Bringing us together
烟台第二中学   李欣桐

I. Lead-in  
The World Cup
After four long years of waiting, the 2018 World Cup kicked off (started) in Russia on June 14.
Quiz: Are you a fan of the World Cup?
         (One point per question)
Q1: Describe the games below.
Qualifying game
Friendly game
Warm-up game
Group match/phase
Round of 16
Quarter-final
Semi-final
Final
Q2: What is the meaning of goalkeeper, defender, forward, yellow card, stop shirt-pulling, goal kick, penalty kick?
Goalkeeper守门员
Defender 后卫
Forward 前锋
Yellow card黄牌
Stop shirt-pulling 不许拉人
Goal kick 球门球
Penalty kick 点球
Scored twice/a brace; a hat trick; scored four goals 一场比赛进三个球

The World Cup is an international football competition for national men’s teams. The event has been held every four years since 1930. Germany won its fourth title at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
    The current format of the competition involves a qualification phase and the World Cup Finals.
    The World Cup is the most widely viewed and followed sporting event in the world, even compared to the Olympic Games.

II. Understanding-fast reading
What do people do during the World Cup? And what is its spirit?
The main thing that most people _____ in is cheering for their team during the World Cup.
The spirit of the World Cup is how it brings people together all over the world.

III. Understanding-detailed reading
Read the passage thoroughly and answer the following questions.
•(T or F)Since the World Cup is a single-sport event, TV viewers have little interest in it.
·According to the Brazilian soccer journalist’s description, what is soccer?
  Soccer is a _______ language that we speak with different accents.
·What do fans and coaches do during the World Cup?
   Fans keep up with the action. Some______ soccer fans travel to the host country to watch as many games as they can, ____  jet lag.
  Coaches may ____ the game of the day and watch the game with other coaches, soccer players and soccer families.
·What did the online recruitment firm GulfTalent’s survey results say about the World Cup?
   Though we are not there to see the matches __ person, the World Cup still____ work productivity. Even if we’re at work, we can remain _____ on what is going on by quickly checking the live score boards and _________ , or live streaming it on our smartphones and computers.
·How can the World Cup boost players’ careers?
For younger players, the World Cup is a chance to get _____. Put __ an outstanding performance against a strong team or score a few good goals, and the greatest clubs in the world may be knocking __ your front door.
And for veterans, the event is a great stage ____ which to seek redemption  for disappointments in the past.
For Cristiano Ronaldo, a World Cup title would be the icing on his impressive cake, as he already holds national records for international appearances and goals.
For Ronaldo’s archrival, Argentina’s Lionel Messi, it’s a bit more _________. No matter how many goals he scores, without a World Cup win he’ll always be a distant ____ to Diego Maradona in the hearts of fans at home.

IV. Discussion
How does the World Cup bring people together?
List some examples.
...teamwork, what it requires is to cooperate well with each other ... interact with... leader...

V. Language points
Phrases
•开始    kick off
•设法成功做某事 manage to do sth
•吸引数以百万的观众 attract millions of viewers
•全球化语言 a universal language
•用不同口音说的 speak with different accents
•某人参与某事 sb engage in sth 
•为……加油 cheer for sb
•铁杆足球粉丝 die-hard soccer fans
•亲自 in person
•赶上 keep up with
•影响工作 affect work
•即使 even if
•更新……  remain updated on
•实况报道 live commentary
•表现出色 put in an outstanding performance
•the icing on the impressive cake 锦上添花
•保持……的记录 hold records for
•远远次于 be a distant second to

Grammar
Read the following sentences and figure out what they have in common.
•Even if we’re at work, we can remain updated on what is going on by quickly checking the live score boards and ...
•No matter how many goals he scores, without a World Cup win he’ll always be a distant second to Diego Maradona in the hearts of fans at home.
•But  whichever player performs the best this year, the true spirit of...
让步状语从句

VII. Link to Gaokao
Fill in the following blanks with conjuctions (though/although, while/when, even if/though; no matter+疑问词，疑问词-ever).
1._______I have to give a speech, I get extremely nervous before I start.
2. He is so busy. He cannot spend enough time with his son _____ he wants to.
3. ____________ small, the company has 1,000 customers in over 30 countries.
4. One can always manage to do more things, no matter ____ full one's schedule is.

