外研版（2019）必修第二册Unit 3 On the Move Using Language Ⅱ P30-31 课件(共37张PPT)
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Unit 3
On the move
新外研必修Book 2
Using languageⅡP30-31
Learning objectives
In this class, you will
recognize some exercises by viewing pictures and match the descriptions to these exercises;
get background information about Tai Chi;
listen and get the points mentioned in an interview;
listen and complete a journalist’s notes;
act out an interview between a sports journalist and a member of a dragon boat team;
think about another interview with a fan of a traditional sport in China and have a similar conversation.
Part one
Exercises you can do anywhere
Can you recognize what exercises they are
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
Look at the following pictures related to exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
1. What do you know about these exercises
These exercises are easy to do, and we can do them anywhere. They are beneficial to our health, if we can keep going.
2. Which of these exercises have you tried Share your feelings.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
Try to describe these exercises with your words.
Match the descriptions to these exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
1. You have to keep your body very still. This develops your core muscles and strengthens your lower back.
f
Match the descriptions to these exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
2. This develops your chest and shoulder muscles. Remember to keep your back completely straight.
c
Match the descriptions to these exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
3. Using only a rope, you can develop your footwork and balance. It’s good for your heart and you’ll burn a lot of calories without going anywhere!
b
Match the descriptions to these exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
4. Find a bar that will support your weight. This builds strength in your upper body, especially in your arms and back.
a
Match the descriptions to these exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
5. This develops the muscles in your stomach region and improves the way you stand.
e
Match the descriptions to these exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
6. This gives you improved heart and lung function. It also helps build strong leg bones.
d
Underline the words and expressions describing the benefits of these exercises.
1. You have to keep your body very still. This develops your core muscles and strengthens your lower back.
2. This develops your chest and shoulder muscles. Remember to keep your back completely straight.
3. Using only a rope, you can develop your footwork and balance. It’s good for your heart and you’ll burn a lot of calories without going anywhere!
4. Find a bar that will support your weight. This builds strength in your upper body, especially in your arms and back.
5. This develops the muscles in your stomach region and improves the way you stand.
6. This gives you improved heart and lung function. It also helps build strong leg bones.
Work out your weekly exercise plan.
How many times will you exercise every week
How long will it last every time
What kind of exercise will you choose Why
Your weekly exercise plan will include
Traditional sports in China
Part two
What traditional sports in China do you know
Shuttlecock kicking
踢毽子
Chinese Kungfu
中国功夫
Lion dance
舞狮
Dragon boat racing
赛龙舟
Tai chi
太极
Chinese martial arts are famous all around the world.
Each year, tens of thousands of people from other
countries come to China to learn Chinese martial arts.
Tai chi, which is a martial art with a long history, is
usually a popular choice. It involves doing very slow
physical exercises to relax your mind and calm your
body.
Did you know
Four parts of Tai chi
Definition:
Features:
Benefits:
Influence:
One of the most popular forms of martial arts and exercises
Slow and fluid movements
Relax your mind and calm your
body
A sport has been practiced for centuries
Pre-listening
Making a prediction
What will probably be mentioned in the interview
Difficulties of studying in China.
A tai chi school in China.
First visit to China.
A great master of yoga.
Reasons for learning tai chi.
Reasons for keeping going.
Reasons for choosing Yangshuo.
Journalist: Leah, you've been practicing tai chi for more than 20 years and now you've decided to set up a tai chi school here in the UK. What was it that first attracted you to the sport
Leah: I love watching kung fu films, so I took kung fu classes. Through these classes, I discovered tai chi and fell in love with it at once.
Journalist: You now visit China every year. Can you tell me something about your first trip here
Leah: That was six years ago. For me, visiting China was a dream come true. On that first trip, I went to Yangshuo in Guangxi.
Journalist: Why did you choose Yangshuo
Leah: The main reason was that one of the greastest masters of taichi lives there. I’d also heard a lot about the beautiful natural views of the area.
Journalist: What challenges did you face studying in China
Leah: The biggest challenge was learning to understand and speak Chinese. Another was practicing some of the basic skills that I thought I had learnt years ago. Oh, yes, and I wasn’t that fond of the early morning starts, either!
