外刊阅读搞定高考英语必备基本词汇06
Challenges of Running—a Student Club
主题：人与自我（生活与学习）
There's something you'd better know if you are thinking about creating a student club.I'm happy to share my first-hand
experience of putting together a team and how I have overcome challenges along the way.
I created a recreational cheerleading team(啦啦队)at my university.My intention was to make the team available and
open to all students.Many students wanted to be a part of cheerleading yet didn't have the skills and time commitment to join
an athletic cheerleading team.
As a founder of this club,I had to go through the center for Student Involvement.The staff there helped me register my
new team through the school.Once I registered my team,I had to do a lot of research to find practice space.On top of that,I had to
hire professional coaches in order to help coach the team.
Furthermore,I had to hire other members.I had to market through our club's social media account,and attend student
involvement fairs in order to get members excited about a new club coming to campus.
With help from coaches and co-captains along the way,the season was in full
swing
.Uniforms needed to be purchased,and
we also had to coordinate( 协调)events and manage members.Throughout the season,I did notice that due to the stress
students already had on their plates,it was hard for them to focus on the club.
I had to figure out how we could keep the members engaged.As a coach and founder of the team,I tried to be friends with
the members,yet this was hard because they did not take the team seriously at one point.From that mistake,I quickly learned and
had to put on my coach hat and give them motivation.
Throughout the season,I had to deal with finances,scheduling and getting everything registered for sports events for our
team.It was a year of hard and emotional stress,but every club must go through this very stage.And,looking back now,every effort
we made was worth it,because in the long run,this club will be successful.
一、阅读练习
1.What was the main reason the author created a recreational cheerleading team?
A.To reduce school pressure. B.To allow wider participation.
C.To develop management skills. D.To replace athletic cheerleading teams.
2.What does the underlined phrase“the season was in full swing”(in para.5)most likely mean?
A.Members started to quit. B.The coaches became strict. C.Uniforms became popular. D.Activities were fully developed.
3.In paragraph 6,who does“they”refer to when saying“they did not take the team seriously”?
A.Coaches. B.School staff. C.Club founders. D.Club members.
4.What has the author learned from managing the club?
A.Professional distance matters. B.Friendship ensures team discipline.
C.Financial planning should come first. D.Social media marketing needs improvement.
5.Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the article?
A.Club management needs persistence. B.Student clubs relieve academic stress.
C.Starting clubs requires school approval. D.Cheerleading develops leadership skill.
二、词汇学习
think v.想,思考;认为;打算;考虑
搭think of 想到
例I often think about how small choices can shape our future in big ways.
我经常思考,小小的选择会如何极大地影响我们的未来。
拓thinking n.思想;思考;想法
club n.俱乐部;社团
搭join a club 参加俱乐部/社团
例Our reading club meets every Wednesday afternoon in the school library.我们的读书社每周三下午在校图书馆聚会。
share v.分享,分担n.一份;份额
搭share sth.with sb.和某人分享某物
例Each member of the team contributed their share of the work.团队的每个成员都贡献了他们应承担的工作。
overcome v.克服
搭overcome obstacles 克服困难
例She overcame her fear of failure by attempting new challenges every week.她通过每周尝试新挑战来克服对失败的恐惧。
intention n.意图;目的
搭have no intention of doing sth.无意做某事
例Her intention to study abroad motivated her to improve her English quickly.她留学的决心促使她快速提升英语水平。
拓intentional adj 故意的
available adj.可获得的;有空的
例Fresh organic vegetables are now available at the supermarket.新鲜的有机蔬菜目前在超市有售。
拓availability n.可得性
skill n.技能,能力
例Mastering time management skills helps students study effectively.掌握时间管理技能可以帮助学生高效学习。
join v.加入,参加
搭join the army 参军
例She decided to join the robotics team to explore engineering concepts hands-on.
她决定加入机器人团队，以实践方式探索工程概念。
athletic adj.运动的;竞技体育的
例The school's athletic achievements this year include three state championships.今年学校的体育成就包括三项州冠军。
拓athlete n.运动员
founder n.创始人
例The founder pitched her idea to investors during her second year in college.
