1、Unit 1 ProjectIs Australia really a sporting nation?by Liu Chun-xiaKoala Emu the Sydney Opera Housethe 2000 Sydney OlympicsGold BeachesAustraliaReally a sporting nation?Fast-reading1.Whats the topic of the passage?2.Do most of Australians do much sport?3.In the 2004 Athens Olympics,which prize did A
2、ustralia get?No.About of them exercise enough.The fourth.Only the USA,China,and Russia won more medals.Australia is really a sporting nation.Reading strategy:the structure of an essayThere should be a topic.There should be some supporting details,by giving facts,by reasoning,and so on.There can be a
3、 conclusion at the end.Answer the questions after reading the text again.1)What do Australians often talk about when they get together?Sport.Their conversation can be an analysis for the most recent sport results,or a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses or different players and their teams.2)
4、How do they like sport?3)Why are many Australians overweight and unfit?They talk about sport all the time.Anywhere they get together,the conversation quickly turns to sport.They also like to watch games.Because they are content to just sit in their armchairs watching a sporting event,with a drink in
5、 one hand and some fast food in the other.What are the favorable factors for Australians to do outdoorsFirst,the climate is mild,neither too hot nor too cold.The sun shines most of the time.Second,there is plenty of space,including many seaside areas.Third,there is a two-day weekend to enjoy the out
6、doors.What sports are popular in Australia?SportsExamplesWhy popularwater sportsball gamesothersswimming,surfing,sailingmild,neithernor,shine,live,a two-day weekendtennis,cricket,rugby,soccer,footyhorse racingwell-equipped facilities,after school lessonsencouragementa long historya sport to watchalm
7、ost everyone involvedIs Australia a sporting nation?In most international _,Australia is among the winning nations.In the Olympic Games in _,Australian performers often win a greater _of medals than many of their competitors.For example,in the 2004 Athens Olympics,only _,_ and _ won more medals in t
8、otal than Australia._ its relatively small population,all the athletes were _ of petitionsparticularpercentagethe USAChinaRussiaConsidering worthy ConclusionHow does the writer support the idea that Australia is a sporting nation?Supporting details1.The Australians love sport,although they do not of
9、ten exercise much.2.The climate makes it possible to do outdoor activities.3.The inhabitation near the coast produces unique water activities.4.Public facilities provide chances for sport.Supporting details5.Children are encouraged to have sport.6.The influences of foreign countries make Australians
10、 love sport.7.Some sports with a long history make Australians interested in.8.Achievements in international games prove it to be a sporting nation.Retelling all the time,anywhere,get together turn to,statistics,be content to mild,owe to,seaside,best of all popular activities be equipped with,encour
11、age to International competitions,in particulara greater percentage,be worthy of as far as is concernedAustralia is really a _ nation.Theres nothing _ about Australians _ to sport.However,most of them are _ to just sit in their armchairs and watch.Thats why many Australians are _ and _.The climate i
12、s _,_too hot _ too cold.Many people _ their love of sport _ the perfect weather conditions.With most of its population _ near the coast,_ and _ are popular activities.contentambiguousdevotionsportingoverweightunfitmildneithernorowetoswimminglivingsurfingConsolidationMost tennis courts are _ with lig
13、hting facilities,so many people often play after _ in the evening,or _ into the night.Parents and teachers also _ children to _ in team sports.Another popular sport,cricket,is _ from the UK.Like other sports,_ _has a long history in Australia.It is definitely a sport to watch.In most international _
14、,Australia is among the winning nations.So,as far as most of its population is _,Australia is indeed a great sporting nation.equippeddusklateencourageparticipateoriginallyhorseracingcompetitionsconcernedAssignmentRetell the text and think about something special about Chinese culture,and find out some reasons for it.
