1、Brainstorming Brainstorming What sporting events are performed in the Olympic Games?events in the OlympicsTable tennisBoxingBadmintonFencingDivingShootingGymnasticsPair workPair workWhy are these sporting events included in the Olympics?Entering a new sport into the Olympics ProjectFrom four heading
2、s,what do you think the article will talk about?It talks about how a sport can enter the Olympics and reasons for some sports entering or being removed.Read the article part by part and try to find some detailed information.Part 1Requirements must be met:A sport must have its own international assoc
3、iation A sport must be practised by A current sport must be dropped.*men in at least 75 countries on at least four continents*women in at least 40 countries on three continentsPart 2-3Reasons for removing or entering a sport:According to its popularity.Part 4Wushu,a Chinese martial art.Because the I
4、OC wants to maintain a balanceof sports and there are already many othersports in Martial Arts.Which sport is still trying to get into the Olympics?Why hasnt it been approved by the IOC?Title:1._ a new sport into the Olympics2._to be met Having its own international 3._.Being 4._by men in at least 7
5、5 countries or 3 5._.6._a current sport to keep the Olympics under 7._.Present8._of sports Some have been 9._ from the Olympics.Some have been added only recently.Others are still trying to get into the Olympics.In short,it can be a long 10._.Entering Requirementsassociation practiced continents Dro
6、pping control removed situation process Do you think it is possible for wushu to become one of the sporting events in the Olympics?Why or why not?Preparing a speechWork in groups of four and prepare a speechentitled Entering Wushu into the Olympics.The outline of a speech:Beginning *Greet the audien
7、ce;*Express thanks;*Introduce your subject.Body Supporting details of your subject:*the sport should meet the requirements of the IOC *it has some other distinctive(与众不同的)features *You should present your opinions logically.e.g.Firstly,secondly,further more,besidesEnding Sum up your idea.Dont forget
8、 to give thanks to your audience.Some useful expressions:Good morning,ladies and gentlemen/Mr President,ladies and gentlemen.Thank you for taking the time to listen to my speech.Im delighted to have been invited to Its my great honor to give a speech here.Thank youvery much.Thank you for being such
9、a good audience.Thank you for your kind attention.Thanks again for coming.The outline of a speech:Beginning *Greet the audience;*Express thanks;*Introduce your subject.Body Supporting details of your subject:*the sport should meet the requirements of the IOC *it has some other distinctive(与众不同的)feat
10、ures *You should present your opinions logically.e.g.Firstly,secondly,further more,besidesEnding Sum up your idea.Dont forget to give thanks to your audience.Presenting.Give the speech to the class.Be confident and answer your audiences questions.Entering Wushu into the Olympics Good morning,Mr.Pres
11、ident,ladies and gentlemen.Im very honored to have this opportunity to make a speech here.Our view is that Wushu should enter the Olympics.As we all know,Wushu has a long history,and it has become more and more popular.It has successfully attracted people not only in China but in the whole world as
12、well.As peoples increasing interest for this sport,many Wushuassociations have been set up in the countries of Asia,Europe,etc.Chinese Wushu has got the obvious features of being body-building and spirit-cleansing(净化精神),therefore it will improve the life quality of world people both physically and m
13、entally.Furthermore,Wushu can also be considered a bridge to connect the eastern culture to the western one.All stated above shows that Wushu is valuable and has been widespread enough to deserve the promotion as an event of the Olympics.It should be provided with a space in the field of the Olympics.Thank you for your listening.Better your speech.
