1、Unit 3 Sports and Fitness Reading and ThinkingHe is very tall.He is a famous basketball player in China.He used to be a member of Houston Rockets in America.She is very young.She is good at diving.She won the championship in the 2021 Toyko Olympic Games.He comes from America.He used to play basketba
2、ll as a member of Los Angeles Lakers.He died because of an air crash in 2020. They are famous. They are masters in their fields. They set good examples for others.Now, lets follow the author to know more living legends of sports!PART TWOWhile-reading ActivitiesHow can we predict the content before r
3、eading a new text?theme/topic: picturestitlemain idea: sports/exercisestory of two athletesPre-reading : predictsubtitlesRead the text quickly and find out who the living legends of sports are. Name:Name:1.What does Lang Ping do?A. A volleyball coach.B. A swimming coach.C. A basketball coach.D. A fo
4、otball coach.2. When were the Olympic Games held in 2016?A.In China.B. In America.C. In Brazil.D. In London.3. It can be inferred from the passage that Lang Ping is a(n) _ person. A. lazy B. determined C. easy-going D. friendlyActivity 2: ScanningLang Ping as a player: brought honour and _ to Chinaa
5、s a _:led the team to medals as a person: be loved by fans _challenge: during the preparation for the 2015 World Cup, lost two important _attitude: didnt _; believe in her teamresults: in 2015, they were world _; in 2016, the team won Olympic _ in Brazilfill in the blankscoachplayerslose heartgoldgl
6、oryat home and abroad champions1.What did Michael Jordan learn from losing games?Practicing harder and harder.Sharing failure with others. Accepting that others are stronger than him. Not giving up.A. B. C. D. 2. What made Michael Jordan unique.A.His excellent moves.B. His skilled jumps.C. Setting g
7、ood example for others.D. His mental strength.Activity 2: ScanningMichael Jordan known as: _; impressive skills: _; uniqueness: _; secret to success: learn from _; in life: _fill in the blanksgraceful moves and jumpsmental strengthfailuresshare his success with othersAir JordanPART THREEAfter-readin
8、g ActivitiesDiscussion What reasons does the writer give for choosing Lang Ping and Michael Jordan? If you were the writer, who will you choose as another “living legend”? And why?Post-readingThey are all great athletes. They are hardworking.They like to help others.They set good examples for others
9、. What reasons does the writer give for choosing Lang Ping and Michael Jordan? And who will you choose as another “living legend”? Why?Learn from failures; Energetic; Go for their dreams; Examples; Never give up; DeterminedEGENDLHomeworkWrite a short passage: “Who do you admire?” Give your reasons.Maybe the following expressions can be helpful.athlete champion determination captain bring glory and honour injured impressive medal unique set a good example never give up strength graceful lose heartthanks for listening!
