1、Unit 3Sports and Fitness All sports for all people.Pierre de CoubertinReading&Thinking1learning aimsLanguage Capacity:To read and learn about the“Living Legends of Sports”and some other famous athletes at home and abroad.Learning Ability:To make predictions according to pictures and titles.Cultural
2、Awareness:To understand the sports spirit deeply.Thinking Quality:To analyse the logic of the information and express your viewpoint.n.运动员；运动健儿2Do you know these world famous sports stars?3Do you know them?What do you already know?And what do you still want to know?4AthleteWhat do you already know?W
3、hat do you want to know?Lang PingMichael Jordana volleyball coachan Iron Hammera basketball starAir Jordan5Look at the pictures and titles,and make predictions.They _ for others.They are _ in their fields.They are famous athletes.mastersset good examples6Where would you most likely find this text?A.
4、A diary.B.A guidebook.C.A novel.D.A magazine.7Activity 1Read the text and decide what is stated in the text S,what can be inferred I,and what you know to be true from experience E._ Lang Ping believed that her young players could win._ Many people in China and the US love Coach Lang._ Michael Jordan
5、 is loved by basketball fans around the world._ Before people saw Michael Jordan play,they did not know that basketball could be played that way._ Michael Jordan believes that it is important to help others.ISI EI（S原文陈述 I 推断 E经验）at home and abroadThe player changed basketball with his graceful moves
6、 and jumps.Jordon has learnt to share his success with others.He started The Boys and Girls to help young people.8Legend of Lang PingA master in volleyballAs a _ brought honor&gloryAs a_led the team to medalsAs a _fans/_Set an example for othersWhen the Chinese team was _ the 2015 World Cup,her _ wa
7、s tested.Losing two important players was a big _.Facing the difficulties,she didnt _,but believed in her team.Finally,they were world _ in 2015 and in 2016 won _ in Brazil.Activity 2playercoachpersonat home and abroadpreparing fordeterminationchallengeOlympic goldlose heartchampions What does the u
8、nderlined sentence mean?Why does the writer mention “the final seconds of a game”?Circle the key words to locate the supporting sentences.Activity 310 What does the underlined sentence mean?When Michael Jordans feet left the ground,time seemed to stand still.当迈克尔乔丹双脚离地的哪一个瞬间，时间似乎都凝固了。Does time can r
9、eally stand still?11His graceful moves and jumps were so_.impressiveAir Jordon12 Why does the writer mention“the final seconds of a game”?Because in basketball this is an important time where one team could win with a few points at the last moment.To show his great mental strength and the spirit of
10、never giving up.13I can accept failure;everyone fails at something.But I cant accept not trying.The secret to his success is learning from his failures.Losing games taught him to practise harder and never give up.14Lang Ping Michael Jordan known as:impressive unique secret good qualityas a player:gl
11、ory/honour as a coach:led the team to medals as a person:be loved by fans _challenge:attitude:results:Complete the mindmap.15Lang Ping Michael Jordan known as:_;impressive skills:_;uniqueness:_;secret:learn from _;good quality:_as a player:brought honour and _ to Chinaas a _:led the team to medals a
12、s a person:be loved by fans _challenge:during the preparation for the 2015 World Cup,lost two important _attitude:didnt _;_ her teamresults:in 2015,they were world _;in 2016,the team won Olympic _ in Brazilcoachgraceful moves and jumpsmental strengthfailuresbe willing to help othersAir Jordanplayers
13、lose heart believed inchampionsgoldgloryat home and abroad master a good example 161.What reasons does the writer give for choosing Lang Ping and Michael Jordan?Who would you choose as another“living legend”?Give your reasons.17Li Ning01Yao Ming0203DiscussionChineseBasketball2.26 mCare for wildlifeL
14、iu XiangThe first Asian to win the mens 110 m hurdles at the Olympic Games Chinese diving queen.Help young people to achieve their sporting ambitions Yao Ming Liu XiangGuo Jingjing18Try to use the words and phrases to talk about Lang Ping,Michael Jordan,and the athlete that you admire.athlete champi
15、on determination captain bring glory and honour injured impressive medal unique set a good example give up strength graceful failure lose heartLang Ping:_Michael Jordan:_The athlete I admire:_19Learn from failures;Energetic;Go for their dreams;Examples;Never give up;DeterminedEGENDLPossible answer:F
16、rom successful athletes,we learn that strong determination to never give up can help achieve goals.They also teach us to practise a lot,and not to be put off by failures but learn from them.20Winners never quit and quitters never win.211.Can you say something about Lang Ping&Michael Jordan?2.Can you tell some qualities the living legends have in common?3.Did you practice your rational thinking?4.What can you learn from these great people?Self-evaluationSelf-evaluation221.Review what youve learnt.2.Write a short essay about the living legend you admire.2324
