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Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height Group Discussion Coming Out of the Dark B R _ main English Song Coming Out of the Dark Gloria Estefan Questions about the Song and the Text Warm-up Exercises Stories about Overcoming Obstacles Brainstorming

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ main Background Information Olympics Pole Vault Some Suggestions to Overcome Obstacles

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Gloria Estefan1 Gloria Estefan

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Gloria Estefan2 Born in Cuba in 1957, raised in Miami, Gloria Estefan is the second generation of the Cuban exile ( ). She wrote this song on March 20, 1990 when she was recovering from a serious road accident that had left her badly injured and near to death. Gloria Estefan

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Coming Out of the Dark

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Questions about the Song and the Text Questions about the Song and the Text 1. Consider the title of the song, what does dark refer to? Dark here may refer to 1) near death; 2) loss of consciousness after the car accident ; 3) slow and painful recovery; 4) despair. 2.How is the song related to the theme of the text? To get over despair after injury is also a form of overcoming obstacles.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Stories about Overcoming Obstacles1 Stories about Overcoming Obstacles Read the following stories about four figures in history to see how they overcame their obstacles, and guess who they are.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Stories about Overcoming Obstacles2 1.The story of her is the story of a child who, at the age of 18 months, was suddenly shut off from the world, but who, against overwhelming odds( ), waged( ) a slow, hard, but successful battle to reenter that same world. The inarticulate little deaf and blind girl grew into a highly intelligent and sensitive woman who wrote, spoke, and labored incessantly for the betterment of others. Stories about Overcoming Obstacles

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Stories about Overcoming Obstacles3 2. At the age of five, she became a paraplegic ( ), but she never lost heart. Although she missed the chance to go to school, she finished all the courses of primary and secondary schools, she learned English, Japanese, German and Esperanto ( ) all by herself, and she assiduously ( ) studied university and postgraduate courses for masters degree. In 1983, she began to engage in literary creative work. Stories about Overcoming Obstacles

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Stories about Overcoming Obstacles4 3. He became the 32 nd president of the United States in March 1933 at the depth of the Great Depression, and was reelected for an unprecedented three more terms. Despite an attack of poliomyelitis ( ), which paralyzed ( ) his legs in 1921, he was a charismatic ( ) optimist whose confidence helped sustain the American people during the strains of the economic crisis and the world war. Stories about Overcoming Obstacles

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Stories about Overcoming Obstacles5 1942 1962 1966 1979 Born in Oxford, England. Received a bachelors degree in physics and then enrolled as a research student in general relativity at the University of Cambridge. Earned his Ph.D. degree at the University of Cambridge. Stayed at the University of Cambridge to do post-doctoral research. Diagnosed as having Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)( ). Appointed Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, a post once held by Isaac Newton. 4. Stories about Overcoming Obstacles

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Group Discussion Group Discussion A. Discuss in groups the obstacles that you have been faced with in your life. B. Discuss in groups the ways in which you overcame such difficulties. C. Discuss in groups the problems that you still have in overcoming these obstacles.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Brainstorming Brainstorming Imagine that you have received unlimited funds to start your own foundation. Brainstorm: 1. How would you like to start it? 2. Who would benefit from your foundation, and how? 3. What special programs would your foundation offer, and why?

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Olympics1 Olympics Organized and governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Olympic Games are the most important international sports event in the world held every four years. 1. Olympic symbol:five interlocked rings red, blue, yellow, black and green on a white field, representing the continents of the world joined in friendship.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Olympics2 2. Olympic motto: 3. IOC headquarters: 4. Main events in Olympic history: Swifter, Higher, Stronger. Lausanne, Switzerland. 776 1896 1912 1924 2008 Modern Games began. Women are allowed to compete in the Games. Winter sports were added to the Games. Beijing will host the 29th Olympic Games. B.C.~392 A.D. Ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Pole Vault The pole vault (PV) is an event in track and field where athletes compete to clear the highest possible crossbar ( )by using a vaulting pole. The basic concept is to convert horizontal energy (the run) into vertical energy (thus clearing a higher bar). Pole Vault

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Some Suggestions about Overcome Obstacles 1 If there hadnt been any obstacles in the past, you would have scored outstanding successes in your studies or career. Its the obstacles you have faced all your life that have kept you from enjoying a perfect life. Overcoming obstacles is thus a necessity of success. Here are some suggestions. Some Suggestions to Overcome Obstacles

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Some Suggestions about Overcome Obstacles 2 1.Get started. 2.Break your task into smaller tasks. 3. Work with the time you have. Often, once you begin, youll find the task is easier than you expect. Take one big task and break it into smaller tasks. For instance, do part of your assignment each time rather than the entire one. Dont wait until you have time to do the entire thing. Instead, even if you only have five minutes, get started. Some Suggestions to Overcome Obstacles

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingBefore ReadingDetailed Reading Unit 5 True Height B R _ Some Suggestions about Overcome Obstacles 3 4. Set small deadlines. 5.Eliminate distractions. After meeting each deadline, give yourself a reward. For example, play video games when you finish an hour of studying. Turn off the TV. Dont answer the phone. 6. Ask for help. Sometimes, the reason you dont start is because you dont know what to do. If thats the case, ask for help. 7. Begin now. What one thing can you do right now that will move you closer to your goal?

