Ⅲ. Background Information p13

1. BI Ⅲ. Background Information p13 Michael Jordan Quotations about success and failure

2. BI-MJ1 Michael Jordan Quote “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying.” — Michael Jordan Biography Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, but his family decided to move to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was still a toddler. Jordan is the fourth of five children, including two older brothers and an older and younger sister. Michael’s dad worked hard at an electric plant while his mom labored full-time at a bank. Jordan’s parents worked hard to provide him and his siblings with a comfortable lifestyle.

3. Toddler • sibling 学步的幼儿;学步的幼儿 兄弟，姐妹

4. Class list Ⅳ. Class Presentation Listening & Speaking Reading & Writing Time for Fun

5. LS Listening & Speaking The Language for Expressing Determination and Optimism Making a Decision and Expressing Optimism Listening Practice

6. Lp-main Listening Practice Listen to the following people talking in order to learn new time expressions. 5 Listen to the following five short dialogues and choose the appropriate answers. 6 Listen to the following short story twice. Listen carefully and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the story you have just heard. 7

7. Lp-main Listening Practice Listen to the following talk and fill in the blanks with the missing words. The talk is given twice. 8 Listen to the talk again and then answer the following questions orally. 9 10 Explore an answer to the question given below.

8. TL1 The Language for Expressing Determination and Optimism You are going to listen to an instructor talking about expressing determination and optimism. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing words. 1 Instructor: Are you a determined person? Are you optimistic (乐观的) about what you ? Your determination and optimism tend to go hand in hand. Determination is . You have to make a decision to do everything. Nothing can be accomplished . have decided to do _______________ ____________ a driving force ________________ without a firm belief

9. TL1 Your determination usually reflects . Your optimism will increase your resilience (活力), maintain hope and of a successful or acceptable outcome. In this way your optimism reinforces (增强) your determination. Pick up the following sentences to express your determination: — I’ve made up my mind. — I’m quite decided. _______________________ a certain degree of optimism improve your chances __________________

10. TL2 — I’ve made a decision to . — It’s my decision to . — I’ve decided to . — I’ve set my mind on . — I’ve made up my mind not to . — I don’t think anybody can keep me from — Nothing can stop me from . _______________ move to Shanghai _____________ do it right now find a part-time job ________________ taking TOEFL ____________ change my plan _____________ going abroad for further studies __________________________________. achieving my goal ___________________

11. TL2 Pick up the following sentences to express your optimism: — I have no doubt of . — I’m sure we’ll . — We’re bound to (一定会) . — I’m confident (that) . — I’m very optimistic about . — I’ve every confidence in . — Things’ll work out . ___________ my success ___ win make a success of the plan ______________________ __________________ everything will be fine _________ the results ___________ my promotion ____ OK

12. TL3 Now come up with a particular subject on which you voice your opinion or attitude, and expect others to ask for clarification about something that might be unclear to them. Try to use the language you have just learned in Exercise 1. 2

13. CP-gtn1 Making a Decision and Expressing Optimism 3 • Before you listen to the first conversation, read the following words and expressions which may be new to you. crazy 疯狂的；发疯的 out of the question不可能的 aptitude 天资，才能

14. CP-gtn2 Listen to the following conversation twice and fill in the blanks with the missing Words. Li Ming:What did you say? Did you say you would study Japanese ? Wang Ying: Yeah. Anything wrong? Li Ming: Are you crazy? That’s ! How can you manage two foreign languages ? How about other courses? Wang Ying: Well, I’m quite decided. I don’t think anybody can keep me from . ___________________________ as your second foreign language _______________ out of the question ______________ at the same time learning Japanese _______________

15. CP-gtn2 Li Ming: I know you’re a fast learner. But your schedule of courses will get tougher. You need a chance to . I mean you still need to relax sometimes. Wang Ying: I know what you mean. But don’t you see this rapid-changing society? I would say the more languages you can speak, you’ll have in the job market. Right? smell the flowers ______________ _______________ the more chances

16. CP-gtn3 Li Ming: I get your point. But…. Wang Ying: Don’t worry. my language aptitude. Speaking of languages, how’s your English learning? Li Ming: Well, I’m . Wang Ying: Good. I’m very optimistic about ____________________ working hard on it _______________

17. Now listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions. CP-gtn4 1. What has Wang Ying decided to do? She’s decided to study Japanese as her second foreign language. 2. What does Li Ming think of her decision? It’s impossible to manage two foreign languages at the same time. 3. What does he ask her to do? He asks her not to work so hard. 4. How is Wang Ying’s determination? It’s so strong that nobody can change her mind. 5. Is she confident about her decision? Why or why not? Yes. Because she has realized the importance of speaking more languages in this rapid-changing society.

