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Unit 1 Breaking Records Reading and Writing---教案

Teaching Aims

1. Target language a. Important words & phrases amateur, concentrate on, establish, multi-, champion, therefore, entire, attain b. Important sentences In his teens he was a triathlete but at 16 he began to concentrate on cycling. He was an amateur cyclist before the 1992 Olympic Games but turned professional after he had competed in the Games. In 1999 he won the Tour de France and in 2003 he achieved his goal of winning five Tours de France. 2. Ability goals Enable the students to talk about famous sportspeople and also write profiles for them. 3. Learning ability goals Learn to talk about famous sportspeople

and also write profiles for them. Teaching important and difficult points Help Ss learn how to write profiles. Teaching methods Read, analyze, discuss, look for information and write. Teaching aids A projector and a computer. Teaching procedures Step Ⅰ

Homework checking Check the homework on Page 56. T: Hello! Boys and girls! Have you finished your homework?

Ss: Yes!

T: Well, let’s check it! First let’s look at Ex.1, which group would like to have a try?

Sample answers: 1. First of all, I would have a look at records made in these categories in the Guinness Book

of World Records or on the Guinness World Records website (www.guinnessworldrecords.com) to find the most practical attempt that I would try. On the other hand, I would consider other elements, like equipments, time, training and so on, before I set up my mind to attempt certain record. 2. Absolutely. I would set up several training program with the help of my parents or friends, aiming at improving my ability. 3. Keep practicing and have a good rest to relax myself. 4. I would have a try to see whether there were hope to be successful or not. If not, I would not let me down, but learn the lesson and encourage myself to have another try in future. After students finishing Ex. 1, check the answers to the following two exercises. [来源:.Com]Step Ⅱ

Reading

The reading part is the preparation for the writing part, so teacher ought to pay more attention to the Ss’ acquisition of the passage structure.

T: You’ve done a great job in the listening practice! Now look at the reading passage on Page 7. Tell me whom it talks about? Ss: Sportspeople. T: What is it about? Ss: The profile of these sportspeople. T: That’s it! Now, read this passage carefully and then do the exercises on Page 9.

Step Ⅲ

Post-reading

Get the students to complete the exercise in Comprehending 1. Read the profiles from a sports magazine and complete the summary of each sportsperson’s (Guinness) record(s). 1) WHO: Lance Armstrong

WHEN: 1999, 2003

WHERE: France

WHAT:Fastest average speed, Tour de France

2) WHO: Michellie Jones WHEN: 1992, 1993 WHERE:（not stated）

WHAT: International Triathlon Union World Champion 3) WHO: Fu Mimgxia WHEN: 1991, 1992, 1996, 2000 WHERE: Australia, Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney WHAT: Yongest female to win the women’s world title for platform diving champion of all time; first

4) WHO: Martin Strel

WHEN: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 WHERE: The Danube River in Europe; the Mississippi River in USA; the Parana River in South America; the Changjiang River in China WHAT: First person to swim the entire length of the Danube River; longest time for nonstop swimming; swimming the greatest distance; first man to swim the length of the Parana River; swimming the length of the dangerous Changjiang River 2. Read the profiles and answer the questions below: 1) Who is the youngest athlete? ---Fu Mingxia. 2) Who retired from their sport and then made a comeback? --- Lance Armstrong, Fu

Mingxia

3) Who has trained in another profession?-- -Lance Armstrong, because he overcame cancer and then had the courage to return to racing.

Martin Strel was trained as a guitarist before he became a professional marathon swimmer in 1978;

4) Who do you think is the most courageous of the four sportspeople? Give reasons. --- I think Lance Armstrong is the most courageous sportsman among the four. Besides his brilliant achievement in the sports filed, he has shown great courage and perseverance in [来源:Z§xx§k.Com]

fighting against cancer. He has set a good example for people who are struggling to reach their goals and who are suffering form illnesses;

5) What qualities do you think these sportspeople need to be successful? --- It is strong will, hard working, patience, perseverance, courage determination, ambition, vision, passion, focus, concentration, belief in himself/herself,

etc.

that these sportspeople need to be successful.

