Unit 3 The Comeback 课件.pptVIP

Introduction The author Elizabeth Van Steen was born in Illinois in 1928. She is the author of more than 50 books for young adults. She has also written more than 200 short stories. One of her books, “The Best Horse”, became an awarding winning film. The Characters Laurie In the story, Laurie was a young, excellent ice-skater who hoped to skate in the World Cup and the Olympics. Winning was very important to her. From the day she was ten, no one could beat her in ice-skating. But just then she had an accident and hurt her Knees badly. After six months since the accident, she came back. When she waited for her turn to skate in the competition, Kathy, anoter ice-skater, told her that they had some new competition that year and there was a girl from Connecticut named Jinny Jordan who was really strong in everything. Jinny Jordan became her only opponent in the competition. When she found Jinnys music tape(the music was as important to the program as the skating itself), She wondered whether or not to return it. Howerver,she decided to return it at last. Just then, it was her turn to skate. She skated perfectly to win in her comeback. Jinny In the story, Jinny Jordean was a new ice-skater, the one that Laurie had to beat win. She appeared in some new competition that LAurie had not skate in because her knee had been hurt badly in a accident. Comprehension Answer each question by writing a complete sentence. 1. When did Laurie have an accident? Six months ago. 2. As Laurie waited to skate, how did she feel? She felt very nervous. 3. Who could beat Laurie befor she had her accident? No one could beat her before she had her accident. 4. Where was Jinny Jordan from? She ame fom Connecticut. Put events in order 2 a. Kathy suddenly burst through the door. 7 b.A young woman said : “Hi, I am Jinny Jordan.” 5 Laurie realized that she would have to try a triple toe loop. 3 d.Kathy welcomed Laurie back to competion. 6 e. Laurie thought about the rainy ni