1. Unit 5 I love This Game Unit 5 I love This Game

2. Main Points Ⅰ. Leading In Ⅰ. Leading In Ⅱ. Text A Ⅱ. Text A Ⅲ. Text B Ⅲ. Text B ● Vocabulary Practice ● Vocabulary Practice Ⅳ. Practical Writing Ⅳ. Practical Writing

3. Leading In

4. Background Information National Basketball Association It’s an organization of professional basketball teams and players in the USA and Canada. Abbreviation: NBA

5. . The NBA"s official development league is the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The league was founded in 1946 and now features 12 teams playing in two conferences. Many players, coaches, executives, and referees have honed their skills in the CBA before going on to NBA careers.

6. NBA Teams: Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics Charlotte Hornets Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets Detroit Pistons Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves New Jersey Nets New York Knickerbockers Orlando Magic NBA Teams: Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics Charlotte Hornets Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets Detroit Pistons Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves New Jersey Nets New York Knickerbockers Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs Seattle Super Sonics Toronto Raptors Utah Jazz Vancouver Grizzlies Washington Wizards Philadelphia 76ers Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs Seattle Super Sonics Toronto Raptors Utah Jazz Vancouver Grizzlies Washington Wizards

7. Some Expressions about basketball Some Expressions about basketball referee 裁判 referee 裁判 left forward 左前锋 left forward 左前锋 right forward 右前锋 right forward 右前锋 left guard 左后卫 left guard 左后卫 right guard 右后卫 right guard 右后卫 center 中锋 center 中锋 free throw line 罚球线 free throw line 罚球线 free throw lane 罚球区 free throw lane 罚球区 three-point line 三分线 three-point line 三分线 running shot 运动中投篮 running shot 运动中投篮 hook shot 勾手投篮 hook shot 勾手投篮 over-rim shot / dunk shot 扣蓝 over-rim shot / dunk shot 扣蓝 two-hand jump shot 双手跳投 two-hand jump shot 双手跳投 dribbling 运球 dribbling 运球 catch 接球 catch 接球 slam-dunk champion 扣蓝冠军 slam-dunk champion 扣蓝冠军 shootout champion 投篮冠军 shootout champion 投篮冠军 shoot/make 65 baskets 投篮得了 65 分 shoot/make 65 baskets 投篮得了 65 分 three-point shooting competition 三分投篮比赛 three-point shooting competition 三分投篮比赛 MVP 最有价值球员 MVP 最有价值球员

8. Text A Yao Ming Rockets to Stardom! Text A Yao Ming Rockets to Stardom!

9. I. Pre-Reading Activities: Questions for discussion in groups Questions for discussion in groups 1. Do you like playing basket? 2. Who is your favorite player? 3. How much do you know about Yao Ming? Yao Ming Yao Ming Position: C Born: Sep 12, 1980 Height: 7-5 / 2,26 Weight: 296 lbs. / 134,3 kg. From : China Position: C Born: Sep 12, 1980 Height: 7-5 / 2,26 Weight: 296 lbs. / 134,3 kg. From : China

10. Ranks third in Rockets history in career blocked shots per game and eighth in career blocked shots Has compiled 60 career double- doubles Earned first-ever Western Conference Player of the Week honors on 3/8/04 Scored a career-high and Rockets individual season-high 41 points with 16 rebounds and a career-high seven assists vs. Atlanta on 2/22/04 Scored 22 points with a Rockets individual season-high and career- high 20 rebounds vs. Detroit on 12/6/03 Ranks third in Rockets history in career blocked shots per game and eighth in career blocked shots Has compiled 60 career double- doubles Earned first-ever Western Conference Player of the Week honors on 3/8/04 Scored a career-high and Rockets individual season-high 41 points with 16 rebounds and a career-high seven assists vs. Atlanta on 2/22/04 Scored 22 points with a Rockets individual season-high and career- high 20 rebounds vs. Detroit on 12/6/03

11. II. While- Reading Activities 1. Read the text through and try to answer the questions on page 77 2.Discuss the text in groups and try to the understand the text thoroughly 2.Discuss the text in groups and try to the understand the text thoroughly Language Points: Language Points: 1. rocket: vi The spacecraft rocketed into the sky. ( move at a very great speed ) n. A rocket lifted the communications satellite into orbit around the earth. n. A rocket lifted the communications satellite into orbit around the earth. “ rocket” is used here as a pun. It has two meanings: Yao Ming rises quickly, like a rocket, “ rocket” is used here as a pun. It has two meanings: Yao Ming rises quickly, like a rocket, to join in the NBA stardom; and he is to play for the Huston Rockets. to join in the NBA stardom; and he is to play for the Huston Rockets. 2. stardom: n. She shot to stardom on Broadway by a comic play. ( state of being a very famous performer ) e.g. kingdom officialdom

