1、 Welcome to our classUnit 2 Lead-in Warming upHow much do you know about the Olympic Games?1.Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?2.How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?3.Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games?4.Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for wh
2、at event?5.What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games?6.When and where did the modern Olympic Games start?7.What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for?8.What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?Pre-readingWhat style is the passage?A.A novel B.An interv
3、iew C.A letter D.A poemAncient timesModern times interviewer intervieweethe person who the person who asksasks questions(questions(采访者采访者)the person who the person who answersanswers questions(questions(被采访者被采访者)Ancient timesModern times,a _ for the _Olympics.Greek 2000Pausanias,a _ writer _ years a
4、go.volunteer 2008_ Fast ReadingTask1:Li Yan This interview is mainly about _.A.the story of a Greek writer Pausanias and a Chinese girl Li YanB.a magic journey by PausaniasC.the similarities and differences between the ancient and modern OlympicsD.the ancient Olympic Games in GreeceTask2:Please fill
5、 in the table to show the similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Olympics.1.What are the similarities?how oftenBoth are held _.event Both have_.beliefBoth are about being able to _every four yearsSwifter,Higher,Stronger running races Careful Reading2.What are the differences?Anc
6、ient OlympicsModern OlympicsgamesSummer Olympics host countryCountries all over the worldathlete only Greek meneventfew eventsprize MedalsSummer and Winter OlympicsGreek men and women from any countrythe olive wreathmore than 250 eventsChoose the best answer1.Who can be admitted to the present Olymp
7、ic Games?A.All the athletes from all over the world.B.Athlete from the developed countries.C.Athletes who can reach the required standard.D.Athletes from the Greek cities.2.Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games?A.Skiing and ice skating.B.Running races.C.Horse riding D.Swimmi
8、ng.Choose the best answer Choose the best answer QuestionWe have compared the similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Olympics.Now please think about how they show the Olympic spirit?Mutual understanding,friendship and fairChoose your favourite mascot and answer the question1.Whe
9、re was the 2008 Olympic Games held?It was held in Beijing.2.Where will the 2020 Olympic Games be held?It will be held in Tokyo,Japan.3.When and Where will the next Winter Olympic Games be held?The 2022 Winter Olympics will be held in Beijing and Zhangjiakou.That is,Beijing is the first city to host
10、both Summer and Winter Olympic Games.(group work)Being the host of the Olympics,there will be some good and bad effects on Beijing.Please discuss it in groups and write down the effects.A:Do you know where the next Winter Olympics will be held?B:Of course.It will be held in Beijing.A:How do you thin
11、k of this?B:I think it s a great honor.It makes Beijing be well-known to the world.How do you think?A:I agree with you.But I think it also causes some traffic problems.New sports facilitiesNew investmentgood effectsThink about:good and bad effectssports centers will not be made full use of latertoo
12、expensivemore pollutiondisturb peoples life.bad effectsThink about:good and bad effects traffic problems the ancient and modern Olympicssimilarities differences The spirit Summary 1.Search more information about the Olympic Games.2.Write a short passage on what good effects and bad effects on the host city of the Olympic Games.
