Reading(1)：The Olympic Games优秀教案案例

Unit 2 Sporting events Welcome to the unit 1. Many People enjoy playing different sports while others just watching them.（P22）一些人喜欢做不同的运动而另一些人只喜欢看别人运动。

while

conj. 1. on the other hand( implying a contrast)而（表对比）

e.g.: Alice is fond of playing the piano while Henry is interested in listening to music.

The results of this pre-test indicated that only about half of the class expressed an interest in reading, while 36% of the class agreed that they ‘prefer to do anything other than read’.

Motion is absolute while stagnation(静止) is relative. 2. during a period of time that当...的时候,在……时，和……同时，

e.g.: In my opinion, there’re many advantages for college students to work while studying at college. While we realize that many districts do not currently have the capability to offer a full curriculum of classes we wanted to make you aware of this opportunity as soon as possible. Strike while the iron is hot. I read while cooking, while eating, and while exercising (if at all possible). 3. although, in spite of the fact that虽然（表转折）

e.g.: In While I admit that the problems are difficult, I don’t agree that they can not be solved.

While I realize not all developers are created equally, I cannot imagine lowering my rate for ANY kind of training!

4. as long as只要

e.g.: While there is life there’s hope.

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Reading

1. I am delighted to have been invited to your school to talk to you about the history and significance of the Olympic Games. (P22) 我很高兴能够被邀请到你校跟你们谈谈奥运的历史和它的重要意义。

= Having been invited to your school..., I am very happy. to have been invited是动词不定式的完成被动式。

不定式完成式表示不定式的动作在谓语表示的动作(状态)之前完成。

e.g.:

I am sorry to have kept you waiting for such a long time. She seems to have read the book before.

He is said to have written a new book about business English. delight vt. to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction使非常高兴、满意

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e.g.: Peter's success at college delighted his family.

He always delights us with jokes. We're delighted with our new house.

I was delighted at/by your news.

[+ that] I'm absolutely delighted that you can come.

The whole nation were delighted ( at the news) that Shenzhou V had returned to the earth safely.

[+ to infinitive] We'd be delighted to come to dinner on Friday.

n. [C or U] (sth. or someone that gives) great pleasure, satisfaction or happiness: e.g.: My sister's little boy is a real delight.

I read your letter with great delight.

The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree.

He seems to take great delight in (= enjoys) teasing his sister.

2. every four years(P22): 每四年

This is a set expression to indicate time between two acts or space between two points. 这是一个表达时间或空间间隔的结构。结构模式为：every+基数词/ few+复数名词，every +序数词/other+单数名词. e.g.: To deal with the case, I had to fly to France every other day/every three days/every third day/ every few days. 为了解决那个事件，我不得不每隔一日/每隔三日/每隔几日就飞去法国一趟。

3. take part in (P22) have a share in, help（emphasize the part the participant plays）

参与，帮助（强调参与者在活动中所起的作用）

e.g.: Would you like to take part in our discussion and let’s share your opinions?

She doesn't usually take part in any of the class activities.

c.f.: attend, join in attend: go to, be present at 到场，出席（不强调参与者在活动中所起的作用）

e.g.: Over two hundred people attended the funeral.

The meeting is on the fifth and we're hoping everyone will attend. Which school do your children attend?

I attended the classes/seminars/lectures for a month or two. take an active part in 积极参与

attend school/church/a meeting/a lecture/a class join (sb.) in sth.: to become involved in an activity with other people: e.g.: We only need one more player for this game - can you persuade your sister to join in?

At the end of this verse, we'd like everyone to join in with the chorus.

Though she was weak at that time, she insisted on joining us in saving the patient. Join me in wishing the Olympic movement a successful future to match its glorious past.(P23) 4. in honour of sb./sth.=in sb.’s/sth.’s honour（P22）

respect for，out of respect for, in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or sth.:为表示对…的敬意,出于[来源学*科*网]

对…的敬意

e.g.: It’s said that there will be a party tonight in honour of our new headmaster.

