(共20张PPT)
Unit 3
Unit 3
Faster, higher, stronger
Sports role models
To match do, play, go with sports by completing the voicemail messages;
To listen to the reading material and do some exercises;
To know something about the Laureus World Sports Awards;
To learn to show your agreeing or disagreeing.
aerobics
有氧健身
yoga
瑜伽
golf
高尔夫
Look at the pictures and name the sports.
roller skating
滑旱冰
Complete the voicemail messages with the correct form of do, play and go.
Hi Ellen, it’s Todd here. I’ve just finished my first day volunteering at the Senior Citizens’ Sports Club! It’s made me see life as an older person with fresh eyes! Some members like to _________ yoga because it helps them keep their muscles toned, while others love to _________ aerobics—one elderly man says the energy of it makes him feel young again! Ball games are also popular.
do
do
tone v. to improve the strength and firmness of your muscles, skin etc 使(皮肤、肌肉等)更强健，使更健康
Many enjoy ________ table tennis or _______ bowling, while there were lots of people ________ badminton, and many like to ________ golf. I even encountered a man who, at the age of 68, was brave enough to _______ roller skating! Not only did he have guts, he was much faster than me!
playing
going
playing
play
go
guts n. the courage and determination you need to do sth difficult or unpleasant 勇气，魄力
I must say, it was really inspiring to see the people there _______ sports, even at such advanced ages. It made me think about going to the Central Stadium this Saturday. The sports club there doesn’t ask for membership. We can ________ tennis or ________ rock climbing. It would do us a lot more good than ________ computer games.
doing
play
go
playing
Now listen to the voicemail and check your answers.
Underline the sports with do, play and go in Activity 5 and put them into the boxes. Add any more you can think of.
Do Play Go
yoga
aerobics
sports
weightlifting (举重)
judo (柔道)
gymnastics(体操)
table tennis
badminton
golf
computer games
tennis
badminton
rugby (英式橄榄球)
hockey (曲棍球)
bowling
roller skating
rock climbing
swimming
jogging (慢跑)
ice-skating (滑冰)
Read the passage on Page 41 and answer the questions.
1. Who do the Laureus World Sports Awards honor
The Laureus World Sports Awards honour remarkable sportspeople who inspire others.
2. What other sports role models do you know Share some examples with the class.
3. Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.
Listen to the conversation and choose a topic for it.
1. The history of the Laureus World Sports Awards.
2. Laureus World Team of the Year.
4. The childhood of LeBron James.
Listen again and complete the table.
Nominees Michelle’s opinion Sam’s opinion
Usain Bolt He has won it three times and other people should ________________, too. He should win it because he deserves it.
be given a chance
Nominees Michelle’s opinion Sam’s opinion
Andy Murray Hopefully, he will win. He has won two ___________________ and more importantly, he is a spokesperson for ____________________. He could have ________________, but the winner should not be chosen based on ________________.
Olympic singles titles
women players’ equality
a good chance
their number of fans
Nominees Michelle’s opinion Sam’s opinion
LeBron James He will not win because he is ________________. LeBron is world-famous. He is an excellent _____________ and a great ______________.
not that famous
team leader
player
Now work in pairs. Act out a similar conversation based on the table.
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
I don’t think it should be… Besides, …
Are you serious ! That’s why…
Well, I just think… I mean, …
Agreeing/Disagreeing
Giving an explanation
I don’t think it should be…
Are you serious !
Well, I just think…
Besides,…
That’s why…
I mean,…
Nominate three Chinese sportspeople for the next Laureus World Sports Awards. Give your reasons and share your ideas using the expressions in this section.
I don’t think it should be… Besides, …
Are you serious ! That’s why…
Well, I just think… I mean, …
Now talk about whether you have actively participated in the group discussion. Were you able to express yourself clearly and understand what your partner was saying
Recommend one or two Chinese sportspeople for the next Laureus World Sports Awards. Give your reasons.
