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Reading for writing
Unit 2
Go for it!
学习目标
To learn the story of the Steel Roses of China;
To analyse the spirit of Chinese women's football team;
To write a short paragraph about a sports team.
新课讲授
Let’s watch a video first!
Pre-reading
Look at the pictures below and describe them with the words and expressions.
fight
hard work
football team
courage
never give up
Read the passage quickly and answer the question below.
What was the result of the 2022 Women's Asian Cup final?
At half-time, the Chinese team was losing 2-0. Even worse, the team's best player hurt her foot badly. But none of the players lost heart. They fought on and scored three goals in the last 25 minutes.
While-reading
While-reading
Read para. 1 carefully and complete the notes.
The 2022 Women’s Asian Cup final was a difficult match. At half-time, the Chinese team was losing 2-0. Even worse, the team’s best player hurt her foot badly. But she paid no attention to the pain and continued to play. Her brave actions encouraged the whole team. None of the players lost heart. They fought on and scored three goals in the last 25 minutes.
Whoever is in the White House, Trump or Harris, will have a political fight on their hands.
My father usually came home early, but he never paid much attention to us kids.
If you really pay attention, you can see how he develops the story.
Pay attention to : 表关注、注意、重视，
继续做某事
为…战斗
Then complete the notes with the words and expressions from the passage.
The victory at the 2022 Women's Asian Cup
At half-time, the Chinese team was losing. A key player hurt her foot badly but ?_________ to play. None of the players lost heart. They just ?________. In the last 25 minutes, they scored three goals.
continued
fought on
While-reading
Read paras. 2~3 carefully and complete the notes.
The amazing victory led people to look back at the team’s early days. Those were years of great challenges. In 1986, the China women’s football team played its first international match. Both of the teams played hard, but China lost 2-1 to the USA. However, the players never give up. They took every chance to learn and improve.
抓住每次机会
Take every chance you get in life, because some things only happen once.
放弃
For years, the team created many “firsts” in China‘s sporting history. People wondered about the key to their success. A team member explained it with just one simple sentence: ”All of us love football and have the same goal.”
Don't you worry about them when they're out of doors?
I've got nothing to?worry about.
担忧，烦恼
While-reading
Read paras. 2~3 carefully and complete the notes.
Then complete the notes with the words and expressions from the passage.
The spirits of the Steel Roses
The team never ?___________.
They ?_______________ to learn and improve.
All of the team love ?___________ and have
?_______________.
gave up
took every chance
football
the same goal
While-reading
Read para. 4 carefully and complete the notes.
Known as the Steel Roses of China, the team is close to many people’s hearts. People love them for their courage and hard work. There are still many difficulties ahead. But they will rise to every challenge, thanks to their shining spirits.
被称作…的; 以…闻名的
The building is known as "the Gherkin" because of its shape.
to react to a difficult situation by working hard to succeed:
There were some other very good competitors, but Megan rose to the challenge and sang beautifully.
感谢
Then complete the notes with the words and expressions from the passage.
Comments on the Steel Roses
The team is close to many people's hearts. People love them for their 7______________________. With their ?____________, they will rise to every challenge.
courage and hard work
shining spirits
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
While-reading
1 What does "lost heart" mean?
2 What does "firsts" mean?
3 Why is the team "close to many people's hearts"?
It means to lose courage or hope.
It means doing something that no one else has done before in China’s football sporting history.
Because people love them for their bravery and hard work. The players show a lot of courage and never give up, even when things are tough. This makes people feel proud and connected to the team. Their positive spirit inspire many
fans, making them very special to a lot of people.
Post-reading
Think and share
1 Why do you think people call the team the Steel Roses?
2 Do you want to play a team sport? Why or why not?
Learning to think for question 1 Consider these questions:
What kind of people does"steel"describe? What kind of people does"roses"describe? What's the story behind the team? How does it relate to the name?
Post-reading
Think and share
What kind of people does “steel” describe?
"Steel" describes people who are very strong, determined, and resilient. They don't give up easily and can handle tough situations without breaking.
Construction Worker, Soldier, Blacksmith
Post-reading
Think and share
What kind of people does “rose” describe?
"Rose" describes people who are beautiful, kind, and graceful. Just like the flower, they bring beauty and joy to those around them.
Artist, Teacher, Nurse
Post-reading
Think and share
Why do you think people call the team the Steel Roses?
Because they are strong and tough like steel, but also graceful and beautiful like roses. This nickname shows that they are both powerful athletes and
elegant individuals.
Step 1 Think of some sports teams. Choose one to write about.
Complete the boxes.
Write a short paragraph about a sports team.
Writing
Name of the team
Their history /story
Their spirit
Your comments
Step 2 Write your paragraph with the help of the boxes.
Write a short paragraph about a sports team.
Writing
Step 3 Check. Did you：
□ include all the ideas from Step 1?
□ use the words and expressions from the reading passage?
□ give your opinion about the team?
Write a short paragraph about a sports team.
Writing
Step 4 Share your paragraph with the class.
{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}fluently
loudly
confidently
correctly
Write a short paragraph about a sports team.
Writing
A sport team
Name of the team
Their history/ story
Their spirit
Your comments
The?Los Angeles Lakers?
The Los Angeles Lakers are a famous basketball team with a long history. They started in 1946 and have won many championships, making them one of the best teams ever.
The Lakers are known for their strong spirit and never giving up, even when games are tough. They have had many great players like Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James.
I think the Lakers are amazing because they always try their best and inspire many people with their hard work and teamwork.
Sample
The Greenfield Tigers are a school soccer team that works really well together and never gives up. They started playing five years ago and have won many local games. The Tigers always help each other and keep trying, even when the game is hard. Their coach, Ms. Johnson, teaches them to play fair and work hard. I think the Greenfield Tigers are great because they show that with teamwork and effort and they can do amazing things.
{F5AB1C69-6EDB-4FF4-983F-18BD219EF322}I can
learn the story of the Steel Roses of China
analyse the spirit of Chinese women's football team
write a short paragraph about a sports team
Reflection
Finish the writing task on page 31, edit your writing in your group and hand it in this week.
Introduce the sports team you write to your classmates.
Homework

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