1996 Olympics Song —
“The Power of the
Dream”
A Brief Introduction
to the Singer
Dictation
Questions and Answers
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi’s
fall in 1992 Olympics
Carl Lewis
An interview with Carl
Lewis
Questions and Answers
Word Web
Script
1996 Olympics Song —
“The Power of the
Dream”
A Brief Introduction
to the Singer
Dictation
Questions and Answers
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi’s
fall in 1992 Olympics
Carl Lewis
An interview with Carl
Lewis
Questions and Answers
Word Web
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.
1996 Olympics Song —
“The Power of the
Dream”
A Brief Introduction
to the Singer
Dictation
Questions and Answers
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi’s
fall in 1992 Olympics
Carl Lewis
An interview with Carl
Lewis
Questions and Answers
Word Web
Directions: Listen to the song and fill in the blanks with what you
hear.
Deep within each heart，
There lies a magic spark
That
lights the fire of our imagination
______________________________
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
There’s
a special part
____________________
Everyone of us will play
Feel the flame forever burn
Teaching lessons we must learn
1996 Olympics Song —
“The Power of the
Dream”
A Brief Introduction
to the Singer
Dictation
Questions and Answers
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi’s
fall in 1992 Olympics
Carl Lewis
An interview with Carl
Lewis
Questions and Answers
Word Web
To bring us closer to the power of the dream
As the world gives us its best
_________________________
To stand apart from all the rest
It is the power of the dream that brings us here
Your mind will take you far
The rest is just pure heart
You’ll
find your fate is all your own creation
__________________________________
And every boy and girl
As they come into this world
They
bring the gift of hope and inspiration
__________________________________
Feel the flame forever burn
Teaching lessons we must learn
To bring us closer to the power of the dream
The
world unites in hope and peace
_____________________________
We pray that it will always be
1996 Olympics Song —
“The Power of the
Dream”
A Brief Introduction
to the Singer
Dictation
Questions and Answers
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi’s
fall in 1992 Olympics
Carl Lewis
An interview with Carl
Lewis
Questions and Answers
Word Web
It is the power of the dream that brings us here
_____________________________
There’s
so much strength in all of us
Every woman, child and man
It’s the moment that you think you can’t
You’ll discover that you can
________________________
Feel the flame forever burn
Teaching lessons we must learn
To bring us closer to the power of the dream
The world unites in hope and peace
We pray that it will always be
It is the power of the dream that brings us here
Feel the flame forever burn
1996 Olympics Song —
“The Power of the
Dream”
A Brief Introduction
to the Singer
Dictation
Teaching lessons we must learn
To bring us closer to the power of the dream
The world unites in hope and peace
We pray that it will always be
Questions and Answers
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi’s
fall in 1992 Olympics
Carl Lewis
An interview with Carl
Lewis
Questions and Answers
Word Web
It is the power of the dream that brings us here
The power of the dream
______________________
The
faith in things unseen
The courage to embrace your fear
No matter where you are
To
_______________________
reach for your own star
To realize the power of the dream
To realize the power of the dream
1996 Olympics Song —
“The Power of the
Dream”
A Brief Introduction
to the Singer
Dictation
Questions and Answers
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi’s
fall in 1992 Olympics
Carl Lewis
An interview with Carl
Lewis
Questions and Answers
Word Web
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.
1996 Olympics Song —
“The Power of the
Dream”
A Brief Introduction
to the Singer
Dictation
Questions and Answers
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi’s
fall in 1992 Olympics
Carl Lewis
An interview with Carl
Lewis
Questions and Answers
Word Web
Directions: Describe what kind of figure skating athlete she was
according to the video clip.
1996 Olympics Song —
“The Power of the
Dream”
A Brief Introduction
to the Singer
Dictation
Questions and Answers
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi’s
fall in 1992 Olympics
Carl Lewis
An interview with Carl
Lewis
Questions and Answers
Word Web
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?
