Cliff young, an unlikely hero 1 Unit 5 Section A Cliff young, an unlikely hero FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS AIR FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY 1

Section A Winning is not everything 1 5 Cliff Young, an unlikely hero UNIT Cliff Young, an unlikely hero Section A To talk about the sporting spirit Objectives To further understand the text To apply the phrases and patterns To master the paragraph writing skill

Contents Cliff Young, an unlikely hero Warming-up activities Section A Contents Warming-up activities Text study Language application Summary

Cliff Young, an unlikely hero Section A Warming up Lead-in Pre-reading activities Cultural background

Short answer questions Lead-in Short answer questions 1. What sports do you like doing? Tips I like jogging. When I jog, I listen to music or English. So I don’t feel bored. I like playing tennis because it is a very exciting sport and it is fun playing with friends.

Short answer questions Lead-in Short answer questions 2. How much time do you spend on sports every day? Tips I don’t do sports every day, but I try to exercise regularly. On weekends I always manage to spend as much time as I can playing table tennis, going hiking, or doing yoga. I spend about half an hour doing exercise every morning. Usually, I run on the sports field on campus. But if it rains, I do push-ups (俯卧撑) and sit-ups (仰卧起坐) in my dorm.

Short answer questions Lead-in Short answer questions 3. Do you think playing sports is important to students? Why? Tips Yes. The benefits are listed: to have a more healthy body; to provide an opportunity to cooperate with each other; to have a positive effect on mental health; to increase self-confidence and self-awareness; to reduce depression and anxiety.

2. What can you learn from the runners the speaker mentioned? Lead-in Listen and talk Listen to a piece of news about London marathon and discuss the questions. 1. Why did many athletes want to perform well in the elite race of London marathon? 2. What can you learn from the runners the speaker mentioned?

To have a very good chance of being in the Olympic marathon event. Lead-in Listen and talk 1. Why did many athletes want to perform well in the elite race of London marathon? Tips To ensure their places as Olympic marathon hopefuls for their countries; To have a very good chance of being in the Olympic marathon event.

2. What can you learn from the runners the speaker mentioned? Lead-in Listen and talk 2. What can you learn from the runners the speaker mentioned? Tips To be humble in victory; To be generous in defeat; To be helpful when being needed; To keep going when facing the difficulties and challenges.

Listen to a short passage and fill in the missing information. Pre-reading activities Compound dictation Listen to a short passage and fill in the missing information. Meb Keflezighi has had a very ______________ athletics career since moving to the United States with his family at age 12. His two biggest highlights are a silver medal in the marathon at the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2009 New York City Marathon title. successful

Listen to a short passage and fill in the missing information. Pre-reading activities Compound dictation Listen to a short passage and fill in the missing information. In January, he __________ first at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials to book his _________ to London. Keflezighi says he wants to win another Olympic medal in the British capital. finished ticket

Listen to a short passage and fill in the missing information. Pre-reading activities Compound dictation Listen to a short passage and fill in the missing information. To __________ his chances of being on the podium in London, Keflezighi moved his family three years ago to Mammoth Lakes, California, where he trains at high ____________ in the eastern SierraNevada Mountains. increase altitude

Listen to a short passage and fill in the missing information. Pre-reading activities Compound dictation Listen to a short passage and fill in the missing information. The 37-year-old Keflezighi will be testing his __________ against younger athletes in London, but there is ____________ for Olympic marathon success. Portugal’s Carlos Lopes was the same age when he won the gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. limits precedent

Listen to a short passage and fill in the missing information. Pre-reading activities Compound dictation Listen to a short passage and fill in the missing information. And Romania’s Constantina Dita was 38 when she won the gold medal in the women’s marathon at the 2008 Beijing Games. Keflezighi has been running about 209 kilometers a week in his __________ to the London Olympics, but he says that’s only part of his training. build-up

Cultural background Questions Previewing 1. Do you know any information about Sydney-to- Melbourne Ultramarathon (超级马拉松)? Tips 2. What is the difference between standard marathon and Sydney-to-Melbourne Ultramarathon? Tips 3.Who is Cliff Young? Tips

The time of the first official race: 1983; Cultural background Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon Do you know any information about Sydney-to- Melbourne Ultramarathon（超级马拉松）? Tips The time of the first official race: 1983; The sponsor of the first official race: a shopping center group—Westfield; Another name of the race: Westfield Sydney-to-Melbourne Ultramarathon.

