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Unit 8
More than a Game
How do sports bring us together?
Section B (1a-1e Reading)
What sports events are mentioned in the video?
the 2008 Summer Olympics
the 2022 Winter Olympics
What do you know about the Beijing Olympics? Write K for the topics you know about and W for the topics you want to know about.
1a
____ Olympic mascots ____ the kinds of events held
____ the Olympic village ____ famous champions
____ Olympic mottos ____ dramatic victories
____ how Beijing prepared for and organized the games
____ important facts and figures in the Olympics
/ˈmæskət/
/ˈmɑːtoʊ/
What do you know about the Beijing Olympics? Write K for the topics you know about and W for the topics you want to know about.
1a
____ Olympic mascots ____ the kinds of events held
____ the Olympic village ____ famous champions
____ Olympic mottos ____ dramatic victories
____ how Beijing prepared for and organized the games
____ important facts and figures in the Olympics
Predict what topics will be included in a speech about the Beijing Olympic Games. Then read the speech quickly to check your prediction.
1b
____ Olympic mascots ____ the kinds of events held
____ the Olympic village ____ famous champions
____ Olympic mottos ____ dramatic victories
____ how Beijing prepared for and organized the games
____ important facts and figures in the Olympics
Predict what topics will be included in a speech about the Beijing Olympic Games. Then read the speech quickly to check your prediction.
1b
famous champions
dramatic victories
how Beijing prepared for and organized the games
Olympic mottos
1. Fast reading
Look through the content of the text.
A speech.
The 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2022 Winter Olympics.
1. What type of text is this?
2. What “two events” does the speaker refer to?
2. Fast reading
What’s the main idea of each paragraph?
greeting
show the topic
the 2022 Winter Olympics
the 2008 Summer Olympics
impact
purpose of Olympics
thanks
What is the structure of the speech?
A. ①/②③④/⑤⑥/⑦
B. ①/②③④/⑤⑥/⑦
C. ①/②/③④/⑤⑥/⑦
D. ①/②/③④/⑤/⑥/⑦
The structure of this speech
Paragraph 1: ______________________
Paragraph 2: ______________________ Paragraph 3: ______________________
Paragraph 4: ______________________
Paragraph 5: ______________________
Paragraph 6: ______________________
Paragraph 7: ______________________
the City of Two Olympics
the highlights of
the two Olympic Games
the meaning of
the two Olympic Games
thanks
greeting
show the topic
the 2022 Winter Olympics
the 2008 Summer Olympics
impact
purpose of Olympics
thanks
greeting
3. Careful reading
Read the text, find the relevant information about the 2022 Winter Olympics, and complete the following table.
Number of athletes
Number of events
World-watched competitions
The speaker’s favourite competition
Popular mascot mentioned
Olympic motto
The most recent was the 2022 Winter Olympics. A total of nearly 2,900 athletes attended and competed in 109 events in seven Olympic winter sports. There were many exciting moments. Nearly the whole world watched the fantastic figure skating and ski jumping competitions. I watched the freestyle skiing, and like everyone else, I fell in love with those brave and talented athletes. I also became a huge fan of the mascot, Bing Dwen Dwen.
Read the text, find the relevant information about the 2022 Winter Olympics, and complete the following table.
Number of athletes
Number of events
World-watched competitions
The speaker’s favourite competition
Popular mascot mentioned
3. Careful reading
Read the text, find the relevant information about the 2022 Winter Olympics, and complete the following table.
Number of athletes
Number of events
World-watched competitions
The speaker’s favourite competition
Popular mascot mentioned
Olympic motto
Nearly 2,900
109
Figure skating and ski jumping competitions
Freestyle skiing
Bing Dwen Dwen
Together for a Shared Future (Para. 6)
And we shall not forget the amazing achievements in the 2008 Summer Olympics. I watched in wonder as Usain Bolt smiled his way across the finish line in the 100 metres, setting a new world record. Then I watched the drama of the shooting event. Du Li won her second Olympic gold medal, after the first one in 2004. Both were dramatic come - from - behind victories.
In 2008, Usain Bolt smiled his way across the finish line in the 100 metres, ________________________.
Then in the shooting event, Du Li won ___________________________.
Both were _________________________________.
setting a new world record
her second Olympic gold medal
dramatic come-from-behind victories
4. Careful reading
Read and complete.
Du Li won her second Olympic gold medal.
Usain Bolt set a new world record in the 100 metres.
Read again and complete the mind - map. You can add more information.
1c
set a new world record in the 100 metres.
won her second Olympic gold medal.
One World, One Dream
Mascots: Fuwa.
Events: boxing, weightlifting, swimming...
2,900
109
seven
Together for a Shared Future
Mascot: Bing Dwen Dwen
Events: figure skating, ski jumping...
What did the two Olympic Games in Beijing have in common?
Two events
2008 Summer Olympics
Beijing Olympics
1. Hosting two Olympics brought __________ but also opportunities to Beijing.
2. Both Games showed China’s success in its _____________________ on the world stage.
3. In both events, many __________ and ________ helped out.
4. Volunteers and citizens worked with _______ to make sure that people from around the
world had a pleasant stay.
