1. 1 (p15-16) Unit 2 The Olympic Games

2. 2 What are your hobbies? How do you become good at them? In pairs carry out a survey of the interests of your classmates. Put them into groups. Carry out a survey of interests. Speaking-I (4m) SportMusicCollection s Other hobbies Susan (running) Fred (piano) Mary (rocks) John (birdwatchi ng)

3. 3 The students who have the same interests will sit together. And the teacher divide them into groups of four. They will carry out their dialogue by asking each other the following questions: why do you like this sport / music / collection? When do you begin to like it? What ’ s enjoyable about the hobby? What have you learned from the hobby? After discussion, ask some groups to act their dialogue out. Dialogue Speaking-II (5m)

4. 4 Students discuss in the group of four about how they train / practise / improve their knowledge, such as by collections. Be ready to talk about what you have to do to study one of the interests or hobbies. List all the things out. Speaking-III (7m) Discussion

5. 5 Write down what you have to do to study a hobby. Imagine that you are writing for someone who has not studied this hobby but is interested in it. Tell them the good things and the bad things. For example: What you need for this hobby; What you need to do to improve your knowledge of the hobby; What is enjoyable about this hobby; What difficulties you might have; What you have learned from this hobby. Writing (20m)

6. 6 Suggested version Swimming is my favourite sport. I like it because it can bring me much fan. The process of learning swimming is very interesting. You can try different ways of swimming, such as breaststroke and backstroke. You can swim at any time of the year if you like. In hot summer, if you jump into the river or the sea to have a swim, you ’ ll feel cool and comfortable. Even in cold winter, you can swim if you are brave enough. Even in cold winter, you can swim if you are brave enough. It ’ s a healthy sport and it can build up your body. If you are a beginner, you must be careful. You ’ d better not swim alone and bring life buoy with you in case of danger. If you want to be a good swimmer, you must have a lot of practice and have great determination.

7. 7 Homework Write a report to the athlete telling him / her about what they need to practise to improve further. Use the form on page 53 to help you.

8. 8 WB-Listening (p48)

9. 9 Information about Marathon Modern marathon races reflect the distance a soldier in ancient Greece covered in 490 BC when he carried the news of a Greek military victory from the town of Marathon to Athens. The marathon is traditionally the longest and final event at modern track and field competitions, including those at the Olympic Games. Annual marathons have gained popularity, and races in major cities such as Boston, Los Angeles, and New York, attract thousands of runners.

10. 10 Marathon (sport), running event, traditionally the longest race (42 km, 26 mile) included in track and field competitions. It is the final track and field event held in the Summer Olympic Games. Marathons have become increasingly popular, and well-known marathons such as those held annually in Boston, Massachusetts, and New York City attract thousands of runners and spectators.The best men's times are under 2 hours and 7 minutes. The best women's times are slightly above 2 hours and 20 minutes.

11. 11 Find out the route of Phidippides ’ journeys Athens Sparta Marathon Athens Sparta Athens Marathon Athens Listening-I (5m)

12. 12 Listen to the tape and answer the following questions. 1.Who was Phidippides? 2.What was his job every day? 3.How did ancient Greeks send message? He was the best runner of Athens. He ran every day and was sent on messages on journeys that lasted many days. The message was sent by runners. Listening-II (5m)

13. 13 Listen to the tape again and answer the following questions. 1.Which two countries was the battle between? 2.What did the leader of Athens tell Phidippides to do? Why? 3.What ’ s the result of his travel to Sparta? 4.Why was Phippides told to go to Marathon after he got back to Athens? 5.What ’ s the result of the battle in Marathon? 6.Why did they ask him to run fast from Marathon to Athens after the battle? 7.How is he remembered? Listening-III (7m)

14. 14 1.Which two countries was the battle between? 2.What did the leader of Athens tell Phidippides to do? Why? Greece and Persia Greeks VS Persian The leader of Athens told Phidippides to go to Sparta to ask for help against the persians. The Greek army was small so they were afraid they would be beaten.

15. 15 3. What ’ s the result of his travel to Sparta? 4. Why was Phippides told to go to Marathon after he got back to Athens? His journey was not useful as they would not help them. He was told to fight in the Battle of Marathon against the Persians.

16. 16 5. What ’ s the result of the battle in Marathon? 6. Why did they ask him to run fast from Marathon to Athens after the battle? It was a long, hard battle but at last the Athenians won. The Persians were too confident and so the Greeks were able to beat them. The knew the people of Athens would be worried and they wanted them to know the good news.

