师：Hello everyone, welcome to my English class. Today we are going to learn Unit 2, Lesson 2, "Rules of the Game". Now let's look at the learning objectives for this class. You will listen for general information about the rules of the game and complete some listening exercises. You will be able to recognize different emotions of the speakers. More importantly, you will have a better understanding of the rules and improve your sense of rules. You will learn to express different emotions in English and be able to communicate with others better.
Before the class, I want to ask you a question. Do you like sports?
生：Yes.
师：Great. Now let's look at some pictures. Please guess what sport it is in the picture below. Can you tell me what sports they are in the pictures?
生：They are playing volleyball, basketball and boxing, respectively.
师：Everyone's answer is very correct. The first is volleyball. It's a game played on a court by two teams who hit a ball back and forth over a high net with their hands. Each team tries to return the ball before it touches the ground. The second is basketball. It's a game played by two opposing teams of five players. Points are scored by throwing a ball through a metal hoop. And the third is boxing. It's a sport where two people wearing large padded gloves fight according to special rules.
As we all know, different sports have different rules. On the right side of the picture, some rules of these sports are also introduced, so everyone can try to understand them. Next, we will introduce the rules of different sports through listening. Everyone, now please complete a few listening questions as required. Listening task 1, please listen to an announcement about tennis and complete the sentences.
Rules of the Game. 2.3 announcement. This is a public service announcement. Audiences are reminded to turn off their phones or put them on silent mode when the ball is in play or if a player is serving. Please do not cheer or talk loudly. Wait for the point or game to end before standing up or leaving your seat. When taking photos during the match, please turn off your flash. Please do not throw anything onto the court.
Okay, let's check the answers. Rule 1, audiences are reminded to turn off their phones or put them on silent mode. Rule 2, when the ball is in play, do not cheer or talk loudly. Rule 3, wait for the point or game to end before standing up or leaving your seat. Rule 4, when taking photos during the match, please turn off your flash. Rule 5, do not throw anything onto the court. Now let's move on to listening. Task 2. Listen to a conversation about boxing. Complete the rules or tips.
师：What are you watching?
生：A men's boxing match. It's so exciting.
师：I don't know much about the rules here. What are they?
生：Well, you can't hit anywhere below the belt and you can't kick, bite or push the other person either.
师：I see. Are there other rules?
生：You're prohibited from hitting the other person with your head, shoulder or arm.
师：I guess these rules make the sport safer.
生：Exactly. The gloves and mouth guards also help in case anything happens.
Okay, let's check the answers. Rule 1, you can't hit anywhere below the belt. Rule 2, you can't kick, bite or push the other person either. Rule 3, you are prohibited from hitting the other person with your head, shoulder or arm. Now, for the last conversation, listen to a conversation about a fun run, and complete the rules or tips.
师：Excuse me. Is this where I sign up for the annual Fun Run?
生：Yes, it sure is. Here's your application form.
师：Thanks. Is this your first time?
生：Yes, I'm feeling a bit nervous. I've been training for a while, but it's my first time running in a race.
师：No worries, you'll be okay. Just remember to do a warm - up before you run. I was so unprepared for my first run that I hurt myself and had to quit the race halfway.
生：Any other tips you can give me?
师：Well, you're going to be running for a long time, so don't run too fast for the first hour or you won't have enough energy left for the rest of the race.
生：Right. And I suppose I ought to have a big breakfast before, right?
师：Sure. But your last meal should be at least one hour before your run. And don't drink too much while running or it'll make you feel sick.