Module 1 Basketball Words and Expressions

When? Where? Who? Why? How? Result? Rugby school, England 800 years ago, 1823 Ellis American football picked up & ran named after, exported, kicked, thrown or carried Schoolmates enjoyed it

When? Where? Who? Result? Baseball 19th, popular Unknown, rounders The father of baseball，original rules 1845, Cartwright, rules

Expressions an oval ball 一个椭圆形的球 be exported to 被出口/传到 attach … to… the basis of … be based on … 一个椭圆形的球 被出口/传到 把…系到/拴到…上 … 的基础 以…为基础

If something is done on a particular basis, it is done according to that method, system, or principle. 按…原则; 以…方式 2) If you say that you are acting on the basis of something, you are giving that as the reason for your action. 以…为由 3) The basis for something is a fact or argument that you can use to prove or justify(证明合法) it. 依据 4）The basis of something is its starting point or an important part of it from which it can be further developed. 基础

The base of something is its lowest edge or part. 底边; 底部 2) A base is a layer of something which will have another layer added to it. 底层 3) A position or thing that is a base for something is one from which that thing can be developed or achieved. 基础 4) If you base one thing on another thing, the first thing develops from the second thing. be based on 以…为基础

base. n【C】—— bases 底部；基础；基地 革命根据地 revolutionary bases The machine rests on a wide base of steel. V. 以……为基础 base on/upon 把观点建立在事实上。 base one’s opinion on the facts. 你可以按照自己的品味选择房间。 （2010全国） You’ll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes. 2. basis n【C】——bases 根据；基础 on the basis of 以……为基础 Viewing is available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Complete the sentences with base or basis: base 1. The reservoir has a solid(坚固的) _________. 2. Lenovo’s _______ is in Beijing but it has branches all over China. 3. The Giant Panda Research _______ in Chengdu is a hot travel destination for foreigners. 4. The TV play is ________ on a true story and very appealing. 5. Trust and frankness are the ______ of friendship. 6. What is the _______ of your judgment? base based based basis basis

2. attach: 系，贴；固定，附着 attach a stamp to an envelope 认为……重要 attach importance to sth. Mr. Sun attaches great importance to good state of mind. 我认为做完阅读后思考是很重要的。 I attach great importance to reflecting after doing reading comprehension exercises. be attached to sb.\sth. 非常依恋…… I am deeply attached to my tiny house.

3.name: v. 取名，命名; 说出……的名字 They named their son John. Can you name all the American states? name ……after…… 以……命名 He was named after his father. n. in the name of 以……的名义 We reserved two tickets in the name of Mr.Li

保持记录 Hold the record 你个厅能容纳多少人？ How many persons can this hall hold/seat? 2. title n. the title of the passage/book ______ win the title “Star Student of the Week”______

3. attend v. ______; ______; ________ attend university/class attend the meeting attend his sick sister attend to his sick sister ________ 上学 出席 看护/料理 看护 attendance n. 出席 I attended the meeting at which some young pioneers were accepted to join the league, all of whom made up their minds to take an active part in school activities and entered the coming round-the–city race.

with an average of 28.2 points per game below/above average ______ (07湖北) Researchers find that, ___ average, wealthier people are happier. with an average of 28.2 points per game below/above average ______ the average number of points ______ Chamberlain averaged over 50 points per game for an entire season. ______ on n. 平均值 adj. v.

5.tie n.领带; _______; _______ The game ended in a tie. He always has close ties with his friends. 6. alongside prep. 并排； _____ work alongside with others 联系 平局 与……一起 7. awesome adj. ______; ______ ______ adj. 可怕的 8. various adj. 多变的 v. _______ n. _______ 好极了 可怕的 awful vary variety

Page 4 match the words with the definition. alongside awesome consecutive dream team gold medal league motivation score season __________ the first prize in an Olympic event __________ (to get) points or goals in a game __________ an adjective meaning one after another _________ a group of teams playing against each other _________ the time of the year when teams play against each other gold medal score consecutive league season

alongside awesome consecutive dream team gold medal league motivation score season ___________ the best groups of players that you can imagine __________ something that makes you want to do something __________ an adjective meaning fantastic __________ a word meaning next to dream team motivation awesome alongside

Guess Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan Born : 17th February 1963 Height:1.98m NBA career: 15 seasons (first season 1984-1985) Position: Guard Points: 32, 292 Record holder: Most seasons leading scorer: 10 Consecutive seasons leading scorer: 7 (1987-1993)

Guess Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain: Born : 21st August 1936 Died: 12th October 1999 Height : 2.17m NBA career: 14 seasons (first season 1959-1960) Position : Centre Games : 1,045 Points : 31,419 Record holder: Most points in a season: 4,029 (1961-1962) consecutive seasons leading scorer: 7 (1960-1966)

Pre-reading: Did Jordan and Chamberlain ever play against each other? Read the information about Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain and answer the questions. Did Jordan and Chamberlain ever play against each other? How much taller was Chamberlain than Jordan? No, they didn’t. 19 cm.

3. Who scored more points in his career? 4. How old was Chamberlain when he died? 5. Which record do they both hold? Jordan 63 Consecutive seasons leading scorer

1. What is the basic structure of a biography? General information, achievements, impressive events, life off career, evaluation 2. How successful was he?

Detailed information for Passage 1: 1. Which basketball team(s) did Jordan play for? 2. How many times did Jordan’ team win the NBA title? 3. Why do the fans admire Jordan so much?

Detailed information for Passage 1: 1. Which basketball team(s) did Jordan play for? The Chicago Bulls, the United States Olympic Basketball Team, and the Washington Wizards. Chicago Bulls 1984——1993 The United States Olympic Basketball Team 1992 Chicago Bulls 1996——1998 The Washington Wizards ------ —— 2003

Detailed information for Passage 1: 2. How many times did Jordan’s team win the NBA title? 3. Why do the fans admire Jordan so much? 6 times (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998) Because of his athletic ability, his motivation and his confidence.