Unit 6 Sports and Health In this unit, you will first listen, and then talk about sports read about a famous athlete and the way of keeping fit learn new words and expressions practice the use of participles fill in a Health Background Form visit Culture Salon for an introduction to the emblems of the olympic games L. Listen and talk The photos are all related to Sports and Health. Describe them to your lassmates with the help of the following question 1. What is your favorite sport? Explain. 2. How do you understand "it's more important to participate than to compete” in sports? 3. What is your opinion about the relationship between sports and IL. Read and explore Passage Never Give Up Lead-in Questions 1. Do you enjoy watching figure skating? Explain 2. Do you know any famous figure skaters? Share what you know with each other. 3. What do you usually do in facing difficulties? Related nformation Washington dc Washington, D. C, a city as well as a district, is the capital of the United States of America. The city of Washington is coextensive with the District of Columbia (. C), the federal district of the United States. Washington is today the core of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country and serves as a center of both national and international politics and diplomacy
1 Unit 6 Sports and Health In this unit, you will ▪ first listen, and then talk about sports; ▪ read about a famous athlete and the way of keeping fit; ▪ learn new words and expressions; ▪ practice the use of participles; ▪ fill in a Health Background Form; ▪ visit Culture Salon for an introduction to the emblems of the Olympic Games. I. Listen and Talk The photos are all related to Sports and Health . Describe them to your classmates with the help of the following question. 1. What is your favorite sport? Explain. 2. How do you understand “it's more important to participate than to compete” in sports? 3. What is your opinion about the relationship between sports and health? II. Read and Explore Passage A Never Give Up Lead-in Questions 1. Do you enjoy watching figure skating? Explain. 2. Do you know any famous figure skaters? Share what you know with each other. 3. What do you usually do in facing difficulties? Related Information ◼ Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., a city as well as a district, is the capital of the United States of America. The city of Washington is coextensive with the District of Columbia (D.C.), the federal district of the United States. Washington is today the core of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country and serves as a center of both national and international politics and diplomacy
a 1992 Winter Olympics, albertville The 1992 Albertville Olympic Games were the last Winter Games to be staged in the same year as the Summer Games. Only 18 of the 57 events were held in Albertville itself, while nearby resorts hosted the rest 1988 Winter Olympics, Calgary Calgary's dream to host the Olympics finally came true on its fourth candidacy The term of the winter games was extended from 12 days to 16 days, the same as the summer games, as from the Calgary Olympics Full Name: Todd James Eldredge Representing: United States Coach: Richard Callaghan Born: August 28.1971 Hometown: Chatham, Massachusetts(now living and training in Michigan) Interests: Golf sports In your mind, you can imagine anything. That,'s part of the reason I came back You dream certain things and you hope to achieve those dreams Todd Eldredge Los angeles 1/10/02 Kurt Browning Kurt Browning is Canada's Four Time Canadian and World Figure Skating Champion. He is one of the most celebrated skaters in his native country of Canada, and the world. Kurt has landed himself a spot in the guinness book of World Records for being the first man to complete a Quadruple Jump at the World Figure Skating Championships in Budapest, Hungary on March 25, 1988 Harvard university Harvard University a private ducational institution of higher education, is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is the oldest university in the United States ■ USA Today USA Today ---A Window on the World There's no better daily source for articles about the USa and its culture than syndicated features from USA TODAY, the pioneer of modern newspapers. Every day, subscribers receive 20-25 articles on Trends Across the USA, News, Money Entertainment, Life and Health, Sports and Opinion. Check out USA Today's famedWebsitehttp://www.usatoday.com/ a 2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, Utah hosts the 2002 Winter Oly mpic Games starting February 8 2002. The games lasted 17 days and featured more than 180 events in 15 different sports
