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1、中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院 Lead-in Activities Lead-in Activities Text-structure Analysis Text-structure Analysis language points language pointstewxt1tewxt1 text2 text2中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Topics for discussionWho is your favorite footballer or pop singer? Why do you admire him/her?What would you do to mee

2、t with challenges or cope with frustrations in your life or work?中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Tian Liang中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院diving中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院 Amway中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院1989 World Championships - 1st doubles 1991 World Championships - 1st singles 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games - 1st singles & doubles 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games - 1st singl

3、es & doubles 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Beckham中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Oral topic With the professionalism of football playing, players incomes have dramatically increased in recent years. Some people do not think they have proved themselves worthy of so much money, while others think that they have contributed a lot. Organiz

4、e yourselves into groups of five or six and debate on this issue.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Words and expressions suggested for this topic:the significant professionalism of football playingmake great contribution tomaterial lifespiritual lifethe elites of the societydeserve the reward中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院A sample discussion T

5、he recent years have witnessed the significant professionalism of football playing, which brings about the dramatic increase in players income. Confronted with this phenomenon, peoples opinions are various. 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Some people do not consider these players worthy of the money they earn. However, w

6、e should acknowledge that their seemingly e x a g g e r a t e d i n c o m e s a r e reasonable in several aspects.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院First of all, the football players are making great contributions to the society, though their achievement may be not as salient as that in other fields. What they are working

7、for does not provide material products, but spiritual accomplishments are definitely realized. 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Therefore, we cannot justify ourselves by thinking that football playing is not as important as other sections of the society, such as factories, companies, hospitals and so on.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院 Secondl

8、y, to be worthy of the money they get, the players have to suffer a lot. Like the elites in other fields, they are supposed to work hard before they gain outstanding social status and respect from others. 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院They have to conquer the difficulties that most of us cannot bear at all. Whats more,

9、 it is inevitable that only a small portion of them can get renowned. Thus, they deserve the reward they have got.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院 Like other great men, football players are also the heroes in our hearts. Both the respect and fortune enjoyed by them need to be deemed as natural.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Background Inform

10、ationTerry Bradshawsoccerrugby中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Rugby中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Soccer中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院 NFL，Super bowl ，MVP13th，14th， Terry Bradshaw Pittsburgh Steelers 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Winning championships is what distinguishes the great NFL quarterbacks, and thats why Terry Bradshaw was a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Fame inducte

11、e in 1989. 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院The Steelers won the right to pick Bradshaw first overall in the 1970 draft because they won a coin flip with the Chicago Bears. Actually, the Bears lost because their representative called heads and the coin came up tails. 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院While calling his own plays, Bradshaw quarter

12、backed the Steelers to eight division titles and four Super Bowl championships; Bradshaw was voted the MVP of Super Bowls XIII and XIV, NFL Player of the Year in 1978, and he won team MVP honors in back-to-back seasons (1977-1978). 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院In 19 career playoff games, Bradshaw threw 30 touchdown pa

13、sses, and his record as a starting quarterback in conference championship games and Super Bowls was 8-2.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Terry Bradshaw won four Super Bowl Rings as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, dabbled in movies, has had a successful recording career, made numerous commercials and is one of the

14、 most popular public speakers in America. He is also one of the hosts of the Fox Pre-game NFL Football show. 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院四分衛(wèi)（四分衛(wèi)（Quarterback，QB） 球隊進攻的大腦，整個攻擊體系的中心，所有進攻戰(zhàn)術(shù)均通過他傳達到場上。同時他們也是傳球進攻的發(fā)起者，精準的長傳會瞬間改變比賽?，F(xiàn)在聯(lián)盟最好的兩位四分衛(wèi)便是印第安納波利斯小馬隊的佩頓曼寧和新英格蘭愛國者隊的湯姆布拉迪。 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Thats the way the ball bounces. 在橄欖球上是指

15、：在開球（kick-off）或棄踢（punt）時，一旦球被踢進敵方的領(lǐng)域（downfield），接球手沒接到球或放棄（give up）時，那球就會觸地朝著未知的方向反彈，也許它會往敵方彈起；也許它會落在己方的陣地（upfield）上。但無論如何，總會有一方受益。因此在運動上人們用“thats the way the ball bounces來表示對命中注定的勝負感到無奈。 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Rugby中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Text analysisThe author tells of his frustrating experiences as a toupee mode

16、l, his problems, progress and success in broadcasting. He h a s l e a r n e d f r o m h i s experiences that ones success largely lies in the discovery of ones real potential. 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院An integrated analysisBasically, the story falls into four parts. Part 1(Para.1): main ideato give reasons for his

17、 job transferfunctionto provide the setting of the story (introductory information about whom, when and why)中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Part 2(Para.2-13): main ideato recount his frustrating experiences as a toupee modelfunctionto raise the first conflict and its climax中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Part3(Para.14-27): main ideato describ

18、e his problems, his progress and success in broadcasting functionto develop the second conflict, build up the climax and reach the solution中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Part4(Para 28): main ideato comment on his successful career transition.functionto elicit the theme of the story (conclusive remark)中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Part I (p

19、ara1) Introduction1 What is the meaning of “fine tradition ” mentioned in the text?2 Why does the writer talk about the “fine tradition ” of this country in this paragraph?中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Answers to the questions1 The expression “fine tradition” refers to peoples social value. Terry Bradshaw lives in a so

