1、高一英语高一英语 Unit2Unit2 TheThe OlympicOlympic GamesGames 教案教案Period 2 ReadingI. Teaching aims and demands1.Learn and master the new words and expressions in this period.2.Train the studentsreading and speaking ability.3. Train the studentsability to use the Internet to search for some useful information
2、.4. Train the studentsability to cooperate with others.II. Teaching important pointsTrain the studentsreading abilityskimming and scanning.III. Teaching difficult pointsDescribe the disasters.IV. Teaching aidsCAI, reading mp3V. Teaching proceduresStep1 Warming up1. Enjoy a video with a song which is
3、 to celebrate that Beijing win the right to hostthe 2008 Olympic Games to lead in the topic: the Olympic Games.2. Guessing game: Which number is concerned with the Olympic Games?five rings flagfive continentsThe five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.Blue =EuropeBlack =Afric
4、aRed =AmericaYellow =AsiaGreen =Oceania3.WelcometoBeijing2008 Beijing Olympic Mascots4. the Olympic motto: Swifter, Higher, Stronger5. Summer Olympic eventsswimming, relay, gymnastics, weightlifting, tennis, table tennis, running, softball,diving, wrestling, volleyball, football, basketball, judo, p
5、entathlon, javelin, high jump,long jump, marathon6. Winter Olympic eventsskating ,skiing, ski jumping, sledding, snowboarding(滑雪板运动), ice hockey(冰球）Step2 Pre-readingHow much do you know about the Olympic Games? Test your knowledge with thisquiz.1. When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start?A
6、. 776BC; in GreeceB. 776AD; in Greece2. What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games?A. Running, jumping, shooting, throwing, wrestling,B. Table tennis, jumping, volleyball, swimming3. When did the ancient Olympic Games stop?A. 393ADB. 398AD4. When and where did the modern Olympics start?A. I
7、n 1896; in AthensB. In 1896; inAmerica5. How many competitors from how many countrycompeted in 1896?A. There were 311 competitors from 13 countries.B. There were 1131 competitors from 113 countries.6. When did China first take part in the Olympic Games?A. In 1932B. In 19407. Who was Chinas first gol
8、d medal winner and for what event?A. Xu Haifeng; shootingB. Xu Haifeng; table tennis8. How many competitors from how many country take part in the 27th SummerOlympics in Sydney?A. Over 10,000 athletes; 119 countriesB. Over 10,000 athletes; 184 countries9 .When did baseball become an Olympic sport?A.
9、 1972B. 1992C.197610.Match the year and the host cityof the following Summer Olympic Games.1984200020042008SydneyAthensBeijingLos AngelesStep3 While-reading1. Fast reading : True or False.()1. Men and women were allowed to take part in the ancient Olympic Games.()2. The Winter Olympic Games are held
10、 everythree years.()3. The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing.()4.Aspecial village is built for competitors to live in.()5. To hold the Olympic is a rich prize and a big honor for a country.2. Careful readingTell the difference between ancient and modern Olympics according to the readingpass
11、age.NameThe ancient OlympicsThe modern OlympicsTimeevery four yearsPlacein GreecePeoplemen and womenGamesonly summer gamesPrizesOlympicmedalsBeliefsThe same Olympic mottoStep4 Reading comprehension1. Pausanias was_.A. a writer who lived in “Ancient Greece”B. an English writer 2,000 years ago.C. a wr
12、iter who wrote about the modern Olympic Games.D. an athlete2. Who could take part in the ancient Olympics in Greece?A. Greek nobles(贵族)B. Greek slaves.C. Greek womenD. English nobles3. Who can be admitted to the present Olympic Games?A. All the athletes from all over the world.B. Athlete from the de
13、veloped countries.C.Athletes who can reach the required standard.D. Athletes from the Greek cities.4. When will the next Winter Olympics be held?A. 2006B.2007C. 2008D. 20095. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Pausanias wasnt interested in the Olympics.B. It is easy to win the right to hos
14、t the Olympics.C.Almost every country wants to host the Olympics.D. It costs little to host the Olympics.Step5 Questions1.What upsets Pausanias about modern Winter Olympic Games?2.What amazes Pausanias about the modernSummer Olympic Games?3.Whe does Pausanias thinkAthens, Greece and Beijing, China s
15、hould feel proud?4.Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modernOlympic Games?5.What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games?Step6 DiscussionWhat can we do for the 2008 Olympics?1.Encourage ourselves and other Chinese to plant more trees and grass.2.Have good
16、manners in public so as to leave a good impression on foreigners3.have a good knowledge of English and encourage the public speak English widely4.Be Volunteers to be guides for foreigners5.Learn the spirit of the Olympic Games and regard its motto as life and study mottoStep7 HomeworkFind out and underline the important language points in this unit.Finish the Workbook reading exercises.Prepare for the next period.
