1、Unit 1Reading 1The evolution of video and sound devices高中英语高中英语 选择性必修（第二册）选择性必修（第二册）Unit 2 Sports cultureExtended readingSports idiomsLead-in?1. What is an idiom? An idiom is a group of words with meanings different from the meanings of the individual words.2. What function(s) can idioms perform in
2、a language? Idioms make language more colourful and expressive.?3. Can you name some English idioms? List them and briefly explain what each idiom means.Lead-inIdiom Meaningaround the clockbe all earsblack sheepchilds playfeet of claylaugh ones head off害群之马洗耳恭听夜以继日容易的事致命弱点笑掉大牙Work out the Chinese me
3、anings of the following idioms in pairs.Lead-inReading1. Why have lots of sports idioms found their way into everyday language? Because sport is an inseparable part of day-to-day life.?2. Find the idioms in the magazine article, explain them in your own words and make sentences using these idioms. M
4、ove the goalposts; score an own goal; in the ballpark/a ballpark estimate; throw someone a curveball; three strikes and you are out; below the belt; throw in the towel.Reading“Moving the goalposts” means that the rules or expectations that you had in a situation have been changed unfairly or without
5、 your knowledge.e.g. She completed her masters degree and hoped to get the position in her company, but the company moved the goalposts; now shell need to get her PhD.“Scoring an own goal” refers to doing something that achieves the opposite of what you wanted and that brings you a disadvantage.e.g.
6、 He scored an own goal when he complained about his co-worker because everyone knew that he was lying. Reading“In the ballpark” or “A ballpark estimate” means an estimate that is close but not exact.e.g. The insurance salesman wasnt sure what the final claim payout would be, so he gave the clients a
7、 ballpark estimate. “Throwing someone a curveball” refers to presenting someone with a difficult problem or situation that is not expected, so it can be surprising, often in a negative way.e.g. The professor threw his students a curveball when he asked them to work out possible solutions to the prob
8、lem of drinking water in this region.Reading“Three strikes and you are out” is used to describe a situation where after three failed attempts at something, a person loses any further opportunities to try again.e.g. When Sam was late for work again, the manager said, “Youve been late twice this week.
9、 This is my final warningthree strikes and youre out!” “Below the belt” means that someone says or does something that is cruel or unfair.e.g. In an argument, many things that are said in anger hit below the belt.Reading“Throwing in the towel” refers to admitting defeat and no longer wanting to cont
10、inue doing something.e.g. There is no need to feel ashamed to throw in the towel because it may save you from wasting your time, which can be used to do something else. ReadingPracticethrew in the towelscored an own goal in the ballparkChoose from the sports idioms talked about in the article and co
11、mplete the following sentences. 1. After losing so many points in the tennis match, Jim _. 2. Our team lost when we _ late in the second half.3. I will only sell the house if the buyers offer is _ of the price I want to get.4. Certain European nations are trying to _ so that some of their Eastern ne
12、ighbours will find it easier to join the EU.5. I know she really wants the promotion, but telling the boss about my personal problems was _.6. Even with a great deal of planning, its very possible that life will _. throw us a curveballmove the goalposts below the beltAppreciationIdiomExampleMeaningj
13、ump the gunHe was supposed to tell me the next day, but he jumped the gun.操之过急，过早采取行动on the ballI didnt sleep well last night and Im not really on the ball today.机灵，精明cut no ice with sb.Ive heard her excuses and they cut no ice with me.没能使改变主意；对不起作用Appreciate the following sports idioms and try to g
14、uess their meanings by analyzing the examples.IdiomExampleMeaningknock someone outThe champion was unexpectedly knocked out of the tournament in the first round.淘汰dive right intoI decided to dive right into my studies when the holiday was over.全身心投入，潜心研究touch baseOK, lets close this meeting for now
15、and touch base early next week to see how much progress has been made.跟某人碰头，简短的对话AppreciationIdiomExampleMeaningwin hands downShe is such a good athlete that she can win hands down.轻松取胜h e a v y hitterHave you seen his rsum? Hes a real heavy hitter.了不起的人物，有很大影响力的公司，非常成功的产品from pillar to postMy paren
16、ts were always on the move and so my childhood was spent being dragged from pillar to post.四处奔走，到处奔波AppreciationIdiomExampleMeaninganother string to ones bowHe has authored a book and now he has another string to his bow.还有另一个计划，两手准备go to bat forIt was great for you to go to bat for me when someone
17、questioned my dedication to the company. 为出力，支持behind the eight ballMany families in this country are still behind the eight ball and do not enjoy the same standard of living that other people enjoy.处于困境中AppreciationDo you know any Chinese sports idioms? Make a list of them and explain how they are
18、different from or similar to English sports idioms.Appreciation百发百中: It means shooting with unfailing accuracy. This idiom is used to describe excellent shooting skills. It is also used when someone is perfectly certain of something.闻鸡起舞: It means getting up early in the morning upon hearing the cro
19、w of a rooster and practising with the sword. This idiom is used to describe someone who is very hard-working.箭在弦上: It means that the arrow is fitted to the string. This idiom is now used to describe a critical moment.Appreciation田忌赛马: It refers to a strategy based on game theory to win a horse raci
20、ng. This idiom reveals how one can win by using their own strengths against others shortcomings.十八般武艺: It refers to the ability to use 18 kinds of weapons skilfully. This idiom is now used to describe ones versatility. AppreciationI think Chinese sports idioms come mostly from martial arts like shoo
21、ting or sword dance. They are usually derived from historical stories or events, which is quite different from English sports idioms. Many Chinese idioms show positive and encouraging meanings. However, both Chinese and English idioms have developed some additional meanings and are often used in daily life, showing the importance of sport in our lives.AppreciationDiscussion?Why is it so important to learn idioms in a language?Carry cultural and historical informationManifest distinctive featuresRecite the idioms learned in class.Homework
