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1、Unit 5 Overcoming ObstaclesGod helps those who help themselves.(自强者，天亦助之自强者，天亦助之)A Lead-in QuestionA Video ClipGlobal ReadingPole VaultSchedule -with the support of, -with your qualities, -being inspired.An Australian inspirational speaker(1982-)“Definition of tough means _.” “_or give up!”“I _ my l

2、ife was different!”“_ is the biggest disability of all.”“I knew I could be _. ”strongKeep goingFearunstoppablewishWhat is the heros sport?An _ runs along the_ holding a _ in his hand, and at a certain point he_, crosses the _, and falls on_.A. crossbar B. athlete C. vaulting poleD. runway E. takes o

3、ff F. the inflated landing matBDEAFCThe pole vault (PV) is an event in track and field where athletes compete to clear the highest possible crossbar (横木)by using a vaulting pole. The basic concept is to convert horizontal energy (the run)水平力 into vertical energy (thus clearing a higher bar)垂直力.Figur

4、ative meaning（比喻意义）: _.Find out all the heights in the text. e.g. 17 feet（Para.1） Which paragraph or sentence strikes you most?17feet17 feet 217 feet 4 17 feet 617 feet 6 1/2Finalheight3rdheight2ndheight1stheightHeightsLiteral meaning: The achievements Michael has made.Figurative meaning: The tremen

5、dous obstacle in his minds eye.-the rising height of the crossbar -and whether Michael could cross the bar.In Para.13It wasnt just because he won the National Junior Olympics and set a new world record. And it wasnt because he had just increased his personal best by 9 inches. It was simply because Michael Stone is blind. Negative sentencesAffirmative sentenceDREAMKEEPGOINGNOFEARSTRONGDetails to be