The Olympic Games for the handicapped The Paralympic Games: It is held for the physically disabled athletes. The Special Olympics: It is held for the mentally disabled athletes.

Fast reading  How often is the Special Olympics held? Every four years.  Who participate in it? Mentally disabled athletes.  When was it started? It was started in 1968.

Similarities  Every four years  Be surrounded by grand ceremony  The competition is fierce  A strong sense of unity and friendship  Train for many years and overcome more fear and hardships to reach the games

Differences  Taking part in the games is a victory  The spirit is stronger

A. the Olympic spirit at the Special Olympics is as strong as at the regular Olympic Games B. winning is about being the first one C. winning is about being the best one you can be D. winning is about scoring the most goals Why do many Special Olympics athletes think that “taking part in the Games is a victory”?

How do you understand “Athletes at the Special Olympics are fighters in more than one way”? A.They don’t only fight for one award. B. They fight against more than one disability. C. They have to fight against the disabilities as well as other athletes, and maybe some other difficulties.

How do the Special Olympics help mentally disabled people? Develop their ability to move Improve their health Gain greater self-confidence A good way to make friends

Fill in the chart about different Special Olympics mentioned in the last paragraph. WhenWhereCountriesParticipantsEvents 1968 Chicago Ireland Shanghai

What is the main idea of the whole passage? A.Taking part in the Special Olympics is an honor B. Athletes at the Special Olympics are fighters in more than one way C. The Special Olympics is meaningful and productive Games D. The Special Olympics helps society to improve the quality of life for all its citizens

1. every 4 years /every fourth year every two years =every second (other) year e.g. He comes here every three days/every third day. Language points

2. a sense of 感觉, 意识 make sense 讲得通, 明智 There is no sense (in) doing sth. 做某事毫无意义 / 没用 e.g. I like those with a good sense of humor. He got a good business sense. There is no sense arguing about it any more. Arguing about it makes no sense.

3. Athletes at the Special Olympics are fighters in more than one way. e.g. The travel to Beijing is more than sightseeing. He has no more than twenty yuan with him. He is more lazy than stupid. He is more than happy to help you.

4. compete in + (game, competition etc) compete for + (medal, honor etc) compete with /against +(sb., team etc) e.g. Cities in the world are now competing for the honor to host the Olympic Games.