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ main Part Division of the Text Further Understanding Questions about the Text Scanning Writing Skills

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ Further Understanding-main For Part 1 Description For Part 2 Questions and Answers For Part 3 Chart Completion Further Understanding For Part 4 Discussion

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ Questions about the Text Questions about the Text 1.What does the text title True Height mean? It has more than one meaning. It may refer to: 1)the new bar heights that Michael cleared one after another; 2) the tremendous obstacles Michael had overcome in attaining his goal. 2. As the text consists of the main story and a flashback, can you figure out the flashback? The flashback is from line 11 to line 35.

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ Scanning1 Scanning Scan the text again to find out all the instances where work is used as a verb and explain in English the different meanings of work. work: v. 1) (cause to) be active or use effort or power * want something, work for it. (LL. 24~25) (L. 35) (L. 84) 2) be active in the proper way, without failing * It wasnt working. (L. 5) 3) exercise * He worked out every other day (L. 27) 1.

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ Scanning2 2. Scan the whole text to find out all the words and phrases that are related to sports or stadium. And think about their Chinese equivalents. National Junior Olympics personal best stand(s) final race pole vault event track and field competition

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ Scanning3 gymnast body builder weightlifting bar inflated landing mat vaulter finger-tipped push-up

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ Scanning4 runway National record pole take-off set a new world record

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ Part Division of the Text 1 Part Division of the Text PartsPara(s).Main Ideas 11~11 2 12~35 Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career. Michaels childhood was marked with dreams and tough training. Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record. 336~90

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ Part Division of the Text 2 Parts Para(s). Main Ideas 491~95 What was most unusual about Michaels victory was that he was blind.

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ For Part 1 Description For Part 1 Description 1.Use your own words to draw a picture of the stadium on that day, including the weather, Michaels appearance and inner feeling, the audiences response, etc. 2. Use your own words to describe what kind of event the pole vault is.

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ For Part 2 Questions and Answers For Part 2 Questions and Answers 1.From the description of Michaels parents, what can you learn about his parents? 2. Brainstorm the various obstacles Michael might face during the hard training. 3. What individual characteristics should Michaels success be attributed to? Michaels mother is romantic and passionate, while his father is a hard-core realist. Open-ended. He is diligent, perseverant, optimistic, ambitious, etc.

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ For Part 3 Chart Completion 1 For Part 3 Chart Completion Height of the pole Michaels reaction before/after clearing the bar Importance BeforeAfter 17 feetHis palm were sweating. He needed a towel to dry his grip. (L. 1) 1. If Michael Stone was surprised, excited or vain(LL. 37~38) 2. He seemed unaware of (LL. 40~41) 3 inches higher than his personal best

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ For Part 3 Chart Completion 2 Height of the pole Michaels reaction before/after clearing the bar Importance BeforeAfter 17 feet 2, 17 feet 4 , again he showed no emotion. (LL. 43~44)

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ For Part 3 Chart Completion 3 Height of the pole Michaels reaction before/after clearing the bar Importance BeforeAfter 17 feet 6 1.It was that brought Michael back to earth. (LL. 79~80) 2.On his back with that wonderful hot sun(LL. 81~81) 9 inches higher than his personal best 1. It startled him... (L. 53) 2. The intensity anxiety. (L. 56) 3. He became more tense. (L. 57) 4. Afraid would be (LL. 58~59)

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ For Part 3 Chart Completion 4 Height of the pole Michaels reaction before/after clearing the bar Importance BeforeAfter A National and International Junior Olympics record He later went on that day to clear 17 feet 6 17 feet 6 1212 1212

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ For Part 4 Discussion 1.Why does the author keep the secret about Michaels blindness until the last sentence? 2.Who would you admire better, a Michael Stone with a sound body or a blind Michael Stone? For Part 4 Discussion

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ Writing Skills 1 As the text consists of the main story and a flashback, the narration has to switch from the ongoing competition to earlier events and then return to the ongoing competition. How does the author manage to make these parts in the text flow smoothly? 1. One way is to repeat a key word in the last sentence of a paragraph in the first sentence of the next paragraph, e.g. Writing Skills It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event. As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying.

After ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height G R _ Writing Skills 2 Writing Skills 2. Another way is to pick up a key idea from a previous paragraph and repeat it in the sentence introducing the next paragraph, e.g. All of Michaels vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Text 1 TRUE HEIGHT His palms were sweating. He needed a towel to dry his grip. The sun was as hot as the competition he faced today at the National Junior Olympics. The pole was set at 17 feet. That was three inches higher than his personal best. Michael Stone confronted the most challenging day of his pole-vaulting career. The stands were still filled with about 20,000 people, even though the final race had ended an hour earlier.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Text 2 The pole vault is truly the highlight of any track and field competition. It combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a body builder. It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event. As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying. Michaels mother read him numerous stories about flying when he was growing up. Her stories were always ones that described the land from a birds- eye view. Her excitement and passion for details made Michaels dreams full of color and beauty.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Text 3 Michael had this one recurring dream. He would be running down a country road. As he raced between golden wheat fields, he would always outrun the locomotives passing by. It was at the exact moment he took a deep breath that he began to lift off the ground. He would begin soaring like an eagle. Where he flew would always coincide with his mothers stories. Wherever he flew was with a keen eye for detail and the free spirit of his mothers love.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Text 4 His dad, on the other hand, was not a dreamer. Bert Stone was a hard-core realist. He believed in hard work and sweat. His motto: If you want something, work for it! From the age of 14, Michael did just that. He began a very careful training program. He worked out every other day with weightlifting, with some kind of running work on alternate days. The program was carefully monitored by Michaels coach, trainer and father. Michaels dedication, determination and discipline was a coachs dream.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Text 5 Besides being an honor student and only child, Michael Stone continued to help his parents with their farm chores. Mildred Stone, Michaels mother, wished he could relax a bit more and be that free dreaming little boy. On one occasion she attempted to talk to him and his father about this, but his dad quickly interrupted, smiled and said, You want something, work for it! All of Michaels vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work. If Michael Stone was surprised, excited or vain about clearing the bar at 17 feet, you couldnt tell. As soon as he landed on the inflated landing mat, and with the crowd on its feet, Michael immediately began preparing for his next attempt at flight.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height When Michael cleared the bar at 17 feet 2 inches and 17 feet 4 inches, again he showed no emotion. As he lay on his back and heard the crowd groan, he knew the other vaulter had missed his final jump. He knew it was time for his final jump. Since the other vaulter had fewer misses, Michael needed to clear this vault to win. A miss would get him second place. Nothing to be ashamed of, but Michael would not allow himself the thought of not winning first place. D R _ Text 6 He seemed unaware of the fact that he had just beaten his personal best by three inches and that he was one of the final two competitors in the pole-vaulting event at the National Junior Olympics.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height He rolled over and did his routine of three finger- tipped push-ups. He found his pole, stood and stepped on the runway that led to the most challenging event of his 17-year-old life. D R _ Text 7 The runway felt different this time. It startled him for a brief moment. Then it all hit him like a wet bale of hay. The bar was set at nine inches higher than his personal best. Thats only one inch off the National record, he thought. The intensity of the moment filled his mind with anxiety. He began shaking the tension. It wasnt working. He became more tense. Why was this happening to him now, he thought. He began to get nervous. Afraid would be a more accurate description. What was he going to do? He had never experienced these feelings.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Text 8 Then out of nowhere, and from the deepest depths of his soul, he pictured his mother. Why now? What was his mother doing in his thoughts at a time like this? It was simple. His mother always used to tell him when you felt tense, anxious or even scared, take deep breaths. So he did. Along with shaking the tension from his legs, he gently laid his pole at his feet. He began to stretch out his arms and upper body. The light breeze that was once there was now gone. He carefully picked up his pole. He felt his heart pounding.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Text 9 He was sure the crowd did, too. The silence was deafening. When he heard the singing of some distant birds in flight, he knew it was his time to fly. As he began sprinting down the runway, something felt wonderfully different, yet familiar. The surface below him felt like the country road he used to dream about. Visions of the golden wheat fields seemed to fill his thoughts. When he took a deep breath, it happened. He began to fly. His take-off was effortless. Michael Stone was now flying, just like in his childhood dreams. Only this time he knew he wasnt dreaming. This was real. Everything seemed to be moving in slow motion. The air around him was the purest and freshest he had ever sensed. Michael was soaring like an eagle.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Text 10 It was either the eruption of the people in the stands or the thump of his landing that brought Michael back to earth. On his back with that wonderful hot sun on his face, he knew he could only see in his minds eye the smile on his mothers face. He knew his dad was probably smiling too, even laughing. What he didnt know was that his dad was hugging his wife and crying. Thats right: Bert If You want It, Work For It Stone was crying like a baby in his wifes arms. He was crying harder than Mildred had ever seen before. She also knew he was crying the greatest tears of all: tears of pride.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Text 11 Michael was immediately surrounded by people hugging and congratulating him on the greatest accomplishment of his life. He later went on that day to clear 17 feet 6 inches: a National and International Junior Olympics record. With all the media attention and sponsorship possibilities, Michaels life would never be the same again. It wasnt just because he won the National Junior Olympics and set a new world record. And it wasnt because he had just increased his personal best by 9 inches. It was simply because Michael Stone is blind.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Sentence 1 Translate the sentence into Chinese. It combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a body builder.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Sentence 2 Why is Michaels dream of flying described in details? He would be running sown a country road. As he raced between golden wheat fields, he would Because Michael has a very deep impression about the dream. There are two evidence for that: 1) His mother read him numerous stories about flying when he was growing up. 2) He always dreamed of flying.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Sentence 3 Paraphrase the sentence. In his dreams, he would always fly over those places described in his mothers stories. Where he flew would always coincide with his mothers stories.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Sentence 4 What is function of the phrase on the other hand? The phrase is used for comparing different things or ideas. His dad, on the other hand, was not a dreamer. What can you infer from the phrase? Michael s parents are totally different types of people and they play the different roles in Michaels success.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Sentence 5 Paraphrase the first part of the sentence. He would not be ashamed of getting himself the second place, but What can you learn from the sentence? Michael holds a very attitude toward the competition. On the one hand, he wouldnt think it is a shame of winning the second place, on the other hand, he would try his best to win the first place. Nothing to be ashamed of, but Michael would not allow himself the thought of not winning first place.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Sentence 6 Paraphrase the sentence. If something strikes you like a wet bale of hay, it comes as a sudden, forceful and unpleasant surprise. Then it all hit him like a wet bale of hay. Use some adjectives to describe how Michael felt at that time. He felt anxious, tense, nervous, etc.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Sentence 7 Is this sentence contradictory with silence and deafening? No. Deafening here is used to modify the silence. It is not an ordinary silence, but a deafening one. This shows both Michael and the crowd are very tense at that moment. The silence was deafening.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ Sentence 8 What does only mean here? Only here means but. Only this time he knew he wasnt dreaming.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ sweat sweat: The white shirts were sweated through. 1. v. produce sweat He was sweating after working so hard. 2. n. liquid which comes out from the body through the skin to cool it I was covered in sweat after running to catch the bus.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ grace grace: n. We admired the grace with which the fashion models walked across the room. She danced with a grace that surprised us. 1) quality of being smooth and elegant, esp. in movement or structure 2) kindness; willingness to do what is right She had the grace to say that he was right. He agreed that he was wrong with bad grace.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ mere mere: adj. nothing more than Mere words wont help. She lost the election by a mere 20 votes.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ fantasy1 fantasy: n. (creation of ) imagination The story is a fantasy. He lives in a world of fantasy. fantasy, fancy & imaginationCF: fantasy An amusement park full of figures from fairy tales may be called Fantasy Land.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ fantasy 2 fancy Her mind went where fancy took it. imagination Does she have the imagination to figure out what happened? These plans reveal a complete failure of imagination.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ numerous numerous: adj. very many He has a numerous acquaintance among politicians. During the Depression, numerous people wandered from town to town looking for work.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ passion passion: n. strong feeling, esp. of love He has a passion for ice cream. The poet expressed his burning passion for the woman he loved.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ detail detail: n. small, particular fact or item Everything in her story is correct down to the smallest detail. Dont omit a single detail. Collocation go/enter into details in detail

