大学英语Unit 5, Book 2
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虽然这个世界充满了苦难， 但同时也充满了战胜苦 难的奇迹
• No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown. -- William Penn 没有播种，何来收获；没有辛劳，何来成功； 没有磨难，何来荣耀； 没有挫折，何来辉煌
Olympic Medals
Olympic medals are awarded to those individuals or teams placing first, second, and third in each event. The first place winner is bestowed a gold-plated medal of silver, which is commonly referred to as the "gold medal." Second and third places receive medals of silver and bronze. The silver used in the first and second place medals must be at least 92.5% pure. The "gold" medals must be gilded with at least six grams of pure gold. Medals also carry the name of the sport contested. All competitors receive a diploma and commemorative medals for their participation in the Olympic Games.
(Continued)
Carl Diem, the noted Olympic historian and head of the organizing committee, created the first torch relay to symbolize the link between the ancient and modern Olympic Games. The flame was lit in a ceremony at Olympia, Greece. From there, 3,000 runners carried the torch through seven countries to Berlin. The relay was timed so that the flame arrived at the stadium at the precise moment required. Ever since, the lighting of the Olympic cauldron has become the most sacred moment of the Olympic Games.
(continued)
The International Olympic Committee was founded on 23 June 1894 by the French educator Baron Pierre de Coubertin. The IOC is an international nongovernmental non-profit organization and the creator of the Olympic Movement. The IOC exists to serve as an umbrella organization of the Olympic Movement. It owns all rights to the Olympic symbols, flag, motto, anthem and Olympic Games. Its primary responsibility is to supervise the organization of the summer and winter Olympic Games. The current Olympic Games program includes 35 sports and nearly 400 events.
Text Organization
• Part One (Paras 1-2) Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career.
• Part Two (Paras 3-5) Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training.
Olympic Rings
The Olympic rings are the official symbol of the Olympic Movement. Baron Pierre de Coubertin designed the Olympic emblem in 1913. In his words, "These five rings represent the five parts of the world won over to Olympism... This is a real international emblem." The Olympic rings represent the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes throughout the world at the Olympic Games. (to be continued)
Cultural Notes
• Olympics (the Olympic Games) The Olympic Games are the most important international sports event in the world held every four year and have been held in various cities of the world at regular 4-year intervals. (to be continued)
• Part Three (Paras 6-12) Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.
• Part Four (Para 13) What was most unusual about Michael’s victory was that he was blind.
(continued)
Before long, he was also teaching workshops in clowning and comedy on the national and international scene. David began conducting hundreds of interviews with people who had gotten through life’s toughest challenges by using the gift of laughter. He learned how humor can heal, motivate and inspire. Not only is he a gifted comedian, he is an authority on the enormous psychological benefits of laughter. David will make you laugh harder than you ever have before while proving that, no matte what life throws your way, “You just Have To Laugh.”
(Continued)
The colors were chosen because at least one of these colors is found in the flag of every nation. The original flag also carried the Olympic motto, "Citius, Altius, Fortius," meaning "Faster, Higher, Stronger."
• All rising to great place is by a winding stair. -- Francis Bacon The road to success has many bends and turns ; To achieve greatness or success one has to take a difficult path. • If we face our tasks with the resolution to solve them, who shall say that anything is impossible. -- Wilfred Grenfell
Olympic Flame
The most revered and visible symbol of the Olympic Games competition is the Olympic Flame. During the ancient Games, in Olympia, a sacred flame burned continually on the altar of the goddess, Hera.The tradition of the Olympic Torch Relay, which culminates in the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at the Opening Ceremony of each Games, dates to the 1936 Berlin Games. (to be continued)
Text A
True Height
About the author
• David Naster David Naster’s philosophy is simple, “You Just Have To Laugh.” He has been a professional comedian for 24 years. He began cultivating his craft at an early age and majored in theatre and psychology at the University of Kansas. After graduating, David decided to start taking the business of making peoplewenku.baidu.comlaugh more seriously, and launched his performing career. (to be continued)
Unit 5
Overcoming Obstacles
Interpret the following quotations
• Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. -- Helen Keller
• No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown. -- William Penn 没有播种，何来收获；没有辛劳，何来成功； 没有磨难，何来荣耀； 没有挫折，何来辉煌
Olympic Medals
Olympic medals are awarded to those individuals or teams placing first, second, and third in each event. The first place winner is bestowed a gold-plated medal of silver, which is commonly referred to as the "gold medal." Second and third places receive medals of silver and bronze. The silver used in the first and second place medals must be at least 92.5% pure. The "gold" medals must be gilded with at least six grams of pure gold. Medals also carry the name of the sport contested. All competitors receive a diploma and commemorative medals for their participation in the Olympic Games.