12. 3. draft: n. The first draft of people for blood donation was completed.( 挑选 ) 3. draft: n. The first draft of people for blood donation was completed.( 挑选 ) a draft for Parliament Bill ( 草案） a draft for Parliament Bill ( 草案） vt. Some students were drafted to conduct the survey. (select, choose) vt. Some students were drafted to conduct the survey. (select, choose) I drafted a contract and showed it to my lawyer.(make a draft of) I drafted a contract and showed it to my lawyer.(make a draft of) 4. Look forward to: I am looking forward to hearing from you. 4. Look forward to: I am looking forward to hearing from you. The girl is looking forward to a long holiday for a good rest. The girl is looking forward to a long holiday for a good rest. 5. Along the way: They got know each other better along the way and finally fell in love. 5. Along the way: They got know each other better along the way and finally fell in love. You will get the whole picture along the way. (the passage of time) You will get the whole picture along the way. (the passage of time) 6. shoot: v. Beckham shot the free kick, and kicked the ball into the goal. (kick) 6. shoot: v. Beckham shot the free kick, and kicked the ball into the goal. (kick) The hunter shot at the bird, but missed it. ( fire a gun) The hunter shot at the bird, but missed it. ( fire a gun) The shot a bird. The shot a bird.

13. 7. brief: adj. As there is little time left, please be brief.( short ) 7. brief: adj. As there is little time left, please be brief.( short ) vt. The officer briefed the team before their military vt. The officer briefed the team before their military action. ( give necessary instruction) action. ( give necessary instruction) 8. surround: vt. The troops surrounded the enemy ’ s headquarters. ( go around ) The small village is surrounded by hills. (be all around on every side) The small village is surrounded by hills. (be all around on every side) 9. In brief: Please keep quiet. Let ’ s listen to the news in brief. 10. so-so: ” what do you think of the film? “ “ oh, it ’ s so-so. ” 11. pressure: n. He is under pressure from heavy work. v. Just press this button and it will go. v. Just press this button and it will go. 12. eye: n. His eye for the ball makes him the world ’ s most famous goalkeeper. ( the ability to see the ball and to judge its direction) ( the ability to see the ball and to judge its direction) Her eye for fashion has helped her to become an excellent fashion designer Her eye for fashion has helped her to become an excellent fashion designer

14. 13. coach: n. He is the head coach of the national team. The tour guide told us that our coach would stop at the next station for lunch. ( a comfortable bus) The tour guide told us that our coach would stop at the next station for lunch. ( a comfortable bus) 14. Funnily enough: Funnily enough, he didn ’ t say a word against me. oddly enough / strangely enough/ surprisingly enough/ interestingly enough oddly enough / strangely enough/ surprisingly enough/ interestingly enough 15. Loss: n. It ’ s a great loss that you gave up this job. The country suffered heavy losses in its economy. The country suffered heavy losses in its economy. 16. In the long/ short term: In the long term, the market is promising. In the long term, the market is promising. In the short term, we are likely to lose money on this book. In the short term, we are likely to lose money on this book. 17. encourage: His mother encouraged him to become a lawyer. 18. walking: She knows so many words that she ’ s a walking dictionary.( human )

15. Text B Michael Jordan and Me

16. Questions for discussion Questions for discussion 1. What do you know about Jordan? 2. Which NBA player do you like best? 3. What things are key to the making of an excellent NBA player? 4. What are the qualities that make Michael Jordan one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA?

17. Background Information Background Information Michael Jordan Michael Jordan Born on Feb.17th, 1963, Born on Feb.17th, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York in Brooklyn, New York American basketball player, who got the nickname “ Air Jordan ” for his powerful slam-dunk. He was the NBA ’ s “ most Valuable Player ” (MVP) six times. American basketball player, who got the nickname “ Air Jordan ” for his powerful slam-dunk. He was the NBA ’ s “ most Valuable Player ” (MVP) six times.

18. Read the text through and do exercises on Page 84 Read the text through and do exercises on Page 84 Language Points: 1. Team work : n. Teamwork doesn ’ t happen in a group with many selfish people Mutual trust is important in good teamwork. Mutual trust is important in good teamwork. (combined effort) (combined effort) 2. spirit: n. Although she has left the world, her spirit will live on forever. He didn ’ t enter into the spirit of the dancing party. (intention) He didn ’ t enter into the spirit of the dancing party. (intention) 3. wander: v. I wonder why he hasn ’ t given me a reply. ( want to know) ( want to know) wander at: I don ’ t wonder at her falling asleep in the middle of the film – it was very boring. ( be surprised) wander at: I don ’ t wonder at her falling asleep in the middle of the film – it was very boring. ( be surprised) n. She looked at the old man in wonder. ( feeling of surprise n. She looked at the old man in wonder. ( feeling of surprise

19. 4. Take … for granted: Some people take it for granted that oil is renewable. Some people take it for granted that oil is renewable. We sometimes take our parents ’ love for granted. We sometimes take our parents ’ love for granted. 5. shot: n. Good shot! ( a kick) The policeman fired three shots to warn them off. ( shooting a weapon) The policeman fired three shots to warn them off. ( shooting a weapon) Let me have a shot at it. ( a chance to do sth.) Let me have a shot at it. ( a chance to do sth.) shooter: He is an excellent three-point shooter. shooter: He is an excellent three-point shooter. 6. opponent: n. He defeated his opponent in the election. She was the strongest opponent to the president ’ s foreign policy. She was the strongest opponent to the president ’ s foreign policy. 7. talent: n. a man of talent This country is facing a loss of talent. This country is facing a loss of talent.

