1. Unit 2 Learning about language who's your favorite athlete,why?

2. Do you know who they are?

3. They are all heroes of a special Olympic Games!
Paralympics +
Paralytic
(disabled)
Olympics

4. Use the new words or phrases to replace the part in red
Like the Olympics, the Paralympics are held every four years without changing. Only disabled sportsmen who have reached the agreed standard for event will be allowed to enter as competitors. At first, only about 400 athletes joined in the games, while at present more than 1500 athletes take part in them. In 2000, the IOC and IPC reached an agreement that the host city of Olympics should host the Paralympics too There is no doubt that the 2008 Summer Paralympics will be held in Beijing, which would be a great duty and honor for our country.
athletes
on a regular basis
be admitted to
nowadays
took part in
as well.
responsibility

5. Beijing 2008 Paralypic Games
The mascot is ________
A B C.

6. Beijing 2008 Paralypic Games
The emblem is ________
A B C.

7. Beijing 2008 Paralypci Games
The Motto is _________
One world, one dream.
Share the spirit.
Welcome home.

8. discussion
Why is the motto also “One world, one dream”? What do you understand this motto?
In my opinion, this motto stands for the harmony(和谐) and peace of the whole world. This is a dream not only for the normal people, but also for the disabled. That’s why they share the same motto.

9. Do you know any disabled athletes?

10. Sang Lan is one of the best athletes in
our country. Unluckily, she was badly
hurt in a competition at the age of 17.
She could not stand up. Her Olympic
dream was ruined. It seemed as if it was
the end of the world to her. But she
didn’t lose heart . She faced the reality
with bright smiles. After trying hard,
she was admitted to Peking University.
Now she is devoting herself to the
preparation of the2008 Olympics.

11. 1981
1987
1991
1998
2001
2002
2004
born in Ningbo, Zhejiang
began learning gymnastics
started winning competitions
got hurt at the Goodwill Games in America
became the Ambassador of the Olympics
entered Beijing University
became a member of the torch relay
Smile to Life

12. Use the right form or phrases of “compete”
Sports Life
As an athlete, Sang Lan was very competitive. At the age of 10, she began to take part in some big ____________ and _______________ many top athletes. Unluckily, an accident ruined her sports life when she was ________________ our homeland in America. However, she never gives up her Olympic dream. “If I can get better, I'll play Ping-Pong and _________________ the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, ” she said.
competitions
competed with
competing for
compete in

13. Use the right form of “admit”
Studying Life
Sang Lan wanted to enter Peiking University or Qinghua University. She ___________having no confidence at first. But after working hard, she _________________ to the school of Journalism and communication(新闻传播专业) of Peking University. The brave girl __________ that study was not easy for her but she would never give up.
admitted
was admitted
admitted

14. Slave, physically, motto, swift,
Use the right form of
Slave, physically, motto, swift,
New Life, Old Motto
“Getting up from where you fall is the most ordinary for a gymnast, and it’s my _________. ” said Sang Lan “although I can’t do ___________ exercise as freely as you, I can’t move as __________ as you, yet I have the dream as big as yours. That is to be the master of my life instead of the ___________ of my disability.
motto
physical
swiftly
slave

15. Make your own discovery
Sang Lan’s Journalist Journal
Make your own discovery
I’m so glad to hear that
the 2008 Paralypic Games will be held in Beijing.
New stadiums will be built for the Games.
New mascots will be designed for the Games.
New events will be added to the games.

16. a special sports meeting
poster
a special sports meeting
title
A special sports meeting will be _______ (hold) in Wenzhou Stadium on Jan. 1st from 8:00 to 16:00.
Only disabled people will be ______ (allow) to compete in the games.
Sang Lan will be ______ (invite) as an honored guest.
Children under 12 will not be ________ (allow) to take part.
What events, where and when
held
allowed
What to do and not to do
invited
(Picture)
allowed

17. The dormitory festival
(寝室文化节)
Design a poster for one of the events
Title
What event,
when, where
What to do
and not to do
(picture)
Basketball match
IQ competition
Debate
Lan Jie Fu ……