(
课件网) Unit 2 Sports and Fitness Lesson 1 The Underdog What do you think an underdog is a. a dog that is defeated by other dogs b. an athlete who seems to have little chance to win c. a company that never wins underdog defeat company guy champion shot inspiration try out for sth. bench replacement n. 处于劣势的人（队）；弱方 vt. （在比赛、战争中）战胜，打败 n. 公司；一群人 n. （非正式）男人，家伙 n. 冠军，第一名 n. 投球，击球 n. 激励，鼓舞；给人以灵感的人/物；灵感 争取成为；参加选拔 n. 替补队员席 n. 替换的人（物） Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately. desire crash crash into gather gather around not… anymore pack sharply let sb. down onto extra n. 渴望 vi. & vt. 猛撞 猛撞，猛击 vi. & vt. 聚集，聚合 聚集 不再…… n. 包，包裹vi.&vt.把……包起来 adv. 严厉地，毫不客气地 使失望，辜负（别人的信任或期望） prep. 到……上，向……上 adj. 额外的，另外的 pay off keep up with energy crowd clap earn 取得成功；奏效 跟上，保持同步 n. 力量，活力 n. 人群 vi. & vt. 鼓掌，拍手 vt. 赢得；博得 What is an underdog in sports An underdog in sports is an athlete who seems to have little chance to win. Now, let's read a story about an underdog. Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible. 1. Read Part 1 of the story about an underdog. Answer the questions below. Who was his favourite player How tall was he How tall was his favourite player How was he treated by the coach What team was he on What kind of player was he on the team Tyrone Bogues Bogues was 1.6 metres tall. Paul was only 1.6 metres too. The Lions. He was treated by coach like a weak player. A replacement player. 2. What were Paul's advantages and disadvantages as a basketball player Advantages: · Paul has real skills. · Paul works hard. · Paul wants to play. Disadvantages: · Paul is short. Think and share 1. What kind of player was Paul Find evidence from the story to support your view. 2. Why did the coach call Paul “big guy” What do you think the coach might have learnt from his experiences with Paul Group work Work in groups of 4, and interview Paul and his coach. Two of you act as journalists, one as Paul, another as the coach. Work out the questions and answers of the interview. Act out before the class. Group work Unit 2 SPORTS AND FITNESS LESSON 1 THE UNDERDOG Period 2 Review What do you remember about the story The Underdog What kind of player was Paul Who was Paul’s favourite player What kind of team did the Lions defeat Review What do you remember about the story The Underdog What kind of player was Paul Paul was a player who worked really hard, and had a strong desire to play for the team. Review What do you remember about the story The Underdog Who was Paul’s favourite player His favourite player was Tyrone Bogues, a guy who was only 1.6 metres tall. Review What do you remember about the story The Underdog What kind of team did the Lions defeat They defeated the Bears, a team whose record this season had be ... ...
