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必修2-Unit 2 Page 9 Language Points：(Translation)1. compete in…在…方面竞争compete with/against...和...竞争2. take part in参加活动3. stand for代表4. a volunteer for…一位参加某活动的志愿者volunteer to do志愿做某事5. I lived in what you call “Ancient Greece”我生活在你们所称为的“古希腊”6. used to do过去常常…;过去曾经…7. on a regular basis定期地on the basis of…=base…on…基于…,在…基础上8. be admitted as…被接受，被承认9. That’s why they’re called the Winter Olympics.这就是为什么它们被称为冬季奥运会。
10. not only…, but (also)…不但…, 而且…11. play a very important role in…在…方面起到非常重要的作用12. as well也，而且13. host the Olympic Games主持奥林匹克运动会14. It’s a great responsibility but also a great honour to be chosen.被选上有巨大的责任，也是一个巨大的荣誉。
15. must be very proud一定是非常骄傲的16. replace…with…用…替代…take the place of代替必修2-Unit 2 Page 11 Comprehending：1. Scan the passage to find out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics.Characteristics:A. Ancient Olympics:(1) one set of Games(2) no women or slaves could take part(3) only competitors from GreeceB. Modern Olympics:(1) two main sets of Games(2) anyone can take part if they reach the standard(3) competitors from all over the world(4) more than 250 eventsSimilarities:(1) have running races(2) held every 4 years(3) no prize money for winners(4) seen as most important competition2. Read the passage carefully and answer the followingquestions.(1) What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games?Pausanias is amazed thata. many countries take part in the Olympic Games,b. and women too.c. And there are two sets of Games—the Winter and the Summer Olympics.(2) Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honour tohost the Olympic Games.(3) Why does he think people may be competing for moneyin the modern Olympic Games?He thinks that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he feels that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too.必修2-Unit 2 Page 12 Discovering useful words and expressions：1. Find the word or expression for each of the following meanings from the text.(1) compete: to take part in a sports event(2) admit: to allow to enter (a course or sports competition)(3) athelete/competitor: someone who takes part in a sports competition(4) standard: level of ability(5) regular basis:happening every time with the same amount of time in between(6) replace: to take the place of(7) motto: short sentence or phrase expressing the beliefs ofa person or group(8) responsibility: duty to be in charge and get in trouble ifthings go wrong(9) gymnasium: special hall for physical exercise(10) take part in: to join in2. Choose the word or phrase that means almost the same asthe word in italics.(1) She rose to her feet in one swift movement.A. shortB. quickC. immediateD. hurry(2) Nowadays all countries can take part if their athletes reachthe standard.A. TodayB. These daysC. In the futureD. Tomorrow(3) My son went to see the new stadiums before theOlympic Games began.A. concert hallsB. sports hallsC. reception buildingsvillageD. athlete’ｓ(4) Li Yan wanted to take part in the Olympic Games as a volunteer.A. someone who offers helpB. someone who offers to payC. someone who helps without payD. someone who works part-time(5) What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for?A. supportB. meanC. introduceD. look like3. Complete the passage with the words below in their proper forms.standard, athlete, admit, compete, responsibility, olive wreath, homeland Helena was a great athlete in the 5000-metre running race. She had won many prizes and wanted to compete in the Olympic Games. So she practiced hard every day in order tobe admitted as a competitor. It didn’t take her long to reach the standard for entering the Olympic Games. This made Helena eager to win a gold medal for herself and her homeland. Unfortunately, during the final, she was in front in her race when another competitor pushed her on purpose so that shefell down. Poor Helena lost her chance of a medal but the otherwoman had to take responsibility for breaking the rules. The judges felt sorry for Helena and gave her a special prize of anolive wreath instead.必修2-Unit 2 Page 13 Discovering useful structures：1. Look at the following sentences, paying attention to the underlined part.EXAMPLE:Only athletes [who have reached the agreed standards for their event] will be admitted as competitors.Can you find two more examples from Pre-reading and Reading? Please write them down.1. When and where will the next Olympic Games be held?2. The 2008 Olympics will be held in Beijing, China.3. And after that the 2012 Olympics will be held in London.2. Complete the rules below, using the words in brackets in theproper form.Rules for the Olympic Games:1. Nobody will be allowed(allow) to enter the stadium without a ticket.2. Children will not be allowed (not allow) to make a noiseand upset the competitors. If they do, they will be taken away (take away) from the stadium.3. No animals will be allowed (allow) in the stadium.4. Cheating by athletes will not be excused(not excuse). They will be told (tell) to leave and will be punished (punish).5. No smoking will be allowed (allow). If you are discovered,you will be fined (fine).必修2-Unit 2 Page 14 Language Points：(Translation)1. Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while(而，表转折) others do not?2. Put forward(提出)your ideas and give reasons for your choice.3. Then act the interview (面试).4. Responsibility: duty to in charge(负责、主管、看管) and get in trouble if things go wrong.词组：in charge (of…) 负责；主管；看管take charge (of…)接管，掌管，负责free of charge/no charge 免费；不需付钱charge for…索价，要价；为…收费charge…with…装载…，给…充电；控告…charge at…冲击；猛攻5. marry vi. & vt. 结婚，嫁，娶用法：A marry B: A娶了/嫁给Bmarry A to B: 把A嫁给B补充：(1) adj. marriedA get/be married (to B)be/get married (强调状态,指“已婚的，结婚了”) ＋to (不能用with) sb.和…结婚(2) n. marriage6. make a bargain with和…讨价还价7. hear of/about听说8. change one’s mind改变主意make up one’s mind下定决心9. I will marry Atlanta—or die! (or为连词，意为“否则”)10. promise to do许诺去做…11. pick up捡起pick up的用法短语动词pick up在历年高考试题中是命题者经常设计的一个考点?由于它在不同的语言环境中具体的意义上存在着较大的差异,同学们在理解和使用它时容易产生困惑?除此之外, pick up在中学英语课本中出现和使用的频率也较高,为了帮助同学们全面地了解和掌握这个短语动词,现就其基本含义和用法(常用)加以简单归纳,供同学们参考。
