1. Unit 17 Disabilities

3. Flame of Hope

5. Athletics( field and track events), Gymnastics , Aquatics
Powerlifting, Roller skating , Sailing ,
Tennis , Volleyball , , golf, cycling, football,
baseball, badminton ….

6. 国际特奥会主席与智障小朋友击掌祝福。 Timothy P. Shriver）

7. 中国特奥会副主席、上海市特奥会主席
施德容博士接受捐款　

10. History is full of successful people with disabilities.
Can you give some examples?

11. Read the passage quickly and divide it into four
parts. Then find the main idea for each part.
A brief introduction of Xiaowen and opportunities for disabled people
Part 1. (Para 1-2)
Part 2.(Para 3)
Part 3. (Para 4-5)
Para 4. (Para 6)
chances
The disabled need help, education and recognition.
The disabled receive inspiration and encouragement from a magazine.
Xiaowen’s advice for those with disabilities

12. Part 1 Information about the main character
Name
Age
Sex
Profession
Problem
Success & awards
Zhong xiaowen 16
female
student
Without the ability to use her legs
and has no feelings below the waist.
created programmes,
won an award,
one of the best students

13. True of false The most important thing for the participants is
to score the most goals.
2. The disabled used to be discriminated.
3. Athletes at S O are fighters because they face the
most challenge in life.
At the very beginning ,the S O attracted participants
from many countries.
5. There will be a grand opening ceremony.
6. Participating the S O will allow them good chances
to win gold medals and that’s what they hope for

14. paragraph 1 For the disabled athletes, which is more important,
being the first one across the finish line
or being the best one he she can be?

15. The special Olympic Games is for _______ disabled
athletes. It is usually held _____ ____ ______. Like
the ______ Olympic Games, it’s open and closed
with ____ _______ . Although the competition
in each event is ______ , they still have a strong
_____ of _____ and friendship. They should
be ____ for many years, and there is much more
to overcome such as ______ and _______. In fact
a ______ does mean _________, and try to be the
Best you can be ,but not simply being the first
one to ______ the finish line.
mentally
every fourth year
regular
grand ceremony
fierce
sense
unity
trained
fear
unity
victory
participating
cross

16. paragraph 2
1. What might be the most difficult challenge a human being can ever face?
2. What attitude did people use to have towards the mentally disabled?
And what about now? Example?

17. in more than one way
face challenge
everyday life
fail to do sth
treat … with ….
be considered…
there’s much that can be done
improve the quality of life

18. paragraph 3
When and where were the first Special Olympics World Summer Games held? {
to develop ….
to improve….
to gain ….
to make…
aims

19. Big changes about the Olympic Games
when
where
participants
events 3
Chicago
1968
1000/3
Ireland
6500/150 21
2003
2007
Shanghai
7000/150

20. When and where will the next Special Olympic Games
be held?
2. How often are the Special Olympic Games held?
3. How many athletes will take part in the next games
4.How much will it take to hold the Shanghai Special
World Summer Games?
5. Who founded the the Special Olympic Games and when?

21. Special Olympic Game picks China
BEIJING, Mar. 3, (Xinhuanet) -- The city of Shanghai and Special Olympics International Committee signed a package of agreements Tuesday in Beijing, officially kicking off preparations for the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games.
　　Held once every two years, the Special Olympics has been widely praised as "opening a door to the world for mentally retarded people, winning once rejected people social recognition and applause."
　　According to the agreements, the Shanghai Special Olympics Games will provide venues for 18 competitive events for about 7,000 athletes from over 150 countries and regions competing.

22. The total budget of the Shanghai Special Olympics Games is US$45 million.
　　This is the first time a developing country, or an Asian nation, has hosted the event.
　　Before the signing ceremony, President Hu Jintao received Timothy Shriver, chairman of the Special Olympics International Committee, and his mother Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics Committee in 1968.
　　Hu said the Chinese Government is attaching great importance to the games, believing they will provide an excellent opportunity to enhance mutual understanding between the Chinese people and those from other countries. He said the event will bring about additional international co-operation in the future.
　　Timothy Shriver called China a "leading force'' in world Special Olympics activities. Through the 2007 big event, China will serve as a model for other countries in the world to melt away differences and turn them into friendship and understanding, he said.

