1、Unit2 The Olympic GamesWarming up and readingHow much do you know about Olympics?Try this quiz and find out who knows the most.1.Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?Olympia in Greece2.How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?only one,Greece3.Who could not take part in the ancie
2、nt Olympic Games?women and slaves4.When and where did the modern Olympic Games start?Athens in 18965.Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event?Xu Haifeng for shooting6.What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games?Swifter Higher Stronger7.What do the five rings o
3、n the Olympic flag stand for?EuropeAfricaAmericaAsiaOceania 8.What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?The five mascots are officially called Fuwa.Reading AN INTERVIEWSkimming to get the main ideaPausania,a Greek writer who used to write about the Olympic Games interviewerinterviewee L
4、i Yan,a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic GamesTask 1:What does the passage tell us?(tick if they are included.)1.the ancient Olympic Games2.the modern Olympic Games 5.the differences between them4.the similarities between them3.good&bad effects of the OGBoth are held _.Both are held not for money but
5、for _._ are allowed to take part in both in the ancient and the modern Olympic Games.The mottos are the same.They are _.Some events are the same,such as_.every four yearshonorManSwifter,Higher,and Strongerrunning,jumping,shooting and throwingTask 2:What are the differences and similarities about the
6、 ancient and modern Olympics?Modern AncientWinter OlympicsCompetitorsMen/WomenPrizeOthers YesNo all over the world only the people in Greece both only menolive wreathmedalmore events,Olympics Village fewer events,no Olympics VillageCareful reading to get some details Task1:True or False1.The olive w
7、reath has been replaced by money.()2.The Olympics were not always held in Greece 2,000 years ago.()3.At first,Pausanias thinks that people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games.()4.Pausanias is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games.()5.We feel pro
8、ud because we have finally got the chance to hold the Olympic Games.()TF FTT6.Horse riding events belong to the Winter Olympics.()7.Ancient Greek cities competed against each other for money.()8.The village built for Olympic athletes is made up of a main reception building,several stadiums and a gym
9、nasium.()TFF1.Where do all the competitors live?A.A hotel.B.A special village.C.A restaurant.D.Nowhere.2.Which of the following is an event of the Winter Games?A.Skiing and ice skating.B.Running and races.C.Horse riding.D.Swimming.Task 2:Reading comprehension3.Why do so many countries want to host t
10、he Olympic Games?A.To develop the economy.B.It is a great honor.C.To make the country famous.D.They want to make money.4.Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?A.The winner can get medals.B.The winner can get lots of money from their own countries.C.Th
11、e olive wreaths have been replaced by medals.D.Medals are made of gold.Post-readingSummary The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world,which include two kinds,the _ and the _ Olympics.Both of them are _ every _ _.All countries can take part if their athletes reached the _ to the ga
12、mes.Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role.Summary of the interviewSummer Winterheldfour yearsstandardallowedimportantA _ _ is built for the competitors to live in,a _ for competitions,a large swimming pool,a _ as well as seats for those who watch the games.Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games.The olive wreath has been _ by medals,but its still about being able to run _,jump _ and throw _.special villagestadiumgymnasiumhonorreplacedfasterhigherfurtherT谢谢观看HANK YOU!
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