3. Unit 9 Gymnastics Lesson 34

4. A. Revision Fill in the blanks with the proper words. Sharon is very fond of gymnastics. One afternoon she was doing some _________ on the high-and-low bars. When she landed, she _________ into someone and fell over onto her ________. She got ________. Then she went to see the doctor. exercises knocked shoulderhurt

5. The doctor _________ her shoulder and asked Sharon _________ had happened exactly. The doctor did not think it was _________. He advised her to use the hot-cloth-and-frozen-peas ________. Twice a day for a week, Sharon must put a very hot, wet _______ on her shoulder for one minute. Then she should put a _______ of frozen peas on her shoulder for one minute. She had to repeat this several times. The change between hot and cold would make the _________ move around the shoulder, which would help __________ the damaged parts. examined what serious treatment packet cloth blood repair

6. B. Lead-in How do we call these sports? Gymnastics

7. Achievements of China’s gymnastics. The 37th gymnastics championship 5 golden, 2 silver, 1 bronze medals 中国选手腾海滨 中国选手杨威 李小鹏 张楠 范晔

8. C. Pre-reading Choose the best answers to the questions. 1.When and where did modern gym begin? A In Asia in the 19 th century B In Europe in the 19 th century C In Africa in the 19 th century C In America in the 19 th century 2. What did Berlin set up the gym centre for in 1811? A for people to do gym without equipment. B For men to do gym with equipment. C For people to do outdoor gym. D For men to do indoor gym. B B

9. 3. Why is dance an important part of gym training? A Because it helps you keep your balance. B Because it helps your body bend easily.. C Because it includes the types of movements required in gym. D Because it makes your body stronger for jumps and turns. 4. Why are women younger than men among the Olympic medal winners? A Women are physically stronger than men. B Girls develop physically earlier than boys. C Boys cannot move as neatly and easily as girls. D Women are better at performing exercises to music than men. B C

10. 1) The words ‘gymnastics’ and ‘gym’ come from the Latin language. 2) Modern gymnastics began in the 1900s. 3) To become a top gymnast, it is important to start when very young. 4) All gymnasts perform on the rings. True or false F F T F Greek 1800s. Only men D. Fast Reading

11. E. Listen to the tape Part 1 (P1) history ( Greek language, the 19 th century) 1) Divide the text into 4 parts, and find out the topics of each part. Part 2 (P2—4) training ( dance age of boys and girls) Part 3 (P5,6) equipment ( difference between boys and girls) Part 4 (P7) safety measures ( 4 points : trainer, take off, tight clothing without collars or belts, healthy.)

12. The text mainly tells us something about ____________, such as its _________, ___________, _____________between ____________gymnast, some ________ measures, etc. 2) Sum up the main idea of the text. gymnastics history training differences boy and girl safety

13. F. Exercises 1) Use some of the new words of this lesson to complete the sentences. 1. To do a h_________,you must be able to move n_____ and easily, hold your position steady and keep your balance. 2. What moves s________? Crabs （螃蟹） do, so far as I know. 3. Look at the Russian gymnast. She jumps b_________ and f________ on the beam as easily as on the mat. 4. When I was two and a half years old, my parents sent me to a k__________ nearby. 5. A m______ is something made of thick and soft material put on the floor. andstandeatly ideways ackwards orwards indergarten at

14. 1… for it was in Greece that Olympic competitions started. (Para. 1) 2. There are also records of gymnastics being performed in China. (Para. 1) 3. As it prepares you for the types of movements required in gymnastics. (Para. 2) 4. In competitions women perform some of their exercises to music. (Para. 2) 5. Training by yourself in a gym can be highly dangerous. (Para. 7) Language points of the text. 强调句 非谓语动词

15. 考点透视 1.(NMET 1995,32) It was not until 1920 ____ regular radio broadcasts began. A while B which C that D since 2. (NMET 1997,25) It was about 600 years ago ____ the first clock with a face and an hour hand was made. A that B until C before D when 3. (NMET 1998,22) It was only when I reread his poems recently ____ I began to appreciate their beauty. A until B that C then D so 4. (NMET 2000,24) It is the ability to do the job ____ matters not where you come from or what you are. A one B that C what D it

16. 1.(NMET 1996,23) ____ in thought, he almost ran into the car in front of him. A Losing B Having lost C Lost D To lose 2. (NMET 1999,21) the purpose of new technologies is to make life easier, ______ it more difficult. A not make B not to make C not making D do not make 3. (NMET 2000,22) The managers discussed the plan that they would like to see _____ the next year. A carry out B carrying out C carried out D to carry out 4. (NMET 2002,32) Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains ____ whether they will enjoy it. A to see B to be seen C seeing D seen

17. H. Homework 1.Finish off the exercises in workbook. 2.Prepare for the next lesson.

19. MEN WOMEN Floor Horse Rings Double bars High bar Floor Horse High-and-low bar Beam