Stylish accessory
烟台第二中学   李欣桐

I. Lead-in  
What adjectives would you use to describe sunglasses?
People wear them to look cool, in addition to being practical.
stylish, fashionable, cool; personal; protective, practical, useful...  originally
protect the wearer’s eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) light

II. Understanding-fast reading
Read the passage, fill in the blanks and find the main idea for each part.
The ________ purpose for wearing sunglasses is often forgotten. National Sunglasses Day was created to remind people what they are for. But people still ____ sunglasses as a fashion accessory, indicating sunglasses’ ____ as a fashion symbol. Sunglasses are  _______ accessories for everyone.

III. Understanding-detailed reading
Para. 1-3     • Brief introduction to sunglasses and National Sunglasses Day.
Para. 4-5     • Why celebrities tend to wear huge sunglasses.
Para. 6-9     • Changing celebrity culture.
Para. 1- 3
It’s interesting ____ when something becomes such a regular part of our lives, we  ____ to forget what it was originally ___.
First _______ in the early 20th century to protect the wearer’s eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) light, sunglasses quickly developed into _______(更像) a fashion item that people wear to decorate their faces, rather than something practical.
·Why was National Sunglasses Day created?
It was created to remind people that sunglasses do more than just make us look cool.
Yet ever since it was launched in 2014, the day has mostly been celebrated like an online fashion show, with people ______ their favorite sunglasses in photos instead of taking the day _____.

Para. 4- 5
Guess or look up the words and phrases below with your classmates.
·appealing     attractive
·a lecturer in design and visual culture   teacher in college
·be associated with   be related to
·tend to do sth  frequently/often do

Para. 6- 9
In what way is celebrity culture changing?
A. Wear the biggest sunglasses.
B. Micro sunglasses can be seen as a top fashion item.
·Celebrities no longer have to worry about “over-exposure” as much as they used to, which could explain why many stars no longer feel the need to hide behind huge glasses.
·Is a pair of sunglasses enough to make someone look cool?
No. According to lifestyle website Us of America, it takes more than a pair of sunglasses to make someone look cool.
It only matters if you form your own  of coolness before putting sunglasses on.“Don’t consider them the cake, but more like the icing.”

IV. Understanding-sentences
Translate the following sentences. Pay particular attention to words that are bold or red.
1. It’s interesting that when something becomes such a regular part of our lives, we tend to forget what it was originally for.
•that 主语从句
•when 时间状语从句
•what 宾语从句
很有趣的是当一些东西成为我们生活中有规律的一部分时，我们经常忘记一开始它是做什么用的。

2. Designed in the early 20th century to ... quickly developed into more of a fashion item that people wear to decorate their faces, rather than something practical.
•design 非谓语动词做状语 
  主动-ing 被动-ed

3. Ever since it was created ... has been mostly celebrated like ... instead of taking the day seriously ..., with people sporting their favorite ...
•ever since  自从（和现在完成时连用）
•sport  v. 得意地穿戴
•treat ... seriously 认真对待

V. Understanding-words
1. That’s simply an indication of sunglasses’ status as a fashion symbol. indicate= show
2. Sunglasses are appealing...
appeal to sb
吸引；呼吁；申诉
3. a lecturer in design and visual culture
visual: sight   audio: sound
4. no longer have to worry about “over-exposure” as much as they used to
expose oneself to sb

VI. Discussion
Some people believe wearing sunglasses is a way of showing off.
Do you agree? Why or why not?

I don’t agree.
Foremost, sunglasses are for...
While some people may ...