Journalist: What makes you not give up and keep going
Leah: Firstly, what I get from tai chi makes up for the hard work and challenges. It helps me relax and brings me peace inside, and is a simple way to deal with pressure. As well as being good for your mind, tai chi can help improve your physical abilities. That’s why I set up a tai chi school in the UK.
While-listening
Listen to the interview and choose the points mentioned.
Listening for specific information
Difficulties of studying in China.
First visit to China.
Reasons for learning tai chi.
Reasons for keeping going.
Reasons for choosing Yangshuo.
While-listening
Listen to the interview and choose the points mentioned.
Listening for specific information
1. Difficulties of studying in China.
2. A tai chi school in China.
3. First visit to China.
4. A great master of yoga.
5. Reasons for learning tai chi.
6. Reasons for keeping going.
7. Reasons for choosing Yangshuo.
When you listen to an interview, it is important to find out who is being interviewed and the purpose of the interview, think about what topics might be discussed. During the interview, listen carefully to each question and try to understand the main ideas within the interviewee's responses.
Learning to learn
Before listening:
think about what topics might be discussed
find out who and purpose
While listening:
try to understand the main ideas
Listening skills
While-listening
Listen again and complete the journalist’s notes.
Listening for detailed information
loves watching ________ films and took ______________ ; fell in love with tai chi due to the classes
first went to China ______ years ago
kung fu
kung fu classes
six
Journalist: Leah, you've been practicing tai chi for more than 20 years and now you've decided to set up a tai chi school here in the UK. What was it that first attracted you to the sport
Leah: I love watching kung fu films, so I took kung fu classes. Through these classes, I discovered tai chi and fell in love with it at once.
Journalist: You now visit China every year. Can you tell me something about your first trip here
Leah: That was six years ago. For me, visiting China was a dream come true. On that first trip, I went to Yangshuo in Guangxi.
While-listening
Listen again and complete the journalist’s notes.
Listening for detailed information
reasons for choosing Yangshuo: a _______ of tai chi lives there; the beautiful ________ views
challenges: learning to use Chinese; practicing basic ________; getting up early
Journalist: Why did you choose Yangshuo
Leah: The main reason was that one of the greastest masters of taichi lives there. I’d also heard a lot about the beautiful natural views of the area.
Journalist: What challenges did you face studying in China
Leah: The biggest challenge was learning to understand and speak Chinese. Another was practicing some of the basic skills that I thought I had learnt years ago. Oh, yes, and I wasn’t that fond of the early morning starts, either!
master
natural
skills
While-listening
Listen again and complete the journalist’s notes.
Listening for detailed information
benefits of tai chi: helps relax and brings ___________ ; a simple way to ____________________ ; improves _________________
Journalist: What makes you not give up and keep going
Leah: Firstly, what I get from tai chi makes up for the hard work and challenges. It helps me relax and brings me peace inside, and is a simple way to deal with pressure. As well as being good for your mind, tai chi can help improve your physical abilities. That’s why I set up a tai chi school in the UK.
peace inside
deal with pressure
physical abilities
Journalist: Leah, you've been practicing tai chi for more than 20 years and now you've decided to set up a tai chi school here in the UK. What was it that first attracted you to the sport
Leah: I love watching kung fu films, so I took kung fu classes. Through these classes, I discovered tai chi and fell in love with it at once.
Journalist: You now visit China every year. Can you tell me something about your first trip here
Leah: That was six years ago. For me, visiting China was a dream come true. On that first trip, I went to Yangshuo in Guangxi.
Journalist: Why did you choose Yangshuo
Leah: The main reason was that one of the greastest masters of taichi lives there. I’d also heard a lot about the beautiful natural views of the area.
Journalist: What challenges did you face studying in China
Leah: The biggest challenge was learning to understand and speak Chinese. Another was practicing some of the basic skills that I thought I had learnt years ago. Oh, yes, and I wasn’t that fond of the early morning starts, either!
Journalist: What makes you not give up and keep going
Leah: Firstly, what I get from tai chi makes up for the hard work and challenges. It helps me relax and brings me peace inside, and is a simple way to deal with pressure. As well as being good for your mind, tai chi can help improve your physical abilities. That’s why I set up a tai chi school in the UK.
