1、Unit 3 Sports and FitnessPeriod 2 Reading&Thinking Lead-inLook at the titles and pictures below.What do you think the text is about?Tip for readinglMake predictionsLook at the pictures and think about the content before reading.This helps you to relate what you read to what you already know and to u
2、nderstand the new text.Pictures Title subtitlesIt is about two living legends of Sports:Lang Ping and Michael Jordan Fast readingRead the lines above the picture.What are the two criteria for living legends?1.They are masters in their sports.2.They set good examples for others.Help us choose some“Li
3、ving Legends of Sports”.They must be athletes who are masters in their sports and also set good examples for others.Here are our first two choices.Where is the text probably taken from?A.A tour brochure B.A story-book C.A sports magazine D.A science reportFast readingRead the text and find out how t
4、hese two athletes meet the two criteria.face difficulties didnt lose heartbe confidentwork together as a teamset good example for others:lbrought honor and glory to her countrylled the China womens volleyball team to medalslloved by fans at home and abroada master:Fast readingRead the text and find
5、out how these two athletes meet the two criteria.set good example for others:a master:l“Air Jordan”lgraceful moves and jumpslimpressive skillslalways find a way to win in the final seconds of a gamelearn from failurenever give up and practice hardershare his success with othersCareful readingRead th
6、e text again 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 won several championships before she became a coach._ Lang Ping believed that her young players could win._ Many people in China and the US love Coach Lang._ Mich
7、ael Jordan 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.ISIEII1.How was Lang Pings determination tested in the 2015 World Cup?A.One of the
8、best players had been injured.B.The team captain had to leave because of the heart problems.C.The volleyball team she had built was falling apart.D.Lang Ping lost her heart.2.What did Lang Ping do when she lost two important players?A.She could not face the difficulties and lost heart.B.She encourag
9、ed her players to work together.C.She chose another two players to join the team.D.She became the best coach in the world.3.It can be inferred from the passage that Lang Ping is a(n)_ person.A.Stubborn B.determined C.easy-going D.careful Read the text again and answer the questions:Careful readingRe
10、ad the text again and answer the questions:Because in basketball this is an important time where one team could win with a few points at the last moment.So it can show how skillful Jordan was and how he never gave up.Why does the writer mention“the final seconds of a game”?DiscussionWhat can we lear
11、n from successful athletes?Discuss questions with your partner.l have strong determinationl keep working hardl never put off by failurel learn from failuresDiscussionWho would you choose as another“living legend”?Give your reasons.Discuss questions with your partner.VocabularyRead the passage again
12、and underline the following phrases:1.（某领域的）大师2.为树立良好的榜样3.为带来荣光4.带（某人）去往（某地）5.受到国内外粉丝们的爱戴6.为做准备7.破裂8.丧失信心9.面对困难10.团队合作1.(a)master in 2.set good examples for3.bring honor and glory to4.lead sb.to someplace5.be loved by fans at home and abroad6.prepare for7.fall apart8.lose heart9.face difficulties10.
13、work as a teamVocabularyRead the passage again and underline the following phrases:11.世界冠军12.奥运奖牌13.静止不动14.以改变了15.优美的动作和跳跃16.精神力量17.的秘密18.从失败中学习19.在（某事中）失败20.和分享11.world champions12.Olympic medal13.stand still14.change sth.with sth.15.graceful moves and jumps16.mental strength17.the secret to18.lear
14、n from failures19.fail at sth.20.share sth.with sb.Homework课后训练U3-Section3.Careful readingRead the text again and answer the questions:Her determination was tested because the team lost two important players.Her determination.That is when her team had problems at the World Cup,she still managed to l
15、ead them to become world champions.1.How was Lang Pings determination tested in the 2015 World Cup?2.What examples does the writer use to describe Lang Ping?Careful readingRead the text again and answer the questions:It means when Michael Jordan jumped in the air,it felt like time had slowed down,be
16、cause his amazing skills were almost like magic.Because in basketball this is an important time where one team could win with a few points at the last moment.So it can show how skillful Jordan was and how he never gave up.4.Why does the writer mention“the final seconds of a game”?3.What does the fir
17、st sentence in the paragraph introducing Michael Jordan mean?StructureMain ideaLanguage featureLang Ping Summary of Lang Pings successThree“as”An example to show her determination/success(evidence)Describing an event:Beginning-Development-Climax-EdingStructureMain ideaLanguage featureMichael JordanR
18、easons for being called“Air Jordan”Personification(拟人)His mantal strengthUsing Jordans wordsSharing successGiving a fact about the Boys and girls clubsSummaryLang PingMichael JordanAchievementsSupporting detailsQualitiesglory and honourchampionshipsbe loved by fans“Air Jordan”impressive skillsmental strengthfind a way to winlearn from failuresshare his successdeterminationnot lose heartcompetitivenesspersistenthardworkinghelpfulLegends2015 World Cup2016 OlympicDraw an outline of the passage:
