Unit 2 Sports culture Extended reading 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语译林版选择性必修第二册

Extended reading Unit 2 Sports culture Learning Objectives 01 Language Ability 02 Thinking Quality 03 Learning Ability Cultural Awareness 04 Learning Objectives 01 Learn the concepts and classifications of English idioms, understand the English idioms evolved from the three sports of football, baseball and boxing, as well as other idioms in extended learning activities, and better apply English sports idioms to improve language application ability. 02 By combining the methods of "seeing and speaking" and imitating the explanatory approach in the article, explain the new English idioms. 5 Learning Objectives 03 Learn to use mind maps to depict the structure of an article and obtain more connotations and usage scenarios of idioms through brainstorming or multiple channels. 04 By comparing Chinese and English idioms, deeply understand the national characteristics and cultural differences reflected behind the idioms, and learn about the different values and cultural connotations behind the languages of Western countries, one can thus gain a deeper understanding of Western culture. 5 Key and difficult points 01 Teaching key point 02 Teaching difficult point 01 Learn English idioms related to sports and be able to use them appropriately in specific contexts to improve language application skills. 02 Explore and learn more English idioms, learn to compare Chinese and English idioms, and understand cultural differences. Key and difficult points 5 Extended reading watch a video 5 What is idiom? IDIOM是英语中由固定词组构成的特殊语言单位， 其整体语义无法通过字面叠加推断，需结合文化 语境整体理解。根据剑桥英语词典定义，IDIOM 包含四种核心语义：固定词组习语（如"bite off more than you can chew"）、群体语言风格、艺术表现 形式及惯用表达体系。在语言学、心理学及艺术学领域均有跨学科研究视角。当代语料库收录了NPR等媒体关于IDIOM的跨领域应用实例，如"数据是生物技术时代的成语"等表述，印证其在现代语言中的动态发展。柯林斯词典例句"It's just the first half of an idiom"展示了该词汇在真实语境中的使用模式。 1 5 Look at the following idioms and choose the correct Chinese meaning. 2 Dog eat dog 祝你好运 Great minds think alike 伸出援手 Nick of time 残酷的竞争 Break a leg 英雄所见略同 Have a cow 千钧一发的时刻 Lift a finger 大发雷霆 5 Read the magazine article about sports idioms and answer the question. 1.Why are sports idioms common in everyday language? A.Because people are interested in sports. B.Because sport plays an important part in global culture. C.Because there are a lot of sports events. D.Because sport has a long history. 5 Read the magazine article about sports idioms and answer the question. 2.If a local council makes a decision which backfires, we can say . A.it throws someone a curve ball B.it is below the belt C.it throws in the towel D.it scores an own goal 5 Read the magazine article about sports idioms and answer the question. 3.Which situation can be described by using the idiom “Three strikes and you are out”? A.It is the third time that you have succeeded in scoring. B.You lose three points in a baseball match. C.It is the third time that you have failed in a job interview. D.You have participated in baseball matches for three times. 5 Read the magazine article about sports idioms and answer the question. 4.The following statements are right EXCEPT that . A.it doesn’t break the rules to hit the opponent below the waist using your fists. B.if you admit failure and want to give up, you can use the idiom “throwing in the towel” C.if you find something is difficult to deal with, “throwing someone a curve ball” can be used D.if you can’t give an accurate number, you can use the idiom “in the ballpark” 5 Read the magazine article about sports idioms and judge whether it is true or false. （ ）1. Idioms, which are groups of words with meanings different from the meanings of the individual words, make language less colorful and expressive. （ ）2. It is thought that the English language is full of idioms connected with football. （ ）3. If someone “moves the goalposts” in everyday life, that will be fair because of unchanged rules or requirements for something. （ ）4. Football is the only old and popular sport in many English-speaking countries. （ ）5. “Scoring an own goal” in football can be used when someone makes a bad mistake which unintentionally harms their own interests. （ ）6. When it comes to talking about rough estimates people often use the expression "in the ballpark" or "ballpark estimate". F T F F T T 5 The structure of the article Part I Part II Part III Three parts Para.1 ____________ Paras.2-4 idioms about ________ Paras. 5-6 idioms about __________ Paras. 7-8 idioms about _________ Para. 9 ____________ football baseball boxing introduction conclusion Sports idioms 5 Read the passage quickly and then fill in the blanks. Make language more________ and expressive Football 2. the goalposts 3. an own goal in the ballpark/ a ballpark estimate throw someone a 4.________ three strikes and you are out Baseball Sports idioms colourful move score curveball Boxing below the 5.______ throw in the 6. ______ belt towel 5 Reread the passage and fill in the blanks. Lots of sports idioms have found their way (1) ____ everyday language, (2) ______ make language more colourful and expressive. The English language is full of idioms which (3) __________ (think) to have come from football, such as “moving the goalposts”, “scoring an own goal”. “Moving the goalposts” (4) ______ (mean) they unfairly change the rules or (5)____________ (require) of a process while “scoring an own goal” means that someone makes a bad mistake which (6)______________ (intention) harms their own interests. Baseball is another old and popular sport that has given the English language many different idioms. “Three strikes and you are out” is also an idiom that is often used to talk about situations (7) ______ you miss three chances. English also has a large number of idioms (8) ______ (relate) to boxing, which has been a popular sport for thousands of years. Sport is (9)__________ (challenge) and so is the study of the English language. Work hard, be careful not to score (10) _____ own goal, and you are sure to make it! into which are thought means requirements unintentionally where related challenging an 5 Read the paragraphs about football idioms and fill in the following table. Idiom move the goalposts score an own goal Chinese translation Meaning in football Meaning in everyday life Example 改变规则 进乌龙球 changing the location of the goalposts accidentally kicking or heading the ball into one’ s own net unfairly changing the rules or requirements for something making a bad mistake which unintentionally harms one’s own interests A company makes the annual sales target of an employee higher just when he is about to reach it. The local council makes a decision which backfires terribly. 5 Read the paragraphs about baseball idioms and fill in the following table. Idiom in the ballpark/a ballpark estimate throw someone a curveball three strikes and you are out Chinese translation Meaning in football Meaning in everyday life 大致估计 给某人出难题 三振出局 The ball is somewhere in the ballpark during a baseball game. Throwing a ball that suddenly turns in the air A batter is out after making three unsuccessful attempts to hit the ball. rough estimates presenting someone things that are unexpected and difficult to respond to failing after wasting three chances 5 Read the paragraphs about boxing idioms and fill in the following table. Idiom below the belt throw in the towel Chinese translation Meaning in football Meaning in everyday life Example 不公正的、伤人的 放弃 hitting the opponent below the waist throwing a towel into the ring to end the fight a behaviour that is unfair and harmful admitting defeat and giving up Someone makes an unfair and cruel remark. Not mentioned. 5 Find the idioms in the magazine article, explain them in your own words and make sentences using these idioms. “Moving the goalposts” means that the rules or expectations that you had in a situation have been changed unfairly or without your knowledge. e.g. She completed her master’s degree and hoped to get the position in her company, but the company moved the goalposts; now she’ll need to get a PhD. 5 Find the idioms in the magazine article, explain them in your own words and make sentences using these idioms. “Scoring an own goal” refers to doing something that achieves the opposite of what you wanted and that brings you a disadvantage. e.g. He scored an own goal when he complained about his co-worker because everyone knew that he was lying. 5 Find the idioms in the magazine article, explain them in your own words and make sentences using these idioms. “In the ballpark” or “a ballpark estimate” means an estimate that is close but not exact. e.g. The insurance salesman wasn’t sure what the final claim payout would be, so he gave the clients a ballpark estimate. 5 Find the idioms in the magazine article, explain them in your own words and make sentences using these idioms. “Throwing someone a curveball” refers to presenting someone with a difficult problem or situation that is not expected, so it can be surprising, often in a negative way. e.g. The professor threw his students a curveball when he asked them to work out possible solutions to the problem of drinking water in this region. 