18. CP-gtn5 2) Before you listen to the second conversation, read the following words and expressions which may be new to you. have one’s heart set on sth. 决心做某事 admit 承认 one way or another 无论如何；用某种方法

19. CP-gtn6 Listen to the conversation twice, and then complete the passage according to the conversation you have just heard. Shelley is blind. But she on taking college classes. She’s dreamed of going to college ever since she was . Her blindness has never stopped her from . Shelley says that she will give it a try no matter . Nothing can stop her from achieving her goal. Her determination and optimism will certainly help her . ______________ has set her mind a little girl _________ _____________ going to college how hard it is ___________ _____________________________ make a success of her future career

20. CP-gtn7 Listen to the conversation again, and complete the form as the speaker recounts it. After that, act it out in class. Michael: Shelley: Shelley, isn’t it hard for you to take college classes? Why? Because I’m blind? Michael, I’ve had my heart set on getting a college degree ever since I was a little girl. My blindness has never stopped me from going to college. ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Michael: But you surely admit it must be tough.

21. CP-gtn7 Shelley: Sure it is. But I’ve made a decision to give it a try no matter how hard it is. You know, I’ve always dreamed of going to college one way or another. Nothing can stop me from achieving my goal. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _________________________________ Michael: Shelley: Michael: Shelley: Michael: I really appreciate your determination. Thanks. I’m sure I’ll make it. I’ve no doubt of my success. I don’t think you’d be any different. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Of course not. We’re bound to make a success of our futurecareers. You bet. Nothing is impossible for a determined mind. ________________________________________________________ Well said!

22. CP-gtn9 Tell your class what you have decided to be upon graduation. Express optimism about your determination. Try to use the language you just picked up in Exercise 1 in justifying your determination and optimism. 4

23. KEY script CP-lp1 Listening Practice Listen to the following people talking in order to learn new time expressions. 5 M:I’m not so sure that I want a car. It’s really a problem finding a place to park day in and day out. 1. W:That’s for sure. Q : What does the man mean? A) Sometimes it is hard to find a place to park. B) It is always difficult to find a place to park. C) It is easy for the man to park at the correct time. D) Never is it a problem for the man to find a place to park.

24. KEY script CP-lp2 2. W: Li, you’re late again for class. This is the third time this week. M: Miss, you must have mistaken me for somebody else. I’m only late for class once in a while. Q: What does the man mean? A) This is his first time to be late for class. B) He’s been late for class only once. C) He’s late for class sometimes. D) He’s never late for class.

25. KEY script CP-lp3 3. W: Our vacation is just around the corner. Are you doing anything special? M: Nothing in particular. What are you planning to do? Q: When is the vacation coming? A) It’ll come eventually. B) It’s coming on time. C) It’s coming soon. D) It’s already come.

26. KEY script CP-lp4 4. W: Stop eating junk food like that. Just imagine what junk food is doing to your heart and arteries! It will make you sick in the long run. M: Oh, yeah? Mm… I’ll take your advice. Q: What does the woman say about junk food? A) It can sometimes be harmful to the health. B) It will eventually make the man sick. C) It will kill the man right away. D) It is safe for a short time.

27. KEY script CP-lp5 5. W:I’ll tell you what. I’ve left that job for good. It was so boring. M:Oh, have you? Do you think you can stay in your present job for good? Q: What does the woman mean? A) She’ll take the job for the time being. B) She accepted the job in time. C) She’ll never leave the job. D) She’s left the job forever.

28. KEY script CP-lp6 Listen to the following five short dialogues and choose the appropriate answers. 6 1. W:Hi, Jack. How’re you doing? M:Oh, it’s been a long day! Q: What does the man mean? A) The daylight hours are long. B) He has had a nice day. C) He’s tired. D) He’s sick.

