Aims and demands:
1. Develop the Ss’ listening ability .
2. Grasp the usage of the language points:
at the doctor’s , take a look,, knock into fell over
It feels a bit tense .
That sounds very interesting.
Difficulty: Ask the Ss to make a dialogue between the doctor and a patient.
Teaching methods: listening, speaking, practicing
Learning method: How to listen smartly
Teaching aids: tape recorder, some slides
Procedure:
Step 1. New words:
Step 2. Introduction
T: How many gold medals did the Chinese players win?
There are a lot of international champions in China in the 2000 Olympic Games.
The two of whom are gymnasts . Who are they ?
Ss: They are 李小鹏 and 刘璇 .
T: Li is an international champion on the double bars.
Liu is an international champion on the beam.
And also the whole Chinese gymnastic team have won the gold prize.
T: Today we are going to learn “ Gymnastics” .
Do you know what pieces of equipment are used in gymnastics ?
( Picture talking )
rings , beam, high bar, high-and-low bars, double bars, beam, “horse”(side horse / pummelled horse（鞍马） , vaulting horse（跳马）)
T: Do men and women , boys and girls do the same kinds of exercises?
------- Men perform on the rings, on the double bars, on the high bar, and on a type of “horse” with our legs which has two handles fixed to the top surface.
While women perform on the high-and-low bars, one of which is higher than the other, and the beam, which is a length of wood only four inches wide which is fixed at a height of 1.20 meters above the ground.
Step 3. Listening
Listen to the tape and choose the correct answers:
1. Sharon is a gymnast. She is ______.
A. at the teacher’s B. at the doctor’s C. at her friend’s D. at home
2. Something is wrong with Sharon’s ______.
A. left leg B. right shoulder C. left shoulder D. right leg
3. Sharon hurt herself when she was _____.
A. doing some exercises B. finishing some exercises
C. on the high-and-low bars D. jumping
4. The change between ___ temperatures makes the blood move and the damaged parts begin to repair themselves.
A. hot and cool B. warm and cool C. cold and cool D. hot and cold
5. At the end of the week, throw the frozen peas away. They _____ to eat.
A. will be fit B. won’t be fit C. would not like D. would like to
BCADB
Step 4. Read by themselves and answer the questions;
1. Who was Sharon? ---- gymnast
2. What’s wrong with her? ---- Something is wrong with her left shoulder.
3. How did she hurt her shoulder? ---- While she was doing gym.
4. What kind of treatment did the doctor advise her to use? ----- to use the hot-cloth-and-frozen-peas treatment.
5. How often does she have to take this treatment? ---- twice a day for a week
6. Do you think that this interesting treatment is effective? ----- Yes.
7. Have you ever used the hot-cloth-and-frozen peas treatment? ---------
What treatment does the doctor tell her to do?
---- To use the hot-cloth-and-frozen-pea treatment.
Step 4. Reading and find out the language points
1. at the doctor’s
at my uncle’s
at the tailor’s
2. take a look at : have a look at
3. It feels a bit tense.
4. knock into sb.
Can you knock the nail into the wall?
The boy ran for the ball and knocked into a man.
He walked in the dark and knocked into a tree.
5. fall over
He slipped into a banana skin and fell over.
6. so on and so on : repeatedly
7. That sounds very interesting.
8. fit to eat:
Step 5. Practice
Make up a dialogue between the two---- one is a doctor and the other is a patient
Doctor: Asks a question
Patient: Says what the problem is
Doctor: Makes one or more comments and then gives some advice
Example:
D: Can I help you?
P: Yes, I can’t sleep well.
D: How can I help you?
P: Can you give me some medicine so that I can have a good sleep?
D: What can I do for you?
P: I’ve got a pain here. My left shoulder hurts.
D: Let me have a look at it.
P: Oh, I feel terrible.
D: Mmn, I see. It feels a bit tense, but it’s nothing serious.
P: Shall I take any medicine?
D: Yes. Take this medicine, two pills a time, three times a day. And try to use the hot-cloth-and-frozen peas treatment.
Step 6. workbook----- Ex 2
Homework : read two passages
At the doctor’s
When a patient comes in what will the doctor say?
What can I do for you?
How can I help you?
What seems to be the matter?
Can I help you?
What will the patient say?
I’ve got a pain…
I’ve got a headache and a cough day and night.
I’ve got a temperature and all my bones ache.
I feel terrible.
I hurt my leg while I was….
I don’t feel well.
Then what will the doctor say?
Let me take a look at it / you.
Let me feel your pulse.
Left me take your temperature.
