Text AWords & Expressionsrocket vi. move at a very great speed 急速移動例 The train rocketed through the station at 90 miles an hour. 火車以1小時90英里的速度飛速駛過車站。例 After his success in the film, he rocketed to stardom. 他在這部影片中取得了成功之后，一躍而成為明星。n. C a usually tube-shaped object that is driven through the air by burning gases and is used for traveling into space, for helping aircraft to take off, etc. 火箭例 a space rocket 宇宙火箭例 This is the first manned-rocket of our country. 這是我們國家第一個載人火箭。 stardom n. U the state of being a very famous performer 明星的地位例 After her excellent performance in the film she shot to stardom. 她在這部影片中的出色表現使她成了明星。例 She worked her way up to international stardom. 她一步步努力，最后成為了國際明星。 guy n. C a man 人；男人；家伙例 Theres some guy who wants to talk to you. 有一個人想和你談談。 court n. 1. C; U (a part of) an area specially prepared and marked for various ball games 球場例 All the players were already on the court before six. 所有的球員在六點之前就來到球場。例 We played on a volleyball court. 我們在排球場上打球。 2. C; U a room or building in which law cases can be heard and judged 法院；法庭例 settle a case out of court 私下了結一個案子例 take someone to court 起訴某人 national adj. 1. of or being a nation 國家的；全國性的；本國的例 national anthem 國歌例 national defense 國防2. owned or controlled by the central government of a country 國有的；國立的例 a national theatre 國家劇院例 a national farm 國有農場association n. 1. C an organization of people joined together for a shared purpose 協會；社團例 Association of Scientific Workers 科學工作者協會例 She set up an association to help the blind. 她建立了一個幫助盲人的團體。2. C; U the act of associating or fact of being associated 結合；聯想；關聯例 sales association 銷售合作draft n. 1. (singular) the process or method of selecting one or more individuals from a group 挑選；（從團體中）選出一個人或若干人例 We can always hope for a top draft pick. 我們可以希望得到一位選秀狀元。例 As compensation, the Lakers are awarded a 1979 first-round draft pick. 作為補償，湖人隊得到了一位1979年第一輪新人秀。 2. C the first rough and incomplete form of something written, drawn, or planned 草稿；草圖；草案例 a draft for/of a speech 講話底稿例 The first draft needs a lot of modifications. 初稿需要大量的改動。 vt. 1. select; choose 挑選；抽調例 More nurses were drafted to the front. 更多的護士被抽調到前線去了。例 My dad was eighteen when he got drafted into the army. 我父親18歲應征入伍。2. make a draft of 擬稿；起草例 draft a bill 起草法案例 draft a letter 草擬一封信 teammate n. C a fellow member of a team 隊友；（一支隊伍中的）隊員 例 He learned from the newspaper that his teammate died in a crash. 他從報紙上看到他的隊友在車禍中喪生。 例 His place is taken by his teammate . 他的位置被隊友接替了。 mixing n. C; U the act or fact of combining all or most of different things together 不同的人或物的組合；混合體例 He was criticized for his mixing of religion and politics. 有人批評他混淆宗教和政治。 例 Final mixing should be completed by the end of this week. 最后的混合將在本周末完成。 culture n. 1. C; U the customs, beliefs, art, music, and the other products of human thought made by a particular group of people at a particular time 文化例 culture gap 文化差異例 pop culture 通俗文化例 I cant fully understand Japanese culture. 我不能完全理解日本文化。2. U artistic and other activity of the mind, and the works produced by this 修養；教養；精神文明例 a man of little culture 無教養的人例 This is a good place for people who are interested in culture. 對于有興趣于身心修養的人來說，這是個好地方。 typical adj. 1. showing the usual behavior or manner; characteristic 表現出個性特征的；一向如此的例 Its not typical of Gill to be so critical. 吉爾并不是一向好批評人的。2. showing the main signs or qualities of a particular kind, group, or class; representative of its type 典型的；有代表性的例 This painting is typical of his work. 這幅畫是他的代表作。 例 This advertisement is a typical example of their marketing strategy. 這個廣告是他們市場策略的典范。 universal adj. 1. of or for everyone or everything; widespread; general 普遍的；一般的例 universal primary education 普及的小學教育 例 These stories have universal appeal. 這些故事具有普遍的吸引力。 2. concerning or shared by all members of a group 全體的，與全體有關的；影響全體的例 universal diseases 大眾病 例 Many old principles no longer command universal agreement. 