大学英语第二册课件：unit 6 AR 2-.ppt

MappingMappingEmbarkation Embarkation Navigation Navigation Destination Destination Resources ACTIVE READING 21Appreciating expressions with humorous effectsInterpreting messages and ideals given through the writer’s way of writing, e.g. the outsider’s viewEnhancing knowledge about soccerApplying expressions in relation to soccerActive reading 2: MappingActive reading 2: Mapping Situational role playEmbarkation: index Active reading 2: EmbarkationActive reading 2: EmbarkationPredictions about the text whistle-blowerRole playActive reading 2: Active reading 2: embarkationembarkation Form four groups. Work in pairs within each group and discuss the questions in activity 1 on page 76. Each group has different roles and different questions.Group 1: St A= a newspaper reporter +Q1 St B=a Chinese studentGroup 2: St A= a foreign student +Q2 St B=a Chinese studentGroup 3: St A= a sports programme reporter +Q3 St B=a professional sportspersonGroup 4: St A= a newspaper reporter +Q4 St B=a Chinese student whistle-blowerListen to a dialogue. Work in pairs and explain the meaning of the phrase with examples and guess what does “blow the whistle on” mean？Active reading 2: Active reading 2: embarkationembarkation Making predictionsActive reading 2: Active reading 2: embarkationembarkation Work in two groups, each group with a different task. And then discuss the questions in activity 2 on page 76. Each group has only 2.5 minutes to go. Expanded answers rather than just “yes” or “no” are appreciated.Group 1: Read the questions in activity 2 on page 76 , the title and the first two paragraphs of the text.Group 2: Read the title and the first two paragraphs without reading the questions. Text organizationText explorationText evaluation Writer’s purpose Examples or opinionNavigation indexActive reading 2: NavigationActive reading 2: Navigation T/F statements Building a soccer team Critical thinkingText organization Introduction（（Paras. 1-3））Conclusion（（Para. 17））Subordinate idea 2（（Paras.12-16））Subordinate idea 1（（Paras. 4-11））My confusion about soccerWork in groups and figure out the main idea for each part of the text. Soccer is a game of chance.Soccer is a game with obscure strategies and regulations.My confusion about soccer remainsActive reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: NavigationTrue or false statements Work in pairs and check the true statements.1.The writer recently watched a football match for the first time.2.The writer thinks that football is a very organized game.3.The writer says that scoring goals demonstrates the players’ skills.4.The writer finds soccer matches long and boring.5.The writer thinks that baseball players are more skilful than6. soccer players.6.The writer believes that players pretend to be injured.7.John Motson is a professional football commentator for the BBC.8.The writer thinks the referee makes sure the players play fairly.9.The writer says that the fans see more rule-breaking than the referee.Active reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: Navigation√ √√ √√ √√ √√ √Identify writer’s purposeWork in pairs and find examples to show how the writer achieves his purpose of entertaining and making his readers laugh.The writer’s main purpose in this passage is to entertain and make readers laugh. He does this by taking an outsider’s view and looking at something familiar as if it is strange, and by choosing unexpected words and phrases. Active reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: NavigationMoreIdentify writer’s purposeRepetition Outsider’s viewHumor through language choiceWriter’s purpose Click the picture to see more details.Active reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: NavigationMoreEvidence of outsider’s viewMystery Feel strange Doesn’t understand • I will have no clue…• Something called• mystery of injury time• Offside rule22 grown men in shorts running around madly trying to kick the ball and tripping over each otherActive reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: NavigationBackRepetition of words related to chanceChance Accident Confusion Øa game of chanceØ it’s a matter of luckØ the chance nature of this gameØ the ball happens to be aimed about rightØit’s sheer lucklit looks like an accidentl accidentally bouncing off random playersl takes full credit for this accidentlseem so out of controlüI will have no clue what’s going onü