1、Unit 2Sports cultureSports cultureIntegrated skills(2)Speaking and writingBy the end of this period,students will be able to:1.know how to provide clarification in conversation;2.discuss different aspects of sportsmanship;3.write an essay about sportsmanship.Lead-inWhats sportsmanship?What aspects d
2、oes sportsmanship include?Sport is not only about winning,but also about sportsmanship.SportsmanshipPlaying fairWorking hardShowing respect to other playersWorking hardThey spare no efforts to overcome the difficulties they meet in the training.Athletes always have long hours hard training.They work
3、 hard to be the strongest.Playing fairAll the athletes should follow the rules of competition.They are not allowed to take in drugs or other illegal things.Showing respect to other playersEvery sportsperson should be treated equally in spite of their race or nationality.A sportsperson will be respec
4、ted for his kindness and great spirit.SpeakingIn pairs,discuss different aspects of sportsmanship.Use the ideas in the mind map below to help you and think of examples to support your ideas.SportsmanshipWorking hardPlaying fairShowing respect to other playersBeing self-disciplinedNever quittingCoope
5、rating with teammatesTipTipTipProviding clarification in conversationWhen you try to explain an idea,the person you are speaking to may fail to understand you.In this case,try to repeat or paraphrase what you have said,or give examples,e.g.When I say,I actually mean Take as an example.A:When it come
6、s to sport,winning isnt everything.Its about two sides making sure they respect the rules of the game and each other.B:Yes,playing by the rules shows great sportsmanship.But for me,sportsmanship covers one essential aspectthe spirit of friendship between players.A:So,you feel that opponents should f
7、ocus on being friendly?B:Not exactly.When I say that,I mean they must be respectful to each other before,during and after the game.How players treat each other not only reveals who they are as sportspeople,but also who they are in general.By treating other players with respect,it builds a positive s
8、pirit of friendship between them.SampleA:I see.In my opinion,making the right decisions to play fair and with dignity is certainly another important aspect.Take Italian bobsleigh athlete Eugenio Monti as an example.During the two-man bobsleigh final at the 1964 Winter Olympic Games,he produced an ex
9、cellent time for his downhill run.One of the British competitors had broken a part of his bobsleigh and was unable to compete.Monti lent the same part of his own to his opponent.B:What an amazing story!Monti made a remarkable,unselfish decision,which sets an example to us all.WritingWrite an essay a
10、bout sportsmanshipUse your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.Use transitional statements to conclude what you have written and introduce what you will write next,which will make your essay flow more smoothly.For example,after arguing that some people believe winning
11、is all that matters,you can move on to an opposing idea:Though winning is very important in sport,I believe thatPlanning your writing When writing an essay about sportsmanship,you can follow the structure below:Introduce the topic of sportsmanship and state the main idea of your essay.Remember to ta
12、ke a clear stand on sportsmanship.Develop the body of your essay by giving your understanding of sportsmanship in detail.Use examples to support your opinion where necessary.You can also include an opposing opinion and state why you disagree.Sum up your opinion by reminding the reader of what you ha
13、ve written.Rather than repeating the exact words,express your main idea in a different way.Sport is not only about winning,but also about sportsmanship.People may have different understandings of sportsmanship,which covers several aspects.For example,one aspect of good sportsmanship is the expectati
14、on that competitors will play by the rules of the game to achieve the goals they strive for.However,to me,sportsmanship is more about the spirit of friendship between players as well as hard work.The spirit of friendship between players is enhanced when they are respectful to each other before,durin
15、g and after the game.It shows that they value their opponents more than winning against them.The way players treat each other not only reveals who they are as sportspeople,but also who they are in general.By treating other players with respect,both on and off the field,a positive spirit of friendshi
