2. Match paragraphs with the main points. Paragraph 1, 5 What is the Special Olympics? Paragraph 2 What did Liu Ming do? Paragraph 3 How did Liu Ming feel? Paragraph 4 What do volunteers do? Step 3 Careful reading 1. Read paragraph 2 and fill in the blanks. • The Special Olympic Games are an international sports festival for ________ and _______ with ________________. • The events are _______ to _______ in the _________, such as _________, _________, _________. • They have a _______ to _____ their ______ to the _______. 2. Read paragraph 3: Put the sentences in the correct order. A. They provided support for the athletes and helped make the event a great success. ( ) B. For the 2007 the Special Olympics World Games. ( ) C. Over 40,000 people gave up their spare time. ( ) D. These volunteers received training before doing the tasks. ( ) 3. Read paragraph 4 carefully and answer the following questions. (1) Who is Li Hai? (2) What did Liu Ming do for the young boy? (3) What’s the most important thing to Li Hai? (4) What was the result of Li Hai’s competition? (5) How does he feel now? Why? 4. Read paragraphs1&5 to find 3 sentences to describe Liu Ming’s feelings. It was . It was . It was . Step 4 Loud reading Divide the whole class into five groups, four of you a group, then each team read one paragraph loudly. Step 5 After-reading Finish the form according to the report. About Special Olympics World Games | They are an international sports festival for ____ and adults with intellectual disabilities. The events are ___ to those in the Olympics. Lots of volunteers provide ___ for the athletes and help make the Games a great ____. | About Liu Ming | He worked as a swimming ___ for a boy called Li Hai. He felt it was great to work ___ with special athletes and help them ____ their dreams. | About Li Hai | He was ___ with intellectual disabilities. He finished ___ at the Games. He thinks the most important thing is not to __ but to take part. |
Step 6 Discussion What can we learn from these “special” athletes? Step 7 Homework 1. Search for more information about the Special Olympics World Games. 2. Write at least 4 sentences about how to be a good volunteer.
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