a scene of sheer chaosüthe chaos Resumesüstrategies and regulations are so obscureü the mystery of injury timeüthis leaves everyone perplexedüat a loss for wordsüThe mystery remainsActive reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: NavigationBackWords for humorous effectCommon use Humorous useplayer, soccer ballers, athletehead ,legsreferee, working staff(the ball )move back and forth(the player)hurt, injury, cheer, kick, fall down, jump up, run(the fan) cry, cheer, complaintActive reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: Navigationmen in shorts, hopped-up athletescranium, forest of hairy legs referee, little men with black bagsslips through the forest of hairy legs; sail; bounce offhum mournful tune, set off more moans, chaoswhack, send the ball into his own net, peel off his shirt, sprints around in circles, go down writhing, phoney-baloney injury, jump up good as new, run around madlyExamples or opinionWork in pairs and decide if the sentences from the passage are main ideas or examples.Active reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: NavigationA main idea normally represents an opinion, view or point; an example tends to give more concrete information like place, people, time, etc.You may give your own ideas and examples from your experience with football in China.MoreExamples or opinionExamples or opinion1.I understand – it’s hard to get excited about a foreign sport if you didn’t grow up with it. 2.It seems a good time to blow the whistle on the so-called beautiful game. 3.What we have here, it would seem, is a game of chance. 4.For an hour and a half, the field is a scene of sheer chaos as the ball sails back and forth and the fans hum some mournful tune reminiscent of “The Slaves’ Chorus” from “Nabucco”. 5.If the ball happens to be aimed about right and slips through the forest of hairy legs, it’s sheer luck. 6.How can you have a sport in which strategies and regulations are so obscure? 7.Besides the mystery of “injury time”, there is something called the “offside rule” …8.The BBC’s voice of soccer, John Motson, notes that there is no “universal interpretation” of the offside rule. Active reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: Navigation(main idea)(main idea)(main idea)(main idea)(example)(example)(example of an opinion)(example)Building a soccer teamWork in groups. Step 1: Underline the soccer-related group of words in the passage.Step 2: Build a campus soccer team. You should:1.assign roles and positions 2.introduce basic skills and techniques 3.give a guide to the rules4.understand referee signals illustrations & explanations 5.understand the methods of scoringMoreActive reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: NavigationclickClick to see the keySoccer-related group of wordsActive reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: Navigationpitchstandsoccer ballmatchgamenetfieldfansscoring systemkneegoalgoal shotpushpunchtripstandoffcommentatortouchdownred cardbacktalkfinalscorerefereeoffside ruleinjury timekickwhackblockball-handlingyellow carddefenderstrikerfellow playeropposing playershooterBackCritical thinkingWorks in groups and discuss the questions in Ex 9 on page 79. 1. Did you find the passage funny？click 2. Did the passage alter your view of football？clickp4. Are men more interested in sports than women？click 5. Are sportspeople paid too much money？clickActive reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: Navigation 3. Do you think football players are doing work suitable for “grown men”？clickHard to catch the main pointA lot of exaggerationCynical commentsHumor At firstNo Later Yes Q 11.Did you find the passage funny？BackEvidence 1Yes, funnyActive reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: NavigationMy view？Not really, because I know a lot.Yes , a bit.Maybe he wants us to laugh at an outsider’s view.The passage made me curious, so I want to know more.Does the writer want us to change our mind？？2.Did the passage alter your view of football？BackQ2Active reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: NavigationQ2Yes Players need to be fit and strongGame can be tough Many players get injuredNot a soft game I am not sureNo contribution except some entertainmentGet huge moneyActive reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: NavigationQ3 3.Do you think football players are doing work suitable for “grown men”？