高二英语the Special Olympics.pptVIP

Integrating SkillsThe Special Olympics * Reading and Questions 1.What kind of people can take part in the Special Olympic Games ? A: The mentally disabled athletes. 2.What attitude did people use to have towards the mentally disabled? A: No dignity and respect; little treatment or think it is shameful 2. How do events like the Special Olympics help mentally disabled people? A:Events like the Special Olympics help mentally disabled people by building their confidence and by giving them a chance to show what they can achieve. Language Points Ceremony 1.--(a set of) formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or religious occasions 典礼;仪式 Eg. a wedding/graduation ceremony 2---very formal and polite behavior礼仪；礼节 Eg. She arrived at the airport without the pomp and ceremony that usually accompanies important politicians. a. without ceremony 随意地 Eg. I handed her my letter of resignation without ceremony (= in an informal way). victory .– success in a war , contest, game, etc 胜 利；成功 a. win/achieve/gain a victory over/against ... Eg. Grant won/achieved/gained a comfortable/easy victory against/over Cooper in yesterdays match. Dignity 1.--calm, serious and controlled behavior that makes people respect you 尊贵；尊严 Eg. He longs for a society in which the dignity of all people is recognized (Be) beneath one’s dignity –(often ironic) below one’s social , moral , etc standards 有失身份，尊严，体面等 Eg.She thought it beneath her dignity to argue with a street vendor . b. stand on one’s dignity（因自爱）保持尊严 （因自命不凡）摆架子 Eg. The Director didnt stand on her dignity; she helped clear up after the party. Shameful ---deserving blame, or being a reason for feeling ashamed可耻的；丢脸的 Eg. The family kept their shameful secret for years. N shame a.It’s a shame that …. b. What a shame ! Shame on you ! 1.遗憾的事;可惜 2.羞愧感;耻辱 a. To one’s shame Participate --to take part in or become involved in an activity参与；参加 a. participate in Eg. Participate in a comp