17. 17 7. How is he remembered? He is remembered with a race in the Olympic Games which is as long as his run from Marathon to Athens.

18. 18 WB-USING WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS (P49)

19. 19 Do you know the following sport items? Pre-reading (2m)

20. 20 table tennis gymnastics

21. 21 fencing tennis

22. 22 swimming shooting

23. 23 toxophily kickboxing

24. 24 baseball basketball

25. 25 wrestling skiing

26. 26 sailing football

27. 27 judo boating

28. 28 cycling weightlifting

29. 29 boxing horse-riding diving

30. 30 track and field events

31. 31 discus throw javelin

32. 32 shot-put

33. 33 Sporting events in the Winter Olympic Games Ice hockey Skiing Ice skating …

34. 34 Sporting events played between teams Basketball Volleyball Football Relay race Gymnastics …

35. 35 Sporting events done best by Chinese athletes Table tennis Badminton Weight-lifting Gymnastics Shooting Diving …

36. 36 torch

37. 37 WB- LISTENING TASK(P51)

38. 38 Listen to the tape and put these sentences in the correct order ( ) I start the Olympic Games when the fire in the stadium is lit. ( ) I am happy when new countries get Olympic Medals. ( ) I travel through many countries carried by many athletes. ( ) The sun lights the torch. ( ) I will burn till the end of the Olympic Games. ( ) The last country I visit is the one with the host town for the Olympics. ( ) The greatest honour is for the last athlete who carried me into the stadium. ( ) China came third in the medal tables in Sydney in the 2000 Olympic Games. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Listening-I (7m)

39. 39 Homework Retell one story from the listening materials.

40. 40 Let’s enjoy!

41. 41 Finish the following exercises

42. 42 ① —How many countries the last Olympic Games? --- Over 50. A. presented B. joined C. took part in ② Maggie as well as Betty studying in the University now. A. is B. are C. was D. were ③ Are you being honest this matter? I was perfectly honest telling you the story. We should be honest our parents. A. with B. about C. in present 指出席（会 议，仪式等），强 调在场或到场 join 指加入某一组 织或行列中而成为 其中一员 take part in 指参加 群众性的活动、会 议等，不可用于被 动语态 C

43. 43 ① —How many countries the last Olympic Games? --- Over 50. A. presented B. joined C. took part in ② Maggie as well as Betty studying in the University now. A. is B. are C. was D. were ③ Are you being honest this matter? I was perfectly honest telling you the story. We should be honest our parents. A. with B. about C. in as well as 意 为 “ 也 ” ， “ 和 ” ， “ 不但 …… 而 且 ……” 。连接 两个并列主语 时，谓语动词 应与前面的主 语保持人称和 数的一致 C A

44. 44 ① —How many countries the last Olympic Games? --- Over 50. A. presented B. joined C. took part in ② Maggie as well as Betty studying in the University now. A. is B. are C. was D. were ③ Are you being honest this matter? I was perfectly honest telling you the story. We should be honest our parents. A. with B. about C. in honest adj. be honest with sb. 对某人真诚 be honest about sth. 在某事上很 坦诚 be honest in (doing) sth. 做某 事坦诚 C A B C A

45. 45 ④ Visitors paid a visit to his office one another. A. after B. by ⑤ Once you a promise, you should it and try to carry it out. A. set, make B keep, make C. make, keep D. break, make ⑥ The two teams will compete each other in the game. A. with B. for C. in D. to A one after another 一个接 一个地 one by one 一 个一个地

46. 46 ④ Visitors paid a visit to his office one another. A. after B. by ⑤ Once you a promise, you should it and try to carry it out. A. set, make B keep, make C. make, keep D. break, make ⑥ The two teams will compete each other in the game. A. with B. for C. in D. to A Make a promise 许下诺言 Keep a promise 遵守诺言 Break a promise 不守诺言 C

47. 47 ④ Visitors paid a visit to his office one another. A. after B. by ⑤ Once you a promise, you should it and try to carry it out. A. set, make B keep, make C. make, keep D. break, make ⑥ The two teams will compete each other in the game. A. to B. for C. in D. with A Compete with /against 同 …… 竞争 / 比赛 Compete in 参 加 …… 竞争 / 比赛 compete for 争夺 C D

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