Back4.Are men more interested in sports than women？Q4BackQ4Active reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: NavigationPerhaps used to be, but not now! Every sport has top women players, really well-known in the world.Many women sports fansQ45.Are sportspeople paid too much money？Q5Active reading 1: NavigationActive reading 1: Navigation 上榜人上榜人 年收入年收入 姚明姚明 2.52.5亿 刘翔刘翔 6-76-7千万千万 郭晶晶郭晶晶 15001500万万 易建易建联 15001500万万 林丹林丹 12001200万万 孙继海海 10001000万万 郑洁、晏紫、晏紫 10001000万万 张怡宁怡宁 810810万万 王治郅王治郅 810810万万 梁文冲梁文冲 650650万万Øthe salaries+ extra money from advertising and sponsorships Øsome of the salaries seem ridiculously high Øyes, they are really paid too much.Q5SummarizingSports idiomsActive reading 2 : DestinationActive reading 2 : DestinationDestination index Summarizing Fill in the blanks with words you hear to complete the summary of the text. Active reading 2 Active reading 2 :Destination :Destination More Compound dictation It is time to blow the whistle on the so-called beautiful game -- soccer. For one thing, it is 1)__________. Goals are the best illustration of the 2)_____ of this game. Ninety percent of 3)______ failed. The scoring system is another evidence. Most finals, 0-0, 1-0, 2-1, indicate that games tend to be 4)____ and it’s a matter of luck to be ahead when time 5)_____. For another, soccer is a sport in which 6)_____ are so obscure. No universal interpretation can be found for 7)_____. Besides, with only one referee on the field, most of the 8)_____ -- pushing, punching, tripping, 9)_____ -- are committed when he isn’t looking. Active reading 2 Active reading 2 :Destination :Destination MoreScriptCompound dictation It is time to blow the whistle on the so-called beautiful game -- soccer. For one thing, it is 1)__________________. Goals are the best illustration of the 2)________________ of this game. Ninety percent of 3)_______________ failed. The scoring system is another evidence. Most finals, 0-0, 1-0, 2-1, indicate that games tend to be 4)__________ and it’s a matter of luck to be ahead when time 5)_________. For another, soccer is a sport in which 6)_________________________ are so obscure. No universal interpretation can be found for 7)___________. Besides, with only one referee on the field, most of the 8)______________ -- pushing, punching, tripping, 9)______________________ -- are committed when he isn’t looking. Active reading 2 Active reading 2 :Destination :Destination a game of chancechance naturegoal shotsstandoffsruns outstrategies and regulationsoffside rulesinfractionskneeing, handballingSports idioms Work in groups. Read the sports idioms on page 79. Discuss which sports they come from. Make dialogues by using them in another context. Some contexts are suggested in the table below. Active reading 2 Active reading 2 :Destination :Destination MoreTalking pointActive reading 2 Active reading 2 :Destination :Destination Idioms Origin Another contexta level playing fieldCompetition after joining WTOjump the gunMake decision without having heard what others saykeep your eye on the ballCoach and player who can't concentrateon the ropesOne fails in an exam, the other comfortshit someone below the beltRemind sb about the lawyer who always asks embarrassing questionsthrow in the towelYou failed the CET 6 timesplay ball withDiscuss whether the divorced couple will co-star in the same moviecricket or footballtrack events golf or cricket boxing boxingboxingany ball sportMoreTalking pointActive reading 2 Active reading 2 :Destination :Destination the ball is in your courtWhile negotiating, one gives an offer and waits fort the other’s decisions.on a home runWhile negotiating, you make your partner agree to several of your points. How about the other points？saved by the bellYou feel a call of nature during the lecture. Finally the bell rings.punch above your weightA green hand with creative ideas has a say in meetings.no holds barredYou invite people to give their opinions without any restrictions.keep the ball rollingSay something to break the ice.pick the ball and run with itAsk one to take the initiative and responsibility in doing something.take the wind out of sb’s sailsWhen Mom is about to shout out angrily, you tell her some good news. What will happen then？tennisbaseballwrestlingboxing boxingany sport with a moving ballrugby sailingDifficult sentencesWords to noteActive reading 2: ResourcesActive reading 2: ResourcesIndex Language in useInformation relatedPreviewDifficult sentences 1Now I'm colliding with this same cultural barrier.(Para. 2)ExExcultural barrier 指前面一句话中提到的 it’s hard to get excited about a foreign sport if you didn’t grow up with it；collide with 表示“撞车，冲撞”。