1996 Olympics Song —
“The Power of the
Dream”
A Brief Introduction
to the Singer
Dictation
Questions and Answers
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi’s
fall in 1992 Olympics
Carl Lewis
An interview with Carl
Lewis
Questions and Answers
Word Web
Watch an interview with Carl Lewis
1996 Olympics Song —
“The Power of the
Dream”
A Brief Introduction
to the Singer
Dictation
Questions and Answers
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi’s
fall in 1992 Olympics
Carl Lewis
An interview with Carl
Lewis
Questions and Answers
Word Web
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.
1996 Olympics Song —
“The Power of the
Dream”
A Brief Introduction
to the Singer
Dictation
Directions: What words will occur to you whenever we mention
the word “Olympic.” Write down as many words as
possible about it.
honor
Questions and Answers
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi
A video clip about
Kristi Yamaguchi’s
fall in 1992 Olympics
swifter
glory
higher
stronger
Olympic
medal
Olympic Flame
Carl Lewis
An interview with Carl
Lewis
Questions and Answers
champion
ancient Greek
Word Web
the torch
the Olympic Flag
sportsmanship
Part Division of the Text
Part
Para(s).
Main Ideas
1~2
Many athletes mount the winners’ stand
not simply because of their athletic talent,
but because of their firm inner fibre.
3~15
The qualities that help make Olympic
champions involve having a dream,
being fired up, aiming high, not quitting,
and making one’s own luck.
True or False
Questions and Answers
1
2
Part Division of the Text
True or False
Questions and Answers
1. After Kristi Yamaguchi fell to the ground she had to do the
program all over again in order to win the gold medal.( F )
She received near-perfect marks despite the fall.
2. Sportsmen win not simply because of their athletic talent
but because of their strong willpower. ( T )
3. Every child who dreams of Olympic fame will one day climb
onto the winners’ stand. ( F )
Not every child who dreams of Olympic fame will one day
climb onto the winners’ stand.
4. Most athletes are able to foretell the outcome of their
competition. ( F )
Some athletes are able to do that because of their high
expectation.
Part Division of the Text
True or False
Questions and Answers
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.
Part Division of the Text
True or False
Questions and Answers
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.
Detailed Reading
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.
What Makes Olympic Champions?
John E. Anderson
Detailed Reading
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,
flashed a dazzling smile and spun back into her program. When
the judges’ scores were announced, she had received nearperfect marks despite the fall. Her spirited recovery gave her
the gold medal — a tribute to her determination and courage.
Detailed Reading
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.
Detailed Reading
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.
Detailed Reading
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.
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.
Detailed Reading
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.
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.
Training a week before the 1988 Games, 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.
They never quit. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two
tremendously poignant moments. American sprinter Gail
Devers,
the clear leader in the 100-meter hurdles, tripped
over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees
and crawled the last five meters, finishing the fifth — but
finishing.
Detailed Reading
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.
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.”
Detailed Reading
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.
Detailed Reading
But Kristi rose to her feet, flashed a dazzling smile and spun back
into her program.
1. What does “dazzling” mean here? What does the word imply?
“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。
Detailed Reading
Her spirited recovery gave her the gold medal — a tribute to her
determination and courage.
1. What does “spirited recovery” refer to?
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.
3. Translate the sentence into Chinese.
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。
Detailed Reading
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.
1. What does “reached deep into themselves” mean?
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.”
3. Translate the sentence into Chinese.
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。
Detailed Reading
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.
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.
Detailed Reading
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.”
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.
Detailed Reading
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。
2. Paraphrase the sentence.
They are enthusiastic about what they are doing.
Detailed Reading
The Olympic Flame that top performers pursue burns inside them.
1. Paraphrase the sentence.
They are immensely inspired by the Olympic spirit, which the
Olympic flame represents and the best athletes pursue.
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
Detailed Reading
Paraphrase the sentence.
that’s exactly what he did: he came in fifth
Detailed Reading
She had not only seen herself winning, but called her winning
time to the split second.
