● Word power Types of sports

Brainstorming

Let's discuss the following questions:

Are you interested in sports? What kind of sports are you particularly fond of? Are there any school clubs in your school? Have you ever joined one of them? If not, are you planning to join one? How many different kinds of sports can you name?

Read Part A and summarize the clubs Zhou Ling has discussed in her diary.

For reference:

Have you ever been to a gymnastic club? There are many kinds of equipment in a gym club. People can choose whichever they like and do many types of exercises to keep fit. Sometimes there will be trainers or experienced members giving some demonstrations for you to follow. Do you think you would join a gym club? Vocabulary learning

1. In Part B, there are 12 different sports listed, each with a picture. Please look at these pictures carefully and describe each sport. You may consult each other or the dictionary whenever you meet new words before consulting me.

　　You may ask such questions as how many team members are there in this sport? How is the sport played? What are its rules? What instructions does a new player have to pay attention to etc. ? You may talk to each other about your favorite sports and also give the reason why.

2. Focus on Part C and finish it individually first. And then answer the following questions:

What kinds of suggestions does Zhou Ling give to Amy?

Zhou Ling gives specific advice to Amy about the exercises she can do after the operation.

First, if Amy wants to get strong and have some sun with her friends, ________________________________.

If Amy just wants to build her strength up by herself, Zhou Ling advises her to_________________________.

If Amy only wants to have some fun and exercise with some of her friends, she can try ___________________.

Possible answers:

Part C 1. basketball 2. volleyball 3. football 4. baseball 5. aerobics

　　　6. shooting 7. weightlifting 8. badminton 9. boxing 10. tennis

she could try basketball, volleyball, football, softball or baseball.

she may try aerobics, shooting or weightlifting.

she can try badminton, boxing , tennis or fencing.