现在我正遭遇同样的文化壁垒Active reading 2: ResourcesActive reading 2: ResourcesAnalsTransDifficult sentences 2…as the ball sails back and forth and the fans hum some mournful tune reminiscent of "The Slaves' Chorus" from Nabucco. (Para. 5)ExEx《纳布科》（Nabucco）是由意大利作曲家朱塞佩· 威尔第 （Giuseppe Verdi）作曲的4幕歌剧《纳布科》于1842年3月9日在米兰史卡拉歌剧院 （Teatro alla Scala）首演威尔第在《纳布科》谱写出著名的合唱曲“Va’ pensiero, sull’ali dorate” （“飞吧！思想，乘着金色的翅膀！”，也称为“奴隶大合唱”），是这部歌剧最经典的片段，表达了奴隶渴望返回家国的强烈情怀球飞来飞去，球迷们在哼着一首悲伤的曲子，让人想起纳布卡的“奴隶合唱团”Active reading 2: ResourcesActive reading 2: ResourcesAnalsTransDifficult sentences 3The shooter, or "striker", then takes full credit for this accident, peels off his shirt and sprints around incircles as four or five fellow players jump on his back to try to stop him and get his shirt back on. (Para. 10)ExEx注意体会 take credit for, peel, sprint, stop him 等词汇在此处的幽默效果射门的人，亦称“前锋”，会因为纯属偶然的进球而独揽所有的赞誉，他会脱掉球衣，绕着圈猛跑，四、五个队友会扑到他的背上阻止他，让他穿上球衣。

Active reading 2: ResourcesActive reading 2: ResourcesAnalsTransDifficult sentences 4Let’s face it, God never meant for most of us to control a ball with the feet while running at top speed.(Para. 12)God meant for sb to do 表示“上天注定要······”；be meant for 表示“注定要······” e.g. The magazine was meant for young girls. 那份杂志是编给年轻女孩看的让我们面对事实吧：上帝从未想让我们大多数人在全速跑动时用脚来控制球TransAnalsActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesDifficult sentences 5The clock stops while little men with black bags rush over and massage his phony-baloney injury, after which he jumps up good as new.（Para. 13)ExExlittle men 指（与球员相比）个子较矮小的工作人员； phony-baloney 欺人之谈，假的。

这时会暂停计时，几个提着黑包的小个子男人会跑过来按摩他那假装、胡说的受伤部位，然后他又活蹦乱跳地站起来Active reading 2: ResourcesActive reading 2: ResourcesAnalsTransDifficult sentences 6He allows no backtalk (for this, you get a “red card” and a shower)… (Para. 16)ExExBacktalk，美式用法为 backchat 指 “回嘴、顶嘴” a shower 在这里是幽默用法，相当于“下课”，”洗了睡”他不允许球员提出异议（否则就给他一张“红牌”，让他冲个澡走人）Active reading 2: ResourcesActive reading 2: ResourcesAnalsTransWords to noteNew WordsExpressions 1.illustration2.interpretation3.moan4.priority5.punch6.soar7.strategy1.put a good face on sth2.take (the) credit for sth3.at a loss for wordsActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcesillustration n.1.We present a simplified illustration to show the flow of production.    2.Illustration is often more helpful than definition for showing what words mean. 3.Illustration is often used in teaching children. 4.The job gives him a chance to exploit his talent for book illustration. 5.An apple falling to the ground is an illustration of gravity. a)an example, event, fact etc that shows that something else is true, or shows what something is like 实例，例证b)a picture, drawing, or photograph used for decorating a book or explaining something 图片，插图abbbaActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesMatch the words “illustration" in the sentences below with theirs definitions.interpretation n.1.Museum Interpretation 2.power of interpretation 3.translation and interpretation service   4.critical interpretation of a text5.interpretation method6.image interpretation   1.博物馆讲解 2.解释权 3.口、笔译服务 4.对文本的批评性的解读5.翻译方法6.图像判读  an explanation of the meaning or importance of something 解释，阐释Figure out the meaning of the following expressions.MoreActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesinterpretationTranslate the following sentences.1.The company shall be responsible for the interpretation of these Regulations.2.I challenge that interpretation.3.这个会议大厅配有六种语言的同声传译设备。

4.The interpretation of facts is prone to be colored by prejudices. 本公司对此规定拥有最终解释权 我对那一解释提出质疑The conference hall is equipped with facilities for simultaneous interpretation in six languages.对事实的解释常常由于偏见而被歪曲Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcesmoan n.& v.Figure out the translation of the underlined part.1.We had a good moan about the weather. 2.From time to time, during the night, there was a moan from the sick lady. 3.They heard the moan of the wind last night. 