UNIT 2 SPORTS EVENTS Word powerEveryone knows that Liu Xiang was the first Asian to win the gold medal in the mens 110-meter hurdles. Can you think of any words to describe him? He is a hard-working sportsperson. He is a well-trained runner.Please analyze the part of speech of each word given.hard-working (adj.): hard working sportsperson (n.): sports personwell-trained (adj.): well trained(adv.)(v-ing)(n.)(n.)(adv.)(v-ed)Can you think of more words that are created this way?A compound word is created when two words are put together.All the above words are compound words. Can you think over how they are formed?Formation Compound adj.Formation Compound adj. warm-hearted air-dropped easy-going soft-boiled hard-working well-educated tax-free 100-metreadj. +n. +-edadj. + v-ingadv.+ v-ingn. + adj.n. + v-edadj. + v-edadv.+ v-edCompound adjectivesnum. + n.Formation Compound n.Formation Compound n.handbagsightseeingn. + n.n. + v-ingCompound nounsTip: Some compound words do not need a hyphen between the two parts, e.g. health care. More exampleshandbag,long-lasting,teacup,sightseeing,three-day,a small bag carried on a persons hand;that can last for a long time;a cup that contains tea;the activity of seeing sights as a tourist;lasting for three daysCan you recognize the formation ofthe following compound words?What parts of speech are they and whatdo they mean? Take a guess. mouth-watering well-known outgoing newly built sightseeing Dear Li Su, Guess what? I finally booked my trip to Greece! I am staying in a (1)_ hotel in the centre of Athens, the capital of Greece. I think it will be easy for me to get around.Then I will go to three islands. You know I am pretty (2)_. So Im sure Ill make new friends there easily. I have not made a travel plan because I like to take my time going (3)_. Greece will be so interesting. I am looking forward to seeing all the (4)_ ancient buildings and trying the(5)_ food. Well, I promise to send you a postcard from Athens.Your friend,Yang Jienewly builtoutgoingsightseeingwell-knownmouth-wateringHow many gold medals did the Chinese team win during the 2004 Athens Olympics?In what sports events did they win these medals?How many different kinds of Olympic events can you name? 110-metre hurdles, table tennis , tennis , swimming ,shooting, volleyball, diving, weight- lifting,badminton and so on.20 km race walkfloor exercise自由体操自由体操 Platform divingSpringboard diving跳台跳水跳台跳水弹板跳水弹板跳水 horizontal barparallel bars单杠单杠 balance beamasymmetric barsjavelin throw100 m sprint100m短跑短跑 200 m butterfly 100 mfreestylewater polohigh jumpThere are 9 or 18 holes in a game of golf. _The discus involves throwing a flat, round object. _In the long jump, competitors try to jump as far forward as possible. _In archery, you need to know how to use a bow and arrow. _12343142Put the Olympic events below into the correct category.20 km walk 200 m butterfly water polo high jump platform diving 100 m hurdles springboard diving discus throwAthleticsWater sports 20 km walk100 m hurdleshigh jump200 m butterflyplatform divingspringboard divingwater polodiscus throw Review the rules compound words are formed by and try to guess new words meanings from them. Try to remember words related to sports and events and make use of them in your study later.