許多舊原則不再要求人人贊同了。 forward adv. towards the front, the end, or the future 向前；向末端；向將來例 step forward 向前邁步例 I look forward to seeing you. 我期望見到你。adj. at or directed towards the front, the end, or the future 在（向）前部的；位于前面的；面向將來的例 the forward part of the train 火車的前部例 The cat made a careful forward movement. 這只貓小心翼翼地向前移動了一下。 shoot v. 1. kick, throw, etc. a ball so as to win a point in a game （比賽中）射門；投籃（得分）例 He got into a good position to shoot, but then missed his kick. 他得到了一個有利的位置射門，可惜射偏了。例 He is good at shooting at a 45-degree angle. 他擅長45度角上籃。 2. (of a person) fire (a gun) （人）開（槍）例 The new soldier shot at the target, but missed it. 新兵瞄準靶子射擊，但沒有射中。例 She shot the bird and killed it. 她開槍把鳥打死了。3. hit, wound, or kill with a bullet, etc. 射中；射死例 shoot somebody dead 擊斃某人例 The three prisoners were shot dead. 3個囚犯被槍斃了。 rare adj. extremely unusual or uncommon 稀少的；罕有的例 a rare event 罕見的事件例 It is rare for him to be late. 他很少遲到。 camera n. C an apparatus for taking still or moving photographs 照相機；攝影機例 I received a camera as my birthday gift yesterday. 昨天我收到一個照相機作為生日禮物。 surround vt. 1. go around and take up position on every side, especially in order to prevent escape 包圍例 The police surrounded the house. 警察包圍了房子。例 We are surrounded by the enemy. 我們被敵人包圍了。2. be all around on every side 環繞；圍繞例 a beautiful woman surrounded by the admirers 被（許多）愛慕者追求的漂亮女人例 The field was surrounded by trees. 這田野四周都是樹。 pace n. 1. (singular) the speed at which something happens or is done 速度；節奏 例 The pace of life in this country is slow and easy. 這個國家的生活節奏緩慢悠閑。 例 Things are changing, but at a snails pace. 事物在變化，但速度很慢。 2. C a single step in running or walking, or the distance moved in one step （跑或走的）一步；步子 例 He took a pace towards the door. 他朝門邁進一步。 例 He took a pace backwards and stared up at the name above the shop. 他退后一步，抬頭看那商店的名字。 v. walk (across) with slow regular, steady steps, especially backwards and forwards 踱步（于），慢步走（于） 例 I found Mark at the hospital, pacing restlessly up and down. 我發現馬克在醫院里焦躁不安地走來走去。 例 Were going to be late, Jordan said, pacing up and down the room. “我們要遲到了，” 喬丹一邊說一邊在房間走來走去。 aware adj. having knowledge or understanding 意識到的；明白的例 They were well aware that the company was losing money. 他們非常清楚公司正在虧本。例 I was not aware of its seriousness. 我沒有意識到它的嚴重性。 strength n. 1. C; U the quality or degree of being strong or powerful 力量；實力例 It was strength of will that enabled him to overcome the difficulty. 是意志力使他戰勝了困難。例 I havent the strength to lift this table. 我沒有力氣抬起這張桌子。2. C something providing force or power 優勢；長處例 The great strength of my plan is that its so cheap compared to the others. 我這計劃的最大長處就是耗資比其他計劃要少。例 Her main strength is her critical thinking ability. 她的主要長處是她的批判性思維能力。 coach n. 1. C a person who trains sportsmen or sportswomen for games, competitions, etc. （體育運動的）教練例 Shes the coach of the volleyball team. 她是排球隊教練。例 The football coach is speaking to the team. 足球教練在向隊員講話。2. C a comfortable bus 長途公共汽車例 travel by coach 乘長途汽車旅行例 We went to the city by coach. 我們是坐旅游車去那個城市的。 fan n. 1. C a very keen follower or supporter 熱情追隨者；迷例 a film fan 影迷例 Im one of your greatest fans. 我是你最熱心的支持者之一。 2. C an instrument for creating a flow of air 扇子例 a ceiling fan 吊扇 例 The electric fan doesnt work. 這電扇不行了。 vt. cause air with a fan 扇（風）例 The campers fanned the campfire to get warmth. 露營者把篝火扇旺來取暖。 例 People in the audience were fanning themselves with their programs. 觀眾中有人用節目單給自己扇風。 website n. C a place on the Internet where information is available about the particular subject, organization, etc. 網站 例 Responses will be posted on the school website. 回應將在學校的網站公布。 例 For more information, visit our website. 若想獲得更多信息，請登錄我們的網站。 official adj. of, from, or about a person in a position of power and responsibility 公務的；官方的；正式的 例 You have to get official permission to build a new house. 