ReadingReading86ContentsIntroduction Pre-readingSkimming Scanning 4123While-readingPost-readingLanguage points7Look at the photos. Say who the people are and which sports they play.1. Do you like sports?2. Which sports do you like most?3. Can you name some different kinds of sports?athleticsbadmintonbasketballbaseballboxinggolftable tennisgymnasticsfootballrugbyWork in pairs. Ask and answer questions about your favourite sport. Use the words below.What? Where? How often? How good? Who…with? Li Ning1. Can you give the names of sports?2. What kind of sports do you like best?3. What brand of sportswear are you wearing?4. Who is the best gymnast in the 1980s?5. How much do you know about Li Ning?Pre-reading Li Ning was a great _________ and now is a successful businessman. However, his goal was not to make money but to help young people to achieve their __________________. gymnastsporting ambitions Para 1. Li Ning’s sports life was very successful.Para 2 Li Ning launched a new brand of sportswear after he retired.Read the passage to find out the topic sentence or summarize the main idea ofeach paragraphPara 3 Several elements guaranteed Li Ning’s success.Para 4 Li Ning products are very successful now.Para 5 Li Ning decided to continue his work for sport.1. Li Ning won six medals at the Angeles Olympics.2. He was not happy with his results at the Seoul Olympics.While-readingRead the passage and check the true statements.3. He got a new job working for Nike sportswear.4. He chose the name of his sportswear company carefully.5. Six Li Ning products are sold every minute.6. Li Ning clothes are worn by the national teams of France and Italy.7. In1991 he opened a school with Pele and Muhammad Ali.8. He wants...
