第 15 讲 Unit8 More than a Game
Section A Why do we like sports events?
Part 1：单词加油站
英文 音标 中文 英文 音标 中文
pull-up /ˈpʊl ʌp/ catch up with /kætʃ ʌp wɪð/
shot-put /ˈʃɒt pʊt/ figure /ˈfɪɡə(r)/
relay /ˈriːleɪ/ figure skating /ˈfɪɡə(r) ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
boxing /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ amaze /əˈmeɪz/
competition /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/ strength /streŋθ/
tryout /ˈtraɪaʊt/ truly /ˈtruːli/
handoff /ˈhændɒf/ anyway /ˈeniweɪ/
baton /ˈbætɒn/ ceremony /ˈserəməni/
judge /dʒʌdʒ/ neither /ˈnaɪðə(r)/
runner /ˈrʌnə(r)/ neither ... nor ...
advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ nor /nɔː(r)/
take the lead /teɪk ðə liːd/ bouldering /ˈbəʊldərɪŋ/
smooth /smuːð/ compete /kəmˈpiːt/
make up ground on sb/sth
Part 2：课文知识讲
解
1.pull-up ——P72
【含义】n. _________
【搭配】do pull-ups _________；practice pull-ups _________
【同根词】pull v. _________；puller n. 拉拽者
【例句】Boys are required to finish fifteen pull-ups in the test.
2.relay race ——P72
【含义】n. _________
【搭配】400-metre relay race _________；join a relay race _________; running race _________
【拓展】【例句】Our class team got first prize in the relay race.
3.sign up ——P72
【含义】短语 _________；_________
【搭配】sign up for sports games _________；sign up online _________
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页 共 页【拓展】sign in _________; 同根词signature n. _________
【例句】Many students sign up for different sports activities every term.
4.tryout ——P72
【含义】n. _________
【搭配】sports tryout _________；take part in tryouts _________
【拓展】try out _________; try v. 尝试；努力
【例句】Only excellent players can pass the school sports tryout.
5.handoff ——P73
【含义】n. （接力赛）_________
【搭配】perfect handoff _________；fast handoff _________
【同根词】hand v. 传递；递交
【例句】Smooth handoff is very important in relay races.
6.take the lead ——P73
【含义】短语 _________
【搭配】take the lead in the race _________；take the lead in study _________
【拓展】fall behind _________；keep ahead _________
【例句】After halfway, they began to take the lead.
7.smooth
【含义】adj. _________ v. 使平稳
【搭配】smooth match _________；smooth road _________
【同根词】smoothly adv._________
【例句】The whole sports meeting went very smooth.
8.catch up with
【含义】短语 _________
【搭配】catch up with runners _________；catch up with study _________
【拓展】keep up with _________
【例句】He ran as fast as he could to catch up with others.
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Ella: The Winter Olympics start next month. What event would you like to watch?
Teng Feis: Ski jumping is at the top of my list.
Ella: Same here!
Teng Fei: Really? I just love seeing the athletes fly through the air!
Ella: I agree. It's not easy to do what they do.
Teng Fei: My parents and I also enjoy watching figure skating. I'm always amazed by their strength and
technique.
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页 共 页Ella: Like you, my family watch sports together, especially speed skating. It's truly amazing. What about
the summer games? Do you have a favourite event?
Teng Fei: Oh yes! I especially like the men's swimming.
Ella: You must be a good swimmer.
Teng Fei: Not really, but I love watching it anyway. For me, the swimming events are so exciting because
swimmers often win by just 0.01 seconds. My family also watch team sports together, like women's
volleyball. That's my mum's favourite.
Ella: Cool! Oh, don't forget to watch the opening ceremony.
Teng Fei: Yeah. That's always exciting!
1.at the top of my list
【含义】短语 _________
【搭配】put sports at the top of one’s list _________
【例句】Taking part in the sports meeting is at the top of my list.
2.fly through
【含义】短语 _________
【搭配】fly through exams _________；fly through matches _________
【例句】She flew through all the sports tests easily.
3.It's not easy to do
【含义】固定句型 _________
【搭配】It's not easy to win _________；It's not easy to stick to exercise _________
【语法】it 作形式主语，真正主语为后面不定式
【例句】It's not easy to win the city-level relay race.
4.be amazed by
【含义】短语 _________
【搭配】be amazed by speed _________；be amazed by strength _________
【同根词】amaze v. _________；amazing adj. _________
【例句】We are all amazed by their wonderful teamwork.