2 ◼ 1992 Winter Olympics, Albertville The 1992 Albertville Olympic Games were the last Winter Games to be staged in the same year as the Summer Games. Only 18 of the 57 events were held in Albertville itself, while nearby resorts hosted the rest. ◼ 1988 Winter Olympics, Calgary Calgary's dream to host the Olympics finally came true on its fourth candidacy. The term of the winter games was extended from 12 days to 16 days, the same as the summer games, as from the Calgary Olympics. ◼ Todd Eldredge Full Name: Todd James Eldredge Representing: United States Coach: Richard Callaghan Born: August 28, 1971 Hometown: Chatham, Massachusetts (now living and training in Michigan) Interests: Golf, sports cars, computers "In your mind, you can imagine anything. That's part of the reason I came back. You dream certain things and you hope to achieve those dreams." -Todd Eldredge, Los Angeles 1/10/02 ◼ Kurt Browning Kurt Browning is Canada's Four Time Canadian and World Figure Skating Champion. He is one of the most celebrated skaters in his native country of Canada, and the world. Kurt has landed himself a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the first man to complete a Quadruple Jump at the World Figure Skating Championships in Budapest, Hungary on March 25, 1988. ◼ Harvard University Harvard University a private, coeducational institution of higher education, is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is the oldest university in the United States. ◼ USA Today USA Today --- A Window on the World There’s no better daily source for articles about the USA and its culture than syndicated features from USA TODAY, the pioneer of modern newspapers. Every day, subscribers receive 20-25 articles on Trends Across the USA, News, Money, Entertainment, Life and Health, Sports and Opinion. Check out USA Today's famed Web site: http://www.usatoday.com/ ◼ 2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, Utah hosts the 2002 Winter Olympic Games starting February 8, 2002. The games lasted 17 days and featured more than 180 events in 15 different sports
Notes to the Text 1. The silver medal he earned in Albertville, France, ushered the 27-year-old figure skater into a new existence.(para. 2) The second-place medal he earned in Albertville, France, gave the 27-year-old figure skater a new status and reputation 这位27岁的花样滑冰运动员在法国的阿尔贝维尔获得了银牌,生活从此改 观 2. He was no longer a nobody who choked at big events, like the 1988 Calgary Olympics, where he finished an unimpressive 10th. (para. 2) He was no longer a little-known competitor who became nervous and could not win in major competitions, like the 1988 Calgary Olympics where he finished 10th and few people noticed him 1988年的卡尔加里冬奥会上,他表现平平,只得了第10名,如今他再也不 是在大型赛事中举止失措的无名小卒了 3. No longer the target of loaded questions from reporters covering the 91 Olympic Trials(" What are you doing here? ).(para. 3) (He was )no longer asked embarrassing and irritating questions(such as"Why are you here? )by the reporters reporting on the 1991 Olympic trials 跟踪报道1991年冬奧会选拔赛的记者们曾问他“你来这儿干什么?”,如今 再也不会有这种恶意的提问了 4. But I just decided, I'm going to persevere and hang in there, because I have a shot. (para. 7 But I just decided I'd keep practicing and competing, because I really had a chance to win 我写的是每天,因为要坚持下去实在是太难了。但我还是下定决心要坚持 下去,决不放弃,我要全力一搏。 5. With medal in hand, Paul was suddenly ushered into a world of lucrative endorsements and figure-skating world tours, of exclusive events and autograph Now that he was a medal winner, Paul had many new opportunities to make money from signing advertising contracts or traveling around the world with skating shows, being invited to special events for famous people and signing autographs for 手中拿着奖牌,保罗突然进入到一个全新的世界:财源不断的签约、花样滑 冰巡回赛、独家采访、追星族要求签名 6. Heroism, Paul has observed, requires daily maintenance. (para. 11 Paul has noticed that heroism requires daily perseverance, ie a medallist has to