这位创始人在大学二年级时就向投资者推销了她的想法。
拓found v.创立 foundation n.基础
register v.注册,登记
例Students must register for next semester's courses by Friday.学生必须在周五前注册下学期的课程。
拓registration n.注册
top n.顶部,顶端,最高点 v.放在…的顶端;登上顶端 adj.最高的;最上面的
搭on top of…在……之上;掌握(情况等)
例Reached the top of the mountain just as the sun began to rise.她在太阳刚刚升起时登上了山顶。
hire v.雇用;招聘
搭hire an employee 雇用员工
例The company plans to hire 50 new graduates for its Al development team.
这家公司计划为人工智能开发团队招聘50 名应届毕业生。
professional adj.专业的,职业的
例Being professional in every task helps build a reliable reputation in the workplace.
在每项任务中保持专业，有助于在工作场所建立可靠的声誉。
拓profession n.职业
coach n.教练v.指导
例He coached me on how to improve my presentation skills.他指导我如何提高演讲技巧。
member n.成员
例As a new member of the team,she quickly adapted to our work rhythm.作为团队的新成员，她很快适应了我们的工作节
奏。
market v.推广,营销n.市场;交易
例Companies need to research consumer needs before launching new products into the market.
公司在将新产品推向市场前，需要调研消费者需求。
campus n.(大学的)校园,校区
例During the sports meet,the entire campus is filled with cheers and laughter.运动会期间，整个校园都充满了欢呼声和笑声。
captain n.队长;船长;机长
例The captain decided to change the route to avoid the storm,ensuring the crew's safety.
船长决定改变航线以避开风暴，保障船员们的安全。
swing v.摇摆,摆动n.摆动;秋千
例The monkey uses its long arms to swing from one tree branch to another.猴子用它长长的手臂从一根树枝荡到另一根树
枝。
event n.事件;活动;体育赛事
例The company is hosting an event to celebrate its anniversary.公司正在举办一场周年庆活动。
manage v.管理;应对
例Experienced teachers manage classroom effectively to create an engaging learning environment.
有经验的教师通过高效管理课堂来营造引人入胜的学习氛围。
拓manager n.管理者
throughout prep.在······整个范围内；自始至终
例The legendary musician's songs remain popular throughout the decades.这位传奇音乐人的歌曲跨越数十年经久不衰。
notice v.注意到n.注意;通知
例Teachers notice improved participation when students feel their opinions are valued.
老师注意到，当学生感到自己的意见被重视时，参与度会提升。
plate n.盘子,碟
例The chef's signature dish arrived on a hand-painted plate.主厨的招牌菜盛在手绘的盘子中端上。
engage v.使参与;吸引
拓engage in 参加,参与
例The novel's plot instantly engages readers from the very first chapter.这部小说的情节从第一章起就牢牢吸引了读者。
finance n.财务v.提供资金
例The government will finance the new infra-structure project to boost local employment.
政府将为新的基础设施项目提供资金以促进当地就业。
拓financial adj.财务的
三、词汇练习
I.Choose the one that is similar in meaning to each given word.
1.think
A.to consider B.to jump C.to shout D.to write
2.club
A.a book B.a group C.a team D.a party
3.plate
A.a bowl B.a cup C.a dish D.a spoon
4.campus
A.classroom B.dormitory C.library D.school
5.event
A.an activity B.a plan C.a question D.a tool
II.Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once
A.athletic B.coach C.engage D.founder E.intention F.manage G.market H.members I.noticed J.register
On the bustling campus of Sunshine High School,an inspiring student-led project took shape last spring.Emma,a determined
junior,became the
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of“Peak Performers”.It's a club blending
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training with leadership development.Her
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was
clear:To create a supportive space where students could grow physically and mentally.
The first step was to= 4
the club officially.Emma spent hours completing forms at the Student Activities Office.Next,she
needed to hire a qualified
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who could design balanced workout plans.After weeks of searching,she found a retired Olympic
athlete willing to volunteer.To
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the club,Emma launched a creative campaign——students who shared recruitment posters
on social media earned custom water bottles.
By September,over 100 students had become
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.However,during the first competition,Emma
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some teammates
hiding nervousness behind smiles.She realized they needed to overcome stage fright collectively.The coach suggested weekly
confidence-building sessions where members
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in role-play activities mimicking competition scenarios.
The turning point came when the team had to
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a major obstacle:securing funds for uniforms.They organized a
charity run,with teachers and parents sponsoring each lap.Through shared efforts,the club not only raised enough money but also
strengthened their bond.Today,“Peak Performers”teaches more than sports——it's a family where challenges become
steppingstones to success.
