Welcome to the unit Unit 2 Sporting events Model 4 Designed by Wu Zonglin

Free Talk 1. Do you like sports? 2. What sports can you play? 3. What sports do you know? 4. Who is your favorite sportsperson? 5. Do you like playing sports? 6. How much time do you usually spend exercising or doing sports every week?

Do you know the names of the following sports: Wrestling table tennis

running rugby Tae kwon do Judo hurdle Polo

gymnastics Fencing

Diving Kung fu

boxing

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 favourite 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

How much do you know about wrestling & boxing? Wrestling and boxing are an ancient sports which often appeared as the main event 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.

Discussion 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.

Spain, Potugal, some parts of France, Cuba, Reading (page 100) 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.