A banquet was given in honour of the president.

do sb. an honour/do honour to sb. 对某人表示敬意，成为……的荣幸

have the honour to do/of doing sth. 有做……的荣幸

6.come to one’s attention(P22) become the object noticed by sb.成为某人注意对象

attention n. notice, thought or consideration: e.g.: Ladies and gentlemen, could I have your attention, please?

They're organizing a campaign to draw people's attention to the environmentally harmful effects of using their cars.

He likes being the centre of attention (= having a lot of people notice him) I knocked on the window to get/attract/catch her attention (= make her notice me).

After an hour, my attention started to wander (= I stopped taking notice).

Don't pay any attention to (= take any notice of) Nina - she doesn't know what she's talking about.

If you don't pay attention (= listen carefully)

now, you'll get it all wrong later.

Wait a moment and I'll give you my full/undivided attention (= I'll listen to and think about only you).

Many countries are starting to turn their attention to (= to consider)

new forms of energy.

To my disappointment, no attention was paid to my advice. When giving a lecture, the speaker should do what he can to hold the attention of the audience. Fixing his attention on the notice on the wall, the man almost ran into the car in front of him. He came to our attention when he made the surprising decision.

What they didn't know

was that their meeting had come to the attention of the US military. It has recently come to my attention that some of the younger boys are not using the toilets for the proper purpose.

attract/catch/draw/ get one’s attention 吸引某人注意

focus/fix one’s attention on/upon，devote one’s attention to 专心于

direct/turn one’s attention to 将注意力转向

pay/draw attention to 注意

hold one’s attention on 将某人的注意力集中于

7. make contributions to (P23)：

give one’s share of help to 对…… 做出贡献

They are hard working people and are willing to make even greater contributions to their hometown.

contribute

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vi.&vt.

1. to give sth., especially money, in order to provide or achieve sth. together with other people捐赠，捐助，贡献

e.g.: Aren't you going to contribute towards Jack's leaving present?

Come to the meeting if you feel you have something to contribute.

Her family have contributed £50, 000 to the fund. People are called on to contribute food and clothes for the refugees who suffered tsunami.

2. to write articles for a newspaper, magazine or book投稿

e.g.: She contributes to several magazines.

It’s my honour to be invited to contribute to your paper.承蒙贵报约稿，不胜荣幸。

3. help to bring about 促成，有助于A proper amount of exercise contributes to good health.

contribution n.

[C or U] sth. that you do or give to help produce or achieve sth. together with other people, or to help make sth. successful: e.g.: All contributions (= presents of money), no matter how small, will be much appreciated.

All contributions (= articles to be printed) for the school magazine must be received by August 1st.

This invention made a major contribution to road safety.

She didn't make much of a contribution (= She did not say much) at today's meeting, did she?

8. At the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, Liu Xiang excited people all over Asia when he became the first Asian to win the gold medal in the men’s 110-metre hurdles.2004年雅典奥运会上，当刘翔成为第一个赢得男子110米栏金牌的亚洲人时，全亚洲人民都无比兴奋。

to win the gold medal in the men’s 110-metre hurdles: Here the to-infinitive is used as attribute.这里是动词不定式用作定语，当名词被序数词或形容词最高级所修饰时，常用不定式作定语而不用其它非谓语形式。

e.g.: He is the last man to be considered to do the job. John Hanson was the first President to serve a full term after the full ratification of the Articles of Confederation [来源学科网Z.X.X.K]

Word power Step 1: Brainstorming Everyone knows that Liu Xiang was the first Asian to win the gold medal in the men’s 110-mere hurdles. Can you think of any words to describe him? He is a hard-working sportsperson. He is a well-trained athlete. Please analyze the part of each part of the words on the blackboard hard-working (adj.)：hard(adv.)

working (v-ing) sportsperson (n.): sports(n.)

person (n.) well-trained (adj.): well(adv.)

trained (v-ed) We can create new words by putting two or more words together, can you think about words that are created this way?

