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Unit 2 Sporting events
Welcome to the unit
Can you think of as many sports and famous sports stars as possible
Do you know the following sports
taiji
hurdles
diving
gymnastics
[d im'n stiks]
table tennis
1)table tennis or ping pong
@ Can you play table tennis
@ Do you like it
@ When did you begin to play table tennis
@ How often do you play it
@ Who do you play it with
@ Do you think playing table
tennis is a good way to build up
your body
@ Is table tennis your favorite sport Why
It is convenient for people to play and does not require too much equipment. People have to be quick-minded and have rapid responses. It is a good way to make friends and meet new people
discus
long jump
['disk s]
boxing
wrestling
How much do you know about
wrestling & boxing
Wrestling and boxing are an ancient
sports which often appeared as the
main events in the earliest Olympic
Games. They exist in many different styles but only two styles feature in the Olympics.
2. Do you like watching it
3. In your opinion, do you think these sports are too violent
Some people view them as archaic and an unnecessary display of violence while its supporters emphasize their
self-expression and health benefits.
They look violent, in fact they are good ways to keep fit.
已废的, 古老的,古代的
P21 Can you describe the picture using a sentence
He is playing table tennis.
They're wrestling.
She is doing gymnastics.
He is practising Taiji.
They're boxing.
She is diving.
Do you know these sportspersons
What do you know about them
Muhammad Ali
*the most famous boxer of all time
*light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony in the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996
Deng Yaping
*Won four Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996
*Became an IOC member in 2000
Liu Xiang
The first Asian to win the gold medal in the men’s 110-meter hurdles at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games
Michael Jordan
He was the highest scorer for the gold-medal-winning USA basketball team at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
Xu Haifeng
Won the first gold medal for China at 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
Do you like sports
What sports do you usually play
What's your favourite sports
According to the questions,please make dialogues in pairs.
Asking about interests and hobbies:
Which do you like,...or...
Which do you prefer,...or...?
What's your favourite sport
Which sport do you like best
Are you interested in...
What about....
...
Sport plays a very important role in our lives. Many people enjoy playing different sports while others just enjoy watching them.Why do you think sport is so popular
1. Why do you think sport is so popular
2. How often do you play sport
What sports do you usually play
3. What is your favorite sport Why
Because physical exercise can build up our body and refresh us after a day’s work, especially those who work in office. On the other hand, many people want to lose weight, especially for women, staying slim is very important. Exercising regularly offer us to improve our quality of life.
I play sports every week. Playing ping pong,/ football / basketball / volleyball …; have a lot of fun together, go swimming.
My favorite sport is jogging. I think it has many benefits. It can help me relax and pulls me out of my bad mood.
Discussion
refresh: v. 恢复精神
Reading (page 102)
Questions:
When did bullfighting festivals and competitions first
start
Nearly 300 years ago.
2. In which countries does bullfighting take place
Spain, Potugal, some parts of France, Cuba,
Mexico, Benezuela and the USA.
3. Why can’t the bulls see that the cape is red
Because they are colour-blind.
4. What happens if the bulls are not killed during the fight
They will usually be taken away from the ring
and killed after the fight.
5. Why is bullfighting a dangerous sport
Because the matador can be badly injured or even
killed.
Homework:
Find more information about
the business of sport.
2. Preview reading text,
finish Part A on Page22
& Part C on Page24