[英语]Unit 5_ Book 2.pptVIP

Cultural Notes Olympics (the Olympic Games) The Olympic Games are the most important international sports event in the world held every four year and have been held in various cities of the world at regular 4-year intervals. Olympic Flame The most revered and visible symbol of the Olympic Games competition is the Olympic Flame. During the ancient Games, in Olympia, a sacred flame burned continually on the altar of the goddess, Hera.The tradition of the Olympic Torch Relay, which culminates in the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at the Opening Ceremony of each Games, dates to the 1936 Berlin Games. Do you know these proverbs? (1). Where there is a will, there is a way. 有志者事竟成。 (2). Rome wasn’t built in a day. 伟业非一日之功/罗马非朝夕建成。 (3). God helps those that help themselves. 黄天不负有心人/自助者天助。 (4). You shall reap what you sow. 种豆得豆，种瓜得瓜/一分耕耘，一分收获。 (5). Constant dripping wears away the stone. 碶而不舍，金石可镂。 Text Organization Now scan the first sentence of Paras 1-6 and answer the following questions. 1)Which first sentence switches from past tense to past perfect tense? 2) Which first sentence shows that flashback is over and the narration returns to the National Junior Olympics? Detailed study of the text 1) Why were Michael’s palms sweating? 2) Why is the pole vault the highlight of any track and field competition? Part One (Paras 1-2) Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career. 3) Why dose the author mention Michael’s mother reading stories to Michael? 4) How do we know Michael’s father is a hard-core realist? Part Two (Paras 3-5) Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training. 5) How did Michael feel when he cleared 17 feet 4 inches? Why? 6) When did Michael begin to feel nervous? 7) What helped Michael overcome his nervousness? 8) Why was Michael’s father so excited? Part Three (Paras 6-12) Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.