外研版高中英语选修阅读教程（学生用书）Unit3TheEnglishandFootballHooliganism.ppt

Unit 3 The English and Football Hooliganism 1 Preparing to read 1.Work in pairs and discuss the questions. Use the words and expressions in the box to help you. Soccer, hooligan, hooliganism, football fan, football pitch, drunk, fight （1）What is happening in the picture? （2）Why do you think the people in the picture is behaving like this? （3）What nationality do you think the people in the picture might be? Why do you think so? 2 Reading for main ideas 2.Read the passage on Page 33 and choose the best summary. (a)In May 1985, English hooligans killed nearly 40 Italians at the Heysel Stadium. English football fans have always got drunk and fought with fans from other countries. The English see football, which they invented, as an opportunity for a fight. (b)The hooligan problem which occurs at many different parts of the world is known as “the English problem”. This is because the English have always behaved liked hooligans at football matches. Even in the 18th century, football in England was more like a battle than a game. (c)English hooligans get drunk at football matches, fight other fans and sometimes kill people. Part of the English population has always behaved like this. In the 18th century England, football (which was invented by the English) was more like a fight than a game. 3 Dealing with unfamiliar Words and phrases 3.Match the words and expressions with their meanings. tragic, challenge, stagger, identity, press, laid down, uneasy, riot, pick a fight, taste （1）newspapers （2）to start a fight with someone for no reason （3）to walk in an uncontrolled way, almost falling over （4）very sad （5）the situation when a crowd of people behave violently in a public place （6）the fact of who you are （7）liking （8）decided and written down （9）something that needs a lot of skill to achieve （10）uncomfortable 4 Reacting to the text 4.Work in pairs and discuss the questions. Give reasons for your opinions. （1）What is the writer’s attitude to football hooliganism? （2）Ho