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Passage A. Never Give Up. Related Information. Washington, D.C. 1992 Winter Olympics, Albertville 1988 Winter Olympics, Calgary Todd Eldredge Kurt Browning Harvard University USA Today 2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City. Washington, D.C.

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  1. Passage A Never Give Up

  2. Related Information • Washington, D.C. • 1992 Winter Olympics, Albertville • 1988 Winter Olympics, Calgary • Todd Eldredge • Kurt Browning • Harvard University • USA Today • 2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City

  3. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., a city as well as a district, is the capital of the United States of America. The city of Washington is coextensive with the District of Columbia (D.C.), the federal district of the United States. Washington is today the core of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country and serves as a center of both national and international politics and diplomacy. 1. Jefferson Memorial 2. Washington Monument 3. Statue of Lincoln 4. Marine Corps War Memorial 5. White House

  4. What's in a Name: WhyWashington, D.C.? • Originally, the Federal City might have been called Washington, T.C. In 1791 the first city commissioners unanimously agreed to name the Federal City for George Washington, and the surrounding "territory" for Christopher Columbus, to honor the three hundredth anniversary of his discovery of the New World. "Columbus“ was changed to "Columbia,” and "Territory” was replaced with the more provincial term "District." • "Washington" and "District of Columbia“ are two names that now refer to the same place.

  5. 1992 Winter Olympics, Albertville The 1992 Albertville Olympic Games were the last Winter Games to be staged in the same year as the Summer Games. Only 18 of the 57 events were held in Albertville itself, while nearby resorts hosted the rest. http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/past/index_uk.asp?OLGT=2&OLGY=1992

  6. 1988 Winter Olympics, Calgary Short Track Speed Skating Female Hockey Long Track Speed Skating Cycling Calgary's dream to host the Olympics finally came true on its fourth candidacy. The term of the winter games was extended from 12 days to 16 days, the same as the summer games, as from the Calgary Olympics. http://www.oval.ucalgary.ca/

  7. Todd Eldredge "In your mind, you can imagine anything. That's part of the reason I came back. You dream certain things and you hope to achieve those dreams." • -Todd Eldredge, Los Angeles 1/10/02 Full Name:Todd James Eldredge Representing:United States Coach:Richard Callaghan Born:August 28, 1971 Hometown:Chatham, Massachusetts (now living and training in Michigan) Interests:Golf, sports cars, computers http://www.toddeldredge.net/

  8. Kurt Browning Kurt Browningis Canada's Four Time Canadian and World Figure Skating Champion. He is one of the most celebrated skaters in his native country of Canada, and the world. Kurt has landed himself a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the first man to complete a Quadruple Jump at the World Figure Skating Championships in Budapest, Hungary on March 25, 1988. http://www.skate.org/browning/

  9. 2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City Salt Lake City,Utah hosts the 2002 Winter Olympic Games starting February 8, 2002. The games lasted 17 days and featured more than 180 events in 15 different sports. Http://www.saltlake2002.com

  10. Outline I (Paras.1- 3): II (Paras.4-9): III(Paras.10-12): Despite of discouraging advice and loaded questions, Wylie finally became an Olympic hero after many failures. How Wylie persevered and succeeded in the end. The implication of Wylie’s success: behind the scenes of each victory stand countless storiesof everyday heroes who refuse to give up.

  11. Questions for discussion of Part I 1. When did Paul realize that he had become an Olympic hero? Right after he got the silver medal? 2. What kind of athlete was Paul in the 1988 Calgary Olympics? What place did he take? 3. What advice did he receive from the judges in the 1991 World Championships? 4. What loaded question was he asked?What did the question imply? 5. What can you learn from this part?

  12. Paras.2-3 Situation before (fill in the table) Unimpressive 10th Judge’s suggestion: make room for younger skater Loaded question by reporter: What are you doing here?

  13. Questions for discussion of Part II 6. What does Paul’s perseverance in his skating career demonstrate? 7. Why did Paul Wylie give the answer “daily” to the question “how often do you contemplate retirement?” 8. How was Paul Wylie's life changed after he won the silver medal? 9. What does this part talk about?

