外研版九年级英语上册最新课件M8U2.ppt

In the 110 metre hurdles at the London Olympics in 2012, Liu Xiang has failed to finish a race in his second consecutive Olympics, after he fell over the first hurdle in the 110 metres event. Say what you know about Liu Xiang and how he became a sports hero. advise; ask; choose; compare; encourage; help; medal; notice; overnight success; record; set up; symbol; train What things does it take to be a successful athlete? ability hard work Read the passage and choose the sentence which best expresses the main idea. Liu Xiang has trained for many years and won many gold medals. Read again and answer the questions. 1. Who found Liu Xiang’s ability in hurdling? Sun Haiping, who later became his coach. 2. Where did Liu Xiang win his first international 110m hurdles race? In Japan. 3. What was the special programme set up in 2001? It was a program to help young sportsmen and sportswomen. 4. Why did Liu Xiang hurt his foot? Because he trained very hard. 2012- 2008- 2004- 2001- 1998- 1993- 1983- a) won his first international 110m hurdles race b) hurdling ability noticed c) born in Shanghai d) won Olympic gold medale) started training at a sports school f) returned to first placeg) suffered from foot problem Match the years with the notes to complete the timeline. d c e b a g f Do you know her? Name: Zhang YiningHeight: 1.68mWeight: 52 kg Date of birth: October 5, 1981Place of birth: BeijingSport: Table tennis Sports career： Learned to play table tennis at the age of six; became a member of the Beijing municipal team in 1991 and joined the national team in 1993. Personal best： 2004 Athens Olympic Games - 1st singles and 1st doubles (with Wan Nan); 2008 Beijing Olympic Games – 1st single A special programme helped Liu Xiang. His skill at hurdling was noticed by his coach Sun Haiping. His coach Sun Haiping noticed his skill at hurdling. Liu Xiang was helped by a special programme. Write sentences about Zhang Yinings training. E