3 Notes to the Text 1. The silver medal he earned in Albertville, France, ushered the 27-year-old figure skater into a new existence. (para. 2) The second-place medal he earned in Albertville, France, gave the 27-year-old figure skater a new status and reputation. 这位 27 岁的花样滑冰运动员在法国的阿尔贝维尔获得了银牌，生活从此改 观。 2. He was no longer a nobody who choked at big events, like the 1988 Calgary Olympics, where he finished an unimpressive 10th. (para. 2) He was no longer a little-known competitor who became nervous and could not win in major competitions, like the 1988 Calgary Olympics where he finished 10th and few people noticed him. 1988 年的卡尔加里冬奥会上，他表现平平，只得了第 10 名，如今他再也不 是在大型赛事中举止失措的无名小卒了 . 3. No longer the target of loaded questions from reporters covering the '91 Olympic Trials ("What are you doing here?"). (para. 3) (He was) no longer asked embarrassing and irritating questions (such as "Why are you here?") by the reporters reporting on the 1991 Olympic Trials. 跟踪报道 1991 年冬奥会选拔赛的记者们曾问他“你来这儿干什么？”，如今 再也不会有这种恶意的提问了。 4. But I just decided, I'm going to persevere and hang in there, because I have a shot."(para. 7) But I just decided I'd keep practicing and competing, because I really had a chance to win. “我写的是‘每天’，因为要坚持下去实在是太难了。但我还是下定决心要坚持 下去，决不放弃，我要全力一搏。” 5. With medal in hand, Paul was suddenly ushered into a world of lucrative endorsements and figure-skating world tours, of exclusive events and autograph seekers.(para. 9) Now that he was a medal winner, Paul had many new opportunities to make money from signing advertising contracts or traveling around the world with skating shows, being invited to special events for famous people and signing autographs for the fans. 手中拿着奖牌，保罗突然进入到一个全新的世界：财源不断的签约、花样滑 冰巡回赛、独家采访、追星族要求签名。 6. Heroism, Paul has observed, requires daily maintenance.(para. 11) Paul has noticed that heroism requires daily perseverance, ie a medallist has to
persevere in training in order to keep the honor 保罗还说,英雄是需要日日维护的。 s an lympic medal loses its luster after years of storage, a hero will lo credibility if he stops looking to the needs of others. (para. 12) Over the years the public may forget about an Olympic medal winner and stop trusting him if he does not pay attention to what other people want or need 收藏多年之后,奥运奖牌会退去它最初的光泽;若是不再关注别人的需要, 英雄也会失去其知名度。 Summary of the text Paul Wiley was a 27-year-old American ice skater who could never win the big competitions. Many times he considered retirement but he persevered. Younger skaters consistently defeated him, yet he kept practic ing and competing. Then he finished second in the 1992 Olympics in France and became a hero. Applause greeted him as he stepped off the plane bringing him home from the Oly mpics. Fame and endorsements came his way But he remained very modest and did not consider himself a hero. He said that selfless service can make a true hero, and he also hoped that his story would inspire other people. This would be another kind of hero. Like skating, he felt that life requires the regular practice of small actions which add up to make a larger whole It's not necessary to be famous to be a hero in daily life Words and Expressions 1. quit: stop(doing something) He quit his job fo position quit smoking 2. persevere: continue firmly in spite of difficulties Examples ered at his search for a job Despite the failure of his early experiments, the scientist persevered in his ch 3. in the way: blocking space for the forward movement Example The chair is in the way; so move it, please Although he thought he was helping us prepare the dinner, he was only in the 4. count out: leave out by choice
4 persevere in training in order to keep the honor.. 保罗还说，英雄是需要日日维护的。 7. As an Olympic medal loses its luster after years of storage, a hero will lose his credibility if he stops looking to the needs of others.(para. 12) Over the years the public may forget about an Olympic medal winner and stop trusting him if he does not pay attention to what other people want or need. 收藏多年之后，奥运奖牌会退去它最初的光泽；若是不再关注别人的需要， 英雄也会失去其知名度。 Summary of the Text Paul Wiley was a 27-year-old American ice skater who could never win the big competitions. Many times he considered retirement but he persevered. Younger skaters consistently defeated him, yet he kept practicing and competing. Then he finished second in the 1992 Olympics in France and became a hero. Applause greeted him as he stepped off the plane bringing him home from the Olympics. Fame and endorsements came his way. But he remained very modest and did not consider himself a hero. He said that selfless service can make a true hero, and he also hoped that his story would inspire other people. This would be another kind of hero. Like skating, he felt that life requires the regular practice of small actions which add up to make a larger whole. It's not necessary to be famous to be a hero in daily life. Words and Expressions 1. quit: stop (doing something) Examples: • He quit his job for a better position. • He should really quit smoking. 2. persevere: continue firmly in spite of difficulties Examples: • He persevered at his search for a job. • Despite the failure of his early experiments, the scientist persevered in his research. 3. in the way: blocking space for the forward movement Examples: • The chair is in the way; so move it, please. • Although he thought he was helping us prepare the dinner, he was only in the way. 4. count out: leave out by choice