  14. Paras.4-8 1. Has Paul ever considered quitting on his way to success? Frequently fantasized about life without grueling hours on ice. • survey answer: How often do you consider retirement? ----Daily.

  15. Para.4 2. What belief support him until he reach the success? Goals can be reached no matter how many obstacles and botched attempts lie in the way.

  16. Para.7 4. Why did Paul think of retiring? It was hard to keep going, almost everyone had counted him out.

  17. Para.8 Things definitely changed in 1992 in Albertville. "To have my story be one that brought _____________________ , because of the way it________________ — that changed my life as well," Paul says. "I looked at my skating career and saw it __________________________, as opposed to a big __________________ and many years struggling toward some goal but not reaching it." tears to people's eyes turned around rewritten and beautiful disappointment

  18. Para.9 2. What kind of world was Paul led into ? a. Lucrative endorsement b. Figure-skating world tour c. Exclusive events d. Autograph seeker

  19. Questions for discussion of Part III 10. What makes a true hero according to Wylie? How does he explain it? 11. What conclusion does the author make on the basis of Wylie’s story? 12.What does this part mainly talk about?

  20. Para.10 What was Paul’s definition of “ hero”? A person who gives selfless service andinspire others with his own action.

  21. Para.11 Just as a skater achieves perfection by practicing small parts of his larger routine day after day, a hero must look for ways to serve on a regular basis — not just in a crisis or more visible situation. Translate 要达到完美的地步，滑冰选手需苦练每个细小的动作，日复一日不能懈怠，英雄也一样，应该日日奉献，而不只是在危机关头或者在众人瞩目之时才有所作为。

  22. Para.12 Fill in the blanks with the Chinese meaning As an Olympic medal loses its _______ after years of storage, a hero will lose his ___________ if he stops looking to the needs of others. luster credibility 收藏多年之后，奥运奖牌会退去它最初的光泽；若是不再关注别人的需要，英雄也会失去其知名度。

  23. Words and Expressions: • recipient, fantasize, grueling, obstacle, persevere, survey, contemplate, autograph, merit, credibility, • usher into, no longer, make room for, it wasn’t until, count sb out, hang in, oppose to, on a regular basis, • prefix: unimpressive, incapable, unknown, unaware of, unfold，rewrite,

  24. Words and Expressions quit: stop (doing something) • He quit his job for a better position. • He should really quit smoking.

  25. stop in ones tracks: one suddenly stops moving because one is very surprised, impressed, or frightened • This magnificent church cannot fail to stop you in your tracks. • 这座宏伟的教堂一定会让你叹为观止。

  26. Notes to the Text The silver medal he earned in Albertville, France, ushered the 27-year-old figure skater into a new existence. (para. 2) 这位27岁的花样滑冰运动员在法国的阿尔贝维尔获得了银牌，生活从此改观。 你的余生可能会陷入悲惨的生活。 You may be stuck with a miserable existence for the rest of your life.

  27. Words and Expressions usher [transitive always + adverb/preposition]: to help someone to get from one place to another, especially by showing them the way usher somebody into/to something • He ushered her into the room. usher : someone who shows people to their seats at a theatre, cinema, wedding etc

  28. Notes to the Text He was no longer a nobody who choked at big events, like the 1988 Calgary Olympics, where he finished an unimpressive 10th. (para. 2) He was no longer a little-known competitor who became nervous and could not win in major competitions, like the 1988 Calgary Olympics where he finished 10th and few people noticed him. 1988年的卡尔加里冬奥会上，他表现平平，只得了第10名,如今他再也不是在大型赛事中举止失措的无名小卒了.

  29. Words and Expressions choke [intransitive]: informal to fail at doing something, especially a sport, because there is a lot of pressure on sb • People said I choked, but I just had a bad day on the golf course.