The distance of the standard marathon: 42.195 kilometers; Cultural background Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon 2. What is the difference between standard marathon and Sydney-to-Melbourne Ultramarathon? Tips The distance of the standard marathon: 42.195 kilometers; The distance of the Sydney-to-Melbourne Ultramarathon: 875 kilometers; The Sydney-to-Melbourne Ultramarathon was regarded as one of the toughest races in the world.

The achiever of a world age record in a six-day race in Victoria Cultural background Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon 3. Who is Cliff Young? Tips An Australian farmer; The winner of Sydney-to-Melbourne Ultramarathon in 1983 at an age of 61; The awarder of the Medal of the Order of Australia “for long distance running”; The achiever of a world age record in a six-day race in Victoria

Cliff Young, an unlikely hero Section A Text study Main idea & structure Language focus Critical thinking

the world’s top athletes Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts The text is a _________ about ____________, a legendary runner in Australia. a story Cliff Young The first paragraph is an introduction to the general situation: The annual Australian marathon is one of the _______________ in the world, a harsh test of endurance for __________________________. The introduction thus serves as a background which explains why people had strange responses when Cliff Young attended such a demanding race. toughest races the world’s top athletes

It is a harsh test of endurance for the world’s top. Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts Why is the Sydney-to-Melbourne race regarded as one of the toughest marathon events in the world? (Para.1) Tips It is 875 kilometers long; It is a harsh test of endurance for the world’s top. 22

What did Cliff Young look like in the 1983 race? (Para.2) Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts What did Cliff Young look like in the 1983 race? (Para.2) Tips He is a toothless 61-year-old farmer; He wears rubber boots; He is much older than the other runners. 23

They neither believed it nor treated him with respect. Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts How did other athletes react when they found out cliff Young was there to attend the race? (Para.2) Tips They neither believed it nor treated him with respect. 24

(1) Who are you? What are you doing? (Para. 3) Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts The press were curious, focused the cameras on Cliff and shouted questions at him. (1) Who are you? What are you doing? (Para. 3) (2) What makes you think you can run this race? (Para. 5) Questions from the press: I’m from a large farm where we raise sheep outside of Melbourne. (Para. 4) I’ve run sheep for two or three days at a time. This race should only be a couple more days than that. I believe I can do it. (Para.6) Cliff Young’s response: 25

Why did people laugh at Cliff Young when he was running? (Para.7) Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts Why did people laugh at Cliff Young when he was running? (Para.7) Tips Because he wasn’t running properly. He had the strangest running style and he appeared to shuffle. 26

Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts Why did some people become uneasy and concerned about Cliff Young? (Para.7) Tips Because he ran through the entire night without sleeping and it seemed that he intended to keep running until he reached the finish line or fell ill or was injured. 27

Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts According to Cliff Young himself, what made him run throughout the race? (Para.8) Tips When he was running, he imagined he was gathering his sheep and trying to outrun a storm. 28

What did Cliff Young do with his first prize? (Para.10) Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts What did Cliff Young do with his first prize? (Para.10) Tips He gave all the money to five other runners. He didn’t keep a single cent for himself. 29

appearance and his declaration Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts Part I (Paras. 1- __) 10 Cliff Young took part in the Australian marathon which is one of toughest races in the world in 1983. People had strange responses because of __________ ________________________________, but Cliff had no intention of stopping and finally won it. Cliff’s appearance and his declaration

The year of 2000 The year of 1997 The rest of his life Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts The year of 1997 He ran around Australia to raise money for homeless children. He kept running and never kept any prize. The rest of his life He had a mild stroke that he stopped running. The year of 2000

Main ideas of the parts Part II (Paras. 11-___) 13 Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts Part II (Paras. 11-___) 13 Cliff became famous again in ______, at age ____, when he ran around Australia to raise money for __________________. He kept running for _____________________ and never kept any prize. It was not until the year ______ when he had a mild stroke that he stopped running. (Paras.11-13) 1997 76 homeless children the rest of his life 2000