4.She always moans her fate. Her constant moan is that no one understands her.n. an annoying complaint, especially about sth that is not important 牢骚，抱怨v. to complain about sth in an annoying way 抱怨着实抱怨了一番呻吟声萧萧风声悲叹自已的命运经常的抱怨Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcespriority n.something important, that must be done first or needs more attention than anything else 优先考虑的事，重点Put the following useful collocations into Chinese.top / high /main / immediate priorityset /establish/identify prioritiesgive sth top/high prioritygive priority to sthtake priorityput/place a high priority on take / have priorityMoreActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcespriority 1.Bus priority    2.Priority Post3.creditors by priority   4.according to priority5.to assign priority according to seniority    6.Date of Priority   7.list of priorities1.公交优先2.优先投送3.优先债权人4.依照顺序,依次5.按资排辈 6.注册申请优先日7.当务之急Translate the following expressions.MoreActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcespriority n.Complete the sentences. 1.The government should ___________________ rebuilding the inner cities. 优先重建2.The ruling of the Public Utilities Commission _________________ all other businesses. 压过3.For the development of Western China, technology and education _________________________.    科教要先行4.The four modernizations should be achieved __________________________. 有先后took priority overgive top priority tois given a priorityin order of priorityActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcespunch1. If you work in a factory, you usually have to punch a clock.    2.She’s as pleased as punch when one of her books is well received3.Boys punch; girls often slap.v. to hit sb or sth with your fist（用重拳）猛击，揍n. the action of hitting with fist （用重拳）猛击，揍a. What makes funny b. accept the good and the bad c. extremely pleased d. hit with fist e. make a hole f. emotional power g. manage to do before someone else ecdActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesMatch the explanation from the box with the punch expression.soar v.Complete the sentences.1.The GDP for the whole year is expected to ____________________________ (一跃达到11万亿元)。

2.Her grace and wit during the dangerous incident _________________________________________________ (提高了她的受欢迎程度).to fly high in the sky高飞，翱翔soar to 11,000 billion yuan.caused her popularity to soarActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcesstrategy n.1.The low-profile ____________ would not apply to her. 2.___________ differs from __________— __________ wins wars; __________ wins battles. __________ is subordinate to __________.  3.It would be better to use _________ than to attack by force.   a plan or method for achieving something, especially over a long period of time 策略，对策，行动计划 Compare: tactic: a particular method or plan for achieving something 方法，策略，手法tactics: (pl.) the skills of effectively organizing and using soldiers, weapons, and equipments in battles. 战术，兵法strategyTacticsstrategystrategytacticsTacticsstrategystrategyMoreActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesFind the right word [ strategy ,tactic(s) ] to complete the sentences.strategyTranslation the collocations.a bottom - line political strategyWin-win strategyformulate strategyimplementing the strategy of sustainable Developmentinformation retrieval strategyInternationalization strategysearch strategy一个非常务实的政治谋略双赢战略制定策略实施可持续发展战略情报检索策略国际化战略检索策略Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcesput a good/bold face on1.A: She didn’t pass the exam. But it looks like that she didn’t care.2. B: No, _____________________________________.2.A: Good luck never comes to me.3. B: Come on, when things go wrong, ______________________________________.to behave or make it appear as if things are better than they are 装出不在乎的样子，掩饰she just tried to put a good face on it    the best thing to do is put a good face on Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesComplete the dialogues with the use of put a good face on.take (the) credit forMatch the word credit with its explanation.1.I don’t like buying things on credit. 2.You deserve credit for making him change his mind.3.All credits, debits, and charges will show on your bank statement.4.These tax credits are designed to help offset the costs of child care.5.This course counts as one credit towards your degree.6.The song plays over the opening credits.to accept the praise given (for something) 归功e.g.e.g.He take a large slice of the credit for our success.他把我们的成功主要归功于他自己。