1. Paraphrase the sentence.
She had not only predicted that she would win, but had also
predicted the exact time of winning the race.
2. Translate the sentence.
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
Detailed Reading
What does “the clear leader” mean?
“The clear leader” means “the person who has an obvious
lead in a race or competition.”
I was the last person expected to make the winners’ podium.
Detailed Reading
1. Paraphrase the sentence.
I was not at all expected to be the winner.
2. Translate the sentence.
没有人会想到我能登上领奖台。
Detailed Reading
But I had trained like crazy, and when the favorites faltered, I
was ready.
1. Paraphrase the sentence.
I had exerted myself fully in training, and was therefore
ready to seize the opportunity presented by the failure of
the leading competitors.
2. Translate the sentence.
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。
Detailed Reading
Olympians I know go through a grind of pointing toward
their big moment.
1. Paraphrase the sentence.
The athletes I know who have participated in the Olympic
Games experience lots of hardships on their way to
success.
2. Translate the sentence.
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。
Detailed Reading
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.
Detailed Reading
In the Olympics — in everything — luck strikes those prepared
to capitalize on it.
1. What does “strike” mean here?
“Strike” means “fall on.”
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.”
3. Translate the sentence.
在奥运会上——在任何情况下——好运只光顾那些做好准备的人。
Detailed Reading
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.
In the discus-throwing when his turn came and he hurled
the heavy missile, it swerved and fell among the spectators.
这场比赛吸引了四万多名观众。
The match attracted over
40,000 spectators.
Detailed Reading
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.
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.
Detailed Reading
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.
The little girl let out a groan of protest at having to go to
bed.
The door opened with a groan.
Collocation:
groan out
用低沉的声音说出
Detailed Reading
evaporate:
1. vt. to (cause to) change into steam and disappear
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.
Detailed Reading
tumble:
1. vi. to fall down quickly and suddenly , especially with a rolling
movement
A few stones came tumbling down the cliff.
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.
Detailed Reading
spin:
1. vt. to cause to rotate swiftly; to twirl
The village has a reputation for
spinning fine wool yarn.
He spins the ball well, and is
very impressive indeed.
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。
The heavy blow sent the enemy spinning to the ground.
CF: turn, rotate, revolve, swirl & spin
Detailed Reading
这些动词都含有“旋转”的意思。
turn 为最普通词，指以圆圈形途径移动。例如：
A planet turning on its axis.
行星以自己的轴为中心旋转。
rotate 通常涉及物体绕自己的轴或中心旋转的动作。例如：
The top rotated with decreasing speed as the spring wound
down.
当发条越来越松时，陀螺也越转越慢。
revolve 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：
The earth revolves around the sun.
地球绕太阳公转。
CF: turn, rotate, revolve, swirl & spin
Detailed Reading
这些动词都含有“旋转”的意思。
swirl 通常表示翻滚、起伏或旋转。例如：
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。
spin 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.
车轮在泥浆里打转，但汽车不动。
Detailed Reading
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.
The consultant told Jean that an operation was necessary to
save her life.
Detailed Reading
mount:
1. vt.
1) to go up; to climb a step or stairs
He mounted the stairs and looked around him slowly.
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.
Detailed Reading
2. vi. to go upward; to rise; to increase in amount, extent, or
intensity
Casualties on both sides of the battle have continued to
mount.
As the General Election approaches, problems start to
mount.
Collocations:
mount photographs
mount the stairs
mount a map on paper
mount guards
mount an attack
给照片装框
上楼梯
给地图裱上纸
派设警卫
发动攻势
CF: ascend, climb & mount
Detailed Reading
这些动词均含有“攀登”，“上升”之意。
ascend 正式用词，指不用手攀，一直上升直到相当高的地方。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。
climb 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：
Do you think you can climb up the steep cliff?
你觉得你能够爬上那个很陡的悬崖峭壁吗?
mount 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 soldiers stood beside their horses, waiting for the
order to mount.
