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Module 4 Unit 2. Unit 2 Sporting events. Welcome to the unit. Brainstorming. Can you think of as many sports and famous sports stars as possible?. Do you know the following sports?. hurdles. taiji. diving. gymnastics. [dʒim'næstiks]. table tennis. 1 ) table tennis or ping pong
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Unit 2 Sporting events Welcome to the unit
Brainstorming Can you think of as many sports and famous sports stars as possible?
Do you know the following sports? hurdles taiji
gymnastics [dʒim'næstiks]
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
long jump discus ['diskəs]
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. 已废的, 古老的,古代的 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.
P21 Can you describe the picture using a sentence? They're wrestling. He is playing table tennis. She is doing gymnastics. He is practising Taiji. They're boxing. She is diving.
Do you know thesesportspersons? • What do you know about them? *the most famous boxer of all time *light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony in the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996 Muhammad Ali
*Won four Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996 *Became an IOC member in 2000 Deng Yaping
The first Asian to win the gold medal in the men’s 110-meter hurdles at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games Liu Xiang
He was the highest scorer for the gold-medal-winning USA basketball team at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Michael Jordan
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....? ...
Discussion 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?
refresh: v.恢复精神 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.
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