1、Unit 3 Sports and FitnessReading and Thinking年年 级级：高一：高一 学学 科科：英语英语（人教版）（人教版）Learning ObjectivesIn this class,you will 1.predict the content of the text with the help of titles and pictures;2.figure out the achievements and qualities of Lang Ping and Michael Jordan and form opinions about successful
2、 athletes;3.use new vocabulary to introduce another“living legend”you admire.Look at the pictures and titles below.What do you think the text is about?a story from ancient times about people and events a very famous person who is admired by many peopleLook at the pictures and titles below.What do yo
3、u think the text is about?be famous long into the future,just like the ancient stories that have survived until todaymasters in their sportsset good examples for othersMake predictions:Look at the pictures and think about the content before reading.This helps you to relate what you read to what you
4、already know and to understand the new text.Make predictions about the text.AthleteWhat do you already know?What do you want to know?Lang PingMichael JordanRead the text and fill in the form.AthleteWhat do you already know?What do you want to know?What have you learnt?Lang PingMichael JordanAthleteW
5、hat have you learnt?Lang PingIn the 2015 World Cup,the team that Lang Ping had built was falling apart.One of the best players had been injured,and the team captain had to leave because of heart problem.Lang Ping didnt lose heart but led the team to become world champions.AthleteWhat have you learnt
6、?Michael JordanThe secret to his success is learning from his failures.His quote is“I can accept failure;everyone fails at something.But I cant accept not trying”.Read the text and decide what is stated in the text(S),what can be inferred(I),and what you know to be true from the experience(E)._ Lang
7、 Ping won several championships before she became a coach._ Lang Ping believed that her young players could win.IAs a player,Lang Ping brought honour and glory to her country.(Line 1)She had faced difficulties before,and she knew that her young players could win if they worked together as a team.(Li
8、ne14)S_ Many People in China and the US love Coach Lang.IAs a person,Lang Ping is loved by fans at home and abroad.(Line5)_ Before people saw Michael Jordan play,they did not know that basketball could be played that way.I_ Michael Jordan is loved by basketball fans around the world.The player who b
9、ecame known as“Air Jordan”changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps.(Line2)E_ Michael Jordan believes that it is important to help others.IThe Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago has been helping young people since 1996.(Line15)1.How was Lang Pings determination tested in the
10、2015 World Cup?2.What examples does the writer use to describe Lang Ping?3.What does the first sentence in the paragraph introducing Michael Jordan mean?4.Why does the writer mention“the final seconds of a game”?Read the text again and answer the questions.1.How was Lang Pings determination tested i
11、n the 2015 World Cup?Her determination was tested because the team lost two important players.Read the text again and answer the questions.2.What examples does the writer use to describe Lang Ping?The writer uses examples of Lang Pings determination to describe her.When her team had problems at the
12、World Cup,she still managed to lead them to become world champions.Read the text again and answer the questions.3.What does the first sentence in the paragraph introducing Michael Jordan mean?It means when Michael Jordan jumped in the air,it felt like time had slowed down,because his amazing skills
13、were almost like magic.Read the text again and answer the questions.4.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.Read the text again and answer the questions.Analyze the text.S
14、tructureMain ideaLanguage featureLead ParagraphLang PingMichael JordanAnalyze the text.StructureMain ideaLanguage featureLead ParagraphLang PingMichael JordanThe definition of living legends of sports.(Help us choose)To invite the readers to get involvedStructureMain ideaLanguage featureLead Paragra
15、phAnalyze the text.StructureMain ideaLanguage featureLang PingSummary of Lang Pings successAn example to show her determinationThree“as”Describing an event:Beginning-Development-Climax-EndingAnalyze the text.StructureMain ideaLanguage featureMichael JordanReasons for being called“Air Jordan”His ment
16、al strengthSharing successPersonification(e.g.stand still)Using Jordans quoteGiving a fact about the Boys and Girls ClubAnalyze the text.1.What reasons does the writer give for choosing Lang Ping and Michael Jordan as“living legends”?The author chose them because they are masters of their sports and
17、 also set good examples for others.Think about the questions.2.Why are Lang Ping and Michael Jordan masters in their fields?What good examples did they set for us?Think about the questions.Living Legend-Lang PingAs a player,Lang Ping brought honor and glory to her country.As a coach,she led the Chin
18、a womens volleyball team to medals at world championships and the Olympics.When facing difficulties,she didnt lose heart but managed to lead the team to become world champions.Michael Jordan who became known as“Air Jordan”changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps.His mental strength made
19、him unique.The secret to his success is learning from his failures.He practised harder and never give up.Whats more,he has learnt to share his success with others to help young people.Living Legend-Michael Jordan3.What can we learn from successful athletes?From the successful athletes,we learn that
20、strong determination to never give up can help achieve goals.They also teach us to practice a lot,and not to be put off by failure but learn from them.Think about the questions.Read after the tape and pay attention to the new words.athletechampiondeterminationcaptaininjuredimpressivemedaluniquegive
21、up strengthgracefulfailurebring glory and honorset a good examplelose heartRead after the tape and pay attention to the new words.athletechampiondeterminationcaptaininjuredimpressivemedaluniquegive up strengthgracefulfailurebring glory and honorset a good examplelose heartUse the words and phrases t
22、o talk about Lang Ping and Michael Jordan.athletechampiondeterminationcaptaininjuredimpressivemedaluniquegive up strengthgracefulfailurebring glory and honorset a good examplelose heart Lang Ping:She brought glory and honor to the country as both a player and a coach.She always showed great determin
23、ation and never lose heart.Michael Jordan:He played basketball in a graceful way,but also showed great strength.He never let failure stop him and never gave up his dream.Who would you choose as another“living legend”?HomeworkUse new vocabulary to talk about the athlete that you admire,giving your reasons why you choose him/her as a“living legend”.THANKS
