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课件网) Unit 2 Sports and Fitness Lesson 1 The Underdog By the end of the class, you will be able to: Lead-in Learning Objectives 1. understand the words and phrases related to sports and fitness. 2. read for general understanding and specific information. 3. analyse people’s attitudes according to the text. 4. learn some good qualities from Paul and use them to solve problems. Lead-in Lead in What do you think a basketball player should be like Lead-in In my eyes, basketball players …… being passionate for basketball having teamwork spirit keeping on practice having professional skills strong-minded... 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 Pre-reading Task 1 What is the main idea of the text Activate and share Fast Reading A. Basketball is the best sport to keep fit. B. The shorter a player is, the better he plays . C. All hard work will pay off sooner or later. D. A great athlete won’t let anyone down. Task 2 Read Part 1 and find out the related information about Paul. Tyrone Bogues 1.6 meters tall The Lions A basketball replacement Name: Hobby: Height: Favorite player: Team: Position in the team: Paul Activate and share Fast Reading a huge fan of the NBA Task 3 Read part 2 and put the following events in correct order. Fast reading a. “I” got hurt and could not play. b. Paul jumped up and rushed onto the court. c. “Give him a shot, coach!” d. The team had won by 2 points. e. “Let me try, coach! I won’t disappoint you!” 1 2 3 4 5 Evidence Attitudes to Paul 2. Everyone knew Paul had real skills... 1. Our coach wasn’t so sure. 3. Paul knew that being shorter than other players... confident stressed satisfied doubtful dynamic self-aware(自知的） Careful reading Reading Task 1 Read Part 1 and try to find different people’s attitudes towards Paul. Advantages (1) Love for basketball (2) Confident & Ambitious (3) Hardworking (4) A strong desire to play for the team Disadvantages （Why was Paul just a replacement ） Being short Task 2 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Paul Careful reading Careful reading Cause Development Climax(高潮） Ending Task 3 Read Part 2 and find how he got the chance and the coach’s attitude. Worried Negative Doubtful Hopeful Excited/Proud Summary Task 1 Translate some phrases and sayings. top dog lucky dog to rain cats and dogs to lead a dog’s life Every dog has its days. Love me, love my dog. Never judge a book by its cover. God helps those who help themselves. Keep trying, and you will earn your place some day. One's health and wellness are dependent not only on diet, but also on sport and exercise.- Cai Yuanpei a person...that is better than others优胜者 幸运儿 瓢泼大雨 an unhappy life过着穷困潦倒的生活 everyone has good luck人人皆有得意时 爱屋及乌 不要以貌取人 自助者，天助之。 人的健全，不但靠饮食，尤靠运动。 坚持不懈地努力，终 ... ...