16、p develops between them.SampleFurthermore,for athletes,sportsmanship also means they continue to work hard to improve and achieve sporting excellence.One example of this is Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu,who took part in three Olympic Games in 2004,2012 and 2016.Although she did not achieve good r
17、esults at the 2004 and 2012 Olympics,she didnt give up.Instead,she worked harder after each setback and kept improving.Finally,at the 2016 Games she won three gold medals and broke two records the Olympic record for the 200-metre individual medley and the world record for the 400-metre individual me
18、dley.Hosszus story has made her an example of how working hard in the face of challenges is an important part of sportsmanship.In summary,winning in sport is not everything.It is even more important for sportspeople to treat their opponents respectfully and work hard.In other words,good sportsmanshi
19、p is about being the best one can be,both as an athlete and as a person.This way sportspeople serve as role models and inspire millions of sports fans from across the world.本单元本单元的的写作写作任务任务是是介绍一位体育人物，属于人物介绍类文章。介绍一位体育人物，属于人物介绍类文章。人物介绍一般包括人物的基本信息，如：(1)出生年月、出生地、国籍、职业、家庭背景等；(2)人物的重要事迹；(3)人物及其事迹对社会的贡献或影响
20、；(4)作者对人物的评价。常用表达1He/She was born in/on.2At the age of.,he/she.3He/She set a good example for us to follow.4He/She developed an interest in.when he/she was.years old.5He/She devoted himself/herself to.6He/She made great contributions to.7He/She is considered as a pioneer in the field of.8He/She is t
21、hought highly of by people.刘翔，作为前奥运会110米栏冠军，世界纪录保持者，因伤退出北京奥运会，留下遗憾，尽管如此，刘翔克服重重压力复出，夺得2010年广州亚运会冠军。请根据下面的介绍写一篇短文。注意：1词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。姓名：Liu Xiang生日：1983年7月13日出生地：上海项目：男子110米栏辉煌战绩(1)2004年雅典奥运会(the Athens 2004 Olympic Games)，获得110米栏金牌，成为中国获得奥运会跨栏比赛冠军第一人；(2)2006年，在瑞士(Switzerland)打破世界纪录；(3)2010年，
22、获得广州亚运会110米跨栏冠军退役2015年5月宣布退役精神顽强拼搏，坚定信念第一步审题谋篇第一步审题谋篇审题写作要求是介绍一位著名的体育人物。写作时应注意下列几点：1确定文体：这是一则人物介绍。写作时注意人物介绍的语言特点。2主体时态：一般过去时为主，一般现在时为辅。3主体人称：人称以第三人称为主。谋篇第一段：确定写作主题：介绍刘翔；第二段：确定写作要点：介绍生平及体育成就；第三段：对刘翔进行评价。1.出生于2.获得金牌3.打破世界纪录4.决心 n.5.退役 vi.6.为树立好榜样_第二步遣词造句第二步遣词造句核心词汇核心词汇be born in/on.win the gold medalb
23、reak the world recorddeterminationretireset a good example for连词成句连词成句1.刘翔，1983年7月13日出生于上海，是一位世界知名的跨栏运动员。_,and_in hurdle race in the world.2.刘翔在2004年雅典奥运会上获得金牌。_in the 2004 Athens Olympics.3.刘翔成为第一位赢得奥运会跨栏比赛冠军的中国人。_an Olympic hurdle race title.Liu Xiang was born on 13 July 1983 in Shanghaihe is a we
24、ll-known athlete Liu Xiang won the gold medalLiu Xiang became the first Chinese to win连词成句连词成句4.2 0 0 6 年 在 瑞 士 的 男 子 1 1 0 米 栏 比 赛 中 他 打 破 了 世 界 纪 录。_in the mens 110-meter hurdles in Switzerland in 2006.5.他的决心和顽强意志帮助他再次取得成功。_6.刘翔为我们树立了一个好榜样。_He broke the world recordHis determination and tenacity h
25、elped him achieve his success again.Liu Xiang sets a good example for us to follow.第三步句式升级第三步句式升级1把句1改为含有过去分词短语作状语的句子。_2.把句2和句3合并为含有现在分词短语作状语的句子。_3.把句5改为强调句。_4把句6改为强调谓语动词的句子。_Liu Xiang won the gold medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics，becoming the first Chinese to win an Olympic hurdle race title.Born
26、on 13 July 1983 in Shanghai，Liu Xiang is a well-known athlete in hurdle race in the world.It was his determination and tenacity that helped him achieve his success again.Liu Xiang does set a good example for us to follow.第四步组句成篇第四步组句成篇用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句式，再加上联想内容，组成一篇英语短文。Remember to check your writing
27、 after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner.Pay attention to the following aspects:Punctuation Spelling Grammar Choice of words Style(formal/informal)StructureSelf-review Does you use transitional statements in your writing?How can you improve your writing?Peer review What doe
28、s your partner think of your opinion on sportsmanship?What sentences does your partner think are most persuasive?Checking your writing 参考范文参考范文 Born on 13 July 1983 in Shanghai,Liu Xiang is a well-known athlete in hurdle race in the world.Liu Xiang won the gold medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics,beco
29、ming the first Chinese to win an Olympic hurdle race title.He broke the world record in the mens 110-meter hurdles in Switzerland in 2006.In 2010,Liu Xiang returned to the Asian Games and got the champion.It was his determination and tenacity that helped him achieve his success again.He retired in May,2015.Liu Xiang does set a good example for us to follow.