Examples If you are playing football in this rainy weather you can count me out We have ten applicants for the post, but two of them have now accepted other appointments, so we can count them out 5. at times: sometimes i do feel a little nervous at times We have pie for dinner at times 6. survey: general view E We made a survey of the uses of English They ran a survey of the most popular television programs 7. have a shot: tr I don't know if I can do that, but I 'll have a shot (at it) Have a shot at solving the problem 8. as opposed to: in contrast to Examples It happened in the day as opposed to the evening This is a book about business as opposed to theory 9. exclusive: not shared with others Ex The actress granted the reporter an exclusive interview. This company has the exclusive right to print Mr. Dare's books 10. crisis: a turning point in the course of anything I was on the verge of a terrible crisis in my life The potential ity for future government crises was growing 11. behind the scenes: out of sight, secretly, without public knowledge Examples He is an important man behind the scenes John was president of the club, but behind the scenes robert told hil Understanding the Text 1. How was Paul Wylie's life changed after he won the silver medal He was regarded as a hero traveling on figure-skating world tours, being invited
5 Examples: • If you are playing football in this rainy weather you can count me out. • We have ten applicants for the post, but two of them have now accepted other appointments, so we can count them out. 5. at times: sometimes Examples: • I do feel a little nervous at times. • We have pie for dinner at times. 6. survey: general view Examples: • We made a survey of the uses of English. • They ran a survey of the most popular television programs. 7. have a shot: try Examples: • I don't know if I can do that, but I'll have a shot (at it). • Have a shot at solving the problem. 8. as opposed to: in contrast to Examples: • It happened in the day as opposed to the evening. • This is a book about business as opposed to theory. 9. exclusive: not shared with others Examples: • The actress granted the reporter an exclusive interview. • This company has the exclusive right to print Mr. Dare's books. 10. crisis: a turning point in the course of anything Examples: • I was on the verge of a terrible crisis in my life. • The potentiality for future government crises was growing. 11. behind the scenes: out of sight,secretly, without public knowledge Examples: • He is an important man behind the scenes. • John was president of the club, but behind the scenes Robert told him what to do. Understanding the Text 1. How was Paul Wylie's life changed after he won the silver medal? He was regarded as a hero, traveling on figure-skating world tours, being invited
to exclusive events, and with figure skating fans chasing for his autographs 2. What did the question"what are you doing here? " imply? It implied that people were unhappy with Paul Wylie's performance 3. Did Paul Wylie expect what he would see back in his home country after he won the silver medal in france? No. he didn ' t. he had no idea how his performance was unfolding on U. s television 4. Why did Paul Wylie give the answer "daily"to the question"how often do you contemplate retirement? He answered"daily"because he was undergoing a very difficult time in his skating career and it was hard for him to keep going 5. Was Paul Wylie a famous skater in the U. S. before he won the silver medal? No, he wasn,'t. He had been struggling for many years on his way towards success 6. What have you learned from Paul Wylie's story? Passage b Finding a balance Lead-in Questions 1. Have you ever had a diet? Explain 2. What do you usually do to keep fit? 3. How do you keep a balanced die? Related nformation New Year,s Eve party Each year First Night( Whittier New Year,s Eve Party presents an event which celebrates the new year. Activities are Grand Processional Parad Fireworks Extravaganza at Midnight Demonstrating Artists Childrens crafts and more Variety of musical performances Dance performances ■ Losing weight Rather than"going on a diet ", think of it as a whole lifestyle change with losing weight being part of the result. A lifestyle you can happily continue once at goal weight. Exercise is crucial - not only for weight loss- but for general health
