高二英语Unit17 Disability(Integrating Skills)Step1.Warming up1.What kind of people will take part in the Special Olympics?Mentally disabilitiesPhysical disabilities2.Does disability means unhealthy ?1)Healthy psychology(心理） is much more important than disability.2)The disabled people can achieve success because the have healthy psychology.3) We can find the answer in the text.Step2: Fast readingQuestions1.What is the spirit of the Special Olympics? 2.Life is hard to them, so before reaching the game, they have to train for years, what else should they overcome? 3.Why are they called fighters in their life?4.How do events like the Special Olympics help mentally disabled people?Step3: Careful reading1.Main idea of each para. The introduction of The Special Olympics The special The games effect on society and IndividualsOlympics The development of the Special Olympics2.Big changes about the Special Olympic GamesWhenWhereParticipantsevents1968Chicago1000/232003Ireland6500/150212007Shanghai7000/1503.Discussion:1.Why do many Special Olympics athletes think that “taking part in the games is a victory.”?Because they must have overcome so many difficulties to be there. For many Special Olympics athletes, it is the only opportunity to take part in a large public event.2. Why do you think the Special Olympics is becoming more popular?Because society no longer views mental disability as something ugly or shameful/because it is inspiring to watch the athletes. 3. How can we help the disabled?Encourage them not to let physical or mental disabilities limit a persons life. Today therere more opportunities for disabled people to develop their potential, live a richer life and make a contribution to society. They need recognition, more than sympathy and help. Like all of us, disabled people also need inspiration and encouragement. The best way to help is often simply a matter of opening doors and offering guidance.Some useful phrases in the passage:1. every four years = every the fourth year2. event -RACE/COMPETITIONcountable one of the races or competitions that are part of a large sports competitionThe next event will be the 100 metres. The 800 metres is not his best event.field event 田类比赛 track event 径类比赛3. grand ceremony 4. a strong sense of unity and friendship5. overcome fear and hardship6. is a victory 7. It often seems as if 8. being the first one across the finish line9. score the most goals10. fail to do sth - not do somethingThe letter failed to arrive. Firms that fail to take advantage of the new technology will go out of business.The government are failing in their duty to protect people.11. There is much that can be done to help.12. Participate in sth13. Develop their ability 14. Improve their health 15. Gain greater self-confidence 16. Sport = gameMy favourite sports are tennis and swimming.a sports teamAll students are encouraged to take part in a sport.17. spread across the world18. compete for compete in 19. the honour to host the event 20. welcome Special Olympians to China 用心 爱心 专心 121号编辑 2