合工大研究生英语unit7.pptVIP

The Olympics Olympism  Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.(Olympic Charter, Fundamental Principles, paragraph 1) There has always been Olympic mischief Erich Segal (1937— )　　 He has published a number of scholarly works as well as teaching at the university level. He has acted as a visiting professor for the University of Munich, Princeton University, and Dartmouth College. He has written widely on Greek and Latin literature, and also won literary honour in France and Italy. he is best known as author of the screenplay for Yellow Submarine, 1968 motion picture hit by The Beatles; and his novel Love Story, a New York Times No. 1 bestseller, Quotations from Love Story Love means never having to say you’re sorry. Jennifer : You look stupid and rich. Oliver : Well, what if Im smart and poor? Jennifer : *Im* smart and poor. Oliver : Well what makes you so smart? Jennifer : I wouldnt go out for coffee with you thats what. Oliver: Well what if I wasnt even gonna ask you to go out for coffee with me? Jennifer: Well thats what makes you stupid.  Warm-up Activities 1. Do you happen to know any case of trickery and dishonesty in sports?. 2. Many athletes in most prominent sports are made very rich through sponsorships. Do you think Chinese athletes, especially soccer players are overly paid? State your reasons. 3. What measures should be taken to make both sports fans and professional athletes behave in conformity with public courtesy and sportsmanship? ANCIENT OLYMPICS CHEATING Not all athletes lived up to this code of excellence. Those who were discovered cheating w