1、1 A game for the World Unit 3 Understanding ideas P26-27.mp3 These days, football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon, we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world! The history of the game goes
2、back over two thousand years to Ancient China. It was then known as cuju (kick ball), a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside. Goals were hung in the air. Football as we know it today started in Great Britain, where the game was given new rules. That football is such a simple game to pl
3、ay is perhaps the basis of its popularity. It is also a game that is very cheap to play. You dont need expensive equipment; even the ball doesnt have to cost much money. All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts content with a ball made of plastic bags; just like Pel did when he wa
4、s a boy. Another factor behind footballs global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field. It is fun enough to attract millions of people. You do not have to be a fan to recognise the skill of professional players - how they use their bodies to pass, score and defend can be amazing to
5、 see - or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist. Whats more, football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate: it does not require words, but everyone understands it. It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field. Take, for example,
6、the famous football game on 2 Christmas Day 1914. World War I had broken out months before, but British and German soldiers put down their guns and played football together - one moment of peace to remember during years of conflict. “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, .” sai
7、d Bill Shankly, the famous footballer and manager. “I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.” This might sound funny, but one only has to think about the Earth to realise that our planet is shaped like a football. A Game for the World These days, football is one of the most popula
8、r sports in the world. Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon, we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world! The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China. It was then known as cuju (kick ball), a game using a ball o
9、f animal skins with hair inside. Goals were hung in the air. Football as we know it today started in Great Britain, where the game was given new rules. That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity. It is also a game that is very cheap to play. You dont need expe
10、nsive equipment; even the ball doesnt have to cost much money. All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts content with a ball made of plastic bags; just like Pel did when he was a boy. Another factor behind footballs global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field. I
11、t is fun enough to attract millions of people. You do not have to be a fan to recognise the skill of professional players - how they use their bodies to pass, score and defend can be amazing to see - or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist. Whats more, football has become
12、one of the best ways for people to communicate: it does not require words, but everyone understands it. It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field. Take, for example, the famous football game on Christmas Day 1914. World War I had broken out months before, but British and G
13、erman soldiers put down their guns and played football together - one moment of peace to remember during years of conflict. “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, .” said Bill Shankly, the famous footballer and manager. “I can assure you it is much, much more important than tha
14、t.” This might sound funny, but one only has to think about the Earth to realise that our planet is shaped like a football. Running into a better life Unit 3 Developing ideas P32-33.mp3 This global site is a place for runners to share their stories about running. So, if you are a runner with a story
15、 to tell, get in touch - wed love to hear from you! Li Yue, 16, Beijing I was born with asthma and I never thought Id be a runner! I only joined my local athletics club because my doctor told me that in my particular case exercise could improve how my lungs work. But before I knew it, I was taking p
16、art in local races. As my fitness and my running improved, I started running in national competitions. This year I won silver in the under 18s 10,000 metres! And who knows, next year I could win gold! Sarah, 36, Montreal Not so long ago, I didnt do any exercise - not even any jogging! Then I discove
17、red an app called Running Power. It lists your performance against other runners in your social network. At first, I kept running just to see my name in the top five. Soon, I found that I was not alone - I came across other runners in the same area running for the same purpose! Now I no longer use t