6 to exclusive events, and with figure skating fans chasing for his autographs. 2. What did the question "what are you doing here?" imply? It implied that people were unhappy with Paul Wylie's performance. 3. Did Paul Wylie expect what he would see back in his home country after he won the silver medal in France? No, he didn't. He had no idea how his performance was unfolding on U. S. television. 4. Why did Paul Wylie give the answer "daily" to the question "how often do you contemplate retirement?" He answered "daily" because he was undergoing a very difficult time in his skating career and it was hard for him to keep going. 5. Was Paul Wylie a famous skater in the U. S. before he won the silver medal? No, he wasn't. He had been struggling for many years on his way towards success. 6. What have you learned from Paul Wylie's story? Open. Passage B Finding a Balance Lead-in Questions 1. Have you ever had a diet?Explain. 2. What do you usually do to keep fit? 3. How do you keep a balanced die? Related Information ◼ New Year’s Eve Party Each year First Night® Whittier New Year's Eve Party presents an event which celebrates the new year. Activities are: ◼ Grand Processional Parade ◼ Fireworks Extravaganza at Midnight ◼ Demonstrating Artists, Children's crafts and more ◼ Variety of musical performances ◼ Dance performances ◼ Losing Weight Rather than "going on a diet", think of it as a whole lifestyle change with losing weight being part of the result. A lifestyle you can happily continue once at goal weight. Exercise is crucial -- not only for weight loss -- but for general health
It doesn't have to be going to a gym- try to find something you enjoy gardening, rambling. Only a small amount of extra activity can make a tremendous d ifference http://www.losingitonline.cor Low-fat recipes Our goal at Low Fat Recipes is to help you replace your old eating habits with nutritious, good-tasting recipes. By using the low-fat recipes on this site, we will help you achieve your goal of a trimmer, healthier body Here's your chance to choose healthy, low-fat food in just seconds. The recipes on this site will help keep cooking fun, which is how it should be Notes to the Text 1. I caught my reflection in a mirror and the truth hit me. (para. 3) i saw my image in the mirror and it became very obvious(that I was fat) 我看见镜子里的自己,被看到的情景吓坏了 2. My biggest challenge was find ing a way to fit my passion for cooking into my healthier lifestyle. (para. 5) It was very difficult to keep enjoy ing cooking so much while eating so little healthy food 最大的挑战在于,如何找到一个办法,既能满足我对烹饪的热爱,又能保持 较为健康的生活方式 3. I didnt feel deprived, and I felt free to give my body the care and attention it deserved. (para. 5 i didn't feel hungry or ignored, and I was eager to give my body the exercise and other care that it needed 我不觉得苦,我觉得我应该给我的身体应有的关心和注意。 4. My biggest challenge was not to beat myself up if I ate something that was healthy and to take it as a sign to abandon my healthful habits. (para. 6) My biggest difficulty was not to feel guilty or inferior if I ate something unhealthy, and not to use this as an excuse to stop dieting or exercising because of one small failure 最大的挑战不是吃了什么不健康的食物就去过分自责,以为自己放弃了健康 的习惯 5. Now that I know what I can achieve when I set my mind to it, my dreams are no longer out of reach. (para. 8) 1. Now that I know what I can do if i really want to, I can reach goals I once thought were very unlikely
