山东省淄博高级中学Highlights_of_My_Senior_Year--Cultural_corner课件（外研版选修7_Module_2).ppt

Cultural corner;What is a cheerleader? What happened in the 1920s, 1950s, and in 1978? How do Americans feel about cheerleading?;What is a cheerleader? A cheerleader is a member of a team that dances and does gymnastics before and during competitive games to encourage crowds to cheer their sports teams.;What happened in the 1920s, and 1950s? 1) In was not until the 1920s that pompoms began to play an important part in cheerleading. ?Not until the 1920s did pompoms begin to play an important part in cheerleading. 2) By the 1950s, most American high schools had cheerleading squads.;What happened in the 1978? In 1978, the National Cheerleading Championship were shown on television, and universities began offering courses in cheerleading.;How do Americans feel about cheerleading? Some Americans are amused by it and see it as rather a stupid activity. In fact, cheerleading is considered so important in America that several movies have been made about it.; I like ____________ which can ___________ crowds to cheer their sports teams during ____________ games. Everyone will feel excited and can’t help roaring. In the past, cheerleading only ________ in America. As time passed, more and more counties started cheerleading. Now it ______ ______ ________ ______ _________ games ___________, and many universities offer ________ in cheerleading. In fact, cheerleading is __________ so important _____ several movies have been made about it.;Do you think cheerleading is a serious activity? Say why or why not. What part does dance or gymnastics play in your education?;Homework