18、he app, but Ive fallen in love with running, and still do it with my running friends. David, 52, New York As a computer engineer, theres always a new challenge just around the corner! It can be quite stressful at times, though, which in turn makes me feel anxious. To help deal with this, I go runnin
19、g as often as I possibly can. Whether Im at the gym or on the road, my nervous energy pushes me through mile one. By mile two, the tension has moved from my mind to my legs. By the end of the run, all my stress has disappeared and Im ready to face the next day at work! Grace, 25, Manchester This yea
20、r I entered the Great Gorilla Run in London. This is a programme run by The Gorilla Organization to raise money to save the worlds last remaining gorillas from dying out. Each runner receives a gorilla suit and off they go! Its a bit hot and sweaty inside the suit, and my legs ache, but its a lot of
21、 fun. The funniest moment was when someone watching the race offered me a banana - a real treat for a running gorilla! I had a great day out in London, as well as helping to save gorillas! Running into a better life This global site is a place for runners to share their stories about running. So, if
22、 you are a runner with a story to tell, get in touch - wed love to hear from you! Li Yue, 16, Beijing I was born with asthma and I never thought Id be a runner! I only joined my local athletics club because my doctor told me that in my particular case exercise could improve how my lungs work. But be
23、fore I knew it, I was taking part in local races. As my fitness and my running improved, I started running in national competitions. This year I won silver in the under 18s 10,000 metres! And who knows, next year I could win gold! Sarah, 36, Montreal Not so long ago, I didnt do any exercise - not ev
24、en any jogging! Then I discovered an app called Running Power. It lists your performance against other runners in your social network. At first, I kept running just to see my name in thetop five. Soon, I found that I was not alone - I came across other runners in the same area running for the same p
25、urpose! Now I no longer use the app, but Ive fallen in love with running, and still do it with my running friends. David, 52, New York As a computer engineer, theres always a new challenge just around the corner! It can be quite stressful at times, though, which in turn makes me feel anxious. To hel
26、p deal with this, I go running as often as I possibly can. Whether Im at the gym or on the road, my nervous energy pushes me through mile one. By mile two, the tension has moved from my mind to my legs. By the end of the run, all my stress has disappeared and Im ready to face the next day at work! G
27、race, 25, Manchester This year I entered the Great Gorilla Run in London. This is a programme run by The Gorilla Organization to raise money to save the worlds last remaining gorillas from dying out. Each runner receives a gorilla suit and off they go! Its a bit hot and sweaty inside the suit, and m
28、y legs ache, but its a lot of fun. The funniest moment was when someone watching the race offered me a banana - a real treat for a running gorilla! I had a great day out in London, as well as helping to save gorillas! Developing ideas (P32- 34) 新外研版 Book 2 Unit 3 On the move Nowadays more and more C
29、hinese take part in the marathon. The modern Athens Marathon commemorates the run of the soldier Pheidippides from a battlefield at the site of the town of Marathon, Greece, to Athens in 490 B.C. Legend has it that Pheidippides delivered the momentous message Niki! (Victory), then collapsed and died
30、. The Athens Marathon is recognized as the original marathon course and it will be the same course for the 2004 Olympics that will be held in Athens. The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Greece.The legend of Pheidippides was honored by a 24.85 mile (40,000 meters) run from Marathon Br
31、idge to Olympic stadium in Athens. Athens Stadium, the finish line for the Athens Marathon stands on the site of a stadium used in classical times. Do you know the history of the marathon? Spiridon Louis, a Greek postal worker, won the first modern Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 58 minutes, 50 sec
32、onds, an average pace of 7:11 minutes per mile. At the 1908 Olympic Games in London, the marathon distance was changed to 26 miles to cover the ground from Windsor Castle to White City Stadium, with 385 yards added on so the race could finish in front of royal familys viewing box. This added two mil
33、es to the course, and is the origin of the Marathon tradition of shouting God save the Queen! (or other words relating to the Queen) as mile post 24 is passed. Not until 1921, however, was that distance adopted as the official Marathon distance by the IAAF. 1 Look at the chart and answer the questio
34、ns. Before Reading 20122013201420152016 l What key information is shown in this chart? The number of marathon participants in China is increasing. l What reasons lie behind the phenomenon? More and more people are pursuing a healthier lifestyle and challenging themselves. Moreover, marathons can sti
