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Unit 8 More than a Game
Section A Why do we like sports events ?
(3a~3c)
At the end of the class, we are able to:
1. understand the conversation between Ella and Teng Fei, and identify their favourite Olympic sports events and what they say about them.
2. use key expressions such as “at the top of my list”, “be amazed by”, “especially”, “not easy to do”, “truly amazing”, “win by just 0.01 seconds” to talk about favourite Olympic sports.
3. discuss what Olympic sports events we like to watch and why with a partner.
Learning Objectives
Warming Up
My Olympic Pick
Ski jumping
Figure skating
Speed skating
Men’s swimming
Which event would you like to watch?
Listening & Speaking
3a Read the conversation. Tick the events that each person or family will watch in the table.
Person Figure Skating
Ski Jumping Speed Skating Women’s Volleyball Men’s Swimming
Teng Fei
Teng Fei’s family
Ella
Ella’s family
Ella: The Winter Olympics start next month. What event would you like to watch?
Teng Fei: Ski jumping is at the top of my list.
Ella: Same here!
Teng Fei: Really? I just love seeing the athletes fly through the air!
Ella: I agree. It’s not easy to do what they do.
Teng Fei: My parents and I also enjoy watching figure skating. I’m always amazed by their strength and technique.
Ella: Like you, my family watch sports together, especially speed skating. It’s truly amazing. What about the summer games? Do you have a favourite event?
Teng Fei: Oh yes! I especially like the men’s swimming.
Ella: You must be a good swimmer.
Teng Fei: Not really, but I love watching it anyway. For me, the swimming events are so exciting because swimmers often win by just 0.01 seconds. My family also watch team sports together, like women’s volleyball. That’s my mum’s favourite.
Ella: Cool! Oh, don’t forget to watch the opening ceremony.
Teng Fei: Yeah. That’s always exciting!
Check your answer.
Read the conversation again and answer the questions.
1. What does Teng Fei love seeing the athletes do in ski jumping?
→ _________________________________
2. What does Teng Fei say he is amazed by in figure skating?
→ _________________________________
3. Does Teng Fei think he is a good swimmer?
→ _________________________________
Check your answer.
Ella: The Winter Olympics start next month. What event would you like to watch?
Teng Fei: Ski jumping is at the top of my list.
Ella: Same here!
Teng Fei: Really? I just love seeing the athletes fly through the air!
Ella: I agree. It’s not easy to do what they do.
Teng Fei: My parents and I also enjoy watching figure skating. I’m always amazed by their strength and technique.
Ella: Like you, my family watch sports together, especially speed skating. It’s truly amazing. What about the summer games? Do you have a favourite event?
Teng Fei: Oh yes! I especially like the men’s swimming.
Ella: You must be a good swimmer.
Teng Fei: Not really, but I love watching it anyway. For me, the swimming events are so exciting because swimmers often win by just 0.01 seconds. My family also watch team sports together, like women’s volleyball. That’s my mum’s favourite.
Ella: Cool! Oh, don’t forget to watch the opening ceremony.
Teng Fei: Yeah. That’s always exciting!
1. What does Teng Fei love seeing the athletes do in ski jumping?
_________________________________
2. What does Teng Fei say he is amazed by in figure skating?
_________________________________
3. Does Teng Fei think he is a good swimmer?
_________________________________
Fly through the air.
By their strength and technique.
No. He loves watching it anyway.
3b Listen to the conversation. Pay attention to how the speakers describe the events they like. Then role-play the conversation.
The Winter Olympics start next month. What event would you like to watch?
Ski jumping is at the top of my list.
3c Discuss what Olympic sports events you like to watch and why.
What event do you like to watch?
Why do you like to watch it?
Who do you usually watch with?
Questions Sentences
1.What event do you like to watch?
I like to watch .../My favourite event is ...
2. Why do you like to watch it?
I think it is ... /I love seeing ... /I am amazed by their ...
3. Who do you usually watch with? I usually watch it with ...
We watch it together.
Use these sentences to help you organize your ideas.
Sample 1
I like to watch ski jumping. I think it is amazing because I love seeing the athletes fly through the air. It looks so cool! I usually watch it with my parents. We are both excited when we see the jumpers land successfully.
Sample 2
My favourite event is speed skating. I like it because it is really fast and exciting. I am always amazed by the skaters’ speed and technique. I often watch it with my family. We cheer for the athletes together and enjoy the competition a lot.
Sample 3
My favourite Olympic event is figure skating. I love watching it because it is so beautiful and artistic. I am always amazed by the skaters’ amazing skills, graceful moves and perfect balance. I usually watch it with my mom. We often talk about how hard the skaters must practice, and we cheer loudly for our favourite skaters during the competition.
Sample 4
I really enjoy watching men’s swimming. It is super exciting to see the swimmers race as fast as they can in the pool. I admire their great strength and strong will to win. I often watch the swimming games with my dad. We get very nervous when the race is close, and we cheer happily when our country’s athletes get good results.
Ella: The Winter Olympics start next month. What event would you like to watch?
Teng Fei: Ski jumping is at the top of my list.
Ella: Same here!
Teng Fei: Really? I just love seeing the athletes fly through the air!
Ella: I agree. It’s not easy to do what they do.
Read the conversation and learn some language points.
at the top of one’s list ……的首选
表示认同,我也是
not easy to do ... 做……不容易
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Teng Fei: My parents and I also enjoy watching figure skating. I’m always amazed by their strength and technique.
Ella: Like you, my family watch sports together, especially speed skating. It’s truly amazing. What about the summer games? Do you have a favourite event?
Teng Fei: Oh yes! I especially like the men’s swimming.
n.&v. /ˈfɪɡə(r)/
v. /əˈmeɪz/
n. /streŋθ/
adv. /ˈtruːli/
be amazed by... 对……感到惊叹
Ella: You must be a good swimmer.
Teng Fei: Not really, but I love watching it anyway. For me, the swimming events are so exciting because swimmers often win by just 0.01 seconds. My family also watch team sports together, like women’s volleyball. That’s my mum’s favourite.
Ella: Cool! Oh, don’t forget to watch the opening ceremony.
Teng Fei: Yeah. That’s always exciting!
adv. /ˈeniweɪ/
n. /ˈserəməni/
so + adj. + because... 原因状语从句
否定祈使句 + 不定式作宾语
Let’s find the functional language(功能语言) in the conversation.
询问对方感兴趣的项目
表达自己最喜欢的项目
表达同意对方的观点
描述喜欢的具体原因及感受
✅ 功能语言框架总结表
功能 框架结构
询问对方感兴趣的项目 What event would you like to watch? / Do you have a favourite event?
表达自己最喜欢的项目 ... is at the top of my list. / I especially like ... .
表达同意对方的观点 Same here! / I agree.
描述喜欢的具体原因及感受 I love seeing... / amazed by...
Key Phrases
……的首选
我也是!
花样滑冰
对……感到惊叹
_____________________________
_____________________________
Same here!
figure skating
_____________________________
be amazed by ...
_____________________________
at the top of one’s list
Language Points
What event would you like to watch?
would like 的用法
would like想要
1. would like sth. 想要某物
2. would like (sb.) to do sth.=would (sb.) to do sth. 想要(某人做某事)
3. Would you like to do sth.?你愿意做某事吗?
肯定回答:Yes, I’d like/love to.
否定回答:No, thanks./ I’d like/love to, but ...
4. Would you like sth.?
你想要某物吗?
肯定回答:Sure./Yes, please.
否定回答:No, thanks.
would like想要
返回
1. I would like (learn) a foreign language because it will be useful and helpful in the future.
2. A: I will go to buy a book about Chinese poems. Would you like to go with me?
B: . I want to buy some books, too.
to learn
Yes, I’d like/love to
3. A: Would you like to go to the science museum with me?
B: .
A: OK. We can go there next time.
I’d like/love to, but I have no time/...
Exercises
用方框中的单词完成这篇文章。
figure skating amaze strength truly anyway ceremony
Last week, our school held the Sports Week. The opening 1. __________ was on Monday morning. Our class decided to put on a 2. __________ show. I was not a good skater, but I joined 3. __________. We practiced every day after school.
ceremony
skating
anyway
figure skating amaze strength truly anyway ceremony
I didn’t have much 4. __________ at first, and I kept falling. But my friends didn’t give up on me. On the day of the show, I tried my best. To 5. __________ everyone, I finished the whole performance without falling! My teacher said I was 6. __________ brave. She also told me, “You really have a good 7. __________ on the ice.”
strength
amaze
truly
figure
1. Listening and speaking: Teng Fei and Ella sharing their favorite Winter and Summer Olympic events to watch with their families.
2. Words and expressions:
figure, skating, amaze, strength, truly, anyway, ceremony, figure skating
3. Key sentences:
—The Winter Olympics start next month. What event would you like to watch?
— What about the summer games? Do you have a favourite event?
Summary
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