若想建一所新房屋，你必須得到官方的許可。 例 The President was leaving for a four-day official visit to Mexico . 總統前往墨西哥，進行為期四天的官方訪問。 n. C a person who holds an office 官員；高級職員；公務員 例 They were welcomed by children bearing flowers and government officials . 他們受到手捧鮮花的兒童和政府官員的歡迎。 例 The three-hour meeting was attended by 5 representatives of state officials . 有五位州政府官員出席了這個長達三小時的會議。 schedule n. C a planned list or order of things to be done, dealt with, etc. 預定要做事情的安排；計劃（表）；程序表；進度表例 The work is progressing ahead of schedule and should be completed within three weeks. 工作的進展超出了預定進度，三周內就可完成。 例 There is simply so much to do and we are already a little behind the schedule. 要做的事太多，而且我們已經有點落后于進度了。 vt. (usu. pass) plan for a certain future time 排定；預定；把安排在 例 The elections are scheduled for mid-May. 選舉安排在五月中旬進行。 例 That process is scheduled for completion in June. 該進程定于六月完成。 attitude n. C; U a way of feeling or thinking about someone or something, especially as this influences ones behavior 態度；看法例 Peoples attitude towards the tall buildings varies widely. 人們對這些高樓的態度很不相同。例 What is your attitude towards this question? 你對這個問題的看法如何? united adj. 1. (capitalized in names 用于名稱時大寫) politically joined（政治上）聯合的；聯盟的例 He is from the United States of America. 他來自美國。例 The United Nations receives about 15,000 to 20,000 pieces of mail a day. 聯合國每天收到大約一萬五到二萬個郵件。 2. firmly joined in a state of love, agreement, etc. 團結的；統一的例 The two countries were united against a common enemy. 兩國聯合起來反對共同的敵人。例 A united effort is always more effective than an isolated complaint. 一起努力總是比單個抱怨更有效。 development n. U the act of developing or the process of being developed 成長；發展（過程）例 the development of a seed into a plant 種子成長為植物的過程例 The development of this country will take several years. 這個國家的發展要經過幾年的時間。 encourage vt. make (someone) feel brave or confident enough to do something, especially by giving active approval 鼓勵；激勵例 The teacher encouraged her students to ask questions. 老師鼓勵她的學生提問。例 He encouraged me to apply for the job. 他鼓勵我申請這項工作。 on and off the court on the court and not on the court 在（球）場上和（球）場下例 He is absolutely different on and off the court. 他場上場下判若兩人。 on ones time off when someone does not have to do his work 在某人不需要工作的時候例 On their time off, many people like to travel. 休假的時候，許多人喜歡去旅游。 例 All she wants to do on her time off is go window-shopping. 她有空時就想逛街。 dream of/about have a dream about something or someone 夢見；夢想例 Do you ever dream about me? 你夢到過我嗎？ 例 He knew the man he dreamed of did not exist at all. 他知道自己夢見的那個人根本不存在。 look forward to expect to feel pleasure in (something about to happen) 盼望；期望例 Im really looking forward to our summer vacation. 我真的在期盼暑假呢。 come true become real; be realized 成為真實；實現例 The prediction seems to have come true. 預言似乎成真了。 例 After 21 years, Carls dream of owning a home came true. 21年后，卡爾擁有一棟房子的夢想實現了。 all the time continuously or very often; always 不斷地；總是例 I keep practicing and Im improving all the time. 我不停地練習，所以在不斷提高。 例 He worries about her all the time. 他一直都擔心她。 set up establish or arrange (an organization, business, plan, etc.) 建立，創辦（組織、企業）；制定（計劃等）例 The school set up a club for the students interested in poems. 學校為對詩歌感興趣的同學創辦了一個俱樂部。 reach out to get in touch with; contact 與聯絡（聯系）例 The royal family now struggles to reach out to the ordinary people. 該皇家成員如今在努力接近普通民眾。 