5.strength
【含义】n. _________
【搭配】physical strength _________；great strength _________；personal strengths _________
【同根词】strong adj. 强壮的；strengthen v. _________
【例句】Daily exercise can build up our body strength.
6.truly
【含义】adv. _________
【搭配】truly hope _________；truly admire _________
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页 共 页【同根词】true adj. _________；truth n. _________
【例句】I truly respect all the hard-working athletes.
7.the opening ceremony
【含义】_________
【搭配】school opening ceremony _________；sports opening ceremony _________
【拓展】closing ceremony _________
【例句】All teachers and students attended the sports opening ceremony.
Grammar Focus
1.look forward to ——P75
【含义】短语 _________
【搭配】look forward to the game _________；look forward to doing sth _________
【例句】We all look forward to the school sports meeting every year.
2.possible choice ——P75
【含义】n. _________
【搭配】a possible choice for the team _________；consider possible choices _________
【同根词】possible adj. _________；choice n. _________；choose v. 选择
【例句】Joining the relay race is a possible choice for me.
3.suitable ——P75
【含义】adj. _________
【搭配】suitable for sports _________；a suitable candidate _________
【同根词】suit v. _________；n. 西装；suitably adv. 合适地
【例句】This pair of shoes is suitable for running.
4.unique ——P75
【含义】adj. _________
【搭配】unique style _________；unique advantage _________
【拓展】special adj._________；distinctive adj. 有特色的
【例句】Each athlete has his own unique strengths.
5.be divided into ——P75
【含义】短语 _________
【搭配】be divided into groups _________；be divided into three parts _________
【同根词】divide v. _________；division n. _________
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页 共 页【拓展】be separated into _________
【例句】The participants are divided into eight teams for the competition.
6.compete against ——P75
【含义】短语 _________
【搭配】compete against other schools _________；compete against strong opponents 对抗强劲对手
【同根词】compete v. _________；competition n. _________；competitor n. _________
【拓展】compete with _________（用法相近）
【例句】Our class will compete against Class 5 in the relay race.
【即学即用】
一、短语互译
（一）英译汉
1.pull-up → __________ 4.compete against → __________
2.relay race → __________ 5.at the top of my list → __________
3.sign up → __________ 6.the opening ceremony → __________
（二）汉译英
1.追上；赶上 → __________ 4.与…… 竞争 → __________
2.期待；盼望 → __________ 5.坚持做某事 → __________
3.被分成 → __________ 6.对…… 感到惊叹
二、词汇变形
1.pull（v. 拉；拽）→ __________（n. 引体向上）
2.relay（v. 传递）→ __________（n. 接力赛）
3.try（v. 尝试）→ __________（n. 选拔赛；试训）
4.smooth（adj. 顺利的）→ __________（adv. 顺利地）
5.amaze（v. 使惊讶）→ __________（adj. 令人惊奇的）
6.strong（adj. 强壮的）→ __________（n. 力量；体力）
7.true（adj. 真实的）→ __________（adv. 真正地）
8.divide（v. 划分）→ __________（n. 划分；部门）
9.compete（v. 竞争）→ __________（n. 比赛；竞赛）
10.choose（v. 选择）→ __________（n. 选择）
三、语法填空
1.Many students __________（sign）up for the sports meeting last week.
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页 共 页2.It's not easy __________（win）the 400-metre relay race.
3.Our team __________（take）the lead in the race now.
4.She __________（be）amazed by the athletes' performance yesterday.
5.The participants ________________（divide）into eight teams tomorrow.
6.We look forward to __________（watch）the opening ceremony.
7.This pair of shoes __________（be）suitable for running.
8.Each athlete __________（have）his own unique strengths.
9.He ran as fast as he could __________（catch）up with others.
10.My family often __________（watch）sports games together on weekends.