A.list of who made film etcB.praise for sth you didC.arrangement to pay laterD.money added to accountE.at college/ universityF.money you have right to CBDFEAActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcesat a loss for Complete the sentences.1.He was ________________________________________ )生平第一次他不知该说什么). 2.He is ______________________________________ (不知道怎样回答才好).  3.I am ____________________________________ (找不到适当的字眼) to express my gratitude.unable or uncertain what to do, think, or say; confused 迷惑，彷徨at a loss for words for once in his lifeat a loss for a proper answer/suitable replyat a loss for the precise wordActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesLanguage in useIt-句型句型Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesUseful ExpressionsUseful expressions1.遭到哄堂大笑2.世界杯足球赛3.给······揭短4.像是碰巧5.一项靠运气取胜的运动6.一片混乱的情景7.让人想起······的曲子8.为了粉饰这种现象/说得好听点9.进球得分10.说明碰运气性质的最佳例证1.get a big laugh2.the World Cup soccer tournament 3.blow the whistle on 4.look like an accident5.a game of chance6.a scene of sheer chaos 7.tune reminiscent of8.to put a good face on sth 9.score goals10.the best illustration of the chance nature Work together. Translate the phrases into English. Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesMoreUseful expressions1.因为······而独揽所有的赞誉2.最优先 (事项) 3.准确的控球4.让我们面对事实吧5.上帝从未想让我们大多数人6.黄牌7.一种温和的惩戒8.这让所有的人都迷惑不解。

9.职业解说员10.感到语塞11.BBC 的足球名嘴1.takes full credit for sth 2.a top/first priority 3.precision ball-handling 4.Let's face it.5.God never meant for most of us to 6.a "yellow card“7. a mild reprimand8.This leaves everyone perplexed.9.professional commentators 10.at a loss for words11.the BBC's voice of soccerWork together. Translate the phrases into English. BackActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesIt-constructionØ虚义虚义 it ( empty it): it 用作没有具体意义的主语，如天气、时间、距离等，或表示一般的或笼统的情况，也用于一些句型或习惯用语中。

e.g. It’s two miles to the nearest post office from here. It looks as if the college is very small. There seemed nothing for it but to travel the 80 miles.Ø先行 it (anticipatory it ): it 充当形式主语或宾语 e.g. It’s illegal to drive without a license.Ø分裂句 it (it in cleft-sentence): 以it为引导词的强调句型，it+ be+被强调成分+that /who… e.g. It was Jane that called this morning.More it-句型句型1.Some day I will have it out with him.2. 事后后悔无济于事3.It’s a pity that you missed the concert.Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesMore迟早我要和他说个明白。

It is no use crying over spilt milk.可惜，你错过了那次音乐会Translate the sentences, paying attention to the italicized parts.It-construction1.In fact only three of the committee turned up last time.2.I shall always remember the way in which you received us that evening. ØIt’s a fact that only three of the committee turned up last time.ØWhat I shall always do is remember the way in which…ØIt is the way in which … that I shall always remember.Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesRewrite the sentences by using the appropriate it-construction.Information related-the basics of soccer Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesHow to score a soccer goal Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesSoccer positionSoccer formationsSoccer rules Basic soccer skillsSoccer-Referee SignalsSoccer Positions Backs – Refers to defenders. Defender – A player who works mainly in the defensive third of the field. They are primarily focused on stopping the opposition’s attackers from scoring. Forward – A player who is responsible for most of a team's scoring. They play in front of the rest of their team (or in the attaching third of the field) where they can take most of the shots. Fullback – a rear defender. Goalie – Abbreviation for Goalkeeper. Goalkeeper – I bet you know this one. The player positioned directly in front of the goal who tries to prevent shots from crossing the goalline; the only player allowed to use their hands and arms, though only within the 18-yard penalty area. BackBack to building a soccer team Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesSoccer Positions Keeper – Abbreviation for Goalkeeper. Midfielder – A player generally positioned in the middle third of the field between the forwards and defenders. Their job is to link the defense and the offense through ball control and passing. They play both an attacking role and a defensive role. Striker – Generally the same as a forward, though it sometimes refers to a forward that is his team’s primary scoring threat. Sweeper – Not always used. In some formations, a single defender that plays closest to their own goal behind the rest of the defenders; a team's last