Unit 2 sporting events -Welcome to the Unit教案

can you play table tennis?  do you like it?when did you begin to play table tennis?how often do you play it?   who do you play it with?do you think playing table tennis is a good way to build up your body?is table tennis your favorite sport? why?it is convenient for people to play and does not require too much equipment. people have to be quick-minded and have rapid responses. it is a good way to make friends and meet new people.pictures of wrestling and boxingdo you like these sports?do you enjoy watching them?how much do you know about these sports?boxing became an olympic sport in 688 bc and is still popular today. the boxer uses his or her fists to punch the opponent’s head and body with the aim to knock the opponent out. boxing is popular worldwide as a spectator sport and generates millions of us dollars through ticket revenue, merchandise, tv rights and pay-per-view packages of important boxing matches. some people view boxing as archaic and an unnecessary display of violence while its supporters emphasize its self-expression and health benefits. boxing is a good way to keep fit, but there is much speculation about the possible injuries, particularly to the brain, that can be incurred during boxing matches. such speculation has resulted in tighter regulations over the safety of the boxers. wrestling is an ancient sport and often appeared as the main event in the earliest olympic games. wrestling exists in many different styles but only two styles feature in the olympics, namely freestyle and greco-roman. greco-roman wrestling allows the use of only the participants’ upper bodies; however, freestyle allows the use of legs.in your opinion, do you think these sports are too violent and fierce?yes, sometimes they are. competitors have to be aware of the safety precautions and wear protective gloves or padded helmets.would you like to become a professional boxer or wrestler?picture of kung fukung fu is a traditional sport in china. are you interested in this sport?do you think doing kung fu could make you fitter?do you enjoy watching kung fu films like those with jackie chan in them?do you think he is a good kung fu actor?pictures of gymnastics and divingit is said that gymnastics and diving are two of the most beautiful sports in the world, because they both display elements of strength and beauty. do you agree?can you name some famous chinese gymnasts or divers?to become a professional gymnast or a diver, you have to sacrifice a lot. what do you think these sacrifices would include?