高等学校研究生英语系列教材综合教程(下)熊海虹第二单元课件课后答案解析 Unit 2 Sports in Society概要1.pptVIP

Discuss in groups the following questions. 1. Sports are often said to reflect the national character of a country. How do you think US football, baseball and basketball respectively reflect US values? Reading More—Critical Thinking 2. Since the creation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894, interested cities have rivaled each other for selection as the host city of the Olympic Games. Why do you think they bid for the Olympics? What can the Olympics bring to the host city? 1. Manchester United fans now reside the world over and support with staggering intensity a group of players, few of whom have any relation to Manchester. (Para. 4) Reading More – Language Point Here the object of “support” is “a group of players”. “with staggering intensity” is a prepositional phrase to modify “support”. “few of whom have any relation to Manchester” is an attributive clause that modifies “a group of players”. 翻译：如今曼联球迷遍布全球，以难以想象的热情支持着这支球队，虽然这些球迷基本都与曼彻斯特这座城市没什么关系。 2. Sport matters to so many so very deeply because it offers a fascinating insight into success and how much victory matters. (Para. 5) Reading More – Language Point gain an insight into insight into: 1) The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis. 这篇文章使我们真正了解目前经济危机的原因。 2) The research provides new insights into the way we process language. 3) The trust wants to _________________ (深入了解) the countys butterfly population. 3. Sporting success transcends the sport itself. (Para. 5) Reading More – Language Point 她的动听的歌声无法用言语来描述。 transcend national boundaries transcended political differences transcend: to go beyond the usual limits of something 超越，跨越 e.g. 1) The beauty of her songs transcend words and language. 2) Economic transnational practices are economic practices  that __________________________ (跨越国界). 3) The desire for peace ___________________________ (超 越了政治分歧). 4. That is what makes it so compel