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ recur recur: vi. Do you know the recurring decimals? If the pain recurs, take this medicine. 1) come or happen again 2) (of ideas, events etc.)come back My first meeting with her often recurs to my memory. Thoughts of home and family recurred to the lonely traveler. 3) go back (to sth.) in words or thought Let us recur to what you said yesterday. Do you mind if I may recur to your idea.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ coincide coincide: v. The judges did not coincide in opinion. His tastes and habits coincide with those of his wife. 1) (of ideas, opinions, etc.) to be in agreement 2) happen at the same time of during the same period of time They could not go to the theatre together because his free time never coincided with hers. The art exhibition coincides with the 50th anniversary of his death.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ core core: n. The core of the problem is their objection to educational reform. 1) most important or central part of anything Lets get to the core of the matter. 2) hard central part containing the seeds of certain fruits, such as the apple An apple core is the part of an apple left after the flesh has been eaten. Collocation ; to the core: She is French to the core.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ alternate1 alternate: The show was sponsored by different clients on alternate weeks. He works on alternate days. 1. adj. 1) every other or second 2) (or two things) happening by turns This is a week of alternate rain and sunshine. She wears a shirt with alternate stripes of blue and white.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ alternate2 We alternated periods of work and rest. Tom alternated between anger and fright. 2. v. (cause to ) follow by turns Collocation alternate between alternate in alternate with They alternate between supporting us and opposing us. We alternate in doing the household chores. Sunny weather alternates with rain.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ relax relax: v. The music will help to relax you. Sit down and relax! 1) make or become less tense, worried or nervous 2) make or become less stiff or tight His muscles relaxed. 3) make (effort or control) less severe You must not relax your control for a moment.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ vain1 vain: adj. Shes vain of her beauty. 1) too pleased with ones own abilities or looks Hes as vain as a peacock. 2) without result; useless After a number of vain attempts to climb the mountain, we were forced to return to camp. It is vain to resist. vain in vain NB:

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ vain 2 vain, empty, hollow & bare CF: vain empty hollow bare

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ vain 3 Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words above. Change the form where necessary. 1. The cinema was half. 2. Weve made a attempt to make him change his mind. 3. Dont sleep on boards. 4. The poor girl went on for another ten miles on an stomach. 5. The walls look solid, but in fact theyre. hollow ______ bare ____ empty ______ vain ____ empty _______

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ emotion1 emotion: n. Jack is a man of great emotion, easily given to tears. He described the accident in a voice shaking with emotion. 1) any of the strong of feelings of the human spirit Love, hatred, fear and grief are emotions. 2) strength of feeling; excited state of the feelings He thought of his dead child with deep emotion.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ emotion 2 emotion, feeling and sensitivity CF: emotion The speaker appealed to our emotions rather than to our minds. feeling

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ emotion 3 sensitivity He had lost all of feeling in the left leg. The dentist gave me an injection which reduced the sensitivity of the nerve. Her feeling was that right would win.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ be ashamed of be ashamed of: feeling foolish or uncomfortable because of (sth.) You should be ashamed of your behavior! He was ashamed of asking such a simple question.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ startle1 startle: vt. give a sudden shock or surprise to You startled me! I didnt hear you come in. She was startled to see him looking so ill. startle, frighten & terrify CF: startle The clap of thunder startled us.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ startle 2 frighten Not wanting to frighten the poor man, Mrs Richards quickly hid in the small store-room under the stairs. terrify Bruce engaged low gear and drove at a terrifying speed.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ intensity intensity: n. state of being intense The mayor didnt realize the intensity of peoples feelings on the housing issue. The poem shows great intensity of feeling.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ anxiety1 anxiety: n. They felt strong anxiety for her safety. The teacher praised him for his anxiety for knowledge. 1) feeling of worry of fear After hearing their advice he had no more anxieties. 2) strong wish to do something; eagerness He always shows his anxiety to please his employers. Collocation anxiety about anxiety for

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ anxiety 2 anxiety, worry & concern CF: anxiety At the most, he will experience feelings of anxiety, shame, insecurity, and helplessness? worry I think rich people have about as many worries as poor ones.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ anxiety 3 concern Concern for man himself and his fate must always form the chief interest of all technical endeavors?

