新视野大学英语（第三版）读写教程BookI-Unit 5 section B-Shaping young lives with sports.ppt

Yes, I have played in competitive sports. I was on the class volleyball team in high school. Every year we competed at the school sports meeting. I usually felt stressed out a few days before the game. I would calm myself down by closing my eyes and taking deep breaths, or by practicing meditation or yoga. Besides, I would keep telling myself that my team had practiced a lot, we cooperated well, and we were ready. Further Discussion Critical thinking Tips 1. Have you ever played in any competitive team sports? How did you handle the pressure? 4. How can talented people benefit from team sports? (Para. 4) Tips Text comprehension By taking part in team sports, talented people have the chance to develop leadership skills and earn the respect of their team members. 5. What will those who lack talent learn through sports?(Para. 5) Through sports, those who lack talent will learn the value of individual hard work, the value of cooperation and teamwork, and the fundamental importance of planning and preparation for the positive outcome of their ambitions. Tips Text comprehension 原句： What is missing in natural talent can be overcome through hard work, practice and learning from the example of others. (Para. 5, L2) 解释: One can make up for the lack of natural talent through hard work, practice and learning from others. 译文： 一个人天分不足可以通过努力奋斗、训练和向其他榜样学习来弥补。 Text comprehension Sentence Interpretation be successfully controlled 6. What could be the consequences when too much emphasis is put on winning according to the text? (Para. 6) When too much emphasis is put on winning, children may suffer psychological harm, and may miss the learning opportunities sports can offer. Tips Text comprehension 译文： 在这样的环境中，体育运动就会暴露出负面的、令人身心疲惫的和有害的后果，从而也就抵消了体育运动带来的诸多益处。 Text comprehension Sentence Interpretation 原句： In such circumstances, the sports experience uncovers negative, draining and harmful consequences, canceling out the many desirable effects of sports. (Para. 6, L9) 解释: In such situ