(Continued)
Carl Diem, the noted Olympic historian and head of the organizing committee, created the first torch relay to symbolize the link between the ancient and modern Olympic Games. The flame was lit in a ceremony at Olympia, Greece. From there, 3,000 runners carried the torch through seven countries to Berlin. The relay was timed so that the flame arrived at the stadium at the precise moment required. Ever since, the lighting of the Olympic cauldron has become the most sacred moment of the Olympic Games.
(continued)
The International Olympic Committee was founded on 23 June 1894 by the French educator Baron Pierre de Coubertin. The IOC is an international nongovernmental non-profit organization and the creator of the Olympic Movement. The IOC exists to serve as an umbrella organization of the Olympic Movement. It owns all rights to the Olympic symbols, flag, motto, anthem and Olympic Games. Its primary responsibility is to supervise the organization of the summer and winter Olympic Games. The current Olympic Games program includes 35 sports and nearly 400 events.
Text Organization
• Part One (Paras 1-2) Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career.
• Part Two (Paras 3-5) Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training.
Olympic Rings
The Olympic rings are the official symbol of the Olympic Movement. Baron Pierre de Coubertin designed the Olympic emblem in 1913. In his words, "These five rings represent the five parts of the world won over to Olympism... This is a real international emblem." The Olympic rings represent the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes throughout the world at the Olympic Games. (to be continued)
Cultural Notes
• Olympics (the Olympic Games) The Olympic Games are the most important international sports event in the world held every four year and have been held in various cities of the world at regular 4-year intervals. (to be continued)
• Part Three (Paras 6-12) Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.
• Part Four (Para 13) What was most unusual about Michael’s victory was that he was blind.
(continued)
Before long, he was also teaching workshops in clowning and comedy on the national and international scene. David began conducting hundreds of interviews with people who had gotten through life’s toughest challenges by using the gift of laughter. He learned how humor can heal, motivate and inspire. Not only is he a gifted comedian, he is an authority on the enormous psychological benefits of laughter. David will make you laugh harder than you ever have before while proving that, no matte what life throws your way, “You just Have To Laugh.”
(Continued)
The colors were chosen because at least one of these colors is found in the flag of every nation. The original flag also carried the Olympic motto, "Citius, Altius, Fortius," meaning "Faster, Higher, Stronger."
• All rising to great place is by a winding stair. -- Francis Bacon The road to success has many bends and turns ; To achieve greatness or success one has to take a difficult path. • If we face our tasks with the resolution to solve them, who shall say that anything is impossible. -- Wilfred Grenfell
Olympic Flame
The most revered and visible symbol of the Olympic Games competition is the Olympic Flame. During the ancient Games, in Olympia, a sacred flame burned continually on the altar of the goddess, Hera.The tradition of the Olympic Torch Relay, which culminates in the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at the Opening Ceremony of each Games, dates to the 1936 Berlin Games. (to be continued)
Text A
True Height
About the author
• David Naster David Naster’s philosophy is simple, “You Just Have To Laugh.” He has been a professional comedian for 24 years. He began cultivating his craft at an early age and majored in theatre and psychology at the University of Kansas. After graduating, David decided to start taking the business of making peoplewenku.baidu.comlaugh more seriously, and launched his performing career. (to be continued)
Unit 5
Overcoming Obstacles
Interpret the following quotations
• Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. -- Helen Keller