Unit 2 Sports and Fitness Lesson1The Underdog 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语北师大版（2019)必修第一册

Unit 2 Lesson 1 The Underdog Reading 新 课 导 入 Let’s talk Do you think what makes a great basketball player? ◆ being tall and strong ◆ keeping on practice ◆ teamwork ◆ real skills ◆ ... 课 堂 学 习 Pre-reading What is an underdog? Make a guess. a dog that is defeated by other dogs an athlete who seems to have little chance to win a company that never wins Read Part 1 of the story about an underdog. Answer the questions below. 2 While-reading How was he treated by the coach? Who was his favourite player? How tall was he? And how tall was his favourite player? What team was he on? What kind of player was he on the team? 1. Who was his favourite player? 2. How tall was he? How tall was his favourite player? 3. How was he treated by the coach? 4. What team was he on? 5. What kind of player was he on the team? Tyrone Bogues. Both 1.6 metres. Like a weak player. A replacement player. The Lions. What were Paul’s advantages and disadvantages as a basketball player? Discuss in your group. 3 Group work disadvantages advantages Paul has real skills. Paul works hard. Paul wants to play. Paul is short. ... ... Predict what happens next. Then read Part 2 to find out if your ideas are correct. 4 Read Part 2 again. Put the following events in the right order. 5 a One player got hurt and could not play. b Paul jumped 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 let you down!” a c e b d Write the events in the notes under the heading “Events”. Then, note down the coach's attitude with evidence in the right column. Events The coach’s attitude and evidence One player got hurt and could not play. (a) Worried (“We’ve got no more players!”) Negative (“He can’t play!”) Hesitant (The coach finally agreed.) Hopeful (“It’s your time to shine.”) Excited, satisfied, proud, (…hit Paul’s on the shoulder …“big guy”) “Give him a shot, coach!” (c) “Let me try, coach! I won’t let you down!” (e) Paul