Oh, I see. It’s nothing serious.
Have a good rest and you’ll ..
You’ll be all right / well better soon.
Take this medicine / two pills a time, three times a day.
Unit 9 Lesson 34~35 Gymnastics
Aims and demands: Develop the Ss’ reading ability and have a good understanding of the text
Difficulty and importance: Have a deeper understanding of the text
Teaching methods: Reading and listening and discussion
Learning methods: How to read fast
Teaching aids: a tape recorder and some slide shown
Procedure:
Step 1. Presentation
What kinds of equipment are used in doing the gymnastic exercises?
As we know from the dialogue , Sharon hurt her left shoulder while doing some exercises on the high-and-low bars. So while you are doing gym, you should be more careful.
Now look at the pictures and tell :
Where are the gymnasts doing exercises / performing? ( P 51)
Ss: He is performing on the high bar.
He is performing on the double bars.
He is jumping / performing on a “horse”.
She is performing on a beam.
Step 2. Listening
Listen to the tape of Lesson 34 and tell whether the following statements are true or false.
1. Olympic competitions started in Greece. T
2. Modern gymnastics began in the 18th century. F
3. If you want to become a top gymnast, it is important to start when you are 14 or 15 years old.F
4. Boys win Olympic gymnastics medals usually between the age of 19 and 25. T
5. Both boys and girls perform on the rings, on the double bars, on the high bar and so on. F
6. Only girls perform on the high-and-low bars. T
7. Only boys do floor exercises on the mat. F
8. Make sure you put on some watches, rings, and necklaces before you start. F
9. Wear tight clothing with collars but without belts so that it doesn’t catch on any of the equipment. F
10. Look after your health and do less practice if you are unwell or have any injury. F
Fill in the form: General information on gymnastics
1.The origin（起源）of the words “gymnastics” and “gym”
2.The origin of modern gymnastics
3.The importance of dance
4.The important point to become a top gymnast
5.Different pieces of equipment for men and women For men:
For women:
6.The same equipment for both men and women
Step 3. Reading------Details of the text (preparation)
Fill in the form: General information on gymnastics
1.The origin（起源）of the words “gymnastics” and “gym” The two words come from the Greek language, for it was in Greece that Olympic competitions started.
2.The origin of modern gymnastics It began in the nineteenth century. In 1811 an outdoor gymnastics center for men was opened in Berlin where they could do body-building and exercises on a high bar and other pieces of equipment.
3.The importance of dance It prepares you for the types of movements required in gymnastics. One of the aims is to make the body stronger for jumps and turns and for movements of balance. It also helps your body bend forwards, backwards and sideways, and improves the way you hold your body.
4.The important point to become a top gymnast It is important to start when very young. In fact, most gymnasts start with simple exercises while they are still at kindergarten.
5.Different pieces of equipment for men and women For men: Men perform on the rings, on the double bars, on the high bar, and on a type of “horse” with four legs which has two handles fixed to the top surface.
For women: Women perform on the high-and-low bars, one of which is higher than the other, and the “beam”, which is a length of wood only four inches wide which is fixed at a height of 1.20 metres above the ground.
6.The same equipment for both men and women Both men and women gymnasts do floor exercises on the mat and jump over a “horse” with four legs.
Step 4. Note making on the textbook ---P51
Step 5 . Workbook ----- Ex 1
Step 6 . Reading comprehension (3A Lesson 34)
Reading comprehension (3A Lesson 34) ABBDC ACBAA
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 1795 B. In 1811 C. In 1900 D. In 1912
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 gymnasts in the future.
4. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. It was in Greece that the gymnastics competition started.
B. Gymnastics is performed in many countries.
C. People benefit a lot from exercising gym.
D. Gymnastics has a long history.
5. Why is dance an important part of training?
A. Because men make their bodies stronger in dancing.
B. Because women need dancing skills to perform in competitions.
C. Because dancing prepares the players for the kinds of movements required in gym.
D. Because dancing helps the body bend forwards, backwards and sideways.
6. When do most girls begin their gym training?
A. At kindergarten. B. I primary school.
C. In junior high school. D. In senior high school.
7. In which paragraph can we find the answer to the question: Why do girls win Olympic gymnastics medals earlier than boys?
A. Paragraph 2 B. Paragraph 3
C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 5
8. 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(伸展) one’s feet in a line on the floor while reaching out one’s hands straight.
D. Standing on one’s hands and feet with the body bent in a semicircle.
9. If you are a gymnast, and you are not feeling well today, what should you do?
A. Stop practice today.
B. Continue practising.
C. Have a rest first and then continue to practise.
D. Reduce part of the training exercises.
10. If you are a trainer, who is choosing children for the gym team, which factors (因素) will you take into consideration?
