应用型大学英语2Unit8.docVIP

Unit8 Notes to the text 1 The crowd of 23,000 roared their approval and even her rivals stopped to applaud 2 The crowd knew they were not just celebrating a personal victory but witnessing one of sporting history抯 greatest milestones. 3 She can only vaguely make out the track lanes beneath her feet and the blurred shapes of competitors around her. 4 She painstakingly measured out each long jump and high jump, and counted the paces between hurdles. 5 In her qualifying race she almost fell on the third lap when a slight collision forced her to reach out and touch the back of another runner to keep her balance. 6 I can抰 tell you the number of letters I抳e had from parents and teenagers with the same or similar condition. r. A 1. astonishing a. victoriously 2. depressing b. stunning 3. frustrated c. distinguished 4. impaired d. cheerless 5. painstakingly e. helpful 6. prestigious f. damaged 7. supportive g. disappointed 8. triumphantly h. carefully B 1. The stronger the m________, the better a person will learn a foreign language. 2. He desperately wanted to win his friends?a_______. 3. The boy was evidently i________ in hearing. 4. They were offered the conveniences and facilities one would e_______ from a modern hotel. 5. I抦 feeling rather f_ _______ in my present job; I need a change. 6. One month later, the doctor d________ his girlfriend抯 illness as hepatitis via a blood test. 7. At the bad news, her head sank and tears w_____ up in her eyes. 8. His writings have i_________ a great many people. Practrice Joseph: It抯 a great honor to interview you on behalf of your supporters. Marla: Thank you. Joseph: When did you win yourself a place to represent America at the Olympics for the first time? Marla: In 2000, at the Sydney Olympics. Joseph: It must have been an unforgettable moment! Could you please tell us in detail what happened that day? Marla: Yes, it was unforgettable indeed! The stadium buzzed with emotion. The cr