高一英语必修二第二单元-the-story-of-Atlanta.ppt

1、Unit 2,The story of Atlanta,Using language,Revision,compete in as well/as well as compete for be admitted as compete against host stand for every four years take part in on a regular basis together with used to do not only but also,Olympia , in Greece,How many countries competed in the ancient Olymp

2、ic Games?,Only one, Greece,Who could not take part in the Olympic Games?,Women,Slaves,A poem,她是如此美丽， 她的美使整个世界黯然失色， 万物如飞逝暗影。,Atlanta,She was beautiful: her beauty made The whole world dim, and everything beside Seemed like the fleeting image of a shade.,Ancient Greek princess Wealthy, pretty，good at

3、running,Tips(小窍门) “Story”：1) It must be a narration (记叙文)； 2)The story must be organized in order of time（时间顺序） 3) It may include: Who，When，Where，What，Why，How（六要素）,nren,The story of Atlanta,Ancient Greece,Hippomenes wanted to marry Atlanta,Atlanta, Hippomenes,the Greek king, other kings and princes,

4、 the Greek Goddess of love,Women were not allowed in the Olympic Games.,Key words 亚特兰大 Hippomenes; 希波墨涅斯 princess;公主 goddess;女神 pardon; 原谅 amazed; 惊讶的 relaxed;放松的,Phrases: promise to do sth;承诺做某事 run against sb; 与赛跑 take part in; 参加活动 change ones mind;改变主意 pick sth. Up; 捡起、拾起 One after another 一个又一个

5、 bargain with sb. 与某人讨价还价 make a bargain with sb. 与某人达成协议,Listen to the story to find out the relationship among the characters in it.,the King,Atlanta,Hippomenes,Goddess of Love,Scan the text,The story is about a _ who races to_ the man that can _than her. In order to _the race, a man asks the_ of

6、Love for help.,1.What is the story about?,princess,run faster,marry,win,Goddess,2.Who was Atlanta? 3. What was she good at?,She was a Greek princess. She was good at running.,4.Who did she want to marry?,She wanted to marry a man who could run faster than her.,Finish T or F on Page 14,Atlanta practi

7、sed running to compete in the Olympic Games. At first Hippomenes understood why men ran against Atlanta. Atlanta was not sure she would win. She was so angry about the fact that she could not run in the Olympics. She made as many men as she could share her pain. Her father did not understand her wis

8、h to compete. He did not refuse her wish to choose a husband in a race.,F,F,F,T,T,T,T,didnt practise,couldnt understand,Before you listen, try to work out the order of the following sentences in Ex3 on Page15.,Hippomenes was waiting when Atlanta came out. She thought, “I _ this man _!” So she said t

9、o her father, “Tell him _. The race _ today.” But Hippomenes said, “These are _: She _ who _ than her! _- lets run!”,dont want,will not be run,to go away,to die,her rules,will marry the man,runs faster,Come on,Listen again and fill in the blanks.,Hippomenes,princess,So the next day Hippomenes was wa

10、iting when Atlanta came out. She thought,“ I dont want this man to die.” so she said to her father, “ tell him to go away, the race will not be run today.” but Hippomenes said“ there are your rule ：she will marry the man who runs faster than her. come on lets run.,When the race started Hoppomenes ra

11、n fast fast, but Atlanta ran even faster. Soon she was in front. At once Hippomenes threw the Golden apples. It fell far to the side of Atlanta and she picked it up, as she saw Hippomenes was in front. So she ran very fast until she was in front. Just then Hippmenes threw another apple over her head

12、 and far to the side. Again she stopped to pick it up, and Hippomenes went in front.,When she finally caught up with Hippomenes the second time, he threw the third and the last golden apple. As it flew through the air Atlanta saw it and wanted it. So she picked this one up too. By this time Hippomen

13、es was almost at the end of the race. Atlanta could not catch up with him because the apples were too heavy. So Hippomenes won the race and married Atlanta. Thanks to the Goddess they lived happily ever than.,1. marry 与结婚,嫁,娶（marry sb） A marry B Mary married a rich Frenchman last year. marry A to B

14、把A 嫁给B He married both his daughters to rich businessmen. adj. Married A get/ be married (to B) She has been married for two years. She was/got married to a doctor. n. marriage,Language points for Reading II,amazed= surprised be amazed at sth be amazed to do sth be amazed that I was amazed at zhang

15、Zhans death. I was amazed to hear about his death. I was amazed that he had passed away. amazing = surprising 令人惊奇的,3. promise promise sth He promised a gift for my birthday. promise sb sth He promised me a gift for my birthday. promise (sb) to do sth He promised to buy me a mp3. promise sb that He

16、promised that he would buy me a mp3.,She _me to come here this evening ,but she hasnt turned up so far. A allowed B promised C agreed D persuaded,B,重点：(仿照例句造句)：,1.Her father said that she must marry, so Atlanta made a bargain with him. 与某人达成协议 仿写：他与妻子达成一致。 2.He threw the golden apples one after anot

17、her 仿写：他们一个又 一个地离开房间。 3.She was so angry that she said to her father she would not marry anyone who could not run faster than her 仿写：这个题是如此的难以至于我理解不了它。,He made a bargain with his wife,They left the room one after another.,This sentence is so difficult that I cannt understand it.,Voice your opinion,Which is the better meaning of the story? Why? A. One can get love by cheating. B. Where there is a will ,there is a way.,What can we learn from this story？,Key words: determined courage magic of love miracle(奇迹） wisdom(智慧） attitudes towards difficulties,