Step 2: Compound words 1. A compound word is made when two words are joined together to form a new word. Read the dialogue on page 26 and use your own words to define the compound words. First I will give you some examples to help you understand. handbag, a small bag carried on a person’s hand;

long-lasting, that can last for a long time; teacup, a cup that contains tea; sightseeing, the activity of seeing sights as a tourist; three-day, lasting for three days English words are derived from the combination of two different words. Think about the following questions: When you come across unfamiliar words, do you often use the knowledge of word formation to guess the meaning of the new word? If so, can you think of some examples? 2. Read the instructions, the tables and the formation rules of compound adjectives and compound nouns. Think about the following question: How are these words formed? Formation

Compound adj. Formation

Compound adj. adj. + n. +ed kind-hearted; n. +v-ed air-conditioned; warm-blooded; hand-picked; snow-capped; man-made; old-fashioned heart-broken adj. + v-ing easy-going; adj. + v-ed hard-boiled; strange-looking; full-blown; smooth-talking; clear-cut; adv. + v-ing hard-working; adv. + v-ed well-educated; never-ending; well-paid; long-lasting; well-behaved; far-reaching well-known n. + adj. power-free; n. + n. weight-loss adj.+ adj. world-famous; n. + v-ing

first-class nationwide eye-catching extraordinary window-shopping 3. Read the instructions for the exercise on page 26 and guess the meanings of the compound words and the part of speech of each word first. Answers (1) brand new

(2) outgoing (3) happy-go-lucky (4) sightseeing

(5) well-known (6) mouth-watering

(7) suitcase Step 3: Olympic sports and events [来源:Zxxk.Com][来源学科网]

1. How many gold medals did the Chinese team win during the 2004 Athens Olympics? In what sporting events did they win these medals?

How many different kinds of Olympic sports events can you name? Answers A

a 3

b 2

c 1

d 4 2. Olympic events are often grouped into different categories. Some belong to track

and field events, some are part of gymnastics, and others are water sports. Complete the exercise on page 27. Answers Track and field event gymnastics Water sports

20 km race walk balance beam 200 m butterfly 100 m sprint floor exercise platform dive discus throw horizontal bar springboard dive high jump parallel bars water polo long jump individual all-round 100 m backstroke marathon rings 100 m butterfly relay race uneven bars 200 m freestyle [来源学科网ZXXK]3. Let’s read Part A on page 102 of your Workbook and answer the questions below it.

Grammar and usage Step 1: General introduction

For reference:

1. If we talk about the ability someone has now, we use the modal verb can.

2. If we talk about the ability someone had in the past, we usually use the modal verb could.

3. If we want to talk about the ability someone will have in the future, we will use the form of the modal verb will /shall be able to. 4. Modal verbs should/ought to (sometimes have to) are always used to give advice or tell someone that he or she is under obligation to do something.

5. If we want to express that it is necessary for us to do something, modal verb must is often used.

6. Model verbs may/might, can/could are often used to ask for permission.

Examples: 1. Now, many of us can speak English quite well, but a few years ago, we couldn’t.

2. Shall we be able to be admitted the famous university for further study in a year? 3.You should/ought to learn enough knowledge to serve the people. 4. Every one present at the meeting must look into the matter careful and give as much advice as possible on how to solve the problem.

5. As a student, you have to obey the rules of the school.

6. I’m sorry I am late for class. May/Can I come in?

Step 2: Practice 1. Now look at the blackboard, I’d like you to explain the meanings of the different modal verbs used in this sentence: I might/may/could/should/ought to/will/must watch the TV programme tonight. When might is used, it shows that the speaker is uncertain whether he or she will do something.

When may is used, it shows that the speaker is s bit more certain than when might is used.

Could is more certain than may, but less certain than should and ought to. Should and ought to are more certain. When we use will, we mean we are quite certain that we will do something. If we use must, we are almost certain to do something. 2. If you want to have a look at your friend’s book, what do you say? (Can I have a look at your book?) What does your friend say to you? (‘Of course, you can.’ Or ‘sorry/No, you can’t) So can is also used to ask for permission, especially in informal or spoken English. 3. Now read Part 1 on page 28 to find out how modal verbs are used to talk about ability, obligation, certainty and permission. Pay attention to the three arrows that illustrate the degrees of obligation, certainty and permission when modal verbs are used. 4. Read part 2 and use modal verbs to make requests, suggestions or offers, and give advice. e.g.: Will/Can you read the sentence once more? (To make a request.) Shall we watch a film tonight? (To make a suggestion) I will help you if you have any problems (To make an offer) The manager is not in now. You should come back at three o’clock (To give advice)