五、重点句子翻译
（一）英译汉
1.Ski jumping is at the top of my list.____________________________________________________
2.It's truly amazing to see athletes fly through the air._____________________________________________
3.Our class will compete against Class 5 in the relay race.__________________________________________
（二）汉译英
1.每学期都有很多学生报名参加体育活动。________________________________________________
2.平稳传棒是接力赛成功的关键。________________________________________________
3.我们都期待着即将到来的奥运会开幕式。________________________________________________
Part 3：语法突破
主谓一致（Subject-Verb Agreement）
一、语法定义
主谓一致是指句子的主语和谓语动词在 “数”（单数 / 复数）上保持一致，是英语句子结构的基础
规则，直接影响表达的准确性。
二、核心规则精讲
（一）基础规则：主语单复数决定动词形式
1.单数主语→单数动词
◦ 规则：不可数名词、单数可数名词、单数代词（he/she/it/this/that 等）作主语，动词用单数形
式（第三人称单数加 - s/-es）。
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页 共 页◦ 例句：The relay race starts at 9 a.m.（接力赛上午 9 点开始）；This runner wins the
championship.（这位赛跑选手赢得冠军）
2.复数主语→复数动词
◦ 规则：可数名词复数、复数代词（we/you/they/these/those 等）作主语，动词用原形（不含 -
s/-es）。
◦ 例句：The boxers are preparing for the match.（拳击手们正在备战）；
◦ These teams practice every afternoon.（这些队伍每天下午训练）
（二）特殊规则（高频考点）
1.主语后接附加短语
◦ 规则：主语后有 with/along with/as well as/together with 等短语时，动词只与核心主语保持一
致（附加短语不影响主谓关系）。
◦ 例句：Tom, together with his friends, likes playing basketball.（汤姆和他的朋友都喜欢打篮球）
◦ The team, along with their coach, is training hard.（队伍和教练一起刻苦训练）
2.集合名词作主语
◦ 规则：集合名词（team/class/family/group 等）表 “整体” 时，动词用单数；表 “成员个
体” 时，动词用复数。
◦ 例句：Our class wins the relay race every year.（我们班每年都赢得接力赛 —— 表整体）；
◦ The team are discussing the handoff strategy.（队员们在讨论传棒策略 —— 表成员）
3.不定代词修饰主语
◦ 规则：each/every/no/any 等不定代词修饰主语（如 each student/every athlete），无论数量多
少，动词用单数。
◦ 例句：Each student in our class wants to sign up for the competition.（我们班每个学生都想报名参
赛）；
◦ Every judge has a different opinion.（每位裁判都有不同的意见）
4.分数 / 百分数 + of + 名词作主语
◦ 规则：动词的单复数由 of 后的 “名词” 决定（名词为单数 / 不可数→动词单数；名词为
复数→动词复数）。
◦ 例句：Half of the participants are from Grade 8.（一半的参赛者来自八年级）；
◦ Two-thirds of the water is drunk by the runners.（瓶子里三分之二的水被赛跑选手喝了）
5.neither...nor.../either...or... 作主语
◦ 规则：遵循 “就近原则”，动词与靠近它的主语保持一致。
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页 共 页◦ 例句：Neither the runner nor his teammates are late for the tryout.（无论是那位选手还是他的队
友，都没迟到）；Either the coach or the students want to watch the opening ceremony.（要么教
练，要么学生们想看开幕式）
6.固定搭配作主语
◦ 规则：a pair of/a number of/the number of 等作主语时，需关注核心名词：
▪ a pair of + 复数名词→动词单数（侧重 “一对 / 一副” 整体）；
▪ the number of + 复数名词→动词单数（表 “…… 的数量”，为单数概念）；
▪ a number of + 复数名词→动词复数（表 “许多”，修饰复数名词）。
◦ 例句：A pair of sports shoes is necessary for the race.（一双运动鞋对比赛很有必要）；The
number of athletes in the school team is 20.（校队里运动员的人数是 20 人）
三、分层练习题
（一）基础巩固填空（用括号内动词的适当形式填空）
1.The opening ceremony __________（begin）at 8 o’clock tomorrow morning.
2.Those runners __________（train）hard for the upcoming competition.
3.Each of the judges __________（have）a scorecard for the athletes.
4.The group of boxers __________（come）from different countries.
5.70% of the students in our school __________（like）team sports.
6.Lily, together with her classmates, __________（look）forward to the sports meeting.
7.There __________（be）a lot of excitement at the stadium.
8.What the coach said __________（make）us more confident.
9.Neither the teacher nor the students __________（want）to miss the final match.
10.A number of spectators __________（gather）at the finishing line.
（二）易错辨析选择（选出正确的动词形式）
1.The relay race __________（is / are）my favorite sports event.
2.Our class __________（is / are）planning a strategy for the relay race.
3.Tom and his brother __________（practices / practice）swimming every weekend.
4.One-third of the water in the bottle __________（is / are）left.
5.The team __________（has / have）won three matches this term.
6.Every athlete __________（needs / need）enough rest before the game.
7.Mary, as well as her friends, __________（enjoys / enjoy）watching figure skating.
8.There __________（is / are）no excuse for being late for the tryout.
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页 共 页9.Either you or he __________（is / are）going to take the lead in the race.
10.The number of participants __________（grows / grow）every year.
（三）句子改错（找出主谓不一致的错误并改正）
1.The boxers is preparing for the match.
