内容正文:
Unit 3 Faster, higher, stronger
understanding ideas
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
宁强县第二中学 刘露
What are some requirements to become a successful basketball player?
Strength
Height
Toughness
Introduction
Stephen Curry
Height
1.91m
Weight
84kg
Position
Point guard
3
Read the passage quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1 A.During high school and college
Para.2 B.His achievements
Para.3 C.Where he practiced
Para.4 D.The reason of his success
Para.5 E.What he learnt from practising
What’s the structure of the passage?
Para.1 Where he practiced
Para.2 What he learnt from practicing
Para.3 During high school and college
Para.4 His achievements
Para.5 The reason of his success
on the road
his success
What has Stephen Curry achieved?(para.4&5)
In 2015, NBA championship.
He led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
The Most Valuable Player award for two years in a row.
continuously
Read para 1 and answer the questions.
How did he achieve success?
Why does the author mention the “simple basket” at the start of the passage?
what kind of road is it for Curry at the beginning?
How did he achieve success? (Para.1)
through a _________ basket
_____________ NBA court
simple
bright,
shiny
a far cry from
Is this contrast necessary? Why or why not?
Contrast
Contrast is an effective tool in emphasizing author`s point.
Through a _________ basket
simple
_____________ NBA court
bright,
shiny
a far cry from
The two types of courts provide totally different training conditions.
Through this strong contrast the author can arouse reader`s interest to read and explore:
Q: Why does the author mention the “simple basket” at the start of the passage?
To show his basketball career developed from a very low point.
Q: what kind of road is it for Curry at the beginning