5. Now please read the instructions for the exercise on page 29. Then complete the article individually and I will check the answers later. Answers: (1) must

(2) has to

(3) must

(4) must

(5) should

(6) ought to

(7) could

(8) may

(9) could 6. Read Part 4 on page 28 and try your best to understand why the continuous form or the perfect form is used with a modal verb in the example sentences. First I’ll give you some examples: John isn’t here to attend the party. He must be reviewing his notes for the big exam tomorrow. (The speaker thinks that John is reviewing his notes now.) Tom knows nothing about the subject. He can’t have been at the lecture yesterday. (The speaker is sure that Tom did not go to the lecture yesterday.) The money is gone. Who could have taken it? (The speaker does not know who has taken the money.) Step 3: Comparison of some pairs of model verbs

comparison can, be able shall, will

need, dare mustn’t, needn’t

to 1. Read Part 1 on page 30 and find the differences between can and be able to.

·Be able to is more formal and less common than can when referring to ability. ·Be able to can be used in different tenses or after other modal verbs, for example, will /shall be able to , would/should be able to , have/has /had been able to, must/may/might be able to. ·Be able to can be used after the infinitive marker to. ·The past form of be able to is was/were able to. ·Can is more common and informal than be able to when referring to ability ·Can can be used to talk about a possible future action. ·The past form of can is could. Now please make some sentences with be able to and can, using different tenses, or after modal verbs or in a to-infinitive. 2. Read Part 2 and then complete the chart below.

Shall

Will

In affirmatives

expressing promises expressing determinations or decisions

In questions making offers or asking about suggestions for third willingness for the person second and third person Make some sentences using shall or will. Let’s complete the dialogue in Part B on page 31, and then read the dialogue in pairs to check your answers. Answers B (1) Shall

(2) shall

(3) will

(4) will/shall (5) will

(6) will/shall

(7) shall/will 3. Read Part 3 which explains the use of mustn’t and needn’t and then make sentences with mustn’t and needn’t.

4. Read Part 4 which explains when to use need or dare as modal verbs 5. Read the instructions for Part A on page 31, and then complete the passage. Answers A (1) can

(2) dare

(3) can/could

(4) may/might/could (5) mustn’t/shouldn’t/can’t

(6) mustn’t/shouldn’t/can’t

(7) can

(8)needn’

Project

Entering a new sport into the Olympics

Reading 1. First I’d like to ask you some questions and please express

your opinions freely. What sporting events are performed in the Olympic Games? Which of these sporting events do you like best? Why?

Do you know why these sporting events are held in the

Olympics?

How can we try to enter a new sport into the Olympics? 2. If you want to get some information about how to enter a new sport into the Olympics, you can read the article in Part A on page 38. Find out how many parts there are in this article and what information each part talks about. Let’s read the article part by part and try to find the detailed information in each part. Part 1 What requirements must be met before a sport can be considered by the IOC?

First, a sport must have its own international association. Next, it must be practiced by men in at least 75 countries on at least four continents and practiced by women in at least 40 countries and on three countries. Besides, a current sport must be dropped. Part 2 What sports have been removed from the Olympics? Why? Golf, rugby, polo and power boating. Because

these sports became less popular and had to make way for new, more popular sports. Part 3 What sports have been added in the Olympics only recently? And in which year? Tae kwon do, in 2000. What other sports will probably be included? Why? Rugby and golf. Because they are now very popular and are played all around the world. Part 4 Which sport is still trying to get into the Olympics? Wushu, a Chinese martial art. Do you think it is possible for Wushu to become one of the sporting events in the Olympics? Why or why not? 3. Now let’s do B1 and B2 on page 99 of their Workbook. This exercise will help you become more familiar with the usage of the words and phrases learnt in

this section. 4. Do D1 and D2 on page 101 of your Workbook.

