Unit 2 Sporting Event Project Entering a new sport into the Olympics

What sporting events are performed in the Olympics? Which of these sporting events do you like best? Why? How can we try to enter a new sport into the Olympics?

Read the passage on page 38, and find out answers to the following questions. Part 1 What requirements must be met before a sport can be considered by IOC? First, a sport must have its own international association. Next, it must be practised by men in at least 75 Countries on at least four continents and practised by women in at least 40 countries and on three countries. Besides, a current sport must be dropped.

Part 2 polo 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. polo

Part 3 Tae kwon do, in 2000 What sports have been added in the Olympics only recently? And in which year? Tae kwon do, in 2000

Part 4 Which sport is still trying to get into the Olympics? Wushu, a Chinese martial art.

popular maintain make way for meet sb.’s requirement drop ensure at least keep… under control 1.The firemen arrived quickly and the fire was_______. No further damage was caused to the building. 2.We should_____ friendly relations with neighbouring countries if we want to achieve world peace. 3.This new type of car will cost_____100,000 US dollars. I am afraid I will not be able to afford it. 4. Many expressions that people no longer use are being_____from the new dictionary and some new words are being added to it.

5.I do not think it is a good idea to give up the environment to____economic development. 6. Our team’s victory today_____us a place in the final. Even if we lose, at least we will come second. 7.Chinese food is becoming more and more_____ among Chinese food festival will be held in New York next month. 8.I’m afraid I won’t be able to _____. What you want from me is far beyond my capabilities.

Part B Preparing a speech Entering a new sport into the Olympics

. Write down the sport your group has chosen_____ Planning . Work in small groups. Are there any sports you would Are there any sports you think add to the Olympic programme? should not be in the Olympics? If so, which ones and why? If so, which ones and why? . Write down the sport your group has chosen_____ . Discuss the tasks listed below and decide which group members will be responsible for each task. Write the names beside each task. Research_______________ Write the speech____________ Write the outline_________ Give the speech____________

. Find the information you need and the Preparing . Find the information you need and the group decide what to include in the speech. . Write an outline of the speech, and when finished, it needs approving by the group.

. Write the speech based on the outline, and Producing . Write the speech based on the outline, and make sure that the first sentence gets the audience’s attention. . Correct any mistakes and add any new ideas if possible. . Revise the speech. . Make notes and familiarize themselves with what they are going to say. . Practise the speech in front of the other group members.

Presenting . Give the speech to the class. . Be confident and answer your audience’s questions.

. Prepare the speech in groups of four. Homework: . Prepare the speech in groups of four. . Finish B1, B2 on page 99 of the workbook.

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