5. Events like the Olympic Games build _________ between countries and form friendships
between people.
6. The purpose of the Olympics includes bringing people together for ______ and harmony.
2022 Winter Olympics
Para.5&6
Hosting two Olympics brought challenges but also opportunities to Beijing. Both Games showed China's success in its reform and opening - up on the world stage. China's great achievements have gained worldwide attention. In both events, many volunteers and citizens helped out. They worked with pride to make sure that people from around the world had a pleasant stay.
What did the two Olympic Games in Beijing have in common?
Brought challenges but also opportunities to Beijing.
Showed China's success in its reform and opening - up on the world stage.
Many volunteers and citizens helped out.
Events like the Olympic Games build bridges between countries and form friendships between people. The purpose of the Olympics is to build relationships between people, to celebrate the Olympic spirit, and to bring people together for peace and harmony. This is shown in both the motto of the 2008 Olympics, "One World, One Dream", and the motto of the 2022 Olympics, "Together for a Shared Future". These mottos touch my heart quite deeply, as I'm sure they touch yours.
Thank you for listening!
What did the two Olympic Games in Beijing have in common?
Build bridges between countries and form friendships between people.
To bring people together for peace and harmony.
What did the two Olympic Games in Beijing have in common?
Two events
2008 Summer Olympics
Beijing Olympics
1. Hosting two Olympics brought __________ but also opportunities to Beijing.
2. Both Games showed China’s success in its _____________________ on the world stage.
3. In both events, many __________ and ________ helped out.
4. Volunteers and citizens worked with _______ to make sure that people from around the
world had a pleasant stay.
5. Events like the Olympic Games build _________ between countries and form friendships
between people.
6. The purpose of the Olympics includes bringing people together for ______ and harmony.
challenges
reform and opening-up
volunteers
bridges
peace
2022 Winter Olympics
citizens
pride
💡 The Olympics are not just sports events — they create chances for international friendship and growth.
Discuss the questions.
1d
1. What were the high - points of the 2008 and the 2022 Beijing Olympics in your opinion?
2. What did the two Olympic Games in Beijing have in common?
3. What feelings does the speaker express in the speech? How do you know?
4. What kind of city is a good choice to host the Olympic Games?
1. What were the high - points of the 2008 and the 2022 Beijing Olympics in your opinion?
Every high-point of the Olympics comes from our joint efforts and unity.
3. What feelings does the speaker express in the speech? How do you know?
"I fell in love with those brave and talented athletes."
→ Show his deep love for the athletes.
"I watched in wonder as Usain Bolt smiled his way across the finish line..."
→ Show his amazement at the champions.
"These mottos touch my heart quite deeply, as I'm sure they touch yours."
→ Show his emotional connection to the Olympic spirit
Recognize the writer's feelings through word choice and sentence structures. These can help readers better understand the context and the topic.
Identifying the writer's attitude
Summarize the writer's overall feeling about the Beijing Olympics.
What is the writer's overall attitude towards Beijing's two Olympics?
ADMIRE
He is full of admiration for the athletes and their achievements.
LOVE
He deeply loves the athletes, the events, and the Olympic spirit.
PRIDE
He feels proud of China hosting two successful Olympic Games.
✓ The writer's attitude: deep admiration + love + pride for Beijing's two Olympic Games.
4. What kind of city is a good choice to host the Olympic Games?
modern sports facilities
convenient public transport
enough hotels for visitors
plenty of helpful volunteers
friendly local citizens
Read aloud and practise the speech. Then introduce Beijing's two Olympic Games in your own words.
1e
Beijing is the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics. Nearly 2,900 athletes took part in 109 events in seven Olympic winter sports in the 2022 winter Olympics. The mascot Bing Dwen Dwen became very popular. The 2008 Summer Olympics were also fantastic. Many athletes set new world records and made amazing achievements.
The song “You and Me” and the motto “One World, One Dream” touched many people’s hearts. The two Olympic Games showed China’s rapid development in many fields and were supported by many volunteers and citizens.
Why does the writer say the two mottos touch his heart deeply?
✓ Both mottos express the writer's hope for a peaceful, united, and harmonious world.
✓ They perfectly capture the Olympic spirit: friendship, peace, and a shared future for all humans.
💡 Mottos are not just slogans — they reflect shared values and dreams of people around the world.
1. ... I fell in love with those brave and talented athletes. (教材P76 1b)
talented /ˈtæləntɪd/ adj.有才能的;天才的
由“ talent(n.天资;天赋;天才)+ -ed(形容词后缀)”构成,同义词为gifted。
My brother is a talented artist, and his
paintings are amazing.我哥哥是一位
天才艺术家,他的画作令人惊叹。
She is an extremely gifted poet.