What example has Cliff Young set for us? (Para.14) Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts What example has Cliff Young set for us? (Para.14) Tips He is a successful example showing that ordinary people also have the inherent quality to achieve great results. 33

determination and preparation Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts Part III (Para. 14) It concludes that Cliff Young sets a good example for other people, showing that an ordinary person can achieve great things with _____________________________. determination and preparation

the annual Australian marathon Main idea & structure Main ideas of the parts This passage is about the life of a legendary Australian runner, Cliff Young. It mainly describes Cliff Young, an ordinary farmer, won_____________________________ form Sydney to Melbourne through his determination and preparation in 1983. To this day, Cliff Young remains a _____________________and brilliant example of how ____________________ can inherently achieve remarkable results. the annual Australian marathon magnificent reminder ordinary individuals

Main idea & structure Structure of the text Cliff Young took part in the Australian marathon in 1983 and finally won it. An introduction of general situation. (Para. 1) Cliff Young’s appearance and people’s reaction. (Para. 2) The conversations between the press and Cliff Young. (Para. 3) An account of how Cliff Young overcome the difficulties and won the race. (Para. 3)

Cliff Young’s life after the race of 1983 Main idea & structure Structure of the text Cliff Young’s life after the race of 1983 The year of 1997. (Para. 11) The rest of his life. (Para. 12) The year of 2000. (Para. 13)

Cliff Young sets a good example for other people. Main idea & structure Structure of the text Cliff Young sets a good example for other people. Conclusion To this day, Cliff Young remains a magnificent reminder and brilliant example of how ordinary individuals can inherently achieve remarkable results. (Para. 14)

Cliff Young, an Unlikely Hero Main idea & structure Summary of the text Cliff Young, an Unlikely Hero The annual Australian marathon is one of the toughest races in the world, a harsh test of __________ for the world’s top athletes. Cliff Young, a __________ 61-year-old famer with rubber boots, was to take part in the race. People first assumed Cliff was there to _________ the race. When they learned of his intention, the athletes around him reacted with ____________ and ___________. The press were _________, focused the cameras on Cliff and shouted questions at him. endurance toothless observe disbelief disrespect curious

Main idea & structure Summary of the text The marathon started and Cliff was _________________with the strangest running style. Everyone was _____________ the next morning when the news showed Cliff was still in the race. Cliff , though behind others, kept running just like gathering his sheep and trying to __________________. left far behind surprised outrun a storm

Main idea & structure Summary of the text By the fifth night, he had overtaken all the other runners and ________the record by finishing the 875-kilometer race in 5 days, 15 hours and 4 minutes—9 hours faster than anyone before! Cliff Young became ______________________. He distributed his first prize to 5 other runners. Cliff came to ___________ again in 1997, at age 76, when he ran around Australia to raise money for homeless children. He kept running for the rest of his life and never ______________. smashed a beloved, national hero prominence kept any prize

Main idea & structure Summary of the text It was not until the year 2000 when he had _____________ that he stopped running. To this day, Cliff Young remains a ____________ reminder and brilliant example of how ordinary ___________ can inherently achieve remarkable results. a mild stroke magnificent individuals

Practical Phrases Meanings Language focus Practical Phrases Practical Phrases Meanings 1. up to 达到；至多 2. in attendance 出席 3. leave sb./sth. behind 把……抛在后面； 4. fall ill 生病 5. have no intention of doing sth 不打算做某事； 6. endear sb. to sb. 使受欢迎；使被喜爱 7. to this day 直到现在；至今

up to 短语应用 意群提示 Practical Phrases 达到；至多 短语逆译 奥林匹克体育场将可容纳多达8万观众。 Language focus Practical Phrases 达到；至多 up to 短语逆译 短语应用 奥林匹克体育场将可容纳多达8万观众。 意群提示 (up to / Olympic Stadium/spectators ) The Olympic Stadium will hold up to 80,000 spectators.

in attendance 短语应用 意群提示 Practical Phrases 出席 短语逆译 约克公爵将出席今晚的节日音乐会。 Language focus Practical Phrases 出席 短语逆译 in attendance 短语应用 约克公爵将出席今晚的节日音乐会。 意群提示 (The Duke of York / gala concert) The Duke of York will be in attendance at tonight’s gala concert.

