Unit 7 英语阅读第二册课件(上外教材,英语专业).ppt

Unit 7 Greek stories Teaching Objectives 1. Practice the reading skill by reading some passages. 2. Enable students to get some knowledge about Greek stories. 3. Do some reading and vocabulary exercises. Teaching Procedures: Lead-in activity: Group Discussion 1. Have you ever read Greek mythology? Can you name some of the famous heroes in Greek stories? And try to tell their stories. 2. Do you know some allusions from Greek mythology? Background Information (1) Greek mythology Greek mythology belongs to Ancient Greek, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and the origins and significance of their own ritual practices(宗教仪式). Modern scholars study Greek myths in an attempt to throw light on the religious and political system of Ancient Greece and on the Ancient Greek civilization. Background Information (2) Greek mythology Greek mythology has had extensive influence on the culture, the arts and the literature of western civilization and remain part of western heritage and language. Background Information (3) Mount Olympus 奥林匹斯山 In Greek mythology, Mount Olympus is the home of the Twelve Olympians, the principal gods in the Greek Pantheon. Background Information (4) Twelve Olympians Twelve Olympians were the principal gods of the Greek pantheon (诸神), residing atop Mount Olympus. Background Information (5) Zeus 宙斯 Ruler of heaven 众神之主 Background Information (6) Hera 宙斯神的妻子赫拉 Queen of heaven Background Information (7) Hestia 赫斯提（女灶神） Goddess of the Hearth Background Information (8) Aphrodite: The Goddess of tender passions 阿芙罗狄蒂（爱与美的女神） Background Information (9) Artemis: Goddess of hunters and protectress of the wilderness 阿耳特弥斯 （月神和狩猎女神） Background Information (10) Ares God of war 阿瑞斯（战神） Background Information (11) Athena 雅典娜 （智慧及战争女神） Goddess of warriors, Industrials and prudent intelligence Background Information (12) Dionysus: the Greek God of wine 狄俄尼索斯（酒神） --views as a promoter of civilization; --lover of peac