A. Age, height, sense of agreement of movements, 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.
Reading comprehension for 3A Lesson 35 BCACD
1. 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 trainer’s company(陪伴)
D. Because she was not used to being away from home.
2. How did she feel before the competition?
A. She was nervous in her first competition.
B. She was confident that she would win.
C. She was not worried although this was her first competition.
D. She was glad to know that the other competitors were not used to being away from home.
3. In which way was it clear that she had done well?
A. She gave a very good performance and made no serious mistakes.
B. She landed neatly and steadily on the floor at the end.
C. She was not proud although she was better than others.
D. She did well in jumping over “horse” and the high-and-low bars.
4. Which happened to Zhou Lan second?
A. She performed on the high-and-low bars.
B. She made a new friend.
C. She did floor exercises on the mat.
D. Her fellow gymnasts came up to congratulate her.
5. 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.
Step 6. Deal with Lesson 35
Read the text and put these events in the correct order. Then try to retell the story in your own words.
A. As soon as the competition began they stopped talking.
B. Everyone cheered and clapped, and came up to congratulate her on her success.
C. Zhou Lan did very well in two pieces of equipment and on the floor.
D. She waited with the other gymnasts for the judges to announce the results.
E. Zhou Lan chatted with her fellow gymnasts before the competition started.
F. It was announced that Zhou Lan won the first place.
G. She went up to thank her trainer for her help. Her trainer was delighted.
H. She also gave an excellent performance on the high-and-low bars.
EACHDFBG
Homework: Do the workbook of Unit 9
Unit 9 Lesson 34~35 Gymnastics
Language points:
1. It was / is in Greece that ……强调句形
You met an old friend in the park yesterday.
It was you who met ………
It was an old friend that you……
It was in the park that…….
It was yesterday that……
2. There are also records of gymnastics being performed . ( Used as an attributive )
Complete the following :
(1) My bike is being repaired. （在修理）表语
(2) The house being built （在建的）by our company will be completed by the end of this year.定语
(3) The prices of the computers being shown （在展览的）here are still unknown.定语
(4) He didn’t mind being left （独自留在） at home. 宾语
(5) Being lost （迷路）can be a terrifying experience. 主语
3. prepare sb. for sth. 使某人对…进行准备
prepare …for sth.= get ready for 为…作准备
prepare 准备
老师在指导学生准备学期考试.
The teachers are preparing their students for the term examination.
The students are preparing for the exam.
The teachers are preparing the exam.
4. do sth to music 伴随音乐做事
They are dancing to light music.
The students are doing eye exercises to music.
5. win medals 获得奖章
gain full mark获得满分
6. keep one’s balance
keep the balance of nature
7. There are a few simple safety measures to follow while ( you are ) training.
8. Follow : a) to take or accept 遵守,采纳,听从
follow the safety measure
follow the teacher’s instructions
follow one’s advice
b) understand 领悟
You are speaking too fast and we can’t quite follow you.听懂
c) go along 沿..而行
Follow the path and you will see the cinema.
d) come or go after
She followed me into the classroom.
e) following can be used together with “the” , it means “next”
in the following year=== next year
9. …… can be highly dangerous
highly: to a high degree 高度的,非常的
eg: Advertising is a highly developed twentieth-century industry. 高度发达的
He is a highly skilled worker. 非常熟练的
固定词组:
Speak highly of 高度赞扬
Think highly of 高度评价
Sing high praise for 高度表扬
Hold one’s head high 头抬得高高地
1. be content to do sth. 满足干…… 满意做……
be content with sth. 对……满意
2. each used as an
They each have a computer on the desk.
Each of them has a computer on the desk.
3. in all
in a word 总之
all in all
4. glance at : look quickly at / give a quick at
5. be busy doing sth.
They are busy training in the gymnastic.
We had been bus preparing for the mid-term examination.
6. gain points 得分
gain mark 得分
win the medal 得奖牌
7. drills
The first thing …. . was to go up her trainer and thanked her.
句中两个作表语的不定式 go up to 和 thank her for 都省略了 to ,这是因为主语有定语从句 she did 来修饰的缘故.
一般地说,解释 do 的精确意思的分句,可以用不带 to 的动词不定式.
我们现在想做的就是躺下来休息.
What we want to do now is ( to ) lie down and rest.
我所做的就是推了他一下.
What I did was ( to ) give him a little push.
字典的作用是帮助学生查生字的词义和用法.
