UNIT 5 OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TEXT A TRUE HEIGHT TEXT B FOURTEEN STEPS

Li Xiaojie 1. Background Information --- Olympics --- Pole Vault

Li Xiaojie Organized and governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Olympic Games are the most important international sports event in the world held every four years. Olympics

Li Xiaojie 1. Olympic symbol: Olympics five interlocked rings -- red, blue, yellow, black and green -- on a white field, representing the continents of the world joined together.

Li Xiaojie 2. Olympic motto: Olympics Citius, Altius, Fortius. Swifter, Higher, Stronger.

Li Xiaojie 3. IOC Headquarters: Olympics Lausanne, Switzerland.

Li Xiaojie 4. Olympics in 2008: Olympics Beijing will host the 29th Olympic Games from Aug. 8th to 24th in 2008.

Li Xiaojie 5. Beijing 2008 Emblem: Olympics "Dancing Beijing" is a milestone of the Olympics. It serves as a classic chapter of the Olympic epic inscribed by the spirit of the Chinese nation, calligraphed by the deeper import of the ancient civilization, and molded by the character of Cathay's descendents.

Li Xiaojie 5. Beijing 2008 Emblem: Olympics It is concise yet deep inside, bringing forth the city's gradual changes and development. It appears dignified yet bears a tune of romance, reflecting the nation's thoughts and emotions.

Li Xiaojie 5. Beijing 2008 Emblem: Olympics In the lead up to the Beijing 2008 Olympics, the emblem will attract more and more people from around the world to Beijing and China to join the great celebration with the Chinese people.

Li Xiaojie 6. Beijing 2008 Mascot: Olympics Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, the FUWA will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace--and blessings from China--to children all over the world.

Li Xiaojie 6. Beijing 2008 Mascot: Olympics Designed to express the playful qualities of five little children who form an intimate circle of friends, the FUWA also embody the natural characteristics of four of China’s most popular animals--the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow--and the Olympic Flame.

Li Xiaojie 6. Beijing 2008 Mascot: Olympics Each of the FUWA has a rhyming two- syllable name--a traditional way of expressing affection for children in China. Beibei is the Fish, Jingjing is the Panda, Huanhuan is the Olympic Flame, Yingying is the Tibetan Antelope and Nini is the Swallow.

Li Xiaojie 6. Beijing 2008 Mascot: Olympics When you put their names together--Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni--they say "Welcome to Beijing," offering a warm invitation that reflects the mission of the FUWA as young ambassadors for the Olympic Games.

Li Xiaojie Olympics

Li Xiaojie Pole Vault The pole vault (PV) is an event in track and field where athletes compete to clear the highest possible crossbar( 横木 )by using a vaulting pole. The basic concept is to convert horizontal energy (the run) into vertical energy (thus clearing a higher bar).

Li Xiaojie 2. Warm-up Exercises --- Group Discussion --- Some Suggestions about Overcoming Obstacles

Li Xiaojie A. Discuss in groups the obstacles that you have been faced with in your life. B. Discuss in groups the ways in which you overcame such difficulties. Group Discussion

Li Xiaojie Some Suggestions 1.Get started. Often, once you begin, you'll find the task is easier than you expect.

Li Xiaojie Some Suggestions 2. Break your task into smaller tasks. Take one big task and break it into smaller tasks. For instance, do part of your assignment each time rather than the entire one.

Li Xiaojie Some Suggestions 3. Work with the time you have. Don't wait until you have time to do the entire thing. Instead, even if you only have five minutes, get started.

Li Xiaojie Some Suggestions 4. Set small deadlines. After meeting each deadline, give yourself a reward. For example, play video games when you finish an hour of studying.

Li Xiaojie Some Suggestions 5. Eliminate distractions. Turn off the TV. Don't answer the phone.

Li Xiaojie Some Suggestions 6. Ask for help. Sometimes, the reason you don't start is because you don't know what to do. If that's the case, ask for help.

Li Xiaojie NEW WORDS & EXPRESSIONS

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Li Xiaojie sweat 1. v. excrete perspiration through the pores of the skin The white shirts were sweated through. 2. n. liquid which comes out from the body through the skin to cool it I was covered in sweat after running to catch the bus.

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Li Xiaojie grace 1. quality of being smooth and elegant, esp. in movement or structure She danced with a grace that surprised us. 2. kindness; willingness to do what is right He agreed that he was wrong with bad grace.

Li Xiaojie mere adj. nothing more than She lost the election by a mere 20 votes.

Li Xiaojie fantasy n. (creation of ) imagination I still have the fantasy that one day I will win the Lottery.

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Li Xiaojie numerous adj. very many During the Depression, numerous people wandered from town to town looking for work.

Li Xiaojie passion n. strong feeling, esp. of love The poet expressed his burning passion for the woman he loved.

Li Xiaojie recur vi. 1. come or happen again Do you know the recurring decimals? 2. (of ideas, events, etc.) return to one’s attention or memory Thoughts of home and family recurred to the lonely traveler.

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Li Xiaojie coincide v. 1. (of ideas, opinions, etc.) to be in agreement His tastes and habits coincide with those of his wife. 2. happen at the same time or during the same period of time The art exhibition coincides with the 50th anniversary of his death.

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Li Xiaojie alternate 1. adj. 1) every other or second He works on alternate days. 2) (of two things) happening by turns She wears a shirt with alternate stripes of blue and white

Li Xiaojie alternate 2. v. (cause to ) follow by turns We alternated periods of work and rest. COLLOCATIONS alternate between 时而 …… 时而 …… alternate in 轮流 alternate with （使）与 …… 交替

Li Xiaojie alternate They alternate between supporting us and opposing us. We alternate in doing the household chores. Sunny weather alternates with rain.

Li Xiaojie relax v. 1. make or become less tense, worried or nervous Sit down and relax! 2. make (effort or control) less severe You must not relax your control for a moment.

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Li Xiaojie vain adj. 1. too pleased with one’s own abilities or looks He’s as vain as a peacock. 2. without result; useless Our labor is in vain.

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Li Xiaojie emotion n. any of the strong feelings of the human spirit Love, hatred and fear are emotions. Jack is a man of great emotion, easily given to tears.

Li Xiaojie be ashamed of feel foolish or uncomfortable because of (sth.) You should be ashamed of your behavior!

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Li Xiaojie startle vt. give a sudden shock or surprise to You startled me! I didn’t hear you come in.

Li Xiaojie intensity n. state of being intense The government didn’t realize the intensity of people’s feelings on the issue.

Li Xiaojie anxiety n. 1. feeling or worry of fear We felt strong anxiety for their safety. 2. strong wish to do something; eagerness The teacher praised him for his anxiety for knowledge.

Li Xiaojie tension n. 1. worry or nervousness Can you adapt yourself to the tensions of life in a big city? 2. degree of tightness of a wire, rope, etc. If you increase the tension of that violin string it will break.

Li Xiaojie tense adj. 1. feeling worried or nervous; making people worried or nervous We may feel tense when earthquake happens. 2. stretched tight; stiff Is the rope tense?

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Li Xiaojie along with together with He went on the journey along with his two friends.

Li Xiaojie stretch out spread out; straighten to full length He stretched himself out in front of the fire. The sea stretched out as far as I could see.

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Li Xiaojie congratulate vt. speak to (a person) with praise and admiration for a happy event or something successfully done We congratulated her on having passed the exams. Let me congratulate you on the birth of your daughter.

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Li Xiaojie media n. means of mass communication, e.g. TV, radio, newspaper The media controls/control the news. Much of what children learn comes directly from the mass media.

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