While-listening
Listen again and read the passage aloud.
Useful expressions
Why did you choose...
The main reason was...
What challenges did you face...
The biggest challenge was...
What makes you not give up and keep going
What I get from...makes up for...
Journalist: Leah, you've been practicing tai chi for more than 20 years and now you've decided to set up a tai chi school here in the UK. What was it that first attracted you to the sport
Leah: I love watching kung fu films, so I took kung fu classes. Through these classes, I discovered tai chi and fell in love with it at once.
Journalist: You now visit China every year. Can you tell me something about your first trip here
Leah: That was six years ago. For me, visiting China was a dream come true. On that first trip, I went to Yangshuo in Guangxi.
Journalist: Why did you choose Yangshuo
Leah: The main reason was that one of the greastest masters of taichi lives there. I’d also heard a lot about the beautiful natural views of the area.
Journalist: What challenges did you face studying in China
Leah: The biggest challenge was learning to understand and speak Chinese. Another was practicing some of the basic skills that I thought I had learnt years ago. Oh, yes, and I wasn’t that fond of the early morning starts, either!
Journalist: What makes you not give up and keep going
Leah: Firstly, what I get from tai chi makes up for the hard work and challenges. It helps me relax and brings me peace inside, and is a simple way to deal with pressure. As well as being good for your mind, tai chi can help improve your physical abilities. That’s why I set up a tai chi school in the UK.
While-listening
Listen again and talk about the explanations Leah gives for doing tai chi.
Listening for talking
Tai chi is not only an ancient martial art, but also been widely acknowledged as an effective health exercise. Famous for its graceful and well-balanced movements. Tai chi provides the mental relaxation and physical fitness.
Listening text
Journalist: Leah, you've been practicing tai chi for more than 20 years and now you've decided to set up a tai chi school here in the UK. What was it that first attracted you to the sport
Leah: I love watching kung fu films, so I took kung fu classes. Through these classes, I discovered tai chi and fell in love with it at once.
Journalist: You now visit China every year. Can you tell me something about your first trip here
Leah: That was six years ago. For me, visiting China was a dream come true. On that first trip, I went to Yangshuo in Guangxi.
Journalist: Why did you choose Yangshuo
Leah: The main reason was that one of the greastest masters of taichi lives there. I’d also heard a lot about the beautiful natural views of the area.
Journalist: What challenges did you face studying in China
Leah: The biggest challenge was learning to understand and speak Chinese. Another was practicing some of the basic skills that I thought I had learnt years ago. Oh, yes, and I wasn’t that fond of the early morning starts, either!
Journalist: What makes you not give up and keep going
Leah: Firstly, what I get from tai chi makes up for the hard work and challenges. It helps me relax and brings me peace inside, and is a simple way to deal with pressure. As well as being good for your mind, tai chi can help improve your physical abilities. That’s why I set up a tai chi school in the UK.
Work in pairs. Act out the interview between a sports journalist and a member of a dragon boat team.
Listening for speaking
Student A
You are a sports journalist and are about to interview a member of a dragon boat team. You want to find out the following information:
why he / she chose dragon boat racing
the best and worst things about the sport
the challenges he / she faced
why he / she keeps going
his / her plan for the future
Post-listening
Work in pairs. Act out the interview between a sports journalist and a member of a dragon boat team.
Listening for speaking
Student B
You are a member of a dragon boat team and are about to be interviewed by a sports journalist. Answer his / her questions using the following information:
You were born in a city with a long history of dragon boat races.
Building a strong body is the best reward from the sport.
You once missed a national dragon boat race because of injuries.
How to keep going was the biggest challenge in the sport.
You enjoy and love the sport.
You hope to spread the Chinese dragon boat culture to the world.
Post-listening
Sample
Student A: I feel great honored to interview you! Why did you learn dragon boat when you were a child
Student B: I was born in a city with a long history of dragon boat races and everyone loves it, so do I.
Student A: What challeges did you face studying dragon boat.
Student B: My biggest challenge was how to keep going. Another was practing some of the basic skills that I thought I had learnt years ago.
Student A: ...
Work in pairs. Think about another interview with a fan of a traditional sport in China and have a similar conversation.
Listening for speaking
Post-listening
Thank you!
