Unit 17 Disabilities

Quiz about The Special Olympics 1)The special Olympics is for __________ athletes. A disabled B mentally disabled C normal 2) The first Special Olympics was held in_____. A 1689 B 1869 C 1968

3) The Special Olympics is held __________. A every two years B every three years C every four years 4) The Special Olympics includes _________Special Olympic Games. A winter and summer B spring and summer C autumn and winter

5) Which sport isn’t one of the Special Olympics Summer Games? A B C

Listening (T or F) (1)One thousand participants from Canada and the United States competed in three events. (2)The 2003 Special Olympics was held in England. (3)In 2008, the Special Olympics will be held in Shanghai.

Skimming The passage mainly wants to tell us___________. A athletes at the Special Olympics are fighters in only one way B the Special Olympics is not as important as the regular Olympic Games C the Special Olympics helps society to improve the quality of life for all its citizens

hockey　曲棍球 bocce 地滚球

cycling walking race 竞走 archery 箭术 cross country 越野

Scanning ……overcome fear and hardships …… Winning is about … Why do many Special Olympics athletes think that “taking part in the games is a victory”? How do events like the Special Olympics help mentally disabled people? ……overcome fear and hardships …… Winning is about … By developing…, improving … and gaining … self-confidence.

Talking Do you think the Special Olympics is becoming more popular? Why?

Organize the words to write a passage. Writing Organize the words to write a passage.

Homework How easy or difficult is it for a disabled person to get around? Make a survey and write an argumentative essay (Page56).

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