29. KEY script CP-lp7 2. M:Would you like to have a piece of cake? W:No, thanks. I’m on a diet. Q: What does the woman mean? A) She wants to lose weight. B) She does not like cakes. C) She’s going to drive. D) She’s afraid to diet.

30. KEY script CP-lp8 M:The deadline for computer registration is tomorrow. 3. W:But I haven’t decided which courses to take yet. Q: What are they talking about? A) Registering for classes. B) Buying a computer. C) Getting directions. D) Buying books.

31. KEY script CP-lp9 4. M:Dr. Smith, could you let me audit your class? W:Let me see, I’ll have to check the class enrollment list first. Q: What does the woman mean? A) She has to ask for permission. B) She thinks it will be fine. C) She says it is impossible. D) She doesn’t know yet.

32. KEY script CP-lp10 5. W:I don’t think the job has to be done perfectly. M: Maybe not, but it’s important that you do your best. Q: What does the man mean? A) One should write down anything important. B) It’s difficult to write correctly. C) Nobody can be perfect. D) Do as well as you can.

33. CP-lp11 Listen to the following short story twice. Listen carefully and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the story you have just heard. 7 software软件 awkward棘手的 airliner大型客机 programmer程序设计员 disembark下飞机 ensuing接着发生的 motionless不动的 taxi（飞机)滑行 let alone更不用说

34. script CP-lp12 ____ F 1. The story took place in an airliner. 2. The team of programmers designed the flight control software. 3. Asked if they would stay aboard, the programmers did not even trust themselves and said they would disembark immediately. 4. Only one of the programmers said he would be comfortable staying on board. 5. The only programmer left was confident that the airliner would not even take off. ____ F ____ T ____ T ____ T

35. CP-lp13 Tapescript At a recent computer software engineering course, the participants were given an awkward question to answer: “If you had just boarded an airliner and discovered that your team of programmers had been responsible for the flight control software, how many of you would disembark immediately?” Among the ensuing forest of raised hands only one man sat motionless. When asked what he would do, he replied that he would be quite content to stay aboard. With his team’s software, he said, the plane was unlikely to even taxi as far as the runway, let alone take off.

36. CP-lp16 Listen to the following talk and fill in the blanks with the missing words. The talk is given twice. 8 We’ve all heard the classic adage (格言), “Is the glass half empty or ?” but we may not realize the true power of through rose-colored glasses. It can have a far-reaching (深远的) influence on everything from our day-to-day lives and selections of mates (配偶), to our career choices and . half full ________ ______________ seeing the world long-term successes _________________

37. CP-lp16 Optimists think . They are open-minded to new ideas and situations and enjoy . Optimists realize that change is a good and necessary thing. They usually maintain (保持) adaptability (适应) and take criticism with a grain of salt (有保留地). They always, however, appreciate good feedback (反馈) and bettering themselves. Learning optimism makes life . (115 words) in color ______ ____________________________ the thoughts and opinions of others ___________ an attitude of constantly look to ______________ more enjoyable _____________

38. CP-lp18 9 Listen to the talk again and then answer the following questions orally. 1. What is the classic adage relevant to the talk? Is the glass half empty or half full? 2. What is the power of seeing the world through rose-colored glasses? It can have a far-reaching influence on everything from our day-to-day lives and selections of mates, to our career choices and long-term successes.

39. CP-lp19 3. What is optimists’ thinking style? They think in color. They are open-minded to new ideas and situations and enjoy the thoughts and opinions of others. 4. What do optimists think of change? They think that change is a good and necessary thing. 5. How do they react to feedback and take criticism? They appreciate good feedback and take criticism with a grain of salt.

40. CP-lp20 10 Explore an answer to the question given below. These expressions may help your discussion: Try this discussion:

41. CP-lp20 Student A:I’m an optimist. You know why? Because I always look at the bright side of things. I get along with other optimists. We have so much in common. Student B:I think optimists get along well because they are open-minded. They enjoy the thoughts and opinions of others. They’re easy-going and flexible. And they are always up for something new. Student C: But some optimists lose touch with reality. They believe anything they want. You need to know what you can change and what you cannot. Student D: But pessimists can also be unrealistic. They get so stuck in their negative ideas. In the end, I prefer optimists. They are more fun to be around. Who doesn’t like smiling, enthusiastic people?