3. Which quote do you think belongs to which sportsperson? 1) I am swimming for peace, friendship and clean water. Martin Strel 2)

I’d like to think that I was a role model, that people see my sport and say，“ Wow,

I’d like

to try that.” Michellie Jones 3) I used to ride my bike to make a living. Now I just want to live so that I can ride. Lauce Armstrong 4) I call it a one-second art. It requires you to fully display the beauty of the sport in only

a second. Fu Mingxia 4. Read the passage and decide the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

1) Lance Armstrong has become a professional cyclist since 1992. 2) Fu Mingxia won a Guinness Record at 9. 3) Fu Mingxia won three gold medals at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. 4) Martin Strel was trained as a swimmer since childhood. Key: T F F F

Step Ⅳ

Language Points After students complete these, teacher can explain some grammar points to the students.

Lance Armstrong 1. In his teens he was a triathlete but at 16 he began to concentrate on cycling. concentrate

[来源学+科+网Z+X+X+K]1) to direct

( your mental powers or your efforts) towards a particular activity, subject or problem) , 即“集中, 集中精神”。

eg:

Can you turn the music down, please? I can’t concentrate (on my work).

If you want to pass your exams, you’ll have to concentrate

on your listening skills. You should concentrate more on saving money rather than spending it. 2)

to bring or come together in a large number or amount in one particular area. “集中, 聚集”。

eg: Most of the country’s population is concentrated in the north.

In the dry season, the animals tend to concentrate in the area where there is water. 2. He was amateur cyclist before the 1992 Olympic Games but turned professional after he had competed in the Games. 本句中由并列连词but可推测到, 形容词amateur的语义应正好与professional相对应. 因此amateur可理解为taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job, or (of an activity) done for pleasure, not as a job. 业余的, 非专业的

另外amateur 还有名词的词性, “业余爱好者”或

“外行”。

3. In 1999 he won the Tour de France and in 2003 he achieved his goal of winning five Tours de France. 当表达“实现目标”时, 通常用

achieve one’s goal, reach one’s goal, attain the goal of ..., fulfill one’s aim / task

Michellie Hones

1. In 1988 Michellie Jones helped establish the multi-sport event, the triathlon. 1) help 后面接不定式做宾语时, 可以省略to,即help to do sth. / help do sth. help 后面接宾语并接不定式做宾语补足语时,可以省略to,即

help sb. to do sth. / help sb. do sth. 2) establish

v. to start(an activity which will hast a long time); to create (something) “开创,建立, 创建”

We have decided to establish a new department / system. These methods of working were established in the last century. He has established himself as the leading candidate in the election. establishment 名词

“建立, 确立”

Since its establishment two years ago, the advice center has seen over 500 people a week. 2. Since then, she has never finished lower than fourth in any of the world championships she has competed in.从此, 她在所参加的世界冠军比赛中的成绩未低过第四名。

Fu Mingxia 1. While there she decided to make a comeback and went on to compete at the Sydney Olympic Games, where she won her fourth Olympic gold, again making Olympic history. 1) 本句中含有省略的用法,如

While ( she was studying there) she decided to ... 2) make a comeback = come back to the competition comeback means a successful attempt to get power, importance or fame again after a period of having lost it “恢复以前的地位, 东山再起”

With the extra years and ten extra kilos on him, the boxer failed to make a comeback.

年龄大了十岁, 体重又增加了十公斤, 这位拳手没能在拳台上重振雄风. Martin Strel 1. He has a passion for swimming the world’s great rivers.

passion

— a very powerful feeling, for example of sexual attraction, love, hate, anger or other emotion

“激情，热情”。

Why is passion such a rare quality in the English? 为什么在英国人身上激情是这么罕见的品质? Football arouses a good deal of passion among its supporters.足球在它的支持者中唤起大量的热情。

2. In 2000, he was the first person ever to swim the entire length of the ... 他成为……的第一人

ever是副词, “任何时候,从来”，如“Have you ever been to London?”“No, never, but I’m hoping to go next year.”在本句中ever 作为副词,用于强调(一个问题或一个形容词) The orchestra is to perform its last ever concert / last concert ever tomorrow night at the 来源:]Albert Hall. 乐队明天晚上将在阿尔伯特厅作最后一场演出。

Yesterday the company announced its first ever fall in profits.