Unit 3
On the move
新外研必修Book 2
Using languageⅡP30-31
Learning objectives
In this class, you will
recognize some exercises by viewing pictures and match the descriptions to these exercises;
get background information about Tai Chi;
listen and get the points mentioned in an interview;
listen and complete a journalist’s notes;
act out an interview between a sports journalist and a member of a dragon boat team;
think about another interview with a fan of a traditional sport in China and have a similar conversation.
Part one
Exercises you can do anywhere
Can you recognize what exercises they are
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
Look at the following pictures related to exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
1. What do you know about these exercises
These exercises are easy to do, and we can do them anywhere. They are beneficial to our health, if we can keep going.
2. Which of these exercises have you tried Share your feelings.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
Try to describe these exercises with your words.
Match the descriptions to these exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
1. You have to keep your body very still. This develops your core muscles and strengthens your lower back.
f
Match the descriptions to these exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
2. This develops your chest and shoulder muscles. Remember to keep your back completely straight.
c
Match the descriptions to these exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
3. Using only a rope, you can develop your footwork and balance. It’s good for your heart and you’ll burn a lot of calories without going anywhere!
b
Match the descriptions to these exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
4. Find a bar that will support your weight. This builds strength in your upper body, especially in your arms and back.
a
Match the descriptions to these exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
5. This develops the muscles in your stomach region and improves the way you stand.
e
Match the descriptions to these exercises.
f
c
b
a
e
d
pull-up
skipping
push-up
jogging
sit-up
plank
6. This gives you improved heart and lung function. It also helps build strong leg bones.
d
Underline the words and expressions describing the benefits of these exercises.
1. You have to keep your body very still. This develops your core muscles and strengthens your lower back.
2. This develops your chest and shoulder muscles. Remember to keep your back completely straight.
3. Using only a rope, you can develop your footwork and balance. It’s good for your heart and you’ll burn a lot of calories without going anywhere!
4. Find a bar that will support your weight. This builds strength in your upper body, especially in your arms and back.
5. This develops the muscles in your stomach region and improves the way you stand.
6. This gives you improved heart and lung function. It also helps build strong leg bones.
Work out your weekly exercise plan.
How many times will you exercise every week
How long will it last every time
What kind of exercise will you choose Why
Your weekly exercise plan will include
Traditional sports in China
Part two
What traditional sports in China do you know
Shuttlecock kicking
踢毽子
Chinese Kungfu
中国功夫
Lion dance
舞狮
Dragon boat racing
赛龙舟
Tai chi
太极
Chinese martial arts are famous all around the world.
Each year, tens of thousands of people from other
countries come to China to learn Chinese martial arts.
Tai chi, which is a martial art with a long history, is
usually a popular choice. It involves doing very slow
physical exercises to relax your mind and calm your
body.
Did you know
Four parts of Tai chi
Definition:
Features:
Benefits:
Influence:
One of the most popular forms of martial arts and exercises
Slow and fluid movements
Relax your mind and calm your
body
A sport has been practiced for centuries
Pre-listening
Making a prediction
What will probably be mentioned in the interview
Difficulties of studying in China.
A tai chi school in China.
First visit to China.
A great master of yoga.
Reasons for learning tai chi.
Reasons for keeping going.
Reasons for choosing Yangshuo.
Journalist: Leah, you've been practicing tai chi for more than 20 years and now you've decided to set up a tai chi school here in the UK. What was it that first attracted you to the sport
Leah: I love watching kung fu films, so I took kung fu classes. Through these classes, I discovered tai chi and fell in love with it at once.
Journalist: You now visit China every year. Can you tell me something about your first trip here
Leah: That was six years ago. For me, visiting China was a dream come true. On that first trip, I went to Yangshuo in Guangxi.
Journalist: Why did you choose Yangshuo
Leah: The main reason was that one of the greastest masters of taichi lives there. I’d also heard a lot about the beautiful natural views of the area.
Journalist: What challenges did you face studying in China
Leah: The biggest challenge was learning to understand and speak Chinese. Another was practicing some of the basic skills that I thought I had learnt years ago. Oh, yes, and I wasn’t that fond of the early morning starts, either!
