1. Module 1 Basketball
Words and Expressions

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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”______

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Guess
Michael Jordan

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

19. Guess
Wilt Chamberlain

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

21. 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.

22. 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

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

24. 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?

25. 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 ——1993
The United States Olympic Basketball Team 1992
Chicago Bulls ——1998
The Washington Wizards —— 2003

26. 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.