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Using language
Unit 3 Faster, higher, stronger
目录
contents
Grammar
Vocabulary building
Listening & speaking
Homework
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I
Grammar
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and
answer the questions.
0,000 people reading my blog! b I love to photograph the rising sun, …
a. Knowing where the ball would go wasn’t easy.
b. Shooting with great accuracy was another thing he learnt.
1. What are the subjects in sentences (a) and (b)
Grammar: v-ing as subject
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and
answer the questions.
“Knowing where the ball would go” is the subject in sentence (a);
“Shooting with great accuracy” is the subject in
sentence (b).
1. What are the subjects in sentences(a)and (b)
Grammar: v-ing as subject
Compare them with the following sentences and answer the questions.
0,000 people reading my blog! b I love to photograph the rising sun, …
c. Stephen Curry knew where the ball would go. It wasn’t easy.
d. Stephen Curry shot with great accuracy. It was another thing he learnt.
2. What does “it” refer to in sentences (c) and (d)
3. Why does the author choose to use sentences (a) and (b) in the reading passage
Grammar: v-ing as subject
In sentence (c) “it” refers to “knew where the ball would go”; In sentence (d) “it” refers to “shot with accuracy”.
Compare them with the following sentences and answer the questions.
2. What does “it” refer to in sentences (c) and (d)
Grammar: v-ing as subject
Considering the genre of the reading passage — a news report, it requires more concise and formal language. So the author chooses to use sentences (a) and (b) in the reading passage, which are suitable for a news report.
3. Why does the author choose to use sentences (a) and (b) in the reading passage
Grammar: v-ing as subject
Now look for more sentences with v-ing as subject in the reading passage, and summarise its use in your own words.
Practising day in and day out helped Stephen sharpen his skills.
Playing basketball was his dream.
Grammar: v-ing as subject
动词-ing形式作主语
常用来表示经常性或习惯性的动作且通常放在句首。
例如:
Fishing is my pleasure. 钓鱼是我的爱好。
Talking mends no holes. 空谈无济于事。
Grammar: v-ing as subject
动词-ing形式作主语
Grammar: v-ing as subject
注意以下两点:
1) 谓语动词用单数形式
Reading aloud is vital to learn a second language.
大声朗读对于学习第二语言是很重要的。
Seeing is believing.
眼见为实。
2) 动词-ing形式作主语的句子可以转化成为用it 作形
式主语的句子。
It is +
动词-ing形式作主语
Grammar: v-ing as subject
no use / no good / useless /
senseless / fun / tiring
nice / good / interesting /
a waste of / a wonder
+ v-ing
例如:
Trying to persuade him to stop smoking is no use.
It is no use trying to persuade him to stop smoking.
想说服他戒烟是没有用的。
Learning theory without practice is no good.
It is no good learning theory without practice.
光学理论不实践要不得。
动词-ing形式作主语
Grammar: v-ing as subject
Rewrite the underlined sentences with the v-ing form as subject.
Etenesh Diro had almost completed two thirds of the 3000m steeplechase, when disaster struck. She got tangled up with some other competitors. It made her fall. Her right shoe started to come off. She tried to pull the shoe back on, but it cost her precious time. One after the other, the runners overtook her. She threw the shoe away. This meant she could get up quickly and fight for her position in the race.
She ran the rest of the race with just one shoe on and her right foot bare. It raised a big cheer for her. Luckily, she was later given a chance to compete in the final. She lost a shoe. But it didn’t keep her from taking part. This is the true spirit of sport.
Grammar: v-ing as subject
Getting tangled up with some other competitors made her fall.
Grammar: v-ing as subject
Etenesh Diro had almost completed two thirds of the 3000m steeplechase, when disaster struck. She got tangled up with some other competitors. It made her fall. Her right shoe started to come off. She tried to pull the shoe back on, but it cost her precious time. One after the other, the runners overtook her. She threw the shoe away. This meant she could get up quickly and fight for her position in the race.
But trying to pull the shoe back on cost her precious time.
Throwing the shoe away meant she could get up quickly and fight for her position in the race.
Losing a shoe didn’t keep her from taking part.
Grammar: v-ing as subject
She ran the rest of the race with just one shoe on and her right foot bare. It raised a big cheer for her. Luckily, she was later given a chance to compete in the final. She lost a shoe. But it didn’t keep her from taking part. This is the true spirit of sport.
Running the rest of the race with just one shoe on and her right foot bare raised a big cheer for her.
Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in the box.
Grammar: v-ing as subject
wear let miss make use
I like how technology is changing sports, 1. ______________ the latest equipment, such as smart earphones, allows people to get the best out of their training. 2. _____ video technology to help judge our sporting competitions can 3. ______ sure
Wearing / Using
Using
make
Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in the box.