7 It doesn't have to be going to a gym -- try to find something you enjoy -- gardening, rambling. Only a small amount of extra activity can make a tremendous difference. -- http://www.losingitonline.com/ ◼ Low-fat Recipes Our goal at Low Fat Recipes is to help you replace your old eating habits with nutritious, good-tasting recipes. By using the low-fat recipes on this site, we will help you achieve your goal of a trimmer, healthier body. Here's your chance to choose healthy, low-fat food in just seconds. The recipes on this site will help keep cooking fun, which is how it should be! Notes to the Text 1. I caught my reflection in a mirror and the truth hit me. (para. 3) I saw my image in the mirror and it became very obvious (that I was fat). 我看见镜子里的自己，被看到的情景吓坏了 . 2. My biggest challenge was finding a way to fit my passion for cooking into my healthier lifestyle.(para.5) It was very difficult to keep enjoying cooking so much while eating so little healthy food. 最大的挑战在于，如何找到一个办法，既能满足我对烹饪的热爱，又能保持 较为健康的生活方式。 3. I didn't feel deprived, and I felt free to give my body the care and attention it deserved. (para. 5) I didn't feel hungry or ignored, and I was eager to give my body the exercise and other care that it needed. 我不觉得苦，我觉得我应该给我的身体应有的关心和注意。 4. My biggest challenge was not to beat myself up if I ate something that was unhealthy and to take it as a sign to abandon my healthful habits. (para. 6) My biggest difficulty was not to feel guilty or inferior if I ate something unhealthy, and not to use this as an excuse to stop dieting or exercising because of one small failure. 最大的挑战不是吃了什么不健康的食物就去过分自责，以为自己放弃了健康 的习惯. 5. Now that I know what I can achieve when I set my mind to it, my dreams are no longer out of reach. (para. 8) 1. Now that I know what I can do if I really want to, I can reach goals I once thought were very unlikely
我既然已经知道,我下定决心就能达到目的,我的梦想已不再遥不可及。 6. I have finally found myself. (para. 8) I have finally discovered my strengths and who I am or discovered my identity 我终于找回了自我。 Summary of the Text The author was an overweight child who kept gaining weight as an adult. She enjoyed cooking and eating but did not enjoy being fat. Her highest weight was 330 pounds At a friend's New Year's Eve party she saw herself in a mirror and decided to lose weight. Keep ing this goal in mind, she re solved to become healthier and happier After some trial and error she found a weight loss plan that worked She discovered that she could eat moderate portions of tasty foods, exercise regularly, and gradually lose half her weight. As this occurred, her confidence improved and she became fit rather than fat. Now she teaches other people how to control their weight, and she has published a book of low-fat recipes. She has found herself as a helpful person and her dreams of being slim and healthy are now within reach Words and Expressions 1. instead of; in place of Ex If I hadn,'t got a cold I'd be working instead of lying here in bed He stud ies in the evening instead of during the day 2. miserable: very unhappy Examples Their living cond itions were miserable Her face had a miserable expression 3. deprive(of): take away from, prevent from using Examples She has been deprived of sight for some years These children are deprived of equal educational opportunities 4. combine: (cause to) c come together Examples To succeed as an artist one must combine talent and discipline Some films combine education with recreation 5. solution: an act or way of finding an answer to a difficulty or problem
8 我既然已经知道，我下定决心就能达到目的，我的梦想已不再遥不可及。 6. I have finally found myself.(para. 8) I have finally discovered my strengths and who I am or discovered my identity. 我终于找回了自我。 Summary of the Text The author was an overweight child who kept gaining weight as an adult. She enjoyed cooking and eating but did not enjoy being fat. Her highest weight was 330 pounds. At a friend's New Year's Eve party she saw herself in a mirror and decided to lose weight. Keeping this goal in mind, she resolved to become healthier and happier. After some trial and error she found a weight loss plan that worked. She discovered that she could eat moderate portions of tasty foods, exercise regularly, and gradually lose half her weight. As this occurred, her confidence improved and she became fit rather than fat. Now she teaches other people how to control their weight, and she has published a book of low-fat recipes. She has found herself as a helpful person and her dreams of being slim and healthy are now within reach. Words and Expressions 1. instead of: in place of Examples: • If I hadn't got a cold I'd be working instead of lying here in bed. • He studies in the evening instead of during the day. 2. miserable: very unhappy Examples: • Their living conditions were miserable. • Her face had a miserable expression. 3. deprive (of): take away from, prevent from using Examples: • She has been deprived of sight for some years. • These children are deprived of equal educational opportunities. 4. combine: (cause to) come together Examples: • To succeed as an artist one must combine talent and discipline. • Some films combine education with recreation. 5. solution: an act or way of finding an answer to a difficulty or problem Examples:
