Unit2 Lesson1The Underdog 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语北师大版（2019)必修第一册

2019新北师大版高中英语必修一Unit 2 Sports and Fitness Lesson 1 The Underdog An athlete or team who doesn’t appear likely to win underdog What do you think an underdog is? Choose the correct option. 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 vt. (在比赛、战争中)战胜，打败 n. 公司；一群人 b Point guard Culture tips The organizer of the team's attack is the commander on the court, who uses accurate and fast passing to create scoring opportunities for his teammates 控球后卫 Shooting guard 得分后卫 They have very high requirements on body shape, physical fitness and psychological quality, and have advantages in speed and explosive force. The ability of the team to score is often the strongest among them. Small forward Culture tips They can balance strength and shooting. In defense, they are usually responsible for grabbing and rebounding. Many small forward players can also serve as shooting guards 小前锋 Power Forward 大前锋 They are indispensable to rebound, defend and block positions, but he is often the last one to shoot and score. Center They’re the highest player on the basketball defense, as well as the protection of defensive rebounds. 中锋 Read Part 1 of the story about an underdog. Answer the questions below. Who was his favourite player? How was he treated by the coach? How tall was he? How tall was his favourite player? What team was he on? What kind of player was he on the team? Tyrone Bogues like a weak player 1.6 metres (both) the Lions A replacement player What were Paul’s advantages and disadvantages as a basketball player? Discuss in your group. advantages: Paul has real skills. Paul works hard. Paul wants to play. disadvantages: Paul is short. Reread the last paragraph of Part 1 and answer the following questions. Predict what happens next. Then read Part 2 to find out if your ideas are correct. What event is happening? What is Paul doing? Part 2 starts with the word “Suddenly”. What might “suddenly” happen at a ba