Unit 6 Sports and Health - 西北大学精品课程建设网.ppt

Unit 6 Sports and Health What we have talked about The significance of health The benefits of doing sports Sports and health All you need in life is good health, a bit of luck and a sense of humor. The rest is easy. --- Clark Gable First held as part of the 1896 Olympics in Athens, Greece, and then brought to Boston, Massachusetts in 1897, the Marathon is now an important part of 7. ______ in many cities across America. Marathon running, usually a 40k (26.2 miles) race, is becoming increasingly popular with both men and women for its challenge of perseverance, requiring both 8. ______ and mental endurance, and its feat of accomplishment. For first-time runners it is the culmination of a dream – a personal 9. _______ obtained after months of physical and psychological 10. _______ and training. For veteran marathoners it’s an opportunity to improve their Personal Best — competing their own fastest time Reference Keys 1. published 2. fitness 3. support 4. leading to 5. enjoyment 6. challenge 7. culture 8. physical 9. goal 10. preparation Think about it The right attitude toward difficulty Text Awareness What to Focus On Words and Expressions 1. quit: stop (doing something) 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. 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. terminal computer terminal air terminal terminal stage of a disease Important Sentences 1. Th