新一代大学英语视听说教程1 U3 PPT课件

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Technology at the Winter Olympics Thinking and speaking
3 Technology is playing an increasingly important role in
sports. But this raises a question as to how technology affects sporting success. Which is the more important factor for winning in today’s sports, the athlete or technology? Is the use of technology in sports a kind of cheating or progress? Discuss in groups whether the use of technology should be encouraged in sports.
A newly-designed speed-skating suit helped many skaters 3) beat their personal best ________________________. • Skis are made with materials that increase 4) stability ________________. and speed • There are different designs for different types of skiing: e.g. Some cross-country skiing skis are narrow and light to use for 5) ____________________, while others are short with curved edges, to allow skiers to 6) tackle sharp turns _______________________ in a slalom race. Snow guns are being used to turn water into artificial snow. • 7) ___________ local water resources Problem: It uses up 8) ______________________. Listening and Speaking
Behind the scenes, 1) computer _________________ modeling helps to design the best bobsleighs and the best 2______________for the athletes to use. techniques
Warm-up
Reference answers Wushu to Bid Again for Olympic Spot Wushu was among eight sports competing for inclusion in the 2020 Olympics but missed out on the International Olympic Committee’s shortlist of three. Wushu could still feature at the 2020 Games in Tokyo, however, after the IOC overhauled a number of rules in a December vote to allow sports an easier avenue into future Olympics. Tokyo Games organizers can officially request the inclusion of one or more sports with the IOC deciding which makes the cut.
Unit 3
Sport and Its Developments
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Warm-up
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Listening and Speaking
Viewing and Speaking Project
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CONTENTS
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Warm-up
Work in pairs to create a news story. Then report the news to the class. You may use both your knowledge of the topic and your imagination to enrich your news story. Some questions have been given for your reference.
2 Listen to the conversation again and complete the table.
Sports Bobsleigh racing Speed Skating Use of technology
Technology at the Winter Olympics Listening and understanding
Warm-up
Reference answers Wushu to Bid Again for Olympic Spot Wushu will bid again for inclusion in the Olympics and is banking on increased participation in Africa and the Americas to aid its chances after previously missing out to wrestling. “We have to undertake another bidding process,” International Wushu Federation (IWUF) executive vice president Anthony Goh was quoted as saying on Friday. Goh said the Chinese martial art, which features regularly in Asian multi-sports events like the Asian Games and the Southeast Asian Games, needed to expand its reach. “We need to develop regions where wushu is less developed. We have to feature more often in multi-international games, like the African Games and the Pan American Games,” he said.
Warm-up
Reference answers 25 People Killed in Egyptian Soccer Match Riot A riot broke out Sunday night outside of a major soccer game in Egypt, with a stampede and fighting between police and fans killing at least 25 people, authorities said. The riot began ahead of a match between Egyptian Premier League clubs Zamalek and ENPPI at Air Defense Stadium east of Cairo. Two security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said at least 25 people were killed. Egypt’s public prosecutor issued a statement ordering an investigation. After convening an emergency meeting to discuss the violence, the Cabinet announced that it was postponing upcoming soccer matches until further notice, Egypt’s state television said.
questions with what you hear. 1 Why is the Sochi Winter Olympics considered the most expensive ever? £32 billion They are reported to have cost around ______________. 2 Why were people surprised when they knew that the Winter Games were Listening and awarded to Sochi? Speaking subtropical climate Because Sochi is known for its _____________________. 3 In what ways has technology been used at the Sochi Olympics? Technology has been used in the materials in ______________________, the design of sportswear which can give competitors an advantage in speed. It has also been used in equipment athletes use, like skis, and in making artificial or fake the __________ _________because of Sochi’s climate. snow
Warm-up
Listening and Speaking
Topic One
Technology at the Winter Olympics
1 Listen to the conversation and complete the answers to the
Technology at the Winter Olympics Listening and understanding
Warm-up
Reference answers 25 People Killed in Egyptian Soccer Match Riot What caused the violence wasn’t immediately clear. Security officials said Zamalek fans tried to force their way into the match without tickets, sparking clashes. Fans have only recently been allowed back at matches and the Interior Ministry planned to let only 10,000 fans into the stadium, which has a capacity of about 30,000, the officials said. Zamalek fans posted on their group’s official Facebook page that the violence began because authorities only opened one narrow, barbed-wire door to let them in. They said that sparked pushing and shoving.