1、*The Olympic Games in Ancient Greece Introduction In the ancient times, every four years in the summer period, a major event, which lasted seven days, was held in Olympia, a city in Ancient Greece. Officially established as a celebration at the beginning of the 9th century BC with a law, it included
2、 religious rituals and athletic games. *With the same law, the area of Olympia was considered a sacred place while a truce- ekehiria- was initiated: during the Olympics, all the conflicts among the ancient Greek cities-states stopped. *Preparation for the Olympics *The Palaestra, a square building-3
3、rd century BC consists of an open peristyle courtyard with rooms round it. It was an area in which athletes trained for wrestling, boxing and jumping. *The first written testimonies with the names of winners, date back from the year 776 BC. There were specific preparations for the event which were:
4、*The Stadium, where the athletic games were held, was 212.54m long and 28.50m wide. There were no seats, apart from the stone exedra of the Hellanodikai standing opposite the altar of the goddess Demeter Chamyne, and the embankment could easily seat 45,000 spectators. *The GamesA general view of Anc
5、ient Olympia as it is today. *Religious rituals were held at the beginning and the end of the games. An important notice is that except the priestesses, women were not allowed to watch the games and mothers and sisters of the athletes stayed at the opposite side of the nearby river. *Warming upListe
6、n to a song and guess what purpose it is used for. Have you ever heard of this song? What is it used for?*(1). Pass the Flame. (2). 2004the Athens Olympic Games. *The five rings stand for friendship of five continents.friendship* Emblem (会徽会徽)Motto (口号口号)Torch (火炬火炬)Mascot(吉祥物吉祥物)Stadium(体育馆体育馆)The
7、Olympic flagGreen Olympics*Group work for competitionWhen did the ancient Olympic Games started? A.1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC2. What was rewarded the winners in ancient Olympic Games? A. Medals B. Money C. Olive wreath*3. How many gold medals did China get in the 2004 Athens Olympics? A. 28 B. 32 C. 28
8、4. Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games? A. Badminton B. Basketball C. Speed skating*5. How many kinds of Olympic Games are there in the world?6. Whats the motto of the Olympic Games? (Two kinds)(Higher, swifter and stronger)*7. Whats the motto of the Athens Olympics?8. Whats the host city of
9、the first Olympics?(Welcome home) (Athens, Greece)*9. Whats the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games? (Beijing, China and London in 2012).*Task 1: Skimming1. What are they mainly talking about?The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.Reading* 2. When he hears th
10、at women are allowed to join in, what does he say? How about his feeling, sad, surprised or happy? (surprised)*3. When he hears the Olympics are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further, how does he feel, sad, surprised of happy? (happy)*Task 2: ScanningItemsThe ancient oly
11、mpic gamesThe modern olympic gamesFrequency 1. Every_ years2. Every _ yearsfourfour*TypesOnly Summer olympic gamesSummer and 3._olympic gamesEvents Fewer4._wintermore*ItemsThe ancient olympic gamesThe modern olympic gamesAthletes Only men from 5. _ cityFrom 6._ _ including 7. _Greekall overthe world
12、women*Places Greece8._ _Prize9._ _10. _every country is possiblean olive wreathmedals* The olive wreath has been replaced by money.( ) 2. The Olympics were not always held in Greece 2000 years ago. ( ) At first, Pausania thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games. ( ) TFFTr
13、ue or false*4. Pausania is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games. ( )5. We feel proud because we have finally got the chance to hold the Olympic Games. ( ) TT*Differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games: Ancient Olympic GamesModern Olympic Games1. onl
14、y free citizens of one country could take part1. competitors from many countries2. slaves and women could not take part2. all adults can take part if they reach the required standard for their event*Ancient Olympic GamesModern Olympic Games3. Always in the same place3. Hosted by different countries4
15、. Only once every four years4. Summer and Winter Games; Special and Paralympics*Answer the following questions.1.What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games? Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games the Winter and the Summ
16、er Olympics.*2.Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud? Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honour to host the Olympic Games.*3. Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games? He think that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games
17、that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too.*4.What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games? The modern Olympic Games have more events. Every country wants to host it. It shows that the Games are popular with the whole world. It is just a competition not for money
18、.*Comprehending Exercise 3Reasons to host the Olympic Gamesa great honourtourismnew sports facilitiesgreat responsibilitynew investmentnational pride*Reasons not to host the Olympic Gamestoo expensiveaccidents/attacksmany stadiumsmuch planningaccommodationpressure*Work in pairs. What do you prepare
19、for the 2008 Olympic Games if you are a teacher / university students/ worker in Beijing / driver / Tianliang / Guo Jingjing / Liu Xiang / a coach (教练教练) / Zhang Yimou / the mayor of Beijing Discussion*The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the _and t
20、he _ Olympics. Both of them are _ every _ _. AllSummary of the interviewSummerWinterheldfour years*countries can take part if their athletes reached the _ to the games. Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role. A _ _ is built for the competitors standardallowedimportantspecial villa
21、ge*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 Olivestadiumgymnasiumhonor*wreath has been _ by medals. But its still about being able to run _, jump _ and throw _.replacedfasterhigherfurther* Review the reading text and finish Ex. 1 & 2 (P11)2. Prepare for next period.Summary and homework*
