1. Lesson 4 Sailing in Qingdao
In this lesson, you will review how to
1. talk about your favorite sport
2. use v-ing and as…as…correctly
3. write a short passage about your favorite sport.

2. Task 1 Listen and fill outdoor activities fond Cycling relaxing
F: What_______ _________ are you ____ of?
J: ________. It is _______ and good for my health.
F: What about _______ ?
J: I don’t often do that. Is it your favorite sport?
F: Yes, I find it ___________.
J: How often do you go _______?
F: Once a month.
J: Have you ______ the sailing club?
F: Yes, I joined the club two years ago.
outdoor
activities
fond
Cycling
relaxing
sailing
challenging
sailing
joined

3. Task 2 Work in pairs be fond of / favorite sport
challenging/relaxing/exciting/interesting/ full of energy / crazy about…
How often
once a week/every weekend/every morning
A: Are you fond of sailing?
B: Yes. It is very challenging.
A: How often do you go sailing?
B: I often do it once a week.

4. Task 2 Work in pairs be fond of / favorite sport
challenging/relaxing/exciting/interesting/ full of energy / crazy about…
How often
once a week/every weekend/every morning
A: Are you fond of jogging?
B: Yes. It is very relaxing.
A: How often do you go jogging?
B: I do it every morning.

5. Task 2 Work in pairs be fond of / favorite sport
challenging/relaxing/exciting/interesting/ full of energy / crazy about…
How often
once a week/every weekend/every morning
A: Are you fond of playing soccer?
B: Yes. It is very exciting.
A: How often do you play soccer?
B: I often do it every weekend.

6. Task 2 Work in pairs be fond of / favorite sport
challenging/relaxing/exciting/interesting/ full of energy / crazy about…
How often
once a week/every weekend/every morning
A: Are you fond of playing basketball?
B: Yes. It is full of energy and I am
crazy about it.
A: How often do you play basketball?
B: I often do it after school every day.

7. Task 3 Read and compare Jack is __________ than Nancy.
Jack is ___ _____ ___ Nancy.
Nancy thinks sailing is an ________ sport and Jack thinks it is __________.
younger as
tall as
exciting
challenging

8. Task 4 Read and choose
The 2008 Olympic Games were held in Beijing successfully. Qingdao, as a partner city, held the sailing events. A lot of tourists came to watch the games and go sightseeing in our country.
There are two kinds of Olympic sailing events. One is fleet racing where all the boats race at once; the other is match racing where two boats race against each other. Wind and weather are important factors in sailing. In the Olympics, there are men’s, women’s and mixed events. Sailing became an Olympic event in 1900.
Today, sailing has become more and more popular. Thousands of fans have started to practice sailing in the sea to enjoy fun.

9. Language Points
The 2008 Olympic Games were held in Beijing successfully. Qingdao, as a partner city, held the sailing events. A lot of tourists came to watch the games and go sightseeing in our country.

10. Language Points
There are two kinds of Olympic sailing events. One is fleet racing where all the boats race at once; the other is match racing where two boats race against each other. Wind and weather are important factors in sailing. In the Olympics, there are men’s, women’s and mixed events. Sailing became an Olympic event in 1900.

11. Language Points
Today, sailing has become more and more popular. Thousands of fans have started to practice sailing in the sea to enjoy fun.
practice doing something: 练习做…

12. Task 5 Write complete the following form. football /basketball /chess…
1. write about the sports you like
2. give reasons for your preference
3. describe how you practice it
4. describe how well you can play it
football /basketball /chess…
interesting /relaxing / exciting…
once a week / with friends…
win … match for several times /…

13. Task 5 Write Write about your favorite sport
As to sports, I like _______ best. I think it is very ________ and I am crazy about it. I play it __________. I often do it ____________. They are all fond of it like me. As a member of our school team, I _____________.To play it better, I usually watch games on TV. I have learned much from the excellent players.