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 religio
2、us 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-3rd century BC consi
3、sts 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:The Stadium,where the athl
4、etic 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 Ancient Olympia as it is today.Religi
5、ous 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 upListen to a song and guess what purpose it is
6、 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 Olympic flagGreen OlympicsGroup work for competition
7、1.When 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 wreath3.How many gold medals did China get in the 2004 Athens Olympics?A.28 B.32 C.28 4.Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games?A.Badminton B.Basket
8、ball C.Speed skating5.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 the first Olympics?(Welcome home)(Athens,Greece)9.Whats the host city of the 2
9、008 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 that women are allowed to join in,what does he say?How about his feeling,sad,surprised or h
10、appy?(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 olympic gamesThe modern olympic gamesFrequency1.Every_ years2.Every _ yearsfourfourTypesOnly Summer olympi
11、c gamesSummer and 3._olympic gamesEventsFewer4._wintermoreItemsThe ancient olympic gamesThe modern olympic gamesAthletesOnly men from 5._ cityFrom 6._ _ including 7._Greekall overthe worldwomenPlacesGreece8._ _Prize9._ _10._every country is possiblean olive wreathmedals1.The olive wreath has been re
12、placed by money.()2.The Olympics were not always held in Greece 2000 years ago.()3.At first,Pausania thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games.()TFFTrue or false4.Pausania is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games.()5.We feel proud becaus
13、e we have finally got the chance to hold the Olympