英语：必修2_Unit2_The_Olympic_Games-Using_language课件(人教新课标).pptVIP

* * * Unit 2 Using language Pre-reading How many characters are there in the story? (2) Why did Hippomenes decide to run against Atlanta? start Read the story quickly and silently to find the answers: Skimming How many characters are there in the story? (2) Why did Hippomenes want to run against Atlanta? There are four characters: Atlanta, the king, Hippomenes, and the Goddess of love. Because he wanted to marry Atlanta. True or False Atlanta was happy about the fact that she could not run in the Olympics. ( ) 2. Many men gave up the race because it was hopeless to win. ( ) 3. At first Hippomenes understood why men ran against Atlanta. ( ) 4. He took three golden apples to run the race. ( ) F T F T Scanning Will Hippomenes win the race ? Pre-listening Did Hippomenes win the race? What did he do when Atlanta was in front of him during the race? Listen to the ending of the story, check your guesses and answer the following questions. While-listening D C E A C E A D B B Listen again and put the pictures in the correct order. Voice your opinion Which of the following is the closest to the meaning of the story? Why? A. Love makes the world go around. B. Nothing is too difficult if you put your heart into it. C. No pains, no gains. Group work: Make up a short play about the happy ending and then act it out. Time: when the race is over Place: at the palace Characters: Atlanta, Hippomenes, the king, another runner, a story-teller Role play Will you marry me? …I’m not afraid to die. I agree to… I’m happy to marry my daughter to you. He cheated all of you. Key words hopeless brave clever foolish dishonest *