1. Unit 9 Gymnastics Lesson 34-35

2. Presentation

5. Different pieces of equipment for men and women
rings
double bars
horse with
two handles
high bar

6. For women
high and low bars
beam

7. For both men and women
horse
floor exercises

8. Read Lesson 34 carefully and answer the following. A.Greece B.Germany
Reading comprehension
Read Lesson 34 carefully and answer the following.
1.The earliest gym competition took place in _____.
A.Greece B.Germany
C.Sweden D.China
2.According to the text , when was modern gymnastics probably held ?
A.In B.In 1811
C.In D.In 1912

9. 3.What is a keep-fit programme?
A.A programme that is only suitable for children.
B.A programme that is to keep children in good condition.
C.A programme that is to help fat children to lose weight.
D.A programme that is to choose those children who are fit to become gymnastics in the future.
4.When do most girls begin their gym training?
A.At kindergarten B.In primary school.
C.In junior high school. D.In senior high school.

10. 5.What does “ doing a handstand” in paragraph 5 probably
mean?
A.Staying in one position without moving.
B.Standing on one’s hands with one’s feet in the air.
C.Stretching one’s feet in a line on the floor.
D.Standing on one’s hands and feet with the body bent in a
semicircle.
6.What did Berlin set up the the gymnastics center for in
1811?
A.for people to do gymnastics with equipment.
B.For men to do gymnastics with equipment.
C.For people to outdoor gymnastics.
D.For men to do indoor gymnastics.

11. Lesson 35 A gymnastics competition
1.Which of the following is true about Zhou Lan during the competition?
A.Firm and easy-going B.Proud and quiet
C.Optimistic(乐观) and brave D.Relaxed and friendly
2.Why is dance an important part of gymnastics training?
A.because it helps you keep balance.
B.Because it helps your body bend easily.
C.Because it includes the types of movements required in gymnastics.
D.Because it makes your body stronger for jumps and turns.

12. 3.Why are women younger than men among the Olympic medal winners?
A.Women are physically stronger than men.
B.Girls develop physically earlier than boys.
C.Boys cannot move as neatly and easily as girls.
D.Women are better at performing exercises to music than men.

13. 4.If you are a trainer ,who is choosing children for gym team,
which factor(因素) will you take into consideration?
A.Age, height ,sense of agreement of movement,sense of balance.
B.Figure,eyesight, sense of music, disposition (气质).
C.Length of fingers, sense of music, experience, physical strength.
D.Age, weight,physical strength , dancing skills.
5.Why was Zhou Lan at a disadvantage before the competition?
A.Because she was not feeling well.
B.Because she did not have any experience of competition.
C.Because she had to join in the competition without her company.
D.Because she was not used to being away from home.

14. 短文改错 √ to take part in the first gymnastic competition.
It was Sunday and Zhou Lan was going 1._________
to take part in the first gymnastic competition.
As soon as her competition started, _________
she tried her best and did good in per- 3._________
forming on three pieces of equipment 4._______
as well as on the floor. Now the time
came to her performance on the high-and- 5._________ √
her--the
good-well
equipment＋s
to-- for

15. low bars. She stands below them and 6._________
waited. When the judge nodding, she _________
began. She jumped upwards, caught
the high bar in two hands and did a neat _________
circle. Altogether, she performed
wonderful and landed neatly and steadily 9._________
on the floor. Then came the results.
Victory for Zhou Lan! She was the one _________
stands-stood
nodding-nodded
two-both
wonderful＋ly
one-first