Unit 2 Sporting eventsWelcome to the unitCan you think of as many sports and famous sports stars as possible?Do you know the following sports?taijihurdlesdivinggymnasticsdimnstiks table tennis 1）table tennis or ping pong Can you play table tennis? Do you like it? When did you begin to play table tennis? How often do you play it? Who do you play it with? Do you think playing table tennis is a good way to build up your body? Is table tennis your favorite sport? Why?It is convenient for people to play and does not require too much equipment. People have to be quick-minded and have rapid responses. It is a good way to make friends and meet new peoplediscuslong jumpdisks boxingwrestling1.How much do you know about wrestling & boxing?Wrestling and boxing are an ancientsports which often appeared as the main events in the earliest OlympicGames. They exist in many different styles but only two styles feature in the Olympics.2. Do you like watching it? 3. In your opinion, do you think these sports are too violent?Some people view them as archaic and an unnecessary display of violence while its supporters emphasize their self-expression and health benefits.They look violent, in fact they are good ways to keep fit.已废的已废的, 古老的古老的,古代的古代的P21 Can you describe the picture using a sentence?He is playing table tennis.Theyre wrestling.She is doing gymnastics.He is practising Taiji.Theyre boxing.She is diving.Do you know these sportspersons?What do you know about them?Muhammad Alithe most famous boxer of all timelight the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony in the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996Deng YapingWon four Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996 Became an IOC member in 2000Liu XiangThe first Asian to win the gold medal in the mens 110-meter hurdles at the 2004 Athens Olympic GamesMichael JordanHe was the highest scorer for the gold-medal-winning USA basketball team at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.Xu HaifengWon the first gold medal for China at 1984 Los Angeles OlympicsDo you like sports? What sports do you usually play?Whats your favourite sports?According to the questions,please make dialogues in pairs.Asking about interests and hobbies:Which do you like，.or.?Which do you prefer,.or.？Whats your favourite sport?Which sport do you like best?Are you interested in.?What about.?.Sport plays a very important role in our lives. Many people enjoy playing different sports while others just enjoy watching them.Why do you think sport is so popular?1. Why do you think sport is so popular?2. How often do you play sport? What sports do you usually play?3. What is your favorite sport? Why?Because physical exercise can build up our body and refresh us after a days work, especially those who work in office. On the other hand, many people want to lose weight, especially for women, staying slim is very important. Exercising regularly offer us to improve our quality of life.I play sports every week. Playing ping pong,/ football / basketball / volleyball ; have a lot of fun together, go swimming.My favorite sport is jogging. I think it has many benefits. It can help me relax and pulls me out of my bad mood. refresh: v. 恢复精神恢复精神 Reading (page 102) Questions:1.When did bullfighting festivals and competitions first start?Nearly 300 years ago.2. In which countries does bullfighting take place?Spain, Potugal, some parts of France, Cuba, Mexico, Benezuela and the USA.3. Why cant the bulls see that the cape is red?Because they are colour-blind.4. What happens if the bulls are not killed during the fight?They will usually be taken away from the ring and killed after the fight.5. Why is bullfighting a dangerous sport?Because the matador can be badly injured or evenkilled.Homework:1.Find more information about the business of sport.2. Preview reading text, finish Part A on Page22 & Part C on Page24同学们来学校和回家的路上要注意安全同学们来学校和回家的路上要注意安全