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ tension tension: n. 1) worry or nervousness I am suffering from nervous tension. Can you adapt yourself to the tensions of life in a big city? 2) degree of tightness of a wire, rope, etc. If you increase the tension of that violin string it will break.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ tense tense: adj. The two countries began to discuss their tense relations. Is the rope tense? 1) feeling worried or nervous; making people worried or nervous There is a tense moment before we heard the news. 2) stretched tight; stiff With his body so tense, it seemed as though he were listening for something.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ a long with along with: together with He went on the journey along with his two friends. She placed the bank notes, along with the change and receipts, back in the drawer. Collocation , all along come along get along go along

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ stretch out stretch out: spread out; straighten to full length He stretched himself out in front of the fire. The sea stretched out as far as I could see.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ bring (sb.) back to earth bring (sb.) back to earth: cause (sb.) to stop daydreaming; cause (sb.) to return to reality Emilys voice brought him back to earth. You had better bring yourself back to earth for an hour and cook us some dinner. Collocation come back/down to earth on earth

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ in ones minds eye in ones minds eye: in ones imagination In my minds eye I saw the cliffs rising sheer. She was writing her next piece in her minds eye.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ congratulate congratulate: vt. speak to (a person) with praise and admiration for a happy event or something successfully done We congratulate her on having passed the exams. Let me congratulate you on the birth of your daughter.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height D R _ word _ media media: n. means of mass communication, e.g. TV, radio, newspaper The media controls/control the news. Much of what children learn comes directly from the mass media.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ main Useful Expressions Discussion Talk about the Pictures Writing Describing a Person Proverbs and Quotations Sentence Translation Dictation

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height Writing Practice _ MAIN Writing Practice Some Useful Expressions Homework

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Useful Expressions 1 Useful Expressions 2. a birds eye view 3. take a deep breath 4. soar like an eagle 6. every other day/on alternate days 7. farm chores 8. on one occasion 1. track and field competition 5. ; coincide with

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Useful Expressions 2 seem unaware of lie on ones back be ashamed of fill ones mind with at a time like this from the deepest depths of ones soul 10. 11. 12. 13. 16. 15. 9. on ones feet shake the tension 14.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Useful Expressions 3 19. bring sb. back to earth 20. see in ones minds eye in slow motion 18.18. 17. stretch out

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Talk about the Pictures 1 Talk about the Pictures

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Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Discussion Discussion 1.Work in pairs and find out those details about Michael Stone that show him to be his mothers boy or his fathers son. 2. Discuss in groups: Dreaming and hard work, which is more important to a persons success? Why?

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height Dictation Dictate the following proverbs and translate them into Chinese. 1.Where theres a will, theres a way. 2. Rome wasnt built in a day. / 3.God helps those who help themselves. / 4.You shall reap what you sow. / A R _ Discussion 1

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Discussion 2 5. Constant dripping wears away the stone. 6. Much outcry, little outcome. /

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Sentence Translation 1 1. The pole vault is truly the highlight of any track and field competition. It combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a body builder. Sentence Translation 2. Her excitement and passion for details made Michaels dreams full of color and beauty.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Sentence Translation 2 3.He found his pole, stood and stepped on the runway that led to the most challenging event of his 17-year-old life. 17 4.Then out of nowhere, and from the deepest depths of his soul, he pictured his mother.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Sentence Translation 3 5. Michael was immediately surrounded by people hugging and congratulating him on the greatest accomplishment of his life. 6. I believed that in this whole world I alone had been chosen to suffer.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Sentence Translation 4 7. In the next few frozen seconds, the shame and horror of that moment penetrated, and I was sick with an intensity I had never felt before. 8. I realized that I was filled to overflowing with self- pity, selfishness, and indifference to the needs of others.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Some Useful Expressions 1 A. Hair: dark (grey, greying, blond, brown, carrot-red, red) hair curly (wavy, straight) thick (thin) hair long (short, shoulder-length) hair have a large bald patch wear ones hair braided ( ) in long pigtails tie ones hair back in a pony tail wear ones hair in a tight bun ( ) hair hangs loose Some Useful Expressions

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Some Useful Expressions 2 B. Build: skinny be of average build well-built plump ( ), heavy, obese ( ) dwarfish ( ) be of average height have hunched shoulders ( ) straight back Some Useful Expressions

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Some Useful Expressions 3 C. Face: a high (narrow) forehead bushy eyebrows round (narrow, small, beady) eyes double-fold eyelid a flat (pointed) nose thick (thin) lips rosy cheeks square jaw a fair (dark) complexion wear heavy (light) make-up freckles (a mole, a scar) on the face grow a beard (a moustache, sideburns) Some Useful Expressions

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height mean 1. She has never bought me a drink. She is. 2. My sister is always making people angry or upset, because she just doesnt consider their feelings. She is. A R _ Some Useful Expressions 4 D. Character: Choose the right adjectives from the list and complete the following sentences. ambitious cheerful clever flexible generous hardworking insensitive lazy mean punctual sensitive shy unreliable _____ insensitive _________ Some Useful Expressions

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Some Useful Expressions 5 3. They are always on time. They are. 4. He is always aware of what other people think or feel. He is. 5. Tom always shares his toys with his friends. He is. 6. They work all the time. They are. 7. He never makes his bed or tidies his room. he is very. 8. He often promises to do things but then he forgets. He is. 9. She likes to smile and be happy. She is. punctual________ sensitive________ generous________ hardworking___________ lazy____ unreliable_________ cheerful________ Some Useful Expressions