她是一位极具天赋的诗人。
词形拓展 talent n.天资;天赋
have/show a talent/gift for... 在······方面有天赋
Mike, a 7-year-old boy, has a great talent for art. 迈克,一个7岁的男孩,很有艺术天赋。
Language Points
Du Li won her second Olympic gold medal, after the first one in 2004.
(教材P76 1b)
gold /ɡəʊld/ n.金;金牌;金色 adj.金质的;金色的
辨析gold与golden
两者都可作形容词,意为“金色的;金质的”,区别如下:
gold 只用于名词前作定语 The company name was spelled out in gold letters.该公司的名称用烫金字母拼成。
golden 可作定语或表语 He wears a golden watch today.
他今天戴了一块金手表。(作定语)
Leaves turn golden in autumn.
秋天,树叶变成了金黄色。(作表语)
Language Points
3. They worked with pride to make sure that people from around the world had a pleasant stay. (教材P77 1b)
pride /praɪd/ n.自豪(感);骄傲
take pride in sb./sth.“为某人/某物感到骄傲”,相当于be proud of sb./sth.。
David let the kite go and watched with pride as it danced beautifully in the sky.
戴维松开风筝, 骄傲地看着它在天空中优美地飞舞。
He is kind and brave. Everyone takes pride in (= is proud of) him.
他善良又勇敢。所有人都为他感到骄傲。
Language Points
4. ... and to bring people together for peace and harmony. (教材P77 1b)
harmony /ˈhɑːməni/ n.和谐;和睦
in harmony with sb. 与某人相处融洽
be in harmony with sth. 和某事物一致;和某事物协调
[不可数名词]
She lives in harmony with her neighbours. 她和邻里相处融洽。
Your suggestions are not in harmony with our aims.
你的建议与我们的目标不符。
Language Points
一、单词默写
1. /ˈmæskɒt/ n. 吉祥物 ________
2. /ˈmɒtəʊ/ n. 口号;格言 ________
3. /drəˈmætɪk/ adj. 激动人心的;出乎意料的 ________
4. /ˈtæləntɪd/ adj. 有才能的;天才的 ________
5. /ˈmedl/ n. 奖章;勋章 ________
6. /rɪˈfɔːm/ n. 改革;变革 ________
7. /ˈsɪtɪzn/ n. 市民;公民 ________
8. /praɪd/ n. 自豪(感);骄傲 ________
9. /ˈhɑːməni/ n. 和谐;和睦 ________
10. /ˈdiːpli/ adv. 非常;极其 ________
mascot
dramatic
motto
reform
pride
talented
medal
citizen
harmony
deeply
二、词组默写
1. 改革开放 __________________________
2. 在世界舞台上 __________________________
3. 创造新纪录 __________________________
4. 从后面追上来的胜利 __________________________
5. 全球关注 __________________________
6. 建立桥梁 __________________________
7. 奥运精神 __________________________
8. 深深地触动我的心 __________________________
9. 最好(或最有意思)的部分 __________________________
10. 对……感到满意 __________________________
reform and opening-up
set a new record
on the world stage
Olympic spirit
be satisfied with
come-from-behind victory
build bridges
touch one’s heart
worldwide attention
high point
三、汉语提示填空题
1. 北京是第一个既举办过夏季奥运会又举办过冬季奥运会的城市。
Beijing is the first city ever to host ________ the Summer ________ the Winter Olympics.
2. 共有近2900名运动员参加了109个项目的比赛。
A ________ of nearly 2,900 athletes attended and ________ in 109 events.
3. 全世界几乎都观看了精彩的花样滑冰和跳台滑雪比赛。
Nearly the whole world watched the fantastic figure skating and ski jumping ________.
4. 我观看了自由式滑雪,和所有人一样,我爱上了那些勇敢而有天赋的运动员。
I watched the freestyle skiing, and ________ everyone else, I fell in love with those brave and ________ athletes.
5. 我惊奇地看着尤塞恩·博尔特微笑着冲过100米终点线,创造了新的世界纪录。
I watched in ________ as Usain Bolt smiled his way across the finish line, ________ a new world record.
total
both
talented
setting
competed
like
competitions
wonder
and
6. 两届奥运会都给北京带来了挑战,但也带来了机遇。
Hosting two Olympics brought challenges but also _____________ to Beijing.
7. 两届奥运会都展示了中国在改革开放中取得的成功。
Both Games showed China’s success in its reform and ____________ on the world stage.
8. 许多志愿者和市民都参与了服务,以确保来自世界各地的人们度过愉快的时光。
Many __________ and citizens helped out to make sure that people from around the world had a ________ stay.
9. 奥运会的目的在于建立人与人之间的关系,庆祝奥运精神。
The purpose of the Olympics is to build _____________ between people and to celebrate the Olympic ________.
10. 2008年奥运会的口号是“同一个世界,同一个梦想”。
The motto of the 2008 Olympics is “________ ________, ________ ________”.
opportunities
volunteers
opening-up
spirit
pleasant
One Dream
relationships
One World
Unit 6
Beyond Earth
What does it take to explore space?
Section B (1a-1e)
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