20、ciety that worships idols. It is common practice to follow the idols life-styles. 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院People try to imitate them, such as wearing the same brand of jeans, having the same hair style, etc. In this way the y feel they are more or less accepted as successful people too.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院2 The writers men

21、tioning of the fine tradition serves to justify his acceptance of the job as a toupee model.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Language points1 fumble ones way to do sth: in attempt to do sth2 have no idea3 athlete n. 運動員 那個有名的運動員已經(jīng)沒有優(yōu)勢贏得那場比賽了。The famous athlete had no advantage to win the game. 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院4 perfor

22、mer n. 表演者,執(zhí)行者 咱們?yōu)橄乱粋€表演者熱烈鼓掌吧。Lets have a good round of applause for the next performer.從觀眾的表情看, 那表演者得到的只是同情和憐憫.The performer received only pitying looks from his audience.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院5 pants n. 褲子 這件運動衫和那條短褲很相配。 This sport jacket will match those pants nicely.She wears the pants in her family.她是家里掌權(quán)的

23、人。中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Part 2 The frustrating experiences (para2-13)Questions:1 What is the companys marketing strategy策略in hiring the writer as its model?2 Why were the parents bothered when they received their sons modeled模型head?中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院3 Which of the following statements is true when Terry Bradshaw says i

24、t is the worst product endorsement he ever did?中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院A) He feels physically tired working as a model.B) His parents are troubled by the toupee company.C) He feels embarrassed having to wear the wig whenever he appears in publicD) He feels that he is losing his self-esteem (n. 自尊, 自負, 自大, 自尊心) an

25、d control of the situation.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Answers to questions:1 The toupee company attempts to make use of the writers fame to attract potential customers.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院2 The story does not provide an explicit明晰的reason. Presumably大概 it was because they wondered how their sons head could be duplicated like t

26、his.3 C中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Language pointsGet/ be involved in To take part in an activity or event, or to be connected with it in some wayE.g. The president was involved in the political scandal.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院我被卷入了一場有關(guān)價格的爭吵。 I got involved in a quarrel about the price.1)The pronoun “that” refers to the fine tradi

27、tion of endorsing支持champions優(yōu)勝者. 中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院I agreed to be the spokesman for a toupee company.The word “spokesman” refers to the authors job as a wig-model for the toupee company.he-man (infml, humor) : a strong man with powerful muscles肌肉中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院4 be embarrassed (to do sth; by sth )他們問她的年齡時，她窘得很。S

28、he was embarrassed when they asked her age. 他被很多債務(wù)弄得焦灼不安。He was embarrassed by many debts.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院5 potential customer: a person who may become a customer in the future6 distribute to 示威者向行人分發(fā)傳單. The demonstrators distributed leaflets傳單to passers-by.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院把書分給學(xué)生 distribute books among the stud

29、ents分為三類 be distributed into three classes在田間播種 distribute seeds over a field中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院7salon (n.)典雅時髦的營業(yè)室文藝沙龍 literary salons美容廳 a beauty salon8 straw n. 1)稻草；麥秸a bag made of straw2)莖管；紙吸管；塑料吸管 tube他用麥管喝牛奶。He drank the milk through a straw.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院9 have trouble/difficulty (in) doing sth : cant d

30、o sth easily工廠太吵了， 他們很難聽清對方在說什么。The factory is so noisy that they have trouble hearing each other.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院那位80歲的老太太下樓不方便，所以郵差總是直接把信放在她的門口。The 80-year-old lady has difficulty walking downstairs, so the postman always puts her letters directly at her door.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院10 in the mean time : at the same

31、time11suffocate : to (cause to ) die because of lack of airvt.使窒息, 噎住, 悶熄 vi.被悶死, 窒息, 受阻這嬰兒壓在枕頭下面窒息而死了。The baby suffocated under its pillow.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院duplicate 1) (vt): to copy復(fù)寫信件 duplicate a letter他又犯了和以前一樣的錯誤。 He duplicated his former mistakes.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院2) duplicate adj. 雙重的；兩個一樣的a duplicate key

32、兩把完全一樣的鑰匙a duplicate copy 副本中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院3) n. (圖畫、相片等的)復(fù)制品; 副本; 抄件原稿的副本 a duplicate of ones manuscript制成正副兩份be done made out in duplicate把這份文件打成一式兩份type the document in duplicate中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院is high on the listis near the top of the list. Here it means that “being suffocated by plaster while getting your

33、 head duplicated for a toupee display” was one of the worst ways to die.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Hyperbole: 修辭夸張法synonyms(同義詞): exaggeration ; overstatementA figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, as in I could sleep for a year or This book weighs a ton. 夸張法一種比喻，使用夸張來強調(diào)或產(chǎn)生某種效果，比如在 我

34、能睡一年或 這書有一噸重中.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Commercial an advertisement on television or radioE.g. McEnroe has been signed up to do a series of coffee commercials.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院TournamentA competition in a sport or game in which each player or team plays several matches, and the winner is the one who wins the most matchesE

35、.g. Thirty matches were played during the chess tournament, which lasted three weeks.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Cf. championship: a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport, especially one that involves several stages or games中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Fireto make someone leave his or her job, especially because he or she has done something wrong or something the employer does not approve ofE.g. You couldnt fire someone for joining a union, but you can if they go on strike.中國地質(zhì)大學(xué)長城學(xué)院Cf. lay off: to make workers, especially workers in a larg