Journalist: What makes you not give up and keep going
Leah: Firstly, what I get from tai chi makes up for the hard work and challenges. It helps me relax and brings me peace inside, and is a simple way to deal with pressure. As well as being good for your mind, tai chi can help improve your physical abilities. That’s why I set up a tai chi school in the UK.
While-listening
Listen to the interview and choose the points mentioned.
Listening for specific information
Difficulties of studying in China.
First visit to China.
Reasons for learning tai chi.
Reasons for keeping going.
Reasons for choosing Yangshuo.
While-listening
Listen to the interview and choose the points mentioned.
Listening for specific information
1. Difficulties of studying in China.
2. A tai chi school in China.
3. First visit to China.
4. A great master of yoga.
5. Reasons for learning tai chi.
6. Reasons for keeping going.
7. Reasons for choosing Yangshuo.
When you listen to an interview, it is important to find out who is being interviewed and the purpose of the interview, think about what topics might be discussed. During the interview, listen carefully to each question and try to understand the main ideas within the interviewee's responses.
Learning to learn
Before listening:
think about what topics might be discussed
find out who and purpose
While listening:
try to understand the main ideas
Listening skills
While-listening
Listen again and complete the journalist’s notes.
Listening for detailed information
loves watching ________ films and took ______________ ; fell in love with tai chi due to the classes
first went to China ______ years ago
kung fu
kung fu classes
six
Journalist: Leah, you've been practicing tai chi for more than 20 years and now you've decided to set up a tai chi school here in the UK. What was it that first attracted you to the sport
Leah: I love watching kung fu films, so I took kung fu classes. Through these classes, I discovered tai chi and fell in love with it at once.
Journalist: You now visit China every year. Can you tell me something about your first trip here
Leah: That was six years ago. For me, visiting China was a dream come true. On that first trip, I went to Yangshuo in Guangxi.
While-listening
Listen again and complete the journalist’s notes.
Listening for detailed information
reasons for choosing Yangshuo: a _______ of tai chi lives there; the beautiful ________ views
challenges: learning to use Chinese; practicing basic ________; getting up early
Journalist: Why did you choose Yangshuo
Leah: The main reason was that one of the greastest masters of taichi lives there. I’d also heard a lot about the beautiful natural views of the area.
Journalist: What challenges did you face studying in China
Leah: The biggest challenge was learning to understand and speak Chinese. Another was practicing some of the basic skills that I thought I had learnt years ago. Oh, yes, and I wasn’t that fond of the early morning starts, either!
master
natural
skills
While-listening
Listen again and complete the journalist’s notes.
Listening for detailed information
benefits of tai chi: helps relax and brings ___________ ; a simple way to ____________________ ; improves _________________
Journalist: What makes you not give up and keep going
Leah: Firstly, what I get from tai chi makes up for the hard work and challenges. It helps me relax and brings me peace inside, and is a simple way to deal with pressure. As well as being good for your mind, tai chi can help improve your physical abilities. That’s why I set up a tai chi school in the UK.
peace inside
deal with pressure
physical abilities
Journalist: Leah, you've been practicing tai chi for more than 20 years and now you've decided to set up a tai chi school here in the UK. What was it that first attracted you to the sport
Leah: I love watching kung fu films, so I took kung fu classes. Through these classes, I discovered tai chi and fell in love with it at once.
Journalist: You now visit China every year. Can you tell me something about your first trip here
Leah: That was six years ago. For me, visiting China was a dream come true. On that first trip, I went to Yangshuo in Guangxi.
Journalist: Why did you choose Yangshuo
Leah: The main reason was that one of the greastest masters of taichi lives there. I’d also heard a lot about the beautiful natural views of the area.
Journalist: What challenges did you face studying in China
Leah: The biggest challenge was learning to understand and speak Chinese. Another was practicing some of the basic skills that I thought I had learnt years ago. Oh, yes, and I wasn’t that fond of the early morning starts, either!
Journalist: What makes you not give up and keep going
Leah: Firstly, what I get from tai chi makes up for the hard work and challenges. It helps me relax and brings me peace inside, and is a simple way to deal with pressure. As well as being good for your mind, tai chi can help improve your physical abilities. That’s why I set up a tai chi school in the UK.