line of defense in front of the goalkeeper. BackBack to building a soccer team Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesThe Most Common Soccer Formations A formation describes how the players in a soccer team are positioned on the field. The 4-4-2 This is the most popular formation in soccer today. The main strength of the 4-4-2 formation is the balance. Offensive attacks are combined with solid defense. The weakness is the two center players who must be supported by the midfield. Others include the 4-3-3 ,the 3-4-3,the 3-6-1,the 3-4-2-1,etc.BackBack to building a soccer team Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesBasic soccer rulesThe rules of soccer are pretty simple, especially if you're just playing schoolyard soccer. There is absolutely no touching of the ball with our arms or hands. That's all.More details below:Rule 1 - No Hands. Ball to Hand (legal) or Hand to Ball (illegal)Rule 2 – Equipment ( jersey or shirt; shorts; stockings; shinguards; footwear)Rule 3 - Kick-offs, Corner Kicks & Goal KicksRule 4 - Throw-insRule 5 - Two-touch RuleRule 6 - FoulsMoreBack to building a soccer team Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesRule 3 Kick-offs, Corner Kicks & Goal KicksA kick-off is the way a soccer game is started or restarted:• at the start of a game• after a goal has been scored• at the start of each quarterA corner kick or goal kick is taken when the ball leaves the field across a goal line – you know, either end of the field with a goal. The corner kick is taken from – yes, you guessed it – the corner nearest to where the ball left the field.The goal kick is taken from anywhere inside the “goalie box” as it is affectionately called. It can be taken by any player. The opposing team should be at least 4 yards from the ball. At this age the "goalie box" may not be marked so the ball is just dropped a few yards into the field.Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesMoreBack to building a soccer team Rule 4 Throw-insRule 4 Throw-insA throw-in is taken when the ball crosses a sideline and leaves the field. The two basic soccer rules for a proper throw-in are to have both feet on the ground and to throw the ball with both hands over the head.Rule 5 Two-touch RuleA player cannot touch the ball twice in a row when putting the ball in play. It applies everywhere. You will see it frequently on kick-offs, corner kicks, or direct kicks. If one barely hits the ball and decides to take another swipe at it, that is a two-touch violation.MoreBack to building a soccer team Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesRule 6 FoulsThe common rule of thumb on fouls is “If it looks like a foul, it probably is.”Too true. A player cannot kick, trip, jump at, charge, strike, push, hold, or spit at an opponent.BackBack to building a soccer team Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesBasic Soccer Skills There are 10 basic soccer skills you need to know to start playing soccer. Those you should concentrate on to learn are: 1, 2, 6 and 9. 1.Passing 2.Receiving 3.Rules 4.Heading 5. Communicating 6. Shooting 7. Juggling 8. Learning tactic 9. Dribbling 10. TacklingBackBack to building a soccer team Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesHow to Score a Soccer Goal You have to shoot to score! (how to score in soccer) As long as the ball is in play and no infringements of any rules are being made, soccer players can score goals. It is considered a goal when the ball crosses one of the goal areas with its entire circumference. There are three ways to score goals. They can be scored from action in the regular play, from penalty spots, and from direct free kicks.BackBack to building a soccer team Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesSoccer-Referee Signals Indirect Free Kick                Advantage  Caution Sending Off         Direct Free Kick substitutionoffsidethrow in Offside on the nearside of the fieldOffside on the centreof the fieldOffside on the far side of the fieldBackBack to building a soccer team Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesPreview 1.Football and soccer2.National sports in China3.CBA and NBA4.Baseball in Asian countries and in western countriesActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesConduct a library or Internet research on the following topics, different group dealing with a different topic:Active reading 2Active reading 2。