1、1234Show the word“MARATHON”with your fingersMake up a dialogue:a journalist is interviewing a marathon player.Finish the quizQUIZ1.What is the exact distance of the marathon?a.41.195km b.42.195km c.43.195km2.Marathon was first the name of _.a.a person b.a mountain c.a town3.What is the world record
2、of the marathon for men?a.2 hours 3 minutes and 23 seconds b.2 hours 3 minutes and 26 seconds c.2 hours 3 minutes and 29 seconds4.Who will benefit from a marathon?(more than one choice)a.players b.the host city c.watchersAct out the moment when all the runners rush towards the finish line,and you wi
3、n the competition.Read the 1st paragraph and answer the question.Legend says a Greek soldier ran from Marathon to Athens to tell of the Greek victory.What are the origins of the marathon?ParaMain ideaSpecific informationPara.1The of the marathonA Greek soldier ran from Marathon to Athens to tell of
4、the Greek victoryPara.2The of the marathon and the 1908 marathonThe 1908 marathon was .First,the distance was changed;Second,the was changed because of a mistake.Para.3The New York marathon and the Great Wall marathonThe New York marathon is with two million people .The Great Wall marathon is the mo
5、st and _marathon,and it is also thought to be the hardest event.Para.4The hardest Olympic event and the competitorsThe marathon is thought to be the _although most people can run a marathon.Read the rest of the text and fill in the form.originsdramaticdistanceoriginalresultfamouswatchingbeautifulext
6、raordinaryhardest Why is the marathon the last Olympic event?Because it is supposed to be the hardest event.How hard can a marathon be?sudden deathexplosion/bombingAlthough a marathon is thought to be hard,many people compete in it and it seems that people are happy to take part in it.Discussion To be a great marathon player,we need persistence.And to to be a great learnerbe a great learner,what quality is needed?AssignmentWrite a passage introducing the marathon.1.About the marathon.2.What to learn from the marathon and how to act in our study and life.Thank you for your attention!