2.My family watch the sports meeting every Saturday.（表整体，需修改）
3.Tom, together with his friends, like playing basketball.
4.Half of the players is from Grade 7.
5.What the coach said make us more confident.
Part 4：课堂综合练习
一、根据汉语意思填空
1.The __________（接力棒）is very important in a relay race.
2.We need enough __________（力量）to do pull-ups.
3.The __________（裁判员）announced the result of the competition.
4.Her __________（独特的）style of running impressed everyone.
5.This road is too __________（崎岖的）for cyclists.
6.They are busy __________（准备）for the sports tryout.
7.The __________（闭幕式）will be held tomorrow evening.
8.He is a fast __________（赛跑者）in our school team.
9.We should be __________（友善的）to all competitors.
10.The __________（广告）for the sports meeting is everywhere.
二、选择填空
1.This pair of shoes is __________（suitable /perfect）for running.（适合的）
2.He tried his best to __________（catch up with /keep up with）the leading runner.（追上）
3.The sports meeting will __________（be divided into /separate into）four groups.（被分成）
4.We are all __________（amazed /amazing）by their wonderful teamwork.（感到惊叹的）
5.She __________（truly /really）hopes to join the school relay team.（由衷地）
6.__________（At the top of / In the middle of）my list is figure skating.（我的首选）
7.It's not easy __________（to do /doing）such a difficult sport.（做某事）
8.They need to __________（sign up /sign in）before the tryout starts.（报名）
9.Our team began to __________（take the lead /fall behind）after the second handoff.（领先）
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页 共 页10.The __________（opening ceremony /closing ceremony）will be held on Friday morning.（开幕式）
三、完形填空
The 2026 Lanzhou Marathon, a world-famous gold-label sports event, is coming soon. It will 1
on May 24 at Lanzhou Olympic Sports Center and has drawn a record 361,356 applicants from all over China
and many 2 countries, with 33,000 runners finally getting the chance to take part in it.
The race still runs 3 the beautiful Yellow River Scenic Line, the most classic route of the event
When runners join the race, they can enjoy lovely scenery along the way. They can see the clear Yellow River,
green parks and well-known landmarks 4 Zhongshan Bridge, Yellow River Mother Statue and Yellow
River Tower, experiencing the unique beauty of Lanzhou 5 the river runs through the city center.
This year’s marathon is 6 than just a running race. It is not only a good chance to show the
beauty and energy of Lanzhou, but also the only selection race for China’s marathon team in the 2026 Asian
Games. Many 7 people will gather along the route to watch the race and cheer for the runners warmly,
making the whole city full of 8 and vitality.
For local people, the 2026 Lanzhou Marathon is a special and meaningful 9 . It connects people
together, lets them feel the enthusiasm (热情) of their hometown, and makes them love Lanzhou even more
10 .
1．A．take place B．take off C．take up D．take away
2．A．the other B．others C．other D．another
3．A．across B．along C．through D．past
4．A．such as B．for example C．so that D．as for
5．A．what B．when C．which D．where
6．A．less B．more C．better D．worse
7．A．national B．foreign C．local D．international
8．A．joy B．sadness C．surprise D．fear
9．A．show B．festival C．performance D．activity
10．A．easily B．slowly C．deeply D．quietly
四、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号内单词的正确形式。
When I was four, I got a shiny bike from my parents. From then on, I fell 1 love with riding. At
seven, after seeing a picture of a champion cyclist (获得冠军的自行车骑手), I became 2 (interest) in
bike races. My father took me to see a race. I 3 (introduce) to Guillaume, a professional cyclist, by my father.
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页 共 页“I want to be a cyclist like you!” I said.
“You might be a little fat,” he smiled.
Rather than feeling discouraged, I rode even more than before. The 4 (hard) I worked, the fitter
I got. When I was sixteen 5 (year) old, I entered my first race but failed. I took part in more races,
6 I never won.
“Maybe you could be a PE 7 (teach)?” my father suggested. But I decided to keep racing.
8 (final), I entered another big race. My dad 9 (drive) me to the place. The other riders were older
and taller. “Who’s this kid? I think he 10 (be) too young to win,” one laughed. I paid no attention to
11 (they), for I knew I was ready. Later, the race began. All the riders had to do eight laps (圈). Soon, the
others were in front 12 me. By lap four, some slowed down. However, I continued like 13
machine. On the last lap, I passed the others with all my strength and won the race.
Therefore, I encourage you 14 (keep) following your dreams. I’m sure your effort 15
(bring) a wonderful change to your life.
