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Unit 8 More than a Game
Lesson 7 Section B 3a–3c
(1) Where is the man What is he doing
(2) What comes to your mind when you see an Olympic swimming pool
(3) Who is the athlete you admire most Why
1. Lead in.
2. Read the introduction and think about the question.
Eric Moussambani, a swimmer from Equatorial
Guinea, became famous at the 2000 Sydney
Olympic Games after competing in the 100-metre
freestyle.
Before the Olympics, he had never swum in a
50-metre pool and trained in a small pool that
he could only use for an hour every morning.
He finished the race in 1 minute 52 seconds, the
slowest time in Olympic history.
He later became a swimming coach in his country.
How do you feel about this swimmer
3. Read the text carefully and answer the questions.
(1) What sport did he compete in
He competed in the 100-metre freestyle swimming event at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
(2) What were his achievements
He was the first Olympic swimmer from Equatorial Guinea. He later improved his time from 1
minute 52 seconds to under 57 seconds, and became the coach of his nation’s swimming team.
(3) What made him admirable
He trained for only eight months, and his only pool was a small hotel pool. He nearly drowned
during his race, but he tried hard and finished it. His courage showed the true Olympic spirit.
(4) What other aspects about him do you want to share
His story proves that the Olympics celebrate effort and courage, not just medals—the crowd’s
loud cheers showed that people recognize and admire perseverance over perfection.
4. Read the text again and analyze the structure.
(1) Beginning: introduce the athlete
(2) Body: tell the story
(3) Ending: express overall comment
and highlight the spirit
5. Conclude some useful sentence structures from the text.
(1) Beginning: introduce the athlete
You may have never heard of my favourite
athlete ...
(2) Body: tell the story
During the race, he / she ... well for ...
but ... were especially difficult ...
(3) Ending: express overall comment and
highlight the spirit
Though ... is not a winner, he / she is still ...
... is a true example of the Olympic spirit.
Linking words and phrases:
however, in fact, but, though, with ...
6. Think about these questions. Discuss in groups and share.
(1) Why did Eric begin swimming only eight months before the Olympic Games
He came from Equatorial Guinea, where training conditions were reportedly very
poor, so he did not begin swimming until just eight months before the Olympic
Games.
(2) Why did Eric swim in a hotel pool
Perhaps there was no professional swimming training facility available.
6. Think about these questions. Discuss in groups and share.
(3) What makes Eric a “winner” even without a medal
He never gave up, even when he nearly drowned during the race. He finished bravely
and showed both courage and perseverance.
(4) How did hard work change Eric’s life after the Olympics
He went from being an unknown, inexperienced swimmer to a national coach. This
change allowed him to give back to his country, share what he had learned, and build a
new life through his own efforts.
(5) Why is Eric a true example of the Olympic spirit
He showed the true Olympic spirit of courage, perseverance, and determination. He
gave his best even in difficult conditions and inspired others through his efforts.
7. Think before writing. Talk in pairs and share with the class.
(1) Have you ever met someone around you who is just like Eric
(2) What can Eric’s story remind us of
“The race isn’t always about winning, but about having the courage to start, and the
perseverance to finish.”
“What makes an athlete admirable is not the medals they win, but the spirit they carry—
of never giving up, no matter how hard the journey is.”
...
8. Writing preparation. Think about what aspects to include in your essay and
make a mind map.
Beginning:
introduce the athlete
(1) Who is he / she (Name)
(2) What sport does he / she
do
(3) Where is he / she from
(4) How old is he / she
Body:
tell the story (Why I admire
him / her)
(1) What did he / she achieve
(Records, awards)
(2) What challenges did
he / she face
(3) What makes him / her
special (Perseverance,
teamwork)
Ending:
express overall comment
& highlight the spirit
(1) What spirit do you learn
from him / her
(2) What is your overall
comment
(3) How has he / she
influenced you (Attitude
towards life)
You can choose to describe an Olympic athlete or a sports star in your class!
Tip
9. Writing planning. Use the sentence patterns to help you write your first draft.
Beginning:
introduce the athlete
My favourite athlete is _______.
He / She is from _______.
One of the greatest athletes I
admire is _______, a _______
player from _______.
...
Body:
tell the story (Why I admire
him / her)
During a competition, he / she
_______.
What makes him / her stand
out is that he / she once
_______.
He / She once faced great
challenges of _______ but
he / she never gave up.
...
Ending:
express overall comment &
highlight the spirit
His / Her spirit of _______
always encourages me.
He / She is a role model for me
because _______.
He / She has greatly influenced
my attitude towards life for
_______.
...
10. Writing checklist (self-check / peer review).
Checklist Contents Very well OK Needs work
The text has a clear beginning, body and ending.
The athlete’s basic information, achievements, quality, story and influence are all included.
There are no spelling or grammatical mistakes.
The handwriting is beautiful.
Homework
Polish your draft.

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