人教高中英语必修2+Unit+2+the+Olympic+games+period+3+课件2+.pptVIP

The Olympic GamesUsing language (1)Unit 2 Do you know any stories or characters in ancient Greek literature?Reading and listening The Trojan Horse is a tale from the Trojan War about the stratagem that allowed the Greeks finally to enter the city of Troy and end the conflict. Over a period of more than ten centuries, the ancient Greeks created a literature of such brilliance that it has rarely been equaled and never surpassed. In poetry, tragedy, comedy, and history, Greek writers created masterpieces that have inspired, influenced, and challenged readers to the present day. the King of the Gods, viewed as a king who oversaw the universe Zeus Herathe goddess of women and marriage the son of ZeusApolloGod of music, poetry, dance, light Athenathe goddess of wisdom the goddess of love, lust and beauty Aphrodite阿佛洛狄特 DiscussionWould you ask a God or Goddess for help? Give a reason. Who was Atlanta? What was she good at?Scan the passage and find the answers.She was a Greek princess.She was good at running. Who did she want to marry?She wanted to marry a man who could run faster than her. Read and decide whether they are true or false and give a reason.She practiced running to compete in the Olympic Games. 2. At first Hippomenes understood why men ran against Atlanta. 3. Atlanta was not sure she could win. 4. She was so angry about the fact that she could not run in the Olympics. 5. She made as many men as she could share her pain. 6. Her father did not understand her wish to compete in the Olympics. 7.He did not refuse her wish to choose her husband in a race. FFFTTTT 1. win glory for 为---赢得荣誉2. make a bargain with sb 与---达成协议3.run against 与---赛跑4. hear of 听说5. run the race 参加赛跑6. change one’s mind 改变主意7. ask sb for help 向---求助8. pick up 拾起，捡起；（偶然）学到，得到（知识，情报等）；开车接送；接受 What will happen during the race between Hippomenes and Atlanta?Who do you think will win the race?Discussion One man wanted to win and marry Atlanta very much.Atlanta married him and they l