昨天该公司宣布其利润首次下跌。

Step V Speaking Get the students to role-play how they would interview world recorders if they had the chance. T: Well, till now, we have known many world recorders. And if you were given a chance to interview one of them, what did you want to know? Now work in pairs and role-play an interview. And you can refer to SPEAKING TASK on Page 57. Sample answer: SB: Hello, SA. Congratulations! (SC: Congratulations!)You have broken a new record. How do you feel now? SA: Well, honestly speaking, I am a little bit tired, since I started the attempt since the early

morning. But now, it is almost 11 p.m. Yes, over 16 hours already. SB: It’s unbelievable! Many people have seen your wonderful performances and the beautiful 2008 DRAGON, they all cheered for you! Have your family been present at the scene? SA: Yes, of course. My parents and some of my relatives are here with me, and they give me great help and encouragement. So I am very grateful to them. SB: A nice family! Would you like to tell us when you began to learn calligraphy? And how long have you prepared for this attempt? SA: I began to learn Chinese calligraphy when I was just five years old. After years of learning and practices, I could write regular script well and fast. When I heard the news that China had won the bid for the 2008 Olympic Games, I thought that I should do something meaningful. And it happened that I read a story about the Guinness later on, therefore, I came up with this idea. I have prepared for this attempt for almost half a year actually, including mental and physical preparation, as well as the arrangement and some equipment.

SB: OK. Thank you for your answers. Do have a sound sleep tonight. Again, here I want to say, congratulations! T: Great!

You’re excellent reporters!

[来源:]Step VI Writing Get the students to write profiles of some famous sportspeople. T: I think most of you have one or two favorite sportspeople, right? Now consult the passage on

Page 7 && 8, write a profile of him or her. Then share with the others. Before writing, tell me what do you think should be covered when you write a similar article? Ss: In brief, 4 Ws must be included — WHO, WHEN, WHERE && WHAT. T: I can’t agree with you more. Next, let’s do Ex. 4, on Page 9.

Sample writing: Name:

Michael Jordan Date of birth:

February 17, 1963 Country:

Brooklyn, New York, the USA. Achievement:

Jordan’s exciting dunks and “hang time” saw a man staying in the air longer than any other player ever! Jordan became known as the “King of Dunks.” Jordan also added to the record books on points made without a miss. He did 23 consecutive points against the Atlanta Hawks. By the 1987-1988 seasons, Jordan had the support of two new players: Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant. The 1988-1989 seasons elevated the Bulls to the Eastern Conference when they beat the New York Knicks, 115-111. Jordan and the Bulls had to face the powerhouse — the Detroit Pistons. Phil Jackson came aboard for the 1989-1990 season as the new coach of the Bulls. Again, the Bulls moved up to the Eastern Conference level only to lose to the Detroit Pistons again. The previous year of 1988-1989 also brought Michael Jordan a new contract: twenty-five million dollars over a period of eight years —

the richest contract ever signed by a basketball player. (http://www.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/aaitsa.htm)

Step VII Homework: 1. WRITING TASK on Page 57 in the Workbook.

2. Preview Unit 2. Sample writing for WRITING TASK:

Yesterday a man set a new record by continuously writing down 2008 DRAGON on a large piece of paper in Chinese calligraphy. The attempt started from early morning of this Monday at five o’clock, and finished till 10 p.m. Within the 16 hours, he only had seven ten-minute breaks to drink water, have meals or use toilet, so it was really a tough challenge for a student of Senior One. Fortunately, Student A succeeded at last. As he recalled after the attempt, he began to learn Chinese calligraphy when he was just five years old. After years of learning and practicing, he could write beautiful regular script. When the news came that China had won the bid for the 2008 Olympic Games, he made a decision to do something meaningful. And it happened that he read a story about the Guinness. Therefore, a wonderful idea came into his mind... Now, the video tape has been sent to the office of Guinness World Records as a proof of his successful record breaking. Afterthoughts