1、Unit 2flagoriginmottomedalhost citystadiumeventsBrainstormingtorchmascotThe Olympics Gamesathlete1.The five rings _ the union of the five continents of the world and the meeting of athletes who _ in the games.2.The 6 colors were chosen because the flags of each participating country _ at least one o
2、f the colors.Olympic Flagstand for participateincludeStadiums and gymnasiums Birds Nest London BowlWater Cube1.A large,open area with seats around it,used for playing and watching sports.2.A building with equipment for doing exercisesstadiumgym Wenlock and Mandeville are the mascots for the 2012 Oly
3、mpic and Paralympic Games in London.Olympic Mascot A mascot can be any person,animal,or object _ to bring luck.It can _ a group with a common public identity,such as a school,a professional sports team or a nation.consideredrepresentSome of the host cities and their slogans19921996200020042008201220
4、16BarcelonaAtlantaSidneyAthensBeijing London Rio De Janeiro Friends for lifeThe celebration of the centuryShare the spirit Welcome Home One world,one Dream Inspire a generationA new world Medals:gold,silver and bronzeThe winners of the matches or competitions _ medals in _ for their hard work and _
5、performance.In general,there are three types of medals:gold,silver and bronze.receivereturnamazingTorcha symbol of,light(vt.),put out,torch relay,Considered as a symbol of the Olympics,the torch is _ when the games start and _ when the games end.Before the games,there is a torch _ around the host co
6、untry and the rest of the world.A torch bearerlightedput outrelaythe Olympic mottoSwifterHigherStrongerThese three words encourage the athlete to give his or her best during the competition.“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to _,just as the most important thing in life
7、 is not the triumph but the _.The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.”-Pierre de Coubertintake partstruggleAthletes1.As the only man to have won 14 gold medals,he is more than a swimmer.He still holds an astonishing number of 39 world records.2.He is considered as the f
8、astest man on earth,who can complete 100 metres within 9.56 seconds.3.With 10 Olympic medals,including 9 gold ones,he is probably one of the biggest names in the history of Track and Field.4.He won Chinas first ever Olympic gold medal in Track and Field in 2004 in Athens.Hard as he tried,he failed t
9、o defend his title in 2008.Carl LewisUsain BoltMichael PhelpsLiu XiangAncient Olympics776 BC,Greecefour townstake part inevery four yearsmen,allowed,compete,watch It was the year 776 BC that _ the first Olympic Games _ in Greece.Only four countries took part inthe games held every four years.Only me
10、n were allowed to compete and watch.OriginwitnessedheldCan you name some events in the Olympic Games?badmintonhockeyweightliftingboxingbasketballfencingCan you name some events in the Olympic Games?sailingequestrian(horse-riding)volleyballswimmingrowinggymnasticsCan you name some events in the Olymp
11、ic Games?divingtennisshootingpole vaultfootballwrestlingThe most challenging event1.It was included as an event in modern Olympics in memory of a person.2.It got its name from a town in Greece.3.The great person covered the distance just to send a message.4.It takes mental will power and physical st
12、rength to finish such a long race.MarathonListening P48 The distancePhidippides job The news he sentHis feelings on the wayHis words26 miles,which is the distance from Marathon to Athens.An ancient Greek soldier,who was often sent on long journey with important messages.The army from Athens won the
13、battle.Athens is saved.His head was bursting and he could hardly breathe.Listening and answer Why did the Greek army go to Marathon?Why was Phidippides sent on such a long race?What happened to him at last?They were sent there to fight their enemy.If not,the people of Athens would be wondering what had happened.He fell down dead.1.Read the passage and finish Ex 1,2 and 3 on Page 11.2.Finish Passage 1 and 2 in Reading Practice.
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