1、Unit 2 Sports and FitnessLesson 1 The UnderdogPeriod 1What do you think an underdog is?a a dog that is defeated by other dogsb an athlete who seems to have little chance to win c a company that never winsA story about an underdogRead Part 1 of the story about an underdog. Answer the questions below.

2、 Who was his favourite player?How tall was he? How tall was his favourite player?What team was he on?What kind of player was he on the team?How was he treated by the coach?Information about Paul: Favourite playerHeightTeamTreated by coachKind of playerTyrone Bogues1.6 metresThe LionsLike a weak play

3、erA replacement playerDiscuss in your groupWhat were Pauls advantages and disadvantages as a basketball player?One advantage is _ because_.One disadvantage is _ because_.Predict what happens next. Reread the last paragraph of Part 1 and answer: What event is happening? What is Paul doing?In Part 2,

4、what might “suddenly” happen at the basketball game? Discuss in your groupRead Part 2 to find out if your ideas are correct. Read Part 2 again. Put the following events in the right order. a One player got hurt and could not play.b Paul jumped and rushed onto the court. c “Give him a shot, coach!” d

5、 The team had won by 2 points.e “Let me try, coach! I wont let you down!” acebdWrite the events in the notes on P32 under the heading “Events”. Then note down the coachs attitude with evidence in the right column.EventsThe coachs attitude and evidenceOne player got hurt and could not play.Worried (“

6、Weve got no more players!”)EventsThe coachs attitude and evidenceOne player got hurt and could not play.Worried (“Weve got no more players!”)“Give him a shot, coach!” “Let me try, coach! I wont let you down!” Paul jumped and rushed onto the court. The team had won by 2 points.Negative (“He cant play

7、!”)Hesitant (The coach finally agreed.)Hopeful (“Its your time to shine.”)Excited, satisfied, proud, (hit Pauls on the shoulder “big guy”)ReviewWhat do you remember about the story The Underdog? What kind of player was Paul? Who was Pauls favourite player? What kind of team did the Lions defeat? Rev

8、iewWhat do you remember about the story The Underdog? What kind of player was Paul? Paul was a player who worked really hard, and had a strong desire to play for the team. ReviewWhat do you remember about the story The Underdog? Who was Pauls favourite player? His favourite player was Tyrone Bogues, a guy who was only 1.6 metres tall. ReviewWhat do you remember about the stor