It was a very good solution for my difficulty The solution of the problem required many hours 6. trial and error: a method of discovery, solving problems, etc. based on practical n theory Examples He found the best way of driving through london by trial and error He learned how to cook by trial and error 7. modify: change(something )slightly esp to improve it or make it less Examples You' ll have to modify the height of the table to make it fit These plans must be mod ified if they are to be used 8. favorite something or someone that is loved above all others How clever of you to buy chocolate chip cookies-they are my favorites I like all her books but this one is my favorite 9. ups and downs: good and bad periods E Xample Life is full of ups and downs Their marriage has gone through ups and downs 10. set one's mind to: give all one's attention to doing(something) E If she sets her mind to finishing the work today, she can certainly do so After hearing the sad news, John could not set his mind to his work that anternoon 1. out of reach: can't be touched Ex Keep all med icines out of reach of children 12. priority: the state, quality, position, or right of being first in position or earlier Example They insist that the right to live should take priority over all other Fire engines and ambulances have priority over other traffic 13. inclined: likely; tending(to) Ex Many language teachers are inclined to talk too much
9 • It was a very good solution for my difficulty. • The solution of the problem required many hours. 6. trial and error: a method of discovery, solving problems, etc. based on practical experiment and experience rather than on theory Examples: • He found the best way of driving through London by trial and error. • He learned how to cook by trial and error. 7. modify: change (something) slightly esp. to improve it or make it less Examples: • You'll have to modify the height of the table to make it fit. • These plans must be modified if they are to be used successfully. 8. favorite: something or someone that is loved above all others Examples: • How clever of you to buy chocolate chip cookies - they are my favorites. • I like all her books but this one is my favorite. 9. ups and downs: good and bad periods Examples: • Life is full of ups and downs. • Their marriage has gone through ups and downs. 10. set one's mind to: give all one's attention to doing (something) Examples: • If she sets her mind to finishing the work today, she can certainly do so. • After hearing the sad news, John could not set his mind to his work that afternoon. 11. out of reach: can't be touched Examples: • Keep all medicines out of reach of children. 12. priority: the state, quality, position, or right of being first in position or earlier in time Examples: • They insist that the right to live should take priority over all other considerations. • Fire engines and ambulances have priority over other traffic. 13. inclined: likely; tending (to) Examples: • Many language teachers are inclined to talk too much
He did not seem inclined to work Understanding the text 1. When did the narrator start to reflect seriously on her weight-loss efforts? She began to think about the reason why she couldn' t lose weight even if she tried some d iets 2. What did the author have to do while the narrator was reducing her weight? She had to combine her cooking with healthful eating 3. How did the narrator feel after she lost 165 pounds? She felt she was in tune with her body and herself 4. How did the narrator help others lose weight? She published a book of low-fat recipes and ran workshops and seminars on healthful eating 5. What will you do in order to live a balanced life?
10 • He did not seem inclined to work. Understanding the Text 1. When did the narrator start to reflect seriously on her weight-loss efforts? She began to think about the reason why she couldn't lose weight even if she tried some diets. 2. What did the author have to do while the narrator was reducing her weight? She had to combine her cooking with healthful eating. 3. How did the narrator feel after she lost 165 pounds? She felt she was in tune with her body and herself. 4. How did the narrator help others lose weight? She published a book of low-fat recipes and ran workshops and seminars on healthful eating. 5. What will you do in order to live a balanced life? Open