While-listening
Listen again and read the passage aloud.
Useful expressions
Why did you choose...
The main reason was...
What challenges did you face...
The biggest challenge was...
What makes you not give up and keep going
What I get from...makes up for...
Journalist: Leah, you've been practicing tai chi for more than 20 years and now you've decided to set up a tai chi school here in the UK. What was it that first attracted you to the sport
Leah: I love watching kung fu films, so I took kung fu classes. Through these classes, I discovered tai chi and fell in love with it at once.
Journalist: You now visit China every year. Can you tell me something about your first trip here
Leah: That was six years ago. For me, visiting China was a dream come true. On that first trip, I went to Yangshuo in Guangxi.
Journalist: Why did you choose Yangshuo
Leah: The main reason was that one of the greastest masters of taichi lives there. I’d also heard a lot about the beautiful natural views of the area.
Journalist: What challenges did you face studying in China
Leah: The biggest challenge was learning to understand and speak Chinese. Another was practicing some of the basic skills that I thought I had learnt years ago. Oh, yes, and I wasn’t that fond of the early morning starts, either!
Journalist: What makes you not give up and keep going
Leah: Firstly, what I get from tai chi makes up for the hard work and challenges. It helps me relax and brings me peace inside, and is a simple way to deal with pressure. As well as being good for your mind, tai chi can help improve your physical abilities. That’s why I set up a tai chi school in the UK.
While-listening
Listen again and talk about the explanations Leah gives for doing tai chi.
Listening for talking
Tai chi is not only an ancient martial art, but also been widely acknowledged as an effective health exercise. Famous for its graceful and well-balanced movements. Tai chi provides the mental relaxation and physical fitness.
Listening text
Journalist: Leah, you've been practicing tai chi for more than 20 years and now you've decided to set up a tai chi school here in the UK. What was it that first attracted you to the sport
Leah: I love watching kung fu films, so I took kung fu classes. Through these classes, I discovered tai chi and fell in love with it at once.
Journalist: You now visit China every year. Can you tell me something about your first trip here
Leah: That was six years ago. For me, visiting China was a dream come true. On that first trip, I went to Yangshuo in Guangxi.
Journalist: Why did you choose Yangshuo
Leah: The main reason was that one of the greastest masters of taichi lives there. I’d also heard a lot about the beautiful natural views of the area.
Journalist: What challenges did you face studying in China
Leah: The biggest challenge was learning to understand and speak Chinese. Another was practicing some of the basic skills that I thought I had learnt years ago. Oh, yes, and I wasn’t that fond of the early morning starts, either!
Journalist: What makes you not give up and keep going
Leah: Firstly, what I get from tai chi makes up for the hard work and challenges. It helps me relax and brings me peace inside, and is a simple way to deal with pressure. As well as being good for your mind, tai chi can help improve your physical abilities. That’s why I set up a tai chi school in the UK.
Work in pairs. Act out the interview between a sports journalist and a member of a dragon boat team.
Listening for speaking
Student A
You are a sports journalist and are about to interview a member of a dragon boat team. You want to find out the following information:
why he / she chose dragon boat racing
the best and worst things about the sport
the challenges he / she faced
why he / she keeps going
his / her plan for the future
Post-listening
Work in pairs. Act out the interview between a sports journalist and a member of a dragon boat team.
Listening for speaking
Student B
You are a member of a dragon boat team and are about to be interviewed by a sports journalist. Answer his / her questions using the following information:
You were born in a city with a long history of dragon boat races.
Building a strong body is the best reward from the sport.
You once missed a national dragon boat race because of injuries.
How to keep going was the biggest challenge in the sport.
You enjoy and love the sport.
You hope to spread the Chinese dragon boat culture to the world.
Post-listening
Sample
Student A: I feel great honored to interview you! Why did you learn dragon boat when you were a child
Student B: I was born in a city with a long history of dragon boat races and everyone loves it, so do I.
Student A: What challeges did you face studying dragon boat.
Student B: My biggest challenge was how to keep going. Another was practing some of the basic skills that I thought I had learnt years ago.
Student A: ...
Work in pairs. Think about another interview with a fan of a traditional sport in China and have a similar conversation.
Listening for speaking
Post-listening
Thank you!