2. 8(下)Unit 6
Sunshine for all
Reading I

3. People i n n e e d (IQ <70)
the special people
People
i n
n e e d
people with physical disabilities
(IQ <70)
people with intellectual disabilities(智障)

4. How can they show their skills ?

5. Brainstorm athletes volunteers (coaches)
the Special Olympics World Games
Brainstorm
athletes
Who?
volunteers
Who?
(coaches)

6. the Special Olympics World Games

7. Volunteering for the Special Olympics World Games
First - reading (Read for the main idea.)
What’s the report mainly about?
The experience of a volunteer for the
Special Olympics World Games.

8. Second - reading (Read for specific information.)
the Special Olympics World Games
Second - reading (Read for specific information.)
1. What is the Special Olympics World Games?
They give children and adults with intellectual disabilities a chance to show their skills to the world.
2. Does Liu Ming enjoy his experience?
Yes, he does.

9. Para.2 experience Para.3 Introduction Para.4 What volunteers do
the Special Olympics World Games
Read and match the main points with the paragraphs.
Paragraphs
Main points
Para.2
experience
Para.3
Introduction
Para.4
What volunteers do
Para.1&5
Feelings

10. The 12th Special Olympics World Games
the Special Olympics World Games
Listen and get the information.
(Para.2)
The 12th Special Olympics World Games
Time
In October, 2007.
Place
In Shanghai.
People
… with intellectual disabilities.
Purpose
To give them a chance to …
Events
Many events similar to..., such as

11. the special tasks
Read and put the following actions in correct order.
(Para.3)
provide support
receive training
make the event a success
give up their spare time
give up their spare time
receive training
provide support
make the event a success

12. What did Liu Ming exactly do?

13. Pair work the special experience (Para.4)
Talk about worksheets and finish them.
Worksheet for Student A
Worksheet for Student B
He was _____________with
intellectual disabilities.
He finished _________in the
swimming competition.
born
He thinks the most important
thing is ____________________
____________.
He feels__________________
after the event.
not to win but
to take part
fourth
more confident
A: What kind of boy is Li Hai?
B : He was … .
A: What prize did he win?
B : He finished …
B : What’s the most important
thing to Li Hai?
A: It’s…
B : How does he feel now?
A: He feels…

14. ? ? ? Before Now shy afraid nervous … more confident amazing fantastic
the special feelings
Before
Now
shy
afraid
nervous …
experience ?
more confident
(Para.4)
amazing
fantastic
great
experience
didn’t know
what to expect ? ?
(Para.1&5)

15. Read aloud with feelings.
The special feelings
Read aloud with feelings.
It was the most amazing experience of my life.
It is fantastic to work as a volunteer.
It is great for us to work closely with these special athletes.
proud
excited
happy …

16. The experience of an athlete in the Special Olympics
I was born with intellectual disabilities. I was shy and afraid before I joined the 12th Special Olympics. Now I think it was the most amazing experience of my life.
The Special Olympics ① __________________________
______________________. With Liu’s support, I came fourth in the swimming competition. But I realized ②_________________________________________________.
Now I have become happier and more confident. I’m looking forward to the next Special Olympics. I know③_____________!

17. Group work
I was born with intellectual disabilities. I was shy and afraid before I joined the 12th Special Olympics. Now I think it was the most amazing experience of my life.
The Special Olympics ① __________________________
____________________________. With Liu’s support, I came fourth in the swimming competition, but I realized ②_______________________________________________ _______________.
Now I have become happier and more confident. I’m looking forward to the next Special Olympics. I know③
____________________!
provide people like me with a
great chance to achieve our dreams
offer people like me an excellent
chance to show ourselves
give people like me a good
chance to show our skills
the most important thing is not to win a gold or silver
but to take part.
I have tried myself and achieved my dream
it’s more important to take part than to win
I will win
I can make it
I can

18. Discussion What can we learn
your special feelings
Discussion
What can we learn
from Liu Ming’s and Li Hai’ s experiences?
★ I know I can!
★ The most important thing is not to win a gold or
silver but to take part.
★ We should try our best to help people in need.
★ Be brave to experience, and you’ll achieve a lot.
★ Helping others is helping ourselves.

19. Roses given, fragrance in hand.
赠人玫瑰，手留余香。

20. Roses given, fragrance in hand.
Homework
1.Use the Internet to learn more about the Special Olympics World Games.
2. Finish the exercises in your workbook.
special olympics world games . cn

21. Roses given, fragrance in hand.
赠人玫瑰，手留余香。
Thank you !

22. The first paragraph The last paragraph
Liu Ming didn’t know … when he volunteered for
the Special Olympics World Summer Games… it was the most amazing experience of his life. “It’s fantastic to work as a volunteer”…
The last paragraph
The Special Olympics World Games also brings …

23. Para.2 They give children and adults with intellectual
disabilities a chance to show their skills to the world.
They include…

24. Para. 1 Para. 5 Liu Ming… Now he thinks it was the most amazing
experience of his life. “It’s fantastic to work as a volunteer.
Para. 5
The Special… “It’s great for us to work closely with
these special athletes…”

25. The spirit of the The most important thing is not to win a
the special experiences
The spirit of the
The most important thing is not to win a
gold or silver but to take part.

26. The meanings of the bring people together
the special experiences
The meanings of the
bring people together
work closely and feel like part of one big family
Para.5
achieve their dreams …

27. A Guess the meaning. Para. 2
“_______” has the closest meaning to “similar to”.
A. like B. including
C. different from D. the same as
They include many events similar to those in the Olympics,
such as basketball, football and swimming.