  30. Notes to the Text No longer the target of loaded questions from reporters covering the '91 Olympic Trials ("What are you doing here?"). (para. 3) (He was) no longer asked embarrassing and irritating questions (such as "Why are you here?") by the reporters reporting on the 1991 Olympic Trials. 跟踪报道1991年冬奥会选拔赛的记者们曾问他“你来这儿干什么？”，如今再也不会有这种恶意的提问了。

  31. Words and Expressions a loaded question • a loaded question or word has more meaning or purpose than it appears to have, because the person who uses it hopes it will cause people to respond in a particular way. 有深意的 • That is a loaded question. 那是一个意味深长的问题。

  32. He won the gold medal. • He came in first. • He finished first. He finished second in the championship four years in a row. 他连续4年获得锦标赛亚军。

  33. Words and Expressions persevere: continue firmly in spite of difficulties • He persevered at his search for a job. • Despite the failure of his early experiments, • the scientist persevered in his research.

  34. Words and Expressions in the way: blocking space for the forward movement • The chair is in the way; so move it, please. • Although he thought he was helping us • prepare the dinner, he was only in the way.

  35. Words and Expressions count out: • 1. to not include someone or something in an activity • I'm sorry, you'll have to count me out tonight. • 2. to decide that someone or something is not important or worth considering • I wouldn't count him out. If anybody can make a comeback, he can.

  36. Words and Expressions at times: sometimes • I do feel a little nervous at times. • We have pie for dinner at times.

  37. Words and Expressions survey: general view • We made a survey of the uses of English. • They ran a survey of the most popular • television programs.

  38. Notes to the Text But I just decided, I'm going to persevere and hang in there, because I have a shot.“ (para. 7) But I just decided I'd keep practicing and competing, because I really had a chance to win. 但我还是下定决心要坚持下去，决不放弃，我要全力一搏。”

  39. Words and Expressions hang (on) in there (also hang tough)spoken especially American English : to remain brave and determined when you are in a difficult situation • Don't worry. Just hang on in there.

  40. Words and Expressions shot: a chance or attempt to do or get sth • I don't know if I can do that, but I'll have a • shot (at it). • Have a shot at solving the problem.

  41. Notes to the Text “I looked at my skating career and saw it rewritten and beautiful,…” (L34) I reviewed my skating career and witnessed its development into something new and beautiful. 我看着自己的冰上生涯从此被改写,变得精彩纷呈.

  42. Words and Expressions as opposed to: in contrast to • It happened in the day as opposed to the • evening. • This is a book about business as opposed • to theory.

  43. Notes to the Text With medal in hand, Paul was suddenly ushered into a world of lucrative endorsements and figure-skating world tours, of exclusive events and autograph seekers. (para. 9) 手中拿着奖牌，保罗突然进入到一个全新的世界：财源不断的签约、花样滑冰巡回赛、独家采访、追星族要求签名。

  44. Words and Expressions exclusive: not shared with others The actress granted the reporter an exclusive interview. This company has the exclusive right to print Mr. Dare's books.

  45. Words and Expressions merit verb [transitive not in progressive] formal: to be good, important, or serious enough for praise or attention ￚsynonym deserve • It's a fascinating book which merits attention. • The results have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation.

  46. Words and Expressions meritn. [countable] an advantage or good feature of something • The great merit of the project is its flexibility and low cost.

  47. Notes to the Text Heroism, Paul has observed, requires daily maintenance. (para. 11) Paul has noticed that heroism requires daily perseverance, i.e. a medallist has to persevere in training in order to keep the honor.. 保罗还说，英雄是需要日日维护的。

  48. Notes to the Text …a hero must look for ways to serve on a regular basis…(L44) …a hero must find ways to help others or provide service at regular times… (要达到完美的地步, 滑冰选手需苦练每个细小的动作,日复一日不能懈怠, ) 英雄也一样, 应该日日奉献,…

  49. Notes to the Text As an Olympic medal loses its luster after years of storage, a hero will lose his credibility if he stops looking to the needs of others. (para. 12) Over the years the public may forget about an Olympic medal winner and stop trusting him if he does not pay attention to what other people want or need. 收藏多年之后，奥运奖牌会退去它最初的光泽；若是不再关注别人的需要，英雄也会失去其号召力。

  50. Words and Expressions credibility : the quality of deserving to be believed and trusted damage/undermine sb's credibility (as sth) The scandal has damaged his credibility as a leader. gain/lose credibility Predictions of economic recovery have now lost all credibility.

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