1、Module 5The GREAT SPORTS PERSONALITYCultural cornerModule 5The GREAT SPORTS PERSO12341234Show the word “MARATHON” with your fingersShow the word “MARATHON” with Make up a dialogue: a journalist is interviewing a marathon player.Make up a dialogue: a journaliFinish the quizFinish the quizQUIZWhat is

2、the exact distance of the marathon? a. 41.195km b. 42.195km c. 43.195km2. Marathon was first the name of _. a. a person b. a mountain c. a town3. What is the world record of the marathon for men? a. 2 hours 3 minutes and 23 seconds b. 2 hours 3 minutes and 26 seconds c. 2 hours 3 minutes and 29 seco

3、nds4. Who will benefit from a marathon?(more than one choice) a. players b. the host city c. watchersQUIZWhat is the exact distanceAct out the moment when all the runners rush towards the finish line, and you win the competition. Act out the moment when all thMARATHONMARATHONRead the 1st paragraph a

4、nd answer the question.Legend says a Greek soldier ran from Marathon to Athens to tell of the Greek victory.What are the origins of the marathon?Read the 1st paragraph and ansParaMain ideaSpecific informationPara.1The of the marathonA Greek soldier ran from Marathon to Athens to tell of the Greek vi

5、ctoryPara.2The of the marathon and the 1908 marathonThe 1908 marathon was .First, the distance was changed; Second, the was changed because of a mistake.Para.3The New York marathon and the Great Wall marathonThe New York marathon is with two million people .The Great Wall marathon is the most and _m

6、arathon, and it is also thought to be the hardest event.Para.4The hardest Olympic event and the competitorsThe marathon is thought to be the _although most people can run a marathon.Read the rest of the text and fill in the form.originsdramaticdistanceoriginalresultfamouswatchingbeautifulextraordina

7、ryhardestParaMain ideaSpecific informat Why is the marathon the last Olympic event?Because it is supposed to be the hardest event. Why is the marathon the lastHow hard can a marathon be?sudden deathexplosion/bombingHow hard can a marathon be?sudAlthough a marathon is thought to be hard, many people

8、compete in it and it seems that people are happy to take part in it. WHY?Although a marathon is thoughtDiscussion To be a great marathon player, we need persistence . And to be a great learner, what quality is needed?Discussion To be a great maratAssignmentWrite a passage introducing the marathon.About the marathon.What to learn from the marathon and how to act