五、任务型读写
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
The prize may belong to the fastest, but sometimes the person who lifts the trophy (奖杯) is not the only
winner. That was clearly seen at a recent cross-country race in Greenfield, Ohio.
There were two main runners in the event: Marcus Lee and Daniel Rivera. Marcus a 17-year-old from
Lakeside High School, had trained for months, dreaming of earning a sports scholarship. Daniel, from North
Ridge High, was known by his classmates as someone who would rather help others than gain attention for
himself. He once told his teammates, “When you are standing at a crossroad, you can choose the path of self-
interest, or you can go the extra mile for someone in need.”
The race went smoothly at first. The runners moved like a colourful river through the trees. With less than
one kilometre to go, however, Marcus stepped on a loose stone, lost his balance and fell, badly hurting his knee
“I heard a sharp sound and felt something go wrong,” Marcus later recalled.
Marcus tried to stand up and waved for Daniel to pass him and keep going. For most athletes, crossing
the line first is the main goal. But in that moment, winning suddenly seemed less important to Daniel. As he
reached Marcus, he saw the pain on his face and heard his short, shaking breaths.
Instead of running ahead, Daniel stopped and put Marcus’s arm over his shoulder. Slowly step by step,
they moved towards the finish line together. “Helping him finish meant more than any medal,” Daniel said later.
“That day, we both won in a different way.”
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页 共 页1．What event did Marcus and Daniel take part in?
2．Why had Marcus trained so hard for months?
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Daniel, who had been Marcus’s close classmate at Lakeside High School, helped injured Marcus cross
the finish line.
4．What do you think of Daniel’s choice in the race? (In about 40 words)
六、短文还原
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
The 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics ended on February 22.
1 This is the best result China has ever achieved in Winter Olympics held outside
the country.
Chinese athletes performed well in both ice and snow events. 2 Among
the 5 gold medals, 4 medals were won by snow sports athletes. Su Yiming, 22, won the first gold medal for
China in the men’s snowboard slopestyle (男子单板滑雪坡面障碍技巧) on his birthday. Gu Ailing, the
“freestyle skiing queen”, successfully kept her title in the women’s halfpipe (女子U型场地技巧), adding 1
gold and 2 silvers to her collection.
Besides the medals, China made great progress in some new events. 3 This sport was new to
many Chinese athletes, but their hard work paid off. A total of 126 athletes competed in 91 events—the largest
team China has ever sent to an overseas Winter Olympics.
The success reflects the fast development of winter sports in China. 4 From training centers
in the south to more kids trying skiing and skating, winter sports are no longer “just for the north”. The 2026
Games proved that Chinese athletes can compete with the top global players.
With this great performance, China’s winter sports have achieved a new level. 5 Further
progress is expected in future competitions.
A．But most of the gold medals came from snow sports.
B．The Chinese delegation (代表团) won 5 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze medals.
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D．But the journey to the top has just begun.
E．They showed strong teamwork and never-give-up spirit.
F．The team included athletes from both northern and southern China.
七、阅读理解
With no famous players, the “Village Basketball Association (Village BA) (村超)” is very hot today. Even
Yao Ming said he could not get a seat in the game.
On October 28, 2023, the last game of the “Village BA” was held in Taipan village, Guizhou. Most of the
players were farmers from villages and cities there.
Over 30,000 people from all over the country poured into the small village. It was hard to find a place
to sit.
Basketball has a long history in Taipan village. People play basketball games to celebrate the Miao
nationality (苗族) harvest festival. It falls on the sixth day of the sixth month in the Chinese lunar calendar and
goes back to 1936. As part of the festival fun, people would shoot hoops (投篮). Then the game turned into a
real big sports event.
From 2016, the local government worked hard to make new standard basketball courts. It was a poor
village before, but Taipan is now known for sports and as a place to travel. In the summer of 2022, about 500,000
people came to watch “Village BA” games and the village made over 40,000,000 yuan from visitors. The game
has made more people interested in sports.
1．The sports event was held in ______.
A．a city B．a town C．a community D．a village
2．What do the underlined words “poured into” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．turn into B．crowd into C．change into D．knock into
3．What did 30,000 people go to Taipan village for?
A．money B．work C．fun D．party
4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Local people started to shoot hoops to attract visitors.
B．People in the village are very strong.
C．More people are becoming interested in basketball.
D．The history of “Village BA” started in 2016 with the help of players.
5．What does the writer mainly want to tell us?
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页 共 页A．Travel in Taipan village can’t be better without sports.
B．People in the village become rich by playing basketball.
C．Famous football stars usually come from the village.
D．Local people’s life is becoming rich and colorful with the government’s help.
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