2003 级外语系本 科 3 班 杨丽

Unit 8 sports Teaching Aims: 1.Master and understand English knowledge 2.Improve students’ speaking ability 3.Teach them the method of study The different points : every + numeral/ other/ few + n The important points: 1.The phrase : take part in ; join with sb in doing sth/to do sth 2.The words: compete and effect

Ⅰ Revision ⒈ Stand for: ⅰ represent sth. ⅱ support sth (esp.someone’s ideas, opinion) e.g.: What does WTO stand for ? Do you oppose what we stand for ? Won’t stand for sth: to refuse to accept sth e.g. :I won’t stand for his rudeness any longer.

⒉ Because of : on account of because of / because because of (prep phrase) + n / doing because (conj) + sentence e.g. Because it is raining, we will not go out. because of raining, we will stay in

Ⅱ Presentation ⒈ Read the text and answer questions ⅰ When and where did the ancient Olympic Games begin? ⅱ What is the Olympic motto, and its meaning? ⅲ How have the Olympic Games changed since the old Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece? ⅳ What will be done in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing?

Suggested answer: ⅰ The ancient Olympic Games began about the year 776BC in Greece. ⅱ :The Olympic motto is ”Faster.Higher.Stronger”. It means that every athlete should try to run faster, jump higher and throw further.

ⅲ The Olympic Games have changed in many ways. Many sports are the same, but new sports have been added. Women are now allowed to take part in the Games. There are more competitors now. In 2000, over 10·000 athletes from 227 countries participated in the Olympics.

ⅳ To prepare for the 29th Olympics, a lot of money will be spent. New buildings and sports venues will be built. New large areas of grassland will appear. Many roads will be built or rebuilt. More and more people are learning English.The city of Beijing will take on a new look in 2008.

The first paragraph ⒉ “Both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games are held every four year.” every + numeral / other / few + n: 每 … every + Cardinal number( 基数 ) + n (plu) = every + Ordinal number( 序数 ) + n (s) every + other +n (s. c): 每隔一 every +few +n (plu): 每隔几 e.g. 每两天 : every two days =every second day =every other day 每隔 几米 : every few meters

The second paragraph ⒊ “Some of the games in which the young men compete were…” Compete: v compete for sth with / against sb in …: try to win sth by defeating others who are trying to do the same. 竞争, 对抗, 比赛 e.g. Women compete for medals with men in some of the games. A horse that has competed in the Grand National four times. ( 参加过四次 ” 英国大赛马 ” 的马 )

n :competition (C) event in which people compete; contest. competition between / with sb for sth adj : competitive :of / involving competition n : competitor :person who competes.

“Women were not allowed to take part in the games. ⅰ take part in : join; be involved in sth; play a part in take part in / join “take part in” is used on formal occasion, but “join” isn’t Join with sb / together in doing sth / to do sth: take part with sb in an activity.

e.g. Come and join us in the game. All the family join me wishing you a happy future. 全家人和我一道祝你将来幸福. ⅱ allow : v a: permit (sb / sth) to do sth allow +n / doing b: let (sth) be done or happen e.g. Passengers are not allowed to smoke. Smoking is not allowed in this theatre.

⒋ effect : effect (on sth / sb): change produced by an action or cause; result or outcome. 效应, 后果 e.g. The effects of heat on metal 热对金属产生的效应 Phrase: have an effect on sth have a good / bad effect on sth Adj: effective

Ⅲ Practice useful expression asking about interests or hobbies Which do you like, …or…? What’s your favorite …? Which sport do you like best? Which do you prefer, … or…? What / how about …? Are you interested in …?

Ⅳ Homework ⒈ You shall master and understand what we learn today. ⒉ You should find more information about the Olympics after class. ⒊ Read the text as possible as you can.