5 Find the idioms in the magazine article, explain them in your own words and make sentences using these idioms. “Three strikes and you are out” is used to describe a situation where after three failed attempts at something, a person loses any further opportunities to try again. e.g. When Sam was late for work again, the manager said, “You’ve been late twice this week. This is my final warning—three strikes and you’re out!” 5 Find the idioms in the magazine article, explain them in your own words and make sentences using these idioms. “Below the belt” means something that is cruel or unfair. e.g. In an argument, many things that are said in anger are below the belt. 5 Find the idioms in the magazine article, explain them in your own words and make sentences using these idioms. “Throwing in the towel” refers to admitting defeat and no longer wanting to continue doing something. e.g. There is no need to feel ashamed to throw in the towel because it may save you from wasting your time, which can be used to do something else. 5 Do you know any Chinese sports idioms? Make a list of them and explain how they are different from or similar to English sports idioms. 百发百中 : It means shooting with unfailing accuracy. This idiom is used to describe excellent shooting skills. It is also used when someone is quite certain of something. 闻鸡起舞 : It means getting up early in the morning upon hearing the crow of a rooster and practising with the sword. This idiom is used to describe someone who is very hard-working. 5 Do you know any Chinese sports idioms? Make a list of them and explain how they are different from or similar to English sports idioms. 箭在弦上 : It means that the arrow is fitted to the string. This idiom is now used to describe a critical moment. 田忌赛马 : It refers to a strategy based on game theory to win a horse racing. This idiom reveals how one can win by using their own strengths against others’ shortcomings. 十八般武艺 : It refers to the ability to use 18 kinds of weapons skillfully. This idiom is now used to describe one’s versatility. 5 Chinese sports idioms It means ____________ with unfailing accuracy. It is used to describe excellent _____________. It is also used when someone is quite ________ of something. shooting shooting skills certain 5 Chinese sports idioms It means getting up ______ in the morning upon ________ the crow of a rooster and practicing with the ________. It is used to describe someone who is very ____________. early hearing sword hard-working 5 Chinese sports idioms It means that the ______ is fitted to the string. It is now used to describe a ________ moment. arrow critical 5 Chinese sports idioms It refers to a strategy based on game theory to win a _____________. It reveals how one can win by using their own _____________ against others’ _____________. horse racing strengths shortcomings 5 Chinese sports idioms It refers to the ability to use 18 kinds of __________ skillfully. It is now used to describe one’s __________. weapons versatility 5 Vocabulary opposing adj.对抗的；相反的 oppose vt.& vi.反对；对抗 oppose (doing) sth. 反对（做）某事 oppose sb. /sb. ’s doing sth. 反对某人做某事 opposed adj.强烈反对的；截然不同的 be opposed to (doing) sth. 反对（做）某事 opponent n.对手，竞争者；反对者 练习：Good habits always lead to maximum efficiency, while bad ones bring the _________ (oppose) result. opposing remark n.谈论，言论 vi.& vt.说起，评论 make a remark/remarks on/upon对……发表评论/看法 remark on/upon谈论/评论 remark that...说；评论说…… remarkable adj.非凡的；显著的 例句：I am cautious about what I say because careless remarks are likely to hurt others’ feelings. 我说话很谨慎，因为不小心的话很可能伤害别人的感情。 练习：The two celebrities are admired for their charming personality and __________ (remark) ability. remarkable complain vi.& vt.抱怨，投诉 complain (to sb.) about sth. （向某人）抱怨某事 complaint n.不满；抱怨；埋怨；投诉 例句：Nowadays, people in many big cities are complaining about heavy traffic, which has seriously influenced people’s daily life and economic development. 现今，许多大城市的人们都在抱怨交通拥堵，它严重 影响了人们的日常生活和经济发展。 练习：We received a number of __________ (complain) from customers about the lack of parking facilities. ‌ complaints Exercise 语法填空 1. The ________ (oppose) team were so convulsed with laughter that they almost forgot to hit the ball. 2. The food was excellent—I had no cause for _________ (complain). 3. Our ________ (salesman) call on their best account twice a month. 4. His plan _________ (backfire), and he suffered great loss. 5. Had I hurt her, ______________ (intentional), it’s surely against my will. 6. It’s that kind of courage and determination that makes him such a__________ (remark) character. 7. Thomas Rane scolded Peters for his ______ (cruel) to the cat. opposing complaint backfired salesmen unintentionally remarkable cruelty 介、副词填空 1. Originally, people were opposed ___ letting outsiders into their village. 2. On several occasions she had remarked ____ the boy’s improvement. 3. Only strong people prefer to smile and value their life instead of crying and complaining ______ something. 4. Success of a man is directly related ___ the choice made by himself. 5. This tradition has now found its way _____ present-day culture. to on about to into Homework 1. Complete the exercises at the end of the class. 2. Prepare for the next class: Project THANKS Lavf58.46.101 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 $$