Entering a new sport into the Olympics Planning

Now let’s work in groups of four and discuss the Olympic rules for entering a new sport and choose a sport you think should/should not be in the Olympics and list

the reasons why you think so. You should write down the name of the sport your group has chosen. Preparing

Entering a sport into or dropping one from the Olympics can be quite a long process. There are many requirements that must be met before a sport can be considered by the International Olympic Committee. You may look for information as much as you can in different sources. Producing Now you each

write a draft of your part. And put what you’ve written together. [来源:Z+xx+k.Com][来源:Zxxk.Com]

Remember to proofread the speech carefully to correct mistakes if there are any. New ideas can be added to make it more attractive. Presenting At last, you’ve got to present your speech to the whole class. Make the best of the chance to speak with confidence and prepare to answer any questions the other students may have.

Task

Advising a friend 1. Today, players from China, …play leading roles in…(P34) 现今，中国的运动员占领先地位。

role (DUTY)

n.[C] the position or purpose that someone or sth. has in a situation, organization, society or relationship: e.g.: What is his

role in this project?

Schools play an important role in society.

Six people have been put on trial for their role (= involvement) in the anti-government demonstrations.

As a left-wing writer, Lu

Xun played an important role in the history of Chinese literature. We are proud that the engineers from our country play a leading role in the project. role (REPRESENTATION)

n. [C] an actor's part in a film or play: e.g.: She's got a leading/supporting role in the school play.

She plays the role of a crooked lawyer.

The role he played in the film is beyond our expectation. role play

n. [C or U] pretending to be someone else, especially as part of learning a new skill: e.g.: Role play is used in training courses, language-learning and psychotherapy. play a part: to help to achieve sth.: Many thanks to everyone who has played a part in saving the hospital. He played an active part in the large-scale development of technical cooperation. Music played an important part throughout John's life and was the subject of his last novel. Propaganda played an important part in this war within the war. I certainly respect the role of Turkey and they've played a very important, very important part there.

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Project

Reading 1. First I’d like to ask you some questions and please express

your opinions freely. What sporting events are performed in the Olympic Games? Which of these sporting events do you like best? Why?

Do you know why these sporting events are held in the Olympics?

How can we try to enter a new sport into the Olympics? 2. If you want to get some information about how to enter a new sport into the Olympics, you can read the article in Part A on page 38. Find out how many parts there are in this article and what information each part talks about. Let’s read the article part by part and try to find the detailed information in each part. Part 1 What requirements must be met before a sport can be considered by the IOC?

First, a sport must have its own international association. Next, it must be practiced by men in at least 75 countries on at least four continents and practiced by women in at least 40 countries and on three countries. Besides, a current sport must be dropped. Part 2 What sports have been removed from the Olympics? Why? Golf, rugby, polo and power boating. Because

these sports became less popular and had to make way for new, more popular sports. Part 3 What sports have been added in the Olympics only recently? And in which year? Tae kwon do, in 2000. What other sports will probably be included? Why? Rugby and golf. Because they are now very popular and are played all around the world. Part 4 Which sport is still trying to get into the Olympics? Wushu, a Chinese martial art. Do you think it is possible for Wushu to become one of the sporting events in the Olympics? Why or why not? 3. Now let’s do B1 and B2 on page 99 of their Workbook. This exercise will help you become more familiar with the usage of the words and phrases learnt in

this section. 4. Do D1 and D2 on page 101 of your Workbook.

Entering a new sport into the Olympics Planning

Now let’s work in groups of four and discuss the Olympic rules for entering a new sport and choose a sport you think should/should not be in the Olympics and list

the reasons why you think so. You should write down the name of the sport your [来源:Z+xx+k.Com][来源:Zxxk.Com]

group has chosen. Preparing

Entering a sport into or dropping one from the Olympics can be quite a long process. There are many requirements that must be met before a sport can be considered by the International Olympic Committee. You may look for information as much as you can in different sources. Producing Now you each

write a draft of your part. And put what you’ve written together. Remember to proofread the speech carefully to correct mistakes if there are any. New ideas can be added to make it more attractive. Presenting At last, you’ve got to present your speech to the whole class. Make the best of the chance to speak with confidence and prepare to answer any questions the other students may have.