23. Usage of words:
In a country where f_______ of speech is guaranteed, citizens should expect to hear ideas with which they disagree.
As we all know, Martin Luther King, Jr is a brave c_______ rights fighters.
Robin is a cold-blooded killer; he has m_______ a lot of people.
In the last 10 years there has been a r_______ in China’s education. Great changes have taken place.
Slavery was a_______ after the American Civil War.
reedom
ivil
urdered
evolution
bolished

24. 8. Dwayne has been a________ by the police for drunk driving again.
6. The c_______ produced by hundreds of males can be heard over a mile away.
7. The worst part of the divorce was the s__________ from his three children. He wanted be with them.
8. Dwayne has been a________ by the police for drunk driving again.
9. All adults enjoy the right to v______ in free general elections that must be held at least every 5 years.
10. They asked people to b_______ products from companies that use child labor.
horus
eparation
rrested
ote
oycott

25. Useful expressions: from then on start with regardless of
at first glance
/struggle fight for
set a good example to
contribute to
join hands
put ….in prison
vote for/against
从那时起
以…开始
不理会,不管
第一眼
为…而斗争
给…树立一个好榜样
为…作出贡献 联手
投入监狱
投票支持/反对

26. benefit from 11. 从中获得利益 12. 由….组成 be made up of / consist of 13. 一直
all the way
14. 对…敏感
be sensitive to

27. At that time in the southern states, blacks were not _______ as equal citizens. Although _______ ended in the USA in 1865, almost a hundred years before, the South had its own laws to continue the _______ of blacks and whites. Mixed-race ________ were _______ by law. There were _______ sections for blacks in shops, restaurants, hospitals and on buses and trains. Often blacks were not ________ into hotels, schools or libraries at all. Black children were ________ in separate schools,, and black people had no right to vote in _________ states.

28. King fought for ________ rights for black people in the USA
King fought for ________ rights for black people in the USA. By doing this he ___________ the rest of the world. His message was that black people should not be _______ but should be treated with _______ in the same way ______ other people.

29. What can be inferred from the title
" Disabled, not me”?
The disabled are not satisfied with their
condition.
B. The disabled always dream of becoming
normal ones.
C. They are sure they can play a valuable role
and make contributions to society as normal
people.
D. They want to escape from the reality of
being disabled.

30. In Para2, the word “fair” in the sentence
…receive an award at her province’s science
fair. has the same meaning as the one in __.
A. It is not fair to separate blacks from whites.
B. Tom is a tall man with fair skin.
C. As the weather forecast predicted, it turned
fair in the afternoon.
D. Many VIP will attend the food fair to be held
in Wenzhou.

31. Part 2 In Para 3, The Beijing Union University has
launched a special education college, here
the word “launch" means _____.
A. 发射　　Ｂ. 下水　　Ｃ．创立　Ｄ．颁布
What is the author’s attitude toward disabled
students studying with normal ones?
challenging and rewarding, positive

32. The disabled in the author’s opinion need all
except _____.
recognition
B. sympathy and help
C. discrimination
D. inspiration and encouragement

33. Zhong Xiaowen is a middle school student of ________
Zhong Xiaowen is a middle school student of ________. She was born _______, unable to use her legs. However, she enjoys ________ _______and has won an ______ for the programs she has created.
Like Xiaowen, it is important for disabled people to receive __________, develop their _________ and make ____________ to society.
The disabled people need ___________, more than _________ and help. They should realize they can play a _________role in society. Besides, they also need ___________ and ______________. The magazine Literature of Chinese Blind Children has inspired disabled people to overcome challenges and difficulties and live a __________ and ___________ life. To be honest, living with disability is _____________ and _____________.
sixteen
disabled
computer
science
award
education
potential
contributions
recognition
sympathy
valuable
inspiration
encouragement
meaningful
productive
frustrating
challenging

34. Useful expressions: win an award get around science fair
receive education
physical disability
develop one’s potential
a matter of time
offer guidance
launch a ….college
a gifted disabled student 获奖
四处走动
科学博览会
接受教育
身体的缺陷
发展潜能
只是时间问题
提供指导
开办特殊教育学院
有天赋的残疾学生

35. challenge and reward
assist disabled people
reach one’s goal
learn the importance of
cooperation
recognition and sympathy
inspiration and encouragement
overcome difficulties
realize one’s dream
visually impaired
be motivated by
11. 挑战和回报
12. 帮助残疾人
13. 达到目标
14. 懂得合作的重要性
15. 认可,同情
16. 鼓励和激发
17.克服困难
18.实现梦想
19. 视力受损
20. 被…激发

36. 21. 过有意义而又有作为的生活
live a meaningful and productive life
22. 带着残疾生活
live with disability
22. 正如现在的样子
as I am / as it is
23. 调整(适应)自己的生活方式
adjust my way of life
24. 习惯接受这个事实
get used to the fact

37. Thank you!
Thank you!