Games(残奥会).ppt

* Welcome, everybody! Unit 17 Disabilities Editor: Miss Huang running volleyball swimming basketball tennis Physical disabilities The Paralympic Games(残奥会) Opening a door to the world for mentally disabled people Mentally disabilities The flag of the Special Olympics is rising in the opening ceremony of the 11th World Special Olympics on June the 21st. 2003. Dublin, Ireland 将于2007年在上海开幕的世界特殊奥林匹克运动会引起了众多明星的关注, “超级明星关爱特殊奥林匹克”活动在沪举行。 Fast reading How often is the Special Olympics held? Who participate in it? When was the special Olympics started? Every four years. Mentally disabled athletes. It was started in 1968. Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 A brief introduction to the Special Olympics Why Special Olympics are held The benefits / influence and history of the Special Olympics. Main ideas Fast reading: Please match them! Detailed reading Read the text again carefully and discuss the following questions with your partner. 1. What are the similarities and the differences between the Special Olympics and the regular Olympics? 2.How were the mentally disabled treated in society for a long time? 3.Can you say something about the history events of the Special Olympics? Detailed reading 1.The similarities and the differences between the Special Olympics and the regular Olympics : Similarities: Every four years Be surrounded by grand ceremony The competition is fierce A strong sense of unity and friendship Train for many years and overcome more fear and hardships to reach the games Differences Taking part in the games is a victory The spirit is stronger Para1 2.How were the mentally disabled treated in society for a long time? They were treated without dignity and respect. The were considered shameful. They received little treatment or encouragement. Detailed reading Para2 3.The history events of the Special Olympics: How many Events How many Participants How many Countries Where When 1968 Chicago 2 1000 3 2003 Ireland 150 6500 21 2007