42. RW list Reading & Writing I Can’t Accept Not Trying Text A Text A Exercises Grammar Review Practical Writing Enthusiasm Leads to Success Text B Text B Exercises Text C Learning from Failure Comprehension of the Text Basic Reading Skills

43. Starter1-1 Text A Starter Nothing seek, nothing find (无所求则无所获), as the saying goes. Set a goal, try to approach it, and there’s a good chance you’ll be successful. Talk to your classmates and tell them what your personal and professional goals are and how you achieved / will achieve them. Your goals Ways of accomplishing them 1. 2. 3. Now read the following passage and try to find out what Michael Jordan’s ultimate goal was and how he achieved it.

44. CH Text A article1 I Can’t Accept Not Trying Michael Jordan Michael Jordan, the world-famous basketball star, has clearly been successful in choosing and accomplishing both personal and professional goals. In his book he writes about how he approachedthe challenges he faced. As you read this excerpt, think about how his book’s title, I Can’t Accept Not Trying, applies to his experiences. 1 I always had the ultimate goal of being the best, but I approached everything step by step. That’s why I wasn’t afraid to go to the University of North Carolina after high school. 2 Everyone told me I shouldn’t go because I wouldn’t be able to play at that level. They said I should go to the Air Force Academy because then I would have a job when I finished college. Everyone had a different agenda for me. But I had my own. ?

45. CH article2 3 I had always set short-term goals. As I look back, each one of those steps or successes led to the next one. When I got cut from the varsity team as a sophomore in high school, I learned something. I knew I never wanted to feel that bad again. I never wanted to have that taste in my mouth, that hole in my stomach. N 4 So I set a goal of becoming a starter on the varsity. That’s what I focused on all summer. When I worked on my game, that’s what I thought about. When it happened, I set another goal, a reasonable, manageable goal that I could realistically achieve if I worked hard enough. N ?

46. CH article3 Text A 5Each time I visualized where I wanted to be, what kind of player I wanted to become. 6 I guess I approached it with the end in mind. I knew exactly where I wanted to go, and I focused on getting there. As I reached those goals, they built on one another. I gained a little confidence every time I came through. 7 So I had built up the confidence that I could compete at North Carolina. It was all mental for me. I never wrote anything down. I just concentrated on the next step. ?

47. CH article4 8 I think I could have applied that approach to anything I might have chosen to do. It’s no different from the person whose ultimate goal is to become a doctor. If that’s your goal and you’re getting Cs in biology, then the first thing you have to do is get Bs in biology and then As. You have to perfect the first step and then move on to chemistry or physics. 9 Take those small steps. Otherwise you’re opening yourself up to all kinds of frustration. Where would your confidence come from if the only measure of success was becoming a doctor? If you tried as hard as you could and didn’t become a doctor, would that mean your whole life was a failure? Of course not.

48. CH article4 10 All those steps are like pieces of a puzzle. They all come together to form a picture. 11 If it’s complete, then you’ve reached your goal. If not, don’t get down on yourself. 12 If you’ve done your best, then you will have had some accomplishments along the way. Not everyone is going to get the entire picture. Not everyone is going to be the greatest salesman or the greatest basketball player. But you can still be considered one of the best, and you can still be considered a success. ?

49. CH article5 13 That’s why I’ve always set short-term goals. Whether it’s golf, basketball, business, family life, or even baseball, I set goals — realistic goals — and I focus on them. I ask questions, I read, I listen. I did the same thing in baseball with the Chicago White Sox. I’m not afraid to ask anybody anything if I don’t know. Why should I be afraid? I’m trying to get somewhere. Help me, give me direction. Nothing wrong with that. 14 Step by step, I can’t see any other way of accomplishing anything. (644 words) N N ?

50. Article1_popwin_Q 1) What’s Michael Jordan’s ultimate goal? His ultimate goal is being the best. 2) How did he approach his goals? He approached his goals step by step. 3) What did he think of everyone’s suggestion that he shouldn’t go to the University of North Carolina after high school? He didn’t take their suggestion, instead, he went to the University of North Carolina.