1、Unit 2 Sports cultureIntegrated skills(II)By the end of this section, you will be able to:1. have a basic understanding of Sir Bobby Charltons career, achievements and qualities;2. discover the meaning of fair play;3. know how to provide clarification in conversation;4. write an essay about sportsma
2、nship.Learning objectivesIn pairs, discuss different aspects of sportsmanship. Use the ideas in the mind map below to help you and think of examples to support your ideas.Work in pairsCPlaying fairWorking hardSportsmanshipShowing respect to other playersBe professionalCooperating with teammatesNever
3、 quittingBeing self-disciplinedBeing gracious in victory and defeatMaking clarification in a conversationWhen you try to explain an idea, the person you are speaking to may fail to understand you. In this case, try to repeat or paraphrase what you have said, or give examples, e.g. When/ say, I actua
4、lly mean Take as an example.Work in pairsAthletes always have long hours hard training. They work hard to be the strongest.They spare no efforts to overcome the difficulties they meet in the training.Working hardAll the athletes should follow the rules of competition. They are not allowed to take in
5、 drugs or other illegal things.Playing fairEvery sportsperson should be treated equally in spite of their race or nationality.A sportsperson will be respected for his kindness and great spirit.Showing respect to other playersWhat is good sportsmanship?DiscussionWrite an essay about sportsmanship. Us
6、e your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you. WritingDLearning about the structure Introduce the topic of sportsmanship and state the main idea of your essay. Take a clear stand on sportsmanship. Develop the body of your essay by giving your understanding of sportsmanshi
7、p in detail. Use examples to support your opinion where necessary. You can also include an opposing opinion and state why you disagree.When writing an essay about sportsmanship, you can follow the structure below.Planning your writing Sum up your opinion by reminding the reader of what you have said
8、. Rather than repeating the exact words, express your main idea in a different way.Use transitional statements to conclude what you have said and introduce what you will say next, which will make your essay flow more smoothly. For example, Though winning is very important in sport, I believe what Le
9、arning about writing techniquesPlanning your writing Introduce the topic of sportsmanship and state the main idea of your essay.State the topic in 23 sentences. The last sentence of the paragraph should lead to the paragraphs below. Develop the body of your essay by giving your understanding of spor
10、tsmanship in detail.You can organize this part in two to three paragraphs to express your ideas. At the beginning of each paragraph you should write a topic sentence of the paragraph. Then complete the details. Sum up your opinion by reminding the reader of what you have said.Restate your ideas in o
11、ther words. You also can show your wish.Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects:PunctuationSpellingGrammarChoice of wordsStyle(formal/informal)StructureChecking your writingSelf-reviewPeer reviewDo you u
12、se transitional statements in your writing?How can you improve your writing?What does your partner think of your opinion on sportsmanship?Which sentences does your partner think are most persuasive?Sport is not only about winning, but also about sportsmanship. People may have different understanding
13、s of sportsmanship, which covers several aspects. For example, one aspect of good sportsmanship is the expectation that competitors will play by the rules of the game to achieve the goals they strive for. However, to me, sportsmanship is about the spirit of friendship between players as well as hard
14、 work.The spirit of friendship between players is enhanced when they are respectful to each other before, during and after the game. It shows that they value their opponents more than winning against them. The way players treat each other not only reveals who they are as sportspeople, but also who t
15、hey are in general. By treating other players with respect, both on and off the field, a positive spirit of friendship develops among them.Furthermore, for athletes, sportsmanship also means they continue to work hard to improve and achieve sporting excellence. One example of this is Hungarian swimm
16、er Katinka Hosszu, who took part in three Olympic Games in 2004, 2012 and 2016. Although she did not achieve good results at the 2004 and 2012 Olympics, she didnt give up. Instead, she worked harder after each setback and kept improving. Finally, at the 2016 Games she won three gold medals and broke
17、 two recordsthe Olympic record for the 200-metre individual medley and the world record for the 400-metre individual medley. Hosszus story has made her an example of how working hard in the face of challenges is an important part of sportsmanship.In summary, winning in sport is not everything. It is
18、 even more important forsportspeople to treat their opponents respectfully and work hard. In other words, good sportsmanship is about being the best one can be, both as an athlete and as a person. This way sportspeople serve as role models and inspire millions of sports fans from across the world.Thanks
