(
课件网) UNIT 2 SPORTS AND FITNESS LESSON 1 THE UNDERDOG LeBron James 2.06 metres tall Kobe Bryant 1.98 metres tall Yao Ming 2.26 metres tall What makes them to be an excellent basketball player He is short,but he plays well. Tyrone Bogues Before gaining success,he used to be called an 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 √ To read for general and specific information To learn some good qualities Try to understand some famous sayings Read Part 1 of the story and know something about Paul. Fast Reading Hobby Height: Team: Favorite player Position in the team: a huge fan of the NBA 1.6metres tall The Lions Tyrone Bogues A basketball replacement Further thinking 1.What did Paul do when facing the shortcoming in height 2.What’s the attitude of his coach and his teammates He practiced more and often did hours jump shots on his own. Doubtful supportive show sympathy for him A competition (chance) is approaching… The Lions The Bears Guess what happened next Read and explore Cause Development Climax(高潮） Ending How did he get the chance and the result ？ Part 2 Dubbing (said quietly) I don’t think I can play anymore, coach. No way.We’ve got no more players! (replied sharply) teammate What about Paul Paul He can’t play! coach Part 2 Dubbing teammate Give him a shot, coach! What have we got to lose That’ s right. We’ re losing anyway. Let Paul play! teammate Paul Let me try, coach! I won’t let you down! OK, OK! Don’t let us down, Paul. It’s your time to shine. coach Careful reading Events事件 My knee hurt and couldn’t play anymore. What about Paul Let me try, coach!I won't let you down！ Paul jumped and rushed onto the court. The team had won by 2 points. The Coach’s reaction and attitude 教练的反应及态度 (No way, we’ve got no more players！) (Paul He can’t play.) (“OK, OK!”The coach finally agreed.) (It’s your time to shine.) (He hit Paul on the shoulder, “You’ve just earned your place on the team,“big guy!”) doubtful Hopeful(满怀希望的) Proud /excited Hesitant(犹豫的) angry worried The underdog big guy has passion works very hard to practice skills never give up/ persistent grasp the chance has confidence others’ support Discuss and share How Summary Life is like a game. Keep trying, and you will earn your place some day. Never judge a book by its cover. God helps those who help themselves. Retell Paul and I were both on our school basketball team and huge 1. (fan) of the NBA. Though he was short, Paul used Bogues 2. his inspiration and practised even 3. (hard). Everyone knew Paul had real skills and a strong desire 4. (play) for the team, but he was usually on the bench. This week, we played against The Bears, a team 5. hadn’t lost a single game this season. At the end of the third quarter, an accident happened and my knee hurt 6. (bad). fans as ... ...