Topic ExplorationWhen asked why he could have such proudest achievements in basketball, Michael Jordan, the most famous basketball player, said, “I love this game.” Of course, “I love this game”, which became the advertising slogan for the National Basketball Association from 1992-1999 and from 2003-2007, inspires thousands of young people who want to become a famous basketball player and make big money. But this is not the whole story: “I love this game” has wider implications. It implies not only that the love of basketball took Jordan to the glory of success but also that interest was the teacher of Jordan. To help the students to see this point, have the students examine these implications , first by doing the “Exploring the Topic” section of the Students Book, and then by trying to answer the following questions:What does “I love this game” mean?If Learning English is a sort of game (in the sense that you compete for the top students or whatever), what would you do for this game?In Text A, a most common sport, the game of basketball, and a famous Chinese basketball player, Yao Ming, are introduced. Ask the students if they know anything about NBA and some famous NBA basketball teams and players. Spend a few minutes on a brief introduction of the NBA, the draft pick, and the 30 teams Text StructureAt the very beginning, the author of the text makes the statement that Yao Ming is a busy guy both on and off the court. Then the author goes on to explain how busy Yao Ming is. Finally, the author ends the text with the implication that Yao Ming sets an example for other young players. The following chart illustrates the structure of the text:Introduction: Yao Ming is a busy guy both on and off the court. (Para.1): A. Being the translator between the two cultures. (Para.2-): B. Working hard to realize his dream and get used to American culture. (Para.3-4) C. Busy communicating with his fans. (Para.5-6)Implication: Yao Ming sets an example for other young players. (Para. 7)Detailed Study of Text ARocketing to StardomPara. 1Today, the worlds best-known basketball player, Yao Ming, is a busy guy on and off the court.Today, Yao Ming has become the most famous basketball player in the world. He is a busy person both on and off the basketball court.如今，全球最知名的籃球運動員姚明，無論球場上還是球場下，都是個大忙人。There are times when all Yao Ming wants to do on his time off is sleep.Sometimes when Yao Ming is not on the basketball court playing, what he wants to do is sleep.往往一有空，姚明想做的就是睡覺。The National Basketball Associations No. 1 draft pick for 2002 has now rocketed to stardom and led a busy life in America, playing center for NBAs Houston Rockets and spending some 80 nights a year on the road with his teammates.As the first player chosen in the NBA 2002 selection, Yao Ming has now become a star player at rocket speed, leading a busy life in America. He plays center for NBAs Houston Rockets and spends about 80 nights a year with his team members traveling around the United States for basketball matches.這位全美籃球協會2002年的選秀狀元，現在已迅速成了籃球明星，在美國過著忙碌的生活：他在全美籃球協會的休斯頓火箭隊司職中鋒，每年有80個夜晚和隊友在旅途中度過。Para. 2-6Every year when the NBA season ends, Yao heads back to his homeland, where he plays for the Chinese National Team.Every year when the NBA basketball play time finishes, Yao Ming will go back to his homeland, where he plays for the Chinese National Team.每年，NBA賽季一結束，姚明就會回到祖國，為中國國家籃球隊效力。This mixing of cultures is typical for Yao.The mixing of American culture and Chinese culture is quite usual to Yao Ming.這種雙重文化的交疊，姚明已經習以為常了。Sport is a universal language and Yao has often been the translator, bringing two very different countries together, and developing the close ties between two peoples.Sport is a worldwide language shared by all the people, and Yao Ming has been acting as a translator, who brings the two different countries, namely, China and the United States together, and also develops the close connections between the Chinese and American peoples.體育是一種全球性的語言，而姚明常常就是個翻譯，他把兩個非常不同的國家聯系在一起，加深兩國人民的友好往來。When he was a child, Yao even dreamed of looking forward to playing with the best in the world. When he was a child, Yao even dreamed of looking forward to playing with the best in the world.還是個孩子的時候，姚明就夢想有朝一日和世界上最好的球員同場競技。Now his skills have allowed that dream to come true. Now his skills have made that dream a reality.如今，他的球藝使他夢想成真。He