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Some Useful Expressions 6 10. My best friend always gets the best grades at school. He is very. 11. He would like to become a doctor. He is very. 12. He could work in any of the departments. He is. 13. Betty hasnt got a boyfriend because she is too. clever ______ ambitious_________ flexible _______ shy ___ Some Useful Expressions

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Homework 1 1. Write a paragraph of 80 to 100 words about a person you are familiar with. Brainstorm what you know about this person stories, facts, etc. and use examples to illustrate his / her individual characteristics. 2. Select a person you greatly admire, a celebrity for instance, and plan an interview with him/her. Brainstorm five to eight questions that you feel you should raise in order to learn more about this person. After class, you may either conduct the interview or make an Internet research. Then write a paragraph about the person with no less than 120 words. Homework Model Essay

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Homework 2 Homework Albert Einstein is a household name across the civilized world. He helped mankind to better understand the mysteries of the universe, nevertheless the great man himself was a simple person without any pretension. For example, he did not use shaving cream. Instead, he used only a razor and water to shave. When he worked, what he needed was only a pencil and some paper. When he corresponded with other people, he always used the most inexpensive stationery. It is also noteworthy that Einstein was only interested in theory. He did not care about the practical application of his ideas, nor the material wealth

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Homework 3 Homework his ideas might create. Even though it was he who worked out the most famous equation in the world, E=MC, he never visited one atomic reactor site to see how his theory was put into practice.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Proverbs and Quotations 1 Proverbs and Quotations 1.If you have great talents, industry will improve them; if you have but moderate abilities, industry will supply their deficiency. Joshuas Reynolds American female essayist

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Proverbs and Quotations 2 Proverbs and Quotations 2. It never will rain roses. When we want to have more roses we must plant tree. G. Eliot British novelist 3. Genius only means hard-working all ones life. Mendeleyev Russian chemist

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A R _ Proverbs and Quotations 3 4. Few things are impossible in themselves; and it is often for want of will, rather than of means, that man fails to succeed. La Rocheforcauld French writer

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ main Culture Notes Reading Comprehension Tasks

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Culture Notes 1 Chicken Soup for the Soul

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Culture Notes 2 Chicken Soup for the Soul is a series of books, usually featuring a collection of short, inspirational stories and motivational essays. There have been numerous volumes of Chicken Soup issued. As of January 2006, there were over 105 titles. Many of the books are directed at specific groups of people, e.g. Chicken Soup for the Mothers Soul, Chicken Soup for the Prisoners Soul, Chicken Soup for the Volunteers Soul, Chicken Soup for the Grandparents Soul, Chicken Soup for the Ocean Lovers Soul, etc. The name Chicken Soup was chosen for this series because of the use of chicken soup as a home remedy for the sick.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height The belief that a cat has nine lives is probably based on the fact that a cat is more tenacious of life than most other animals. Cats can survive harsh conditions. They can fall from a few stories up and not die. This is because cats are built differently from other animals. S R _ Culture Notes 3 Proverb: A cat has nine lives 1. Origin of the proverb

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Culture Notes 4 Attempts have been made to trace the origin of the common expression back to ancient Egypt. It is often said that the cat-headed goddess of Egypt had nine lives and that this circumstance gave rise to the old saying about a cat having nine lives. Another theory on the origin of this expression is that in ancient times nine was a lucky number. As cats seem able to escape injury time and time again, this lucky number seemed suited to the cat.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Culture Notes 5 Does a cat really have nine lives? 1. The cats earliest ancestors probably hunted both on the ground and in the trees. T( ) 2. To survive, they needed not only claws, but remarkable balance. T( ) 3. Because of having nine lives, the cat is very safe and free in todays modern cities. F The cat faces particular dangers in todays modern cities. ( )

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Culture Notes 6 4. High-rise syndrome means cats can jump high in the sky. F High-rise syndrome means cats falling out of windows. ( ) Does a cat really have nine lives?

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height A chance encounter can sometimes make all the difference to whether hardship brings out the best in us or the worst. S R _ Reading _ text 1 Fourteen Steps They say a cat has nine lives, and I am inclined to think that possible since I am now living my third life and Im not even a cat. Hal Manwaring

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height My first life began on a clear, cold day in November, 1904, when I arrived as the sixth of eight children of a farming family. My father died when I was 15, and we had a hard struggle to make a living. I had to wait until the early years of my marriage before I really began to enjoy my first life. But then I was very happy, in excellent health, and quite a good athlete. My wife and I became the parents of two lovely girls. I had a good job in San Jose and a beautiful home in San Carlos. S R _ Reading _ text 2

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height Life was a pleasant dream. Then the dream ended and became one of those horrible nightmares that cause you to wake in a cold sweat in the middle of the night. I began to suffer from a slowly progressive disease of the motor nerves, affecting first my right arm and leg, and then my other side. Thus began my second life... In spite of my disease I still drove to and from work each day, with the aid of special equipment installed in my car. And I managed to keep healthy and optimistic, to a degree, because of 14 steps. Crazy? Not at all. S R _ Reading _ text 3

