Unit 6 I. Listen and talk Lead in Dialogue 1 voluntary wor Key words and patterns Oh, really? Thats very interesting What kind of . Dialogue 2 Being a volunteer Key words and patterns I'm very glad Tell me why II. Read and explore Passage ■ Think about it 1. How often is the modern Olympics held Summer Olympics and winter Olympics are held every four years and they are held with two years apart
1 Unit 6 I. Listen and Talk • Lead in Dialogue 1 Voluntary Work Key words and patterns: Could you tell me… ? Oh, really? That’s very interesting. What kind of…? Dialogue 2 Being a Volunteer Key words and patterns: I'm very glad … Me too. Tell me why… By the way, … It's too bad... II. Read and Explore • Passage A ◼ Think About It 1. How often is the modern Olympics held? Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics are held every four years and they are held with two years apart
2. Which city hosted or will host the Olympic Games in the years 2000, 2004 or 2008 They are Sydney in Australia, Athens in Greece and Beijing in China. 3. What do volunteers usually do in order to make the games a success? They help in a variety of tasks such as transportation, catering, ticket selling, room tenant or security guard, etc ■ Related Information Volunteering is a great way of getting involved. Most sporting events would never be possible without the support and dedication of thousands of people. The Sydney Olympics was proof that the common people of Sydney were capable of contributing to world class sporting events unteering is a great way to gain work experience. Although it's not a paid role, it offers a variety of skills that could be of great value to any employer, e.g working in a team, working unsociable hours, attending training, dealing with people, using initiative and often requiring a very early start Notes to the text This knowledge, I felt, would stand me in good stead as I developed the media services that would be needed for our Salt Lake City Winter Games in 2002.(para. 1) I felt this knowledge would help me develop the media services for the 2002 Games 我觉得这一知识对我十分有益,因为我所提供的媒体服务也将是我们承办2002年盐湖 城冬奥会所需要的在牛津。 2. I felt I was part of something rtant. something that could well be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.( para. 4) I felt I was involved in a major event that could be a unique and special event in my life 我感到自己是一项非常重要,非常宏大的赛事中的一员,这种经历我一生中难得再有第 次
2 2. Which city hosted or will host the Olympic Games in the years 2000, 2004 or 2008 respectively? They are Sydney in Australia, Athens in Greece and Beijing in China. 3. What do volunteers usually do in order to make the Games a success? They help in a variety of tasks such as transportation, catering, ticket selling, room attendant or security guard, etc. ◼ Related Information ◆ Volunteering Volunteering is a great way of getting involved. Most sporting events would never be possible without the support and dedication of thousands of people. The Sydney Olympics was proof that the common people of Sydney were capable of contributing to world class sporting events. Volunteering is a great way to gain work experience. Although it’s not a paid role, it offers a variety of skills that could be of great value to any employer, e.g. working in a team, working unsociable hours, attending training, dealing with people, using initiative and often requiring a very early start. ◼ Notes to the Text 1. This knowledge, I felt, would stand me in good stead as I developed the media services that would be needed for our Salt Lake City Winter Games in 2002. (para.1) I felt this knowledge would help me develop the media services for the 2002 Games. 我觉得这一知识对我十分有益，因为我所提供的媒体服务也将是我们承办 2002 年盐湖 城冬奥会所需要的在牛津。 2. I felt I was part of something important, something big that could well be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. ( para. 4) I felt I was involved in a major event that could be a unique and special event in my life. 我感到自己是一项非常重要，非常宏大的赛事中的一员，这种经历我一生中难得再有第 二次
3. The stories of the emotional highs and lows of the competitors would never reach outside world. (para. 5) lo one outside the Olympic Games would ever find out about the happiness and sadness the competitors felt 有关体育健儿成功亦或失败的消息将不会为世人所知。 4. We reveled in the compliments we received. (para. 6) We greatly enjoyed the compliments we got 我们都为获得的称赞而欣喜不已 Summary of the Tex the Sydney Olympics Supervisor the main press center important and exciting a once-in-a-lifetime experience a valuable contribution revel in the compliments take part in a parade be involved in bring tears to ones eyes Reference Summary The author worked as a volunteer supervisor in the press center at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. Altogether there were 47000 volunteers, they all wore uniforms and developed a great deal of group pride. The author was surprised at the strength of these positive feelings Without the volunteers the Olympics could never have been such a big success. At the end of he Olympics all the volunteers were invited to parade through the streets of Sydney amidst cheers and tears. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience Words and expressions bond to cause to stick together as with paste Examples These two pieces of paper won't bond together
