In China, there is a tradition of spreading good wishes through signs and symbols. Each of the five Fuwas symbolizes a different blessing. Prosperity, happiness, passion, health and good luck will be spread to every continent as the mascots carry their invitation to Beijing 2008 to every part of the world.

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The text listed the five factors that make the world champions: 1) They had a dream; 2) They’re fired up; 3) They aim high; 4) They never quit; 5) They make their own luck.

In a group of three or four, discuss which of the five qualities is the most important one that makes the world champions. You may conclude that there is another factor that is more important that the five listed. If so, name it, and illustrate your point with proper examples.

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In the text, the author discussed the topic what makes world champions, using the techniques of listing and exemplification. You are required to write on the topic “What Makes Good Teachers,” with an attempt to imitate the two writing techniques.

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What Makes Good Teachers?I have had a lot of teachers in my life. Many of them have

left me deep impressions. I learned a lot from them, not only in academic knowledge but also in character development.

As far as I am concerned, good teachers have three important qualities. First of all, they are knowledgeable. One of my middle school teachers, in my mind, seems to have a profound understanding about mathematics, the subject he taught, and also a wide range of knowledge about history, geography, philosophy and even psychology. He often associated mathematic problem-solving with other subjects. We all enjoyed his class. Secondly, good teachers are highly responsible. They are rigorous and make adequate preparations for classes. My Chinese teacher in secondary school talked with each of us about how to polish our compositions, which benefited us a lot in writing. Thirdly, good teachers make creative use of teaching techniques. They are

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flexible in the use of teaching methods. Our physics teacher in high school even danced in the class to demonstrate a physics principle. I still remember the class as well as the physics principle. There are perhaps many other qualities that make good teachers, but for me the three mentioned above are the most important ones. Good teachers are respected, admired and loved by all students.

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Directions: In the map below, you are shown the host cities of the Olympics from 1896 to 2008. Study the map carefully and complete the following table with the information it provides. In each column, write down the names of the Olympic host cities and countries in that region. Place them in sequence together with their dates. The first one has been done for you.

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Europe Africa America Asia Oceania

1896 Athens, Greece

Hints for Task 1:

Since this activity needs some geographical and historical knowledge, the following steps may be taken:

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Refer to a world map and have a quick review of the names of the continents, major countries and their capital cities; andTry to recognize those host countries and their corresponding capital cities in the map given.

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1896 Athens, Greece

1900 Paris, France

1912 Stockholm, Sweden

1920 Antwerp, Belgium

1924 Paris, France

1928 Amsterdam, Netherlands

1904 St. Louis, USA

1932 Los Angeles, USA

1968 Mexico City, Mexico

1976 Montreal, Canada

1984 Los Angeles, USA

1964 Tokyo Japan

1988, Seoul, Korea

2008, Beijing, China

1956 Melbourne, Australia

2000, Sydney, Australia

1908 London, Britain

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1948 London, Britain

1952 Helsinki, Finland

1960 Rome, Italy

1972 Munich, Germany

1980 Moscow, Russia

1996 Atlanta, USA

1992 Barcelona, Spain

2004 Athens, Greece

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How are the host cities distributed in these five continents? What factor(s) may have caused such distribution?Which Olympic years are missing in your table? Why were there no Olympic Games in those years?

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Directions: Work in groups of three or four and discuss the following questions:

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1) How are the host cities distributed in these five continents?Out of the total 26 host cities, 15 are in Europe, 6 in America, or more exactly, in North America, 3 in Asia, and the last 2 in Oceania, or rather Australia.What factor(s) may have caused such distribution?Many factors might have caused this distribution, but the major factor should be a nation’s economic power as well as its political influence. All the host cities are located in better developed countries. That is why no country in Africa and South America has ever hosted the Olympic Games, while 60% of the host cities are distributed in Europe. Apart from economic power and political influence, there might be other factors such as climate, social environment, and transportation.Which Olympic years are missing in your table? Why were there no Olympic Games in those years?Three Olympic years are missing: 1916, 1940 and 1944, because in 1916 the First World War was going on, and the years from 1939-1945 (including 1940 and 1944) witnessed the Second World War.

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1. The first element of success is the determination to succeed.

成功的首要因素是要有成功的决心。

2. A life without a purpose is a ship without a rudder.

人生无目的，犹如船失去了舵。

3. Care and diligence bring luck.

谨慎和勤奋带来好运气。

4. Courage and resolution are the spirit and soul of virtue.

勇敢和决心是美德的灵魂。

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6. Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence. — George F. Will, American editor and columnist

体育通过提供形象生动的卓越典范而服务社会。 —— 美国编辑、专栏作家乔治• F•威尔

7. The athlete makes himself; the coach doesn’t make the athlete. — Bill Bowerman, a legendary coach at the University of Oregon

教练造就不了运动员，运动员造就自己。 —— 俄勒冈大学传奇教练比尔•鲍厄曼

5. Each man is the architect of his own fate.

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8. Throughout its history, the International Olympic Committee has struggled to spread its ideal of fraternity, friendship, peace and universal understanding. — Juan Antonio Samaranch, former president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

国际奥林匹克委员会历来致力于传播其兄弟情谊、友爱互助、和平和普遍理解的理念。 —— 前国际奥委会主席胡安•安东尼奥•萨马兰奇

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