20. quality: n. He has many qualities--- kindness, hard working and modesty. quality: n. He has many qualities--- kindness, hard working and modesty. He ’ s bought a pair of shoes of high quality. He ’ s bought a pair of shoes of high quality. 9. build up: The local newspaper built him up this time. (praise) build up one ’ s strength again after illness build up one ’ s strength again after illness 10. tear sb./ sth. down: He keeps tearing down others. (pull down) (pull down) The old houses along the road will be torn down. (destroy) The old houses along the road will be torn down. (destroy) 11.through: prep. Through hard work, he won popularity among the students. ( as a result of ) He got this job through a friend. ( by means of )

21. 12. available: adj. This book is available in the library. ( able to be obtained) ( able to be obtained) The schoolteacher is not available now. The schoolteacher is not available now. 13. ease: n. lead a life of ease An expert can settle this problem with ease. An expert can settle this problem with ease. v. Time will finally ease her pain. ( make less severe) v. Time will finally ease her pain. ( make less severe) His words eased my mind. ( make less anxious) His words eased my mind. ( make less anxious) be/feel at one’s ease: The doctor soon made the worried patient feel at ease. be/feel at one’s ease: The doctor soon made the worried patient feel at ease. 14. influence: v. His father influenced him a lot in many ways. n. He used his influence in the public to raise money for the poor. n. He used his influence in the public to raise money for the poor. 15. championship: n. They played hard to defend their championship.( 冠军称号 ) A championship is more interesting than a friendly match. A championship is more interesting than a friendly match.

22. Ex.I. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given. 1. I think one of the signs of Michael’s greatness is that he has turned his ( weak) _______ strengths. 2. Yao Ming is the first foreign-born player, who hasn’t played American college ball, to ( pick) ________ as No.1. 3. The new management techniques aim to improve ( perform) _________. 4. The Chinese were so ( excitement) ________ about the World Cup that they hardly picked up on the news about Yao on Thursday. 5. No athlete would dream of entering a big race without enough ( prepare) __________. 6. All these things are true, but there are other truths about Michael that are not as (ease)_________ seen. 7. Scientists have established a (connect) ________ between smoking and lung cancer. 8. His outside shooting was not perfect, so he began to practice (shoot ) ______ hundreds of shots each day. 9. Our college is (surround) ________ with tall trees and a river. 10. In times of difficulties, his father’s words have always (encourage)_________ him to get over them.

23. EX.I. Choose the best item to complete each of the following sentences. 1. It ’ s extremely______ for it to be this hot in April. A. few B. rare C. little D. possible A. few B. rare C. little D. possible 2. To tell the _______, I can ’ t remember his name. A. fact B. reality C. reason D. truth A. fact B. reality C. reason D. truth 3. She was unable to attend because of the________ of work. A. attitude B. opportunity C. pressure D. strength A. attitude B. opportunity C. pressure D. strength 4. Were you ________ that something was wrong? A. Aware B. realized C. known D. expected A. Aware B. realized C. known D. expected 5. Do you have any childhood dreams that you have never ________ ? A. realized B. recognized C. sympathy D. finished A. realized B. recognized C. sympathy D. finished

24. 6. I have no ________ for Jan; it ’ s all her fault. A. pressure B. attitude C. sympathy D. feeling A. pressure B. attitude C. sympathy D. feeling 7. She didn ’ t have the _______ to walk any further. A. quality B. strength C. experience D. attitude A. quality B. strength C. experience D. attitude 8. Do you know when the information will be made ________? A. rare B. aware C. exact D. available A. rare B. aware C. exact D. available 9. His attitude _______ school changed from dislike to great enthusiasm. A. to B. towards C. at D. with A. to B. towards C. at D. with 10. She tried to turn her dream of running her own business _______ a reality. A. At B. to C. into D. in A. At B. to C. into D. in

25. Ⅳ Practical Writing

26. Writing Practice I. Match the following expressions with their Chinese equivalents. ( ) 1.by air-mail a. 邮政信箱 ( ) 2. air-mail registered b. 邮政编码 ( ) 3. registered c. 快递邮件 ( ) 4. express d. 邮件 ( ) 5. parcel-post e. 大街 ( ) 6. photo enclosed f. 包裹邮寄 ( ) 7. c/o g. 宾夕法尼亚洲 ( ) 8. P.O. box h. 华盛顿 ( ) 9. Avenue/ Ave i. 航空挂号 ( ) 10. zip code j. 加利福尼亚洲 ( )11. printed matter k. 印刷品 ( ) 12. CA l. 内有照片 ( ) 13. WA m. 请转收 ( ) 14. PA n. 挂号邮件

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