新视界综合教程2 unit 2 Reading_across_cultures.pptVIP

Discussion on sports Work in groups and discuss: What sports are they? What do you know about them? Which sports do you enjoying watching and playing? And why? Football and soccer CBA and NBA National sports in China Baseball in Asian countries and in America In Asia In China: not popular In Japan: popular, maybe as a result of the American soldiers staying in Japan after the WWII In Korean: popular, with good records in international matches In America: Home of baseball, National sports *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * Leading-in Reading comprehension Vocabulary Cultural awareness Discussion Reading across cultures Leading-in Read the passage and answer the questions. What are the national sports of the US? There are three: baseball, football and basketball. What is characteristic of baseball? It is a relaxed game which needs patience to play and watch. Why is football like a war game? It is aggressive and requires strategy and planning. 4. Who plays golf and tennis? Rich people. 5. Who likes auto racing? Middle Americans, as a contrast with their normally quiet lives. 6. Where is basketball played? Everywhere, but it is particularly important in the inner cities. Reading comprehension New Words 1. recreation 2. intense 3. simplicity 4. patience 5. strategy 6. contemporary 7. aggressive New Words Vocabulary 8. plot 9. speculate 10. occupy 11. sophisticated 12. violence 13. suburb 14. accuracy n. [C] an activity that you do for enjoyment 消遣 例句 翻译 释义 recreation? Back 读书和散步是他最喜欢的休闲方式。 Reading and walking are his favorite forms of recreation. Words 例句 翻译 看来购物是她唯一的消遣方式。 Shopping seems to be her only form of recreation. 例句 翻译 释义 a. intense activity is very serious, uses a lot of effort, and often involves doing a great deal in a very short time （活动）紧张的，认真的，激烈的 intense The military on both sides are involved in intense activity. 非常剧烈的锻炼实际上可能对你有害。 Words Very intense exercise may actually be bad for you. 例句 翻译 双方武装力量都在紧张活动。