leave sth. behind 短语应用 意群提示 Practical Phrases 把……抛在后面 短语逆译 Language focus Practical Phrases 把……抛在后面 短语逆译 leave sth. behind 短语应用 随着七天长假的临近，许多人都准备离开城市，到广阔的乡村旅游。 意群提示 (at hand / to leave the city behind / head into ) With the seven-day holiday at hand, many people are planning to leave the city behind and head into open country for relaxation.

fall ill 短语应用 意群提示 Practical Phrases 生病 短语逆译 Language focus Practical Phrases 生病 fall ill 短语逆译 短语应用 研究人员发现当面对紧张工作和生活压力时，性格开朗的人生病的几率较小。 意群提示 (a cheerful disposition / were less likely to / fall ill ) Researchers found that people with a cheerful disposition were less likely to fall ill when facing the pressure from the stressful work and life.

have no intention of doing sth. Language focus Practical Phrases have no intention of doing sth. 不打算做某事 短语逆译 短语应用 一旦陷入困境，聪明的人不会一味地钻牛角尖，而是适时地另辟溪径以谋求出路。 意群提示 (stuck in a dilemma / has no intention of/ to find his way out ) Once stuck in a dilemma, a wise man has no intention of heading blindly for a dead end but reverses his course in time to find his way out.

endear sb. to sb.. 短语应用 意群提示 Practical Phrases 使受欢迎 短语逆译 Language focus Practical Phrases 使受欢迎 短语逆译 endear sb. to sb.. 短语应用 他的体贴和慷慨使他深受同事们的喜爱。 意群提示 (consideration and generosity / endeared him to ) His consideration and generosity endeared him to his colleagues.

to this day Practical Phrases 直到现在；至今 短语逆译 短语应用 意群提示 Language focus Practical Phrases 直到现在；至今 短语逆译 to this day 短语应用 直到今天，白求恩同志依然是我们整个社会学习的榜样，因为他的崇高精神已经成为我们的精神财富。 意群提示 (To this day / a role model / the spiritual asset of Chinese nation) To this day, Comrade Bethune remains a role model for the whole society to follow in that his holy spirit has become our spiritual asset

Functional Patterns Functions & Usages Functional patterns Language focus Functional patterns Functional Patterns Functions & Usages 1. When sb. asserted his intention to do sth., other people reacted with … 用于表达“当某人明确表示自己要做某事时，其他人的反应”。 2. To this day, sb. remains + adj. + example of how …. 用于表达“某人树立的榜样精神”。 3. With sth. we can …. 用于表达“达到目的所需要的条件”。 51

原句译文 逆译练习 当克里夫明确表示自己是来参赛的时候，他周围的世界级选手先是表示出明显的怀疑，继而予以鄙视。 Language focus Functional patterns 原句译文 当克里夫明确表示自己是来参赛的时候，他周围的世界级选手先是表示出明显的怀疑，继而予以鄙视。 逆译练习 When he asserted his intention to compete, the world-class athletes around him reacted with apparent disbelief and then with disrespect. (Para. 2, L5) 句型提炼 52

Language focus Functional patterns 句型提炼 When sb. asserted his intention to do sth., other people reacted with … 应用提示 用于表达“当某人明确表示自己要做某事时，其他人的反应”。 句型应用 53

典型例句 意群提示 Functional patterns Language focus Functional patterns 典型例句 当这医务工作人员表示他们准备用自己的生命换得大众的健康时，公众先是表现出惊讶，继而予以敬佩。 意群提示 (medical workers / the public health) When these medical workers asserted their intention to give their lives for the public health, the public reacted with surprise and then with respect.

原句译文 逆译练习 直到今天，克里夫 . 杨依然是一个伟大的标杆和辉煌的榜样，他向世人表明普通人也能凭潜在的能力取得非凡成就。 Language focus Functional patterns 原句译文 直到今天，克里夫 . 杨依然是一个伟大的标杆和辉煌的榜样，他向世人表明普通人也能凭潜在的能力取得非凡成就。 逆译练习 To this day, Cliff Young remains a magnificent reminder and brilliant example of how ordinary individuals can inherently achieve remarkable results. (Para.14, L1) 句型提炼 55

Language focus Functional patterns 句型提炼 To this day, sb. remains + adj. + reminder and + adj. + example of how …. 应用提示 用于表达“某人树立的榜样精神”。 句型应用 56

典型例句 意群提示 Functional patterns Language focus Functional patterns 典型例句 直到今天，雷锋同志依然是一个辉煌的标杆和杰出的榜样，他向世人表明一个普通人也能为我们的社会做着不平凡的贡献。 意群提示 (glorious / outstanding unusual contribution ) To this day, Lei Feng remains a glorious reminder and outstanding example of how an ordinary person can make unusual contribution to our society.