Grammar: v-ing as subject
wear let miss make use
that no one cheats. Best of all, instant replay facilities 4.
__________ us see all the action all over again. 5. _______
our favorite sporting moments is now a thing of the past!
let / make
Missing
Grammar: v-ing as subject
Think about whether you agree with the point of view in Activity 3 and share your opinion with the class. Use the v-ing form as subject where appropriate.
II
Vocabulary building
Complete the voicemail messages with the correct form of do, play and go.
Hi Ellen, it’s Todd here. I’ve just finished my first day volunteering at the Senior Citizens’ Sports Club! It’s made me see life as an older person with fresh eyes! Some members like to 1. yoga because it helps them keep their muscles toned, while others love to 2. aerobics - one elderly man says the energy of it makes him feel young again! Ball games are also popular.
Vocabulary building: Senior Citizen’s Sports Club
do
do
Complete the voicemail messages with the correct form of do, play and go.
Vocabulary building: Senior Citizen’s Sports Club
Many enjoy 3. table tennis or 4. _______ bowling. While there were lots of people 5. ________ badminton, and many like to 6. golf. I even encountered a man who, at the age of 68, was brave enough to 7. roller skating! Not only did he have guts, he was much faster than me!
playing
going
playing
play
go
Complete the voicemail messages with the correct form of do, play and go.
Vocabulary building: Senior Citizen’s Sports Club
I must say, it was really inspiring to see the people there 8. sports, even at such advanced ages. It made me think about going to the Central Stadium this Saturday. The sports club there doesn’t ask for membership. We can 9. tennis or 10. rock climbing. It would do us a lot more good than 11. computer games.
doing
play
go
playing
Underline the sports with do, play and go in Activity 5 and put them into the boxes. Add any more you can think of.
Vocabulary building: Senior Citizen’s Sports Club
Do
Play
Go
yoga
aerobics
sports
weightlifting(举重)
judo(柔道)
gymnastics(体操)
table tennis
badminton
golf
tennis
computer games
rugby(英式橄榄球)
hockey(曲棍球)
bowing
roller skating
rock climbing
swimming
jogging (慢跑)
ice-skating(滑冰)
III
Listening & speaking
A sports role model is a sportsperson who inspires other people in a certain way. In this spirit, the Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual ceremony to honour remarkable sportspeople. The first ceremony was held in 2000 in Monaco, where Pele was given the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Listening & speaking: Before listening
Did You Know
Listening & speaking: Before listening
In 2003, Yao Ming became the first Chinese sportsperson to win the award, and in Shanghai in 2015 Yao Ming and Li Na both won awards. These sports role models show us what sporting spirit really means — that is, faster, higher and stronger!
Did You Know
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Listening & speaking: While-listening
1. Who do the Laureus World Sports Awards honour
2. What other sports role models do you know Share some examples with the class.
The Laureus World Sports Awards honour remarkable sportspeople who inspire others.
Students’ own answer.
Listening & speaking: While-listening
Listen to the conversation and choose a topic for it.
1. The history of the Laureus World Sports Awards.
2. Laureus World Team of the Year.
3. Laureus World Sports man of the Year.
4. The childhood of LeBron James.
Listening & speaking: While-listening
Nominees Michelle’s opinion Sam’s opinion
Usain Bolt He has won it three times and other people should 1. , too. He should win it because he deserves it.
be given a chance
Listen again and complete the table.
Listening & speaking: While-listening
Nominees Michelle’s opinion Sam’s opinion
Andy Murray Hopefully, he will win. He has won two 2. _________ and more importantly, he is a spokesperson for 3. _____________________. He could have 4. ____________ but the winner should not be chosen based on 5.
_________________.
Olympic
singles titles
women player’s equality
a good chance
their number of fans
Listen again and complete the table.
Listening & speaking: While-listening
Listen again and complete the table.
Nominees Michelle’s opinion Sam’s opinion
LeBron James He will not win because he is 6. . LeBron is world famous. He is an excellent
7. and a great 8. .
not that famous
team leader
player
Listening & speaking: Post-listening
Now work in pairs. Act out a similar conversation based on the table.
Listening & speaking: Post-listening
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
Useful Expressions:
I don’t think it should be …
Besides, ...
Are you serious !
That’s why …
Well, I just think …
I mean, …
Listening & speaking: Post-listening
Agreeing / Disagreeing
Giving an explanation
I don’t think it should be …
Are you serious !
Well, I just think …
Besides, …
That’s why …
I mean, ...
Listening & speaking: Pair work
Work in pairs. Nominate three Chinese sportspeople
for the next Laureus World Sports Awards. Give your
reasons and share your ideas using the expressions in this section.
IV
Homework
Homework
1. Summarize the usage of v-ing as subject.
2. Think of another sportsperson and write a similar short passage.