1、News Report,content,New words,Background information and news,Language features,USA Today,USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company.,USA Today founded on September 15, 1982 remains the widest circulated print newspaper in the United States. It sells for US$2 i
2、n newsstands, although it is often found free at hotels and airports.,1. Formula One (F1) 一级方程式赛车比赛 2. induced adj.医诱发型的、感应的 3. coma n.医昏迷 4. intercranial adj. 颅内的 5. dismayed adj.吃惊的、心慌的 6. Chancellor n.(德、奥等的)总理,New Words,Background Information,Michael Schumacher (born on 3 January 1969 )is a reti
3、red German racing driver. He is a seven-time Formula One (一级方程式赛车比赛)World Champion . According to the official Formula One website, he is “statistically the greatest driver the sport has ever seen“.,News,Michael Schumacher in Critical Condition, Outlook Uncertain after Fall,GRENOBLE, France (AP) Doc
4、tors treating Michael Schumacher refused Monday to predict an outcome for the seven-time Formula One champion, saying they were taking his critical head injury “hour by hour“ following a skiing accident.Chief doctor Jean-Francois Payen told reporters that Schumacher has been in a medically induced(诱
5、发型的) coma since undergoing surgery to relieve intercranial(颅内的) pressure shortly after the fall.,The German driver was skiing with his son Sunday morning in the French Alps when he fell and hit the right side of his head on a rock. He was wearing a helmet, but doctors said it was not enough to preve
6、nt a serious brain injury.,Michael Schumacher in Critical Condition, Outlook Uncertain after Fall,A general view of the ski runs in the French Alps. This believed to be the area in which Schumacher fell.,His wife and other family members were by his bedside.“The family is not doing very well obvious
7、ly. They are shocked,“ said his manager Sabine Kehm, who added that the family still appreciated the outpouring of support.,Michael Schumacher in Critical Condition, Outlook Uncertain after Fall,Michael Schumacher in Critical Condition, Outlook Uncertain after Fall,Formula One drivers and fans rushe
8、d to wish Schumacher a quick recovery.“Like millions of Germans, the chancellor and members of the government were extremely dismayed (吃惊的)when they heard about Michael Schumachers serious skiing accident,“ German Chancellor(总理)Angela Merkels spokesman said in Berlin.British former world racing cham
9、pion Jenson Button said “My thoughts are with Michael Schumacher at this tough time. Michael more than anyone has the strength to pull through this.“,Language Features,1.标题省略 e.g. Michael Schumacher in critical condition Michael Schumacher is in a critical condition,2.Compounds e.g. the seven-time Formula One champion,3.“说”意句式SVO: Jenson Button said “My thoughts ”OVS: “Like millions of Germans, ” spokesman said,Thanks for y ur listening！,