原句译文 逆译练习 有坚定的决心和充分的准备，我们就能取得荣耀，也能成为别人的光辉榜样。 Functional patterns Language focus Functional patterns 原句译文 有坚定的决心和充分的准备，我们就能取得荣耀，也能成为别人的光辉榜样。 逆译练习 With determination and preparation, we can achieve distinction and be a brilliant example to others.（Para.14, L3） 句型提炼 58

句型提炼 应用提示 With sth. we can …. Functional patterns 用于表达“达到目的所需要的条件”。 Language focus Functional patterns 句型提炼 With sth. we can …. 应用提示 用于表达“达到目的所需要的条件”。 句型应用 59

典型例句 意群提示 Functional patterns 十年的婚姻生活使他明白了一点：只有彼此宽容与体贴，才能分享欢乐与幸福。 Language focus Functional patterns 典型例句 十年的婚姻生活使他明白了一点：只有彼此宽容与体贴，才能分享欢乐与幸福。 意群提示 (tolerance and consideration / share in ) Ten year’s marriage life made it clear for him that with tolerance and consideration towards each other people can share in joy and happiness.

What values do you think people can cultivate by playing sports? Critical thinking Theme exploration Which three of the following qualities most characterize the spirit of sports? Why? courage / teamwork / fun and joy / commitment / fair play and honesty / character development / excellence in performance Tips What values do you think people can cultivate by playing sports? Tips Do you think winning is the most important thing in sports? Why or why not? Tips

Excellence in performance: Individuals can be stronger in a team. Critical thinking Theme exploration 1. Which three of the following qualities most characterize the spirit of sports? Why? courage / teamwork / fun and joy / commitment / fair play and honesty / character development / excellence in performance Tips Teamwork: Fair play and honesty: Excellence in performance: Individuals can be stronger in a team. Individuals can be stronger in a team. Always try your best. Show your efforts and best performance.

Critical thinking Theme exploration 2. What values do you think people can cultivate by playing sports? \\ Tips Honesty: You will learn that having the sense of fair play and observing moral principles are essential in playing sports. Determination: Be ready to face difficulties or frustrations and never give up. Ultimately, this could be the deciding factor when it comes to winning or losing. Mutual respect: It is compulsory to playing by the rules. You will learn to respect your opponents, fellow players, referees and fans.

Critical thinking Theme exploration 3. Do you think winning is the most important thing in sports? Why or why not? Tips No, winning isn’t the most important thing in sports. Winning is good, but there is much more about playing sports than winning. Playing sports brings about many benefits, the most important of which is to cultivate the spirit of sport. The spirit of sport is best reflected in the Olympic Creed, which reads: “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.”

Culture exploration Tips Critical thinking Culture exploration The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 and the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games are different in some aspects. What does the difference reflect? Tips The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games showed us the long and glorious ancient history of China. It used high technology to show the world the rich culture, the long history and the natural landscape of China. While the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games mainly covers the country’s rational and passionate modern history. It was full of jokes and warmth and Britain showed the world its sense of humor, its music and of course sport. Beijing and London used their innovative ways to illustrate their own culture and show the influence and the new image of their cultures.

Cliff Young, an unlikely hero Section A Language application Writing devices Essay writing Paragraph translation

Periodic sentence： Example: Sentence writing Writing devices Sentence writing Periodic sentence： A periodic sentence (掉尾句) is one in which the main thought is not completed until the very end of the sentence. Example: Considered one of the toughest marathon events in the world, the 875-kilometer annual Australian race, a route from Sydney to Melbourne, is a harsh test of endurance for the world’s top athletes, regardless of their age.

Appreciation Sentence writing Writing devices Sentence writing Appreciation 如果有人怀疑美国是个一切皆有可能的地方，怀疑美国奠基者的梦想在我们这个时代依然燃烧，怀疑我们的民主的力量，那么今晚这些疑问都有了答案。 If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.

