Unit 2Using languagePre-reading(1) How many characters are there in the story?(2) Why did Hippomenes decide to run against Atlanta?startRead the story quickly and silently to find the answers:Skimming(1) How many characters are there in the story?(2) Why did Hippomenes want to run against Atlanta? There are four characters: Atlanta, the king, Hippomenes, and the Goddess of love. Because he wanted to marry Atlanta. True or False1.Atlanta was happy about the fact that she could not run in the Olympics. ( )2. Many men gave up the race because it was hopeless to win. ( )3. At first Hippomenes understood why menran against Atlanta. ( )4. He took three golden apples to run the race. ( )FTFTScanningWill Hippomenes win the race ?Pre-listening1. Did Hippomenes win the race?2. What did he do when Atlanta was in front of him during the race?Listen to the ending of the story, check your guesses and answer the following questions.While-listeningDCEACEADBBListen again and put the pictures in the correct order. Voice your opinionWhich of the following is the closest to the meaning of the story? Why?A. Love makes the world go around.B. Nothing is too difficult if you put your heart into it.C. No pains, no gains.Group work: Make up a short play about the happy ending and then act it out.Time: when the race is overPlace: at the palaceCharacters: Atlanta, Hippomenes, the king, another runner, a story-tellerRole playRole playWill you marry me?Im not afraid to die.I agree toIm happy to marry my daughter to you.He cheated all of you.Key wordshopelessbravecleverfoolishdishonestRequired: Write an essay about what you have learned from the story.(100-120)Optional: Surf the internet to find more about the Greek stories.Homework