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ text 4 Our home was a split-level affair with 14 steps leading up from the garage to the kitchen door. Those steps were my yardstick, my challenge to continue living. I felt that if the day arrived when I was unable to lift one foot up one step and then drag the other painfully after it repeating the process 14 times until, utterly spent, I would be through I could then admit defeat and lie down and die. So I kept on working, kept on climbing those steps. And time passed. The girls went to college and were happily married, and my wife and I were alone in our beautiful home with the 14 steps.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ text 5 You might think that here walked a man of courage and strength. Not so. Here hobbled a bitterly disillusioned cripple, a man who held on to his sanity and his wife and his home and his job because of 14 miserable steps leading up to the back door from his garage. As I became older, I became more disillusioned and frustrated. Im sure that my wife and friends had some unhappy times when I chose to talk about my philosophy of life. I believed that in this whole world I alone had been chosen to suffer. I had carried my cross now for nine years and probably would bear it for as long as I could climb those 14 steps.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height Then on a dark night in August, 1971, I began my third life. It was raining when I started home that night, beating down hard on the car as I drove slowly down one of the less- traveled roads. Suddenly the steering wheel jumped in my hands as one of the tires burst with a bang. I fought the car to a stop and sat there as the terrible nature of the situation swept over me. It was impossible for me to change that tire! Utterly impossible! A thought that a passing motorist might stop was dismissed at once. Why should anyone? I knew I wouldnt! Then I remembered that a short distance up a little side road was a house. I started the engine and drove slowly along until I came to the house. Lighted windows welcomed me as I pulled into the driveway and honked the horn. S R _ Reading _ text 6

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ text 7 The door opened and a little girl stood there, peering at me. I rolled down the window and called out that I had a flat and needed someone to change it for me because I had a crutch and couldnt do it myself. She went into the house and a moment later came out bundled in raincoat and hat, followed by a man who called a cheerful greeting. I sat there comfortable and dry, and felt a bit sorry for the man and the little girl working so hard in the storm. Well, I would pay them for it. The rain seemed to be easing a bit now, and I rolled down the window to watch. It seemed to me that they were awfully slow and I was beginning to become impatient. I heard the little girls

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ text 8 voice from the back of the car. Heres the jack-handle, Grandpa. She was answered by the murmur of the mans lower voice and the slow tilting of the car as it was jacked up. There followed a long interval of noises and low conversation from the back of the car, but finally it was done. I felt the car bump as the jack was removed, and I heard the slam of the trunk lid, and then they were standing at my car window. He was an old man, bent and slightly built. The little girl was about eight or ten, I judged, with a merry face and a wide smile as she looked up at me. He said, This is a bad night for car trouble, but youre all set now.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height Thanks, I said, thanks. How much do I owe you? He shook his head. Nothing. Cynthia told me you were on crutches. Glad to be of help. I know youd do the same for me. Theres no charge, friend. I held out a five-dollar bill. No! I like to pay my way. He made no effort to take it and the little girl stepped closer to the window and said quietly, Grandpa cant see it. In the next few frozen seconds the shame and horror of that moment penetrated, and I was sick with an intensity I had never felt before. A blind man and a child! Feeling with cold, wet fingers for bolts and tools in the dark a darkness that for him would probably never end until death. S R _ Reading _ text 9

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ text 10 They changed a tire for me changed it in the rain and wind, with me sitting in comfort in the car with my crutch. I dont remember how long I sat there after they said good night and left me, but it was long enough for me to search deep within myself and find some disturbing traits. I realized that I was filled to overflowing with self-pity, selfishness, and indifference to the needs of others. I sat there and said a prayer. I prayed for strength, for a greater understanding, for keener awareness of my shortcomings. I prayed for blessings upon the blind man and his granddaughter. Finally I drove away, shaken in mind, humbled in spirit.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ text 11 I am trying now not only to climb 14 steps each day, but in my small way to help others. Someday, perhaps, Ill have the chance to help a blind man in equal difficulties someone as blind as I had been.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ Fourteen Steps Fourteen Steps This text is taken from A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul (1996).

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ a cat has nine lives a cat has nine lives: cats are regarded as very lucky in their ability to escape alive from dangers such as high falls

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ a split- level affair a split-level affair: a room or building that has floors at different heights in different parts

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ utterly spent utterly spent: (lit) extremely tired

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ had carried my cross had carried my cross: had born my sufferings and sorrow

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ incline incline: v. (make sb.) tend to feel sth. or want to do sth. Although not very convincing, Im still inclined to believe what he said. I incline to the view that peace can be achieved. The Prime Minister is believed to be inclining towards an April election. She inclines to leanness.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ in good/excellent/poor health in good/excellent/poor health: / / ) Living together with her sons, the old woman was very happy and in excellent health. The man was in poor health due to his heavy smoking.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ horrible horrible: adj. causing a feeling of extreme fear or dislike That fish smells horrible. // a horrible crime/nightmare I had a horrible nightmare last night.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ suffer from suffer from: experience physical or mental pain Shes been suffering from (= been ill with) cancer for two years. He suffered quite a lot when his wife left him.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ progressive progressive: adj. happening or advancing gradually by stages over a period of time Cancer is a disease caused by progressive growth of abnormal cells. Theres been a progressive decline in the standard of living over the past few years.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ in spite of in spite of: (used before one fact that makes another fact surprising) taking no notice of; not being affected by In spite of the fact that she was too ill to see anyone, he insisted on visiting her. In spite of his injury, Bill will play in Saturdays match.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ aid aid: n. help She went to the aid of a man trapped in his car. A woman in the street saw that he was in trouble and came to his aid.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ install install: vt. place, fix (a piece of equipment) in position for use; add new software to the computer Can you help me install this software? The plumber is coming tomorrow to install the new washing machine.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ optimistic optimistic: adj. believing that good things will happen in the future She is optimistic about her chances of winning a gold medal. The doctor said he was optimistic that the little boy would make a full recovery.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height The film was boring to a degree. S R _ Reading _ word _ to a degree to a degree: to a certain extent, partly To some degree I think thats right, but there are other factors which may affect the situation.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ hold on to hold on to: not give up; not let go of He was still managing to hold on to his position in the government. Id hold on to that house for the time being; house prices are rising sharply at the moment.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ miserable miserable: adj. causing great unhappiness, discomfort, etc.; extremely unhappy In the old days the peasants lived a miserable life. What a miserable existence! How could anyone live in such dreadful conditions!