Practice Sentence writing Writing devices Sentence writing Practice Translate the following and pay attention to the use periodic sentence pattern. 1. According to newspaper reports, after winning the Olympic gold medal for figure skating, (她得到了一份职业合同) ________________________________. she was offered a professional contract 2. Although I didn’t receive a high grade, (这门课程并不是很难) _____________________________. the course was not very difficult

A paragraph of time order Writing devices Paragraph writing A paragraph of time order The pattern of time order is often found in paragraphs that discuss events that happen one after another. In this way the author presents a series of events step by step. Paragraphs written in this pattern are well-organized and are easy for readers. To express the time order, many signal words can be used: Further more

Paragraph writing Writing devices Signal words Examples For beginning events first, firstly, in the first place, at the beginning For following events then, next, afterward, later, after For earlier events once, before, years ago, in the past, earlier For events happening at the same time at the same time, meanwhile, when, while For final events lastly, finally, eventually, in the end, at last

Paragraph writing Writing devices The following table is a list of signal words used to organize what happened to Cliff Young in time order. Paragraph Signal words and events Para. 2 The day of the race in 1983… Para. 7 Soon, the marathon started …, the next morning Para. 8 When he got to a major town … Para. 9 By the fifth night, by the sixth day Para. 10 When Cliff was awarded the prize… Para. 11 Cliff came to prominence again in 1997… Para. 12 For the rest of his life, Cliff kept running. Para. 13 …in the year 2000 he suffered a mild stroke… Para. 14 To this day, Cliff Young remains a magnificent reminder and brilliant example…

Writing practice Paragraph writing Writing devices Paragraph writing Writing practice Directions: Have a look at the sample paragraph, which develops in the pattern of time order.

Example: Paragraph writing Writing devices Paragraph writing Example: By the fifth night, he had overtaken then all. By the sixth day, he led the whole pack of runners by a wide lead. He led all the way to the finish line, smashing the record by finishing the 875-kilometer race in 5 days, 15 hours and 4 minutes-9 hours faster than anyone before! In that instant, Cliff Young became a beloved, national hero.

Writing practice Paragraph writing Writing devices Paragraph writing Writing practice Directions: Write a paragraph on one of the following topics. One topic has an outline you can follow.

Writing practice Paragraph writing Topic: Travelling by air Details: Writing devices Paragraph writing Writing practice Topic: Travelling by air Details: Arriving at the airport Getting the boarding pass Going through security Waiting for boarding Boarding the plane

Sample paragraph: Paragraph writing Writing devices Paragraph writing Sample paragraph: On arriving at the airport, the first thing is to get your boarding pass. The person at the counter of your airline will check your ticket and ID or your passport. If you have luggage to check in, he or she will take it. Then you will be given your boarding pass. The next thing is to go through security purpose. After that you should go to your departure gate to wait for boarding. Finally, when it is time to board, show your boarding pass and get on the plane. Now you can relax and enjoy your flight.

the useful expressions the functional patterns Cliff Young, an unlikely hero Section A Summary Revision of the useful expressions Thematic study Revision of the functional patterns

the useful expressions Revision of the useful expressions Language points — useful expressions 1 严酷的耐力考验 2 为荣誉和奖金而战 3 没有人注意到某人或某事 4 聚集的人群 5 明确表示某人要做某事 6 明显的怀疑 7 把某人远远地甩在后面 8 担心某人的身心健康 a harsh test of endurance to compete for distinction and a cash prize no one paid any attention to sb. / sth. the assembled crowd to assert one’s intention to do sth. apparent disbelief to leave sb. far behind be concerned for one’s welfare

the useful expressions Revision of the useful expressions Language points — useful expressions 9 无意做某事 10 拖曳的步履 11 打破记录 12 受人爱戴的民族英雄 13 赢得声望 14 伟大的标杆 15 辉煌的榜样 have no intention of doing sth. shuffling step to smash the record a beloved national hero to come to prominence a magnificent reminder a brilliant example

the useful expressions Revision of the useful expressions Language points — useful expressions Functions & Usages Sentence Patterns 1.用于表达“当某人明确表示自己要做某事时，其他人的反应”。 2.用于表达“某人树立的榜样精神”。 3.用于表达“达到目的所需要的条件”。 When sb. asserted his intention to do sth., other people reacted with … To this day, sb. remains + adj. + example of how … 上面挤，下面空 With sth. we can …