35、mulate economic growth and promote the development of the sports industry. Last but not least, marathons can increase peoples enthusiasm for participation in sports and improve their physical fitness. 1 Look at the chart and answer the questions. When learning about a new topic, it is important to c
36、ollect facts and figures.These are often represented through charts or graphs, because they can make information quicker and easier to interpret. Bar charts are used to show how something changes over time, or can be used to compare data. lts important to read its title to know what the facts and fi
37、gures represent, to read the labels along the vertical and horizontal sides, and to look at and understand the key information. Read the passage. Running into a better life P32-33.pptx While Reading 2 Talk about your understanding of the title. Running can bring a lot of benefits to us, both physica
38、lly and mentally. It may improve our physical condition, bring us confidence, help us make new friends and reduce stress from work. 3 Complete the table with expressions from the passage. Reasons for starting runningBenefits from running Running could improve 1_ and help him treat his asthma. Runnin
39、g 2_ and led him to achieve things he never thought he could do. She discovered an app that 3_and she wanted to see her name in top five. She come across 4_and fell in love with running. His job sometimes 5_and makes him feel anxious. To help deal with this, she started running. After running, 6_and
40、 he is ready to face the next day at work. She participated in a programme run to 7_. She had a great day in London, as well as 8_. how his lungs work improved his fitness listed peoples performance other runners in the same area is quite stressful all his stress disappears raise money helping to sa
41、ve gorillas Think & Share 1 Which of these running stories impresses you most? Why? 2 What can you learn from these people? 3 In what ways do you think apps and social media can help us do sports? 4 Do you know of any running events in China? Have you ever participated in any of them? 1 Use the note
42、s to help plan your talk. 4 Work in groups. Give a talk about a runner you know. After Reading Notes Runners name: Age: When he / she started running: What he / she thinks about running: 2 Organize your talk following the steps below. Give details about the runner. Talk about his / her experience of
43、 running. End by saying why he / she inspires you. 3 Give your talk to the class. 课文回顾 Running into a better life P32-33.doc 1 I was born with asthma and I never thought Id be a runner! 句意:我出生就患有哮喘,所以我从没想过我会成 为一名跑步运动员! Language Points be born with sth为固定搭配,意为“生来就有某种疾 病、性格等”。 e.g. She was born with a
44、 weak heart. 她天生心脏就不好。 born的常用搭配还有: be born in e.g. I was born in 1989/London. 我出生于1989年/伦敦。 be born into e.g. She was born into a musical family. 她出生于音乐世家。 be born +形容词 e.g. She was born blind. 他生来便双目失明。 2 Soon, I found that I was not alone -I came across other runners in the same area running for
45、the same purpose! 句意:很快,我发现不只我有这样的目的我 遇到了和我住在同一区域且有着同样目的的其他 跑步者! come across为固定搭配,意为“偶然发现,偶然遇 见。英文释义为: If you come across something or someone, you find them or meet them by chance. 例如: I came acros Harry on my way home. 我在回家的路上偶然遇到了Harry。 running for the same purpose作定语,修饰other runners。 3 Whether I
46、m at the gym or on the road, my nervous energy pushes me through mile one. Paraphrase: Whether Im at the gym or on the road, during the first mile of running, the tension and stress from work still stay in my mind and it is the psychological stress that keeps me running. Thank you! Starting out (P25
47、) 新外研版 Book 2 Unit 3 On the move Do you like these sports? football (soccer) 足球 volleyball 排球 table tennies (ping pong) 乒乓球 badminton 羽毛球 basketball 篮球 lifting 举重wrestling 摔跤 boxing 拳击Tai Ji 太极 marathon 马拉松 skiing 滑雪 gymnastic 体操 Before Viewing Answer the following questions: l Do you often do sport
48、s at school? Which one are you good at? l Tell us about your experience of learning to do this sport. While Viewing 1 Watch the video Popular sports in the UK and answer the questions: l What sports are mentioned in the video? Football or soccer, cricket, rugby, tennis, and marathon. l Which one do
49、you like best? Why? Look and say: cycling surfing rock climbing yoga tennis 2 Look at the pictures above and answer the questions. Ease the mind and build the body. l Have you tried any of these sports? l Which one do you like best? Why? l What benefits can you get from doing sports? All Sports for
50、all people. Pierre de Coubertin After Viewing Talk about your own understanding of the motto “All Sports for all people” with your classmates. Thank you! Understanding ideas (P26-28) 新外研版 Book 2 Unit 3 On the move Before reading Listen to the song Live it up(2018世界杯主 题曲).MP4 1 Do you like football?
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