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ dismiss dismiss: vt. put (thoughts, etc.) out of one's mind; remove (sb.) from a position Anyone who breaks company rules will be dismissed. The committee dismissed the idea as rubbish.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ bundle bundle: vt. wrap; dress warmly because it is cold Youd better bundle up because it's very cold outdoors. Were supposed to bundle newspapers before throwing them away.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ penetrate penetrate: v. force a way (into or through sth.); be fully understood Western ideas penetrate slowly through the East. Amazingly, the bullet did not penetrate his brain. In a normal winter, the frost penetrates deeply enough to kill off insect eggs in the soil.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ trait trait: n. a particular quality, esp. of a persons character Arrogance is a very unattractive personality / character trait. His sense of humour is one of his better traits. The teacher teaches with a trait of humor.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ pray pray: v. speak to God to give thanks or ask for sth.; wish or hope very strongly that sth. will happen or is true We pray you that the prisoner may be set free. Were praying for good weather for tomorrows trip. Let us pray for the victims of this terrible earthquake.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ awareness awareness: n. knowledge or understanding Public awareness of AIDS has helped to limit the spread of the disease. If the manager has no awareness of the problem, then nothing will get done.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ shortcoming shortcoming: n. weakness that a person or thing has No matter who points out our shortcomings, we will correct them. He is a person with many shortcomings. We all have our shortcomings.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ Our home Our home was a split-level affair with 14 steps leading up from the garage to the kitchen door. What is a split-level affair ? A room or building that has floors at different heights in different parts. Translate the sentence. 14

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ I felt that I felt that if the day arrived when I was unable to lift one foot up one step and then drag the other painfully after it repeating the process 14 times until, utterly spent, I would be through I could then admit defeat and lie down and die. Translate the sentence. 14

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading _ word _ In the next In the next few frozen seconds the shame and horror of that moment penetrated, and I was sick with an intensity I had never felt before. Translate the sentence into Chinese.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height Comprenhension Task _ MAIN Comprehension Tasks Reading For Fun Group Work Pair Work

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading For Fun1 Reading For Fun Here the poet plays on words. Each line has a word or words reminding us of an activity or discovery associated with the scientist mentioned. Can you spot the words? REPLYING TO AN INVITATION TO A SCIENTISTS BALL

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height Pierre and Marie Curie were radiating enthusiasm; Einstein thought it would be relatively easy to attend; Volta was electrified and Archimedes, buoyant at the thought; Ampere was worried he wasnt up to current research; Ohm resisted the idea at first; Boyle said he was under too much pressure; Edison thought it would be an illuminating experience; Watt reckoned it would be a good way to let off steam; Wilbur Wright accepted, provided he and Orville could get a flight; Morses reply: Ill be there on the dot. Cant stop now must dash. S R _ Reading For Fun2 Reading For Fun

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Reading For Fun3 Reading For Fun Pierre and Marie Curie were radiating enthusiasm; Einstein thought it would be relatively easy to attend; Volta was electrified and Archimedes, buoyant at the thought; Ampere was worried he wasnt up to current research; Ohm resisted the idea at first; Boyle said he was under too much pressure; Edison thought it would be an illuminating experience; Watt reckoned it would be a good way to let off steam; Wilbur Wright accepted, provided he and Orville could get a flight; Morses reply: Ill be there on the dot. Cant stop now must dash.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Group Work 1 Group Work Match the picture with the persons name and pick up one that you know and tell your group members how he or she overcomes obstacles in life: Who are they?

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Group Work 2 Group Work 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 1. Stephen Hawking, the worlds foremost living theoretical physicist. 2. Liu Xiang, Olympic champion hurdler. 3. Helen keller, a blind and deaf woman who became a famous activist. 4. Christopher Reeve, The Superman star who later was paralyzed.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Group Work 3 Close-up of Stephen Hawking 1. What does Stephen Hawking attempt to do? He attempts to unify two great theories of physics: the theory of the very large and the theory of the very small. 2. What are the theory of the very large and the theory of the very small? The theory of the very large refers to Einsteins theory of relativity, and the theory of the very small means quantum mechanics.

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Group Work 4 3. What questions can his work answer? His work can answer the most challenging questions: Why are we here? Where do we come from? 4. What kind of person is he in the eye of his assistant? He is a tenacious, courageous individual.

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Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Pair Work1 Pair Work Direction: Share with your partner your experience of overcoming difficulties in English study. How to overcome difficulties in my English study?

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Pair Work2 Useful expressions: enlarge vocabulary overcome timidity broaden ones mind form the habit of review regularly take notes in class turn to teacher for help confront difficulty with energy and enthusiasm

Global ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore Reading Unit 5 True Height S R _ Pair Work3 Proverbs and Idioms: 1. English is a hard nut to crack. 2. Practice makes perfect. 3. Strong will is the key to success. 4. Dont give up halfway.

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