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Oral English David Vonnahme QQ: 1994811935 d33vonnahme06@hotmail

“Nothing is impossible. With so many people saying it couldn’t be done, all it takes is an imagination.” -- Michael Phelps. Oral English David Vonnahme QQ: 1994811935 d33vonnahme06@hotmail.com.

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Oral English David Vonnahme QQ: 1994811935 d33vonnahme06@hotmail

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  1. “Nothing is impossible. With so many people saying it couldn’t be done, all it takes is an imagination.” -- Michael Phelps Oral EnglishDavid VonnahmeQQ: 1994811935d33vonnahme06@hotmail.com

  2. We are going to watch 1 minute of a video. After 1 minute I will pause the video and I will ask you what you think the video is about.

  3. What do you think about the video? For teaching us that falling only makes us stronger. Thank you, Mom. #BecauseOfMom

  4. What do you know about the Olympics?

  5. 2022 Winter Olympic Games • Beijing, along with Zhangjiakou in north western Hebei province, wants to host the Winter Games in 2022. Yang Shu'an, President of the Chinese Olympic Committee, said China would do everything possible to make sure winter sports become an important part of people's life in the country. • Countries have different reasons for wanting to host the Olympics. Most have the desire to show pride in their city and their country, and they want to be in the international spotlight for two weeks. It also provides the opportunity to bring new jobs into the community and to build up tourism.

  6. Olympic Costs • Hosting the Olympics can be very expensive. Many roads and venues are built, but they are not used very often after the Olympics are finished. The 2008 Beijing Olympics estimated cost was $40 billion. At the time, it was the most expensive Olympic Games ever. The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics estimated cost is $50 billion. • Do you think China should host the 2022 Winter Olympics? Or should the money be used to improve other things in China? In ENGLISH speak with your desk mate, then we will share with the class.

  7. Idiom:to be skating on thin ice • Literal Meaning: Skating- when a person is located on a dangerous area of ice and is at risk for the ice to break • Figurative Meaning: to be doing something that is dangerous or involves risksHe's skating on thin ice by lying to the police.

  8. Olympic Trivia! • Form teams – Come up with a name • Only 2-4 students per team • Round 1 (6): Pictures – Name the sport • Round 2 (5): Questions about the Olympics • Round 3 (5): Video – Answer questions about the video

  9. Name the Sport • _____ Skating • ____ ________

  10. Name the Sport • __________ • ______ Skating

  11. Name the Sport • C _ _ _ _ _ _r i l g n u • L _ _ _g e u

  12. Name the Sport – 1 Point Per Answer • Speed Skating • Ice Hockey – or – Hockey • Snowboarding • Figure Skating • Curling • Luge

  13. Questions • What city in Russia are the Olympics being held in? • What color is the 3rd place medal? • How many Chinese athletes went to Russia to compete in the Olympics? (102, 88, 66, 52) • What country were the 2010 Winter Olympics held in? (Canada, France, U.S.A, Sweden) • What year were the first Winter Olympics held in? (1930, 1924, 1912, 1896)

  14. Questions – 2 Points Per Answer • Sochi, Russia • Bronze • 66 • Canada • 1924

  15. VideoYou will need to answer these questions: • How many times has Russia hosted the Winter Olympics? • What year were the Summer Olympics held in Russia? • Sochi sits on the shore of the ____ Sea. • This will be the ____ Winter Olympics. (1st, 10th, 15th, etc.) • What is the centerpiece for this years Winter Olympics?

  16. Video – 3 Points Per Answer • How many times has Russia hosted the Winter Olympics? 1 time • What year were the Summer Olympics held in Russia? 1980 • Sochi sits on the shore of the Black Sea. • This will be the 22nd Winter Olympics. (1st, 10th, 15th, etc.) • What is the centerpiece for this years Winter Olympics? Ice Hockey

  17. The Olympic Creed The most significant thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part. Just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.

  18. The Olympic Motto Citius, Altius, Fortius Loosely translated, these Latin words mean: Faster, Higher, Stronger

  19. Write a letter to the International Olympic Committee. Why should China host the 2022 Winter Olympics? • Think what the Committee is looking for: • A plan to build sporting venues • Good transportation • Public support • Strong security • Reducing air pollution

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