3 3. The stories of the emotional highs and lows of the competitors would never reach the outside world. (para. 5) No one outside the Olympic Games would ever find out about the happiness and sadness the competitors felt. 有关体育健儿成功亦或失败的消息将不会为世人所知。 4. We reveled in the compliments we received. (para. 6) We greatly enjoyed the compliments we got. 我们都为获得的称赞而欣喜不已。 ◼ Summary of the Text the Sydney Olympics supervisor the Main Press Center important and exciting a once-in-a-lifetime experience a valuable contribution revel in the compliments take part in a parade be involved in bring tears to one's eyes Reference Summary The author worked as a volunteer supervisor in the press center at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. Altogether there were 47000 volunteers, they all wore uniforms and developed a great deal of group pride. The author was surprised at the strength of these positive feelings. Without the volunteers the Olympics could never have been such a big success. At the end of the Olympics all the volunteers were invited to parade through the streets of Sydney amidst cheers and tears. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.. ◼ Words and Expressions 1. bond: to cause to stick together as with paste Examples: ⚫ These two pieces of paper won’t bond together
o It is really difficult for Jack to bond together with the other members in the company an expression of praise, admiration, or respect; to praise with a compliment He complimented her, but she didn 't want to listen good, strong, quick at understanding, deeply felt, etc. having a strong, active int He and his friend have a keen sense of humor He always kept a keen eye on what was happening around 4. marvelous. wonderful; surprisingly good o What marvelous weather it is Helen has a good imagination; she can make up marvelous stories very big: strong and powerful A massive rock formation blocked the end of valley Several strong men were needed to open and close the massive gates to the castle a gathering together for the purpose of being officially looked at, or for a march ceremony Examples The Olympic Games began with a parade of all the competing nations and areas
4 ⚫ It is really difficult for Jack to bond together with the other members in the company. 2. compliment: an expression of praise, admiration, or respect; to praise with a compliment Examples: ⚫ He received many compliments on his new suit. ⚫ He complimented her, but she didn’t want to listen. 3. keen: good, strong, quick at understanding; deeply felt, etc.; having a strong, active interest; eager Examples: ⚫ He and his friend have a keen sense of humor. ⚫ He always kept a keen eye on what was happening around. 4. marvelous: wonderful; surprisingly good Examples: ⚫ What marvelous weather it is!. ⚫ Helen has a good imagination; she can make up marvelous stories. 5. massive: very big; strong and powerful Examples: ⚫ A massive rock formation blocked the end of valley. ⚫ Several strong men were needed to open and close the massive gates to the castle. 6. parade: a gathering together for the purpose of being officially looked at, or for a march or ceremony. Examples: ⚫ The Olympic Games began with a parade of all the competing nations and areas
o Ive never seen such a parade of jewelry as there was at the party 7. powerful having great power; very strong, full of force Examples weaker ones 8. suspe to believe to exist or be true; to think likely We suspected that it was a trick to get our money We suspected that it was a trick to get our money 9. volunteer v. to offer one's services or help without payment; to offer(to do sth ) esp. when other are unwilling. n. a person who volunteer He volunteered to help at the scene of the accident As soon as war was declared, many men volunteered Are there any volunteers for cleaning the kitchen? This work costs us nothing; it's done by volunteer Understanding the Text Why did the author say that volunteering in Sydney helped her prepare for her involvement in the winter games in 2002? It was a good opportunity to learn more about staging a major multi-sport event 2. Before the author became part of this massive event, how aware was she of the emotions involved in it? Little did she know just how much the experience would offer her such powerful feelings
5 ⚫ I’ve never seen such a parade of jewelry as there was at the party. 7. powerful: having great power; very strong; full of force Examples: ⚫ Powerful nations sometimes try to control weaker ones. ⚫ Electric current is often powerful enough to kill. 8. suspect: to believe to exist or be true; to think likely Examples: ⚫ We suspected that it was a trick to get our money. ⚫ We suspected that it was a trick to get our money. 9. volunteer: v. to offer one’s services or help without payment; to offer (to do sth.), esp. when others are unwilling. n. a person who volunteer. Examples: ⚫ He volunteered to help at the scene of the accident. ⚫ As soon as war was declared, many men volunteered. ⚫ Are there any volunteers for cleaning the kitchen? ⚫ This work costs us nothing; it’s done by volunteers. ◼ Understanding the Text 1. Why did the author say that volunteering in Sydney helped her prepare for her involvement in the Winter Games in 2002? It was a good opportunity to learn more about staging a major multi-sport event. 2. Before the author became part of this massive event, how aware was she of the emotions involved in it? Little did she know just how much the experience would offer her such powerful feelings