士兵们站在他们的马旁，等候着上马的命令。
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visualize: vt.
to form a mental image of; to envisage
I tried to visualize the house while he was describing it.
An architect can look at a drawing and visualize a threedimensional shape.
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.
Mary visualized John getting angry when she told him
about the damage.
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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.
The museum had several paintings representing the artist’s
early style.
秃鹰象征美国。
The bald eagle represents the United States.
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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.
Top-flight gymnasts practice eight hours a day for decades.
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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.
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
press communiqué
freedom of the press
press for
press ahead with
记者招待会
新闻公报
出版自由
敦促
加紧努力
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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I was only involved in the initial stages of the planning.
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.
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consecutive: adj.
following in regular unbroken order
Inflation fears and rising interest rates sent the stock market
plummeting to its fourth consecutive loss yesterday.
这家公司已经连续七年盈利。
The company has made a profit for seven consecutive years.
CF: continual, continuous, successive & consecutive
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这些形容词均有“连续的”，“不断的”之意。
continual 强调重复或持续发生，但连续之间允许有间断。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。
continuous 语意最强，强调在时间和空间上没有间断。例如:
She suffered a continuous bout of illness lasting six months.
她的病持续了六个月。
successive 强调事物一个接一个地发生，无间断。例如:
The school team won five successive games.
校队连续获得五场比赛的胜利。
consecutive 强调依顺序连贯的。例如:
The streets of New York City are numbered in consecutive
order.
纽约市街是按序编号的。
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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.
言语能够具体表现各种思想和感情。
Language can embody various thoughts and feelings.
2) to include something; to make part of a system or whole; to
incorporate
The latest model embodies many new improvements.
此书收录了许多年轻作家的作品。
This book embodies the works of many young writers.
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confess: vt.
to admit sth. that one feels embarrassed about
Mary confessed that she didn’t really know how to work the
computer.
Occasionally people confess to crimes they haven’t
committed just to get attention.
Edwards confessed to being a spy for the KGB.
CF: acknowledge, admit, confess, recognize & concede
这些动词均含“承认”之意。
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acknowledge 通常指公开承认某事的真实情况或自己的过错。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。
admit 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：
There are some faults which men readily admit, but others
not so readily.
虽然有人承认了一些错误，但另一些不是这么主动。
confess 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:
I have to confess that I lied to you.
我得承认我对你撒了谎。
CF: acknowledge, admit, confess, recognize & concede
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这些动词均含“承认”之意。
recognize 作“承认”解时，系书面用词，主要指合法的或外交上的承
认，也指公认。例如：
British medical qualifications are recognized in Canada.
英国的医疗资格在加拿大是认可的。
concede 指在事实与证据面前勉强或不得不承认。例如：
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。
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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.
The differences between rich and poor are perhaps most
significant, most visible, and most poignant in the lives of
children.
Collocations:
a poignant question
poignant anxiety
poignant regret
poignant remarks
poignant sarcasm
poignant suggestions
苛刻的质问
深深的焦虑
深沉的懊悔
尖锐的批评
辛辣的讽刺
中肯的建议
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agonizing: adj.
extremely painful
There was one present which gave Maria the most agonizing
decision of her young life.
一年后，他在承受了数月极度的痛苦后死去。
A year later he died after suffering months of agonizing pain.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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3. n. a way of walking with one foot dragging unevenly
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
limp opposition
limp shirt collar
walk with a limp
无力的握手
微弱的反抗
软塌塌的衬衫领子
走路一瘸一拐
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deafening: adj.
very loud; making deaf, especially for a short time
When she finished speaking, the applause was deafening.
Outside there was a deafening crash of thunder.
In that same instant, the deafening crash of gunfire filled the
narrow alley.
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falter: vi.
to become weaker and unable to continue in an effective way
The economy is showing signs of faltering.
If we could cut off these lines of communication, their attack
would usually falter.
Laurie’s voice faltered as she tried to thank him.
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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.
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.
CF: cruel，brutal, ruthless & relentless
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都含“残酷的”，“无情的”之意。
cruel 指对“别人的痛苦漠不关心”“或以使人遭受痛苦而乐的”。例如:
The cruel master beat his slaves with a whip.
残酷的主人鞭打他的奴隶。
brutal 语气比 cruel强, 含“野兽般地残忍的”之意。例如:
The brutal soldiers beat their prisoners ruthlessly.
残暴的士兵野蛮地抽打俘虏。
ruthless 指“残忍的”，“无情的”，“没同情心的”。例如:
His reluctance to rescue the drowning child was viewed as
a ruthless behavior.
他不肯救落水儿童被看成是残忍无情的行为。
relentless 指“无情的”，“在严酷或严格方面不降低要求的”，“不
宽容的”。 例如:
Her critiques were relentless but very revealing.
她的批评不留情面但很有启迪作用。
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count:
1. vi. to be important or valuable
Every penny counts in the battle to save the rainforests.
First impressions really do count.
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.
I sat down with the Financial Times and tried to count how
many people were actually smoking underneath no-smoking
signs.
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2) to include someone or sth. in a total
There are more than two thousand of us, not counting the
crew.
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
on all counts
at the last count
count sb. in
count on
保留记录
在各个方面
据最新消息
把某人算进去
指望
1. 希望化为了泡影
chances evaporated
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2. 灿然一笑
flash a dazzling smile
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3. 重振旗鼓
spirited recovery
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4. 不屈不挠的意志
firm inner fiber
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5. 登上领奖台
mount the winners’ stand
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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
12. 做出毫秒不差的预测
call the time to the split second
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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
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17. 创造运气
make their own luck
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18. 发挥不好
perform poorly
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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
23. 年复一年
year after year
24. 利用
capitalize on
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Directions: Listen to the following passage and fill the blanks.
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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 message
________ from
________ of friendship, peace, and blessings
China to children all over the world.
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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
_________ and the dreams of people from every part of
the landscape
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
___________.
there is a tradition of spreading good wishes
In China, _____________________________________
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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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.
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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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Group Discussion
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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Reference:
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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.
Europe
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Africa
America
Asia
Oceania
1896
Athens,
Greece
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Hints for Task 1:
Since this activity needs some geographical and historical
knowledge, the following steps may be taken:
1. Refer to a world map and have a quick review of the names
of the continents, major countries and their capital cities; and
2. Try to recognize those host countries and their corresponding
capital cities in the map given.
Answers for reference:
Europe
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1896 Athens,
Greece
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1900 Paris, France
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1908 London,
Britain
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1912 Stockholm,
Sweden
1920 Antwerp,
Belgium
1924 Paris,
France
1928
Amsterdam,
Netherlands
Africa
America
1904 St.
Louis, USA
Asia
Oceania
1964 Tokyo 1956
Melbourne,
Japan
Australia
1932 Los
1988, Seoul,
Angeles, USA
2000,
Korea
Sydney,
1968 Mexico
Australia
2008,
City, Mexico
Beijing,
China
1976
Montreal,
Canada
1984 Los
Angeles,
USA
Europe
Africa
America
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1936 Berlin,
Germany
1948 London,
Britain
1952 Helsinki,
Finland
1960 Rome, Italy
1972 Munich,
Germany
1980 Moscow,
Russia
1992 Barcelona,
Spain
2004 Athens,
Greece
1996 Atlanta,
USA
Asia
Oceania
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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?
2) What factor(s) may have caused such distribution?
3) Which Olympic years are missing in your table? Why were
there no Olympic Games in those years?
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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.
2) 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.
3) 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。
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2. A life without a purpose is a ship without a rudder.
人生无目的，犹如船失去了舵。
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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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5. Each man is the architect of his own fate.
命运掌握在自己手中。
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6. Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence.
— George F. Will, American editor and columnist
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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
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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)
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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