What a dictionary does is ( to) help the students to find out the meaning and the usage of new words.
Agreement.
Correct the mistakes if any. ( Lesson 34~35)
1. It was in Greece where the Olympic competition started. ( that )
2. It was in 1811 when an outdoor gymnastics center for men was opened in Berlin. (that)
3. There are also records of gymnastics performing in China. ( being performed/performed)
4. My bike is repairing . ( being repaired)
5. He didn’t mind leaving at home alone . ( being left )
6. Being lost can be a terrifying experience. (true )
7. Dance is an important part of training as it prepares they for the types of movements required in gymnastics. ( them )
8. The students are preparing the exam. ( add for )
9. In competitions women perform some of their exercises with music. ( to )
(We do eye exercises to music.)
10. Men usually gained Olympic gymnastics medals between 19 to 25. ( won, between…and)
11. The gymnasts should hold a position steady, keep their balances while doing a handstand. (balance)
(steady adj, adv. Steadily adv. )
12. Training by yourself in a gym can be high dangerous. (highly )
Highly : to a high degree
广告业是二十世纪高度发达的行业.
Advertising is a highly developed twentieth century industry.
他是个非常熟练的工人.
He is a highly skilled worker.
Speak highly of
Think highly of
Sing high praise for
Hold one’s head high
Replace the following underlined phrases with the phrases in L35.
13. She is satisfied with her present job.
be content with sth.
be content to do sth.
14. In a word , she gave a good performance and landed neatly and steadily. (In all / all in all)
15. She gave a quick look at the judge. ( glanced at )
16. What we want to do now is lie down and rest. ( true )
字典的作用是帮助学生查生字的词义和用法.
What a dictionary does is ( to) help the students to find out the meaning and the usage of new words.
Correct the mistakes if any. ( Lesson 34~35)
1. It was in Greece where the Olympic competition started.
2. It was in 1811 when an outdoor gymnastics center for men was opened in Berlin.
3. There are also records of gymnastics performing in China.
4. My bike is repairing .
5. He didn’t mind leaving at home alone .
6. Being lost can be a terrifying experience.
7. Dance is an important part of training as it prepares they for the types of movements required in gymnastics.
8. The students are preparing the exam.
9. In competitions women perform some of their exercises with music.
10. Men usually gained Olympic gymnastics medals between 19 to 25.
11. The gymnasts should hold a position steady, keep their balances while doing a handstand.
12. Training by yourself in a gym can be high dangerous.
Replace the following underlined phrases with the phrases in L35.
13. She is satisfied with her present job.
14. In a word , she gave a good performance and landed neatly and steadily.
15. She gave a quick look at the judge.
16. What we want to do now is lie down and rest. ( true or false ?)
Exercises for Unit 9 ---3A DCABB CBB
1. ___ him and then try to copy what he does. (99)
A. Mind B. Glance at C. Stare at D. Watch
2. The little boy runs for the football and ___ a man standing there.
A. knocks down B. knocks at
C. knocks into D. knocks
3. I cheered do loudly at the match that I completely ___ my voice.
A. lost B. missed C. forgot D. left
4. --- Do you think the Stars will beat the Bulls?
--- I don’t know. But this is the last time. The fans ___ them to win whole – heartedly.
A. hope B. require C. prefer D. demand
5. It was how the young man had learned five foreign languages ___ attracted the audience’s interest.
A. so that B. that C. what D. in which
6. It was for this reason __ her uncle moved out of New York and settled down in a small village. (2001 S)
A. which B. why C. that D. how
7. It is the ability to so the job ___ matters not where you come from or what you are. (2000)
A. one B. that C. what D. it
8. It was not ___ she took off here dark glasses ___ I realized she was a famous film star. (92)
A. when; that B. until; that
C. until; when D. when; then
Correct the mistakes: (for Unit 9 --- 3A )
It was Sunday and Zhou Lan was going 1.____
to take part in the first gymnastic compe-
tition. As soon as her competition started, 2.____
she tried her best and did good in per- 3.____
forming on three pieces of equipments 4.____
as well as on the floor. Now the time came
to her performance on the high -and-low 5.____
bars. She stands below them and waited. 6.____
When the judge nodding, she began . 7.____
She jumped upwards, caught the high bar
in two hands and did a neat circle . 8.____
Altogether,she performed wonderful and 9.____
landed nearly and steadily on the floor. Then
came the results. Victory for Zhou Lan!
She was the one. 10.____
1. true 2. her--- the 3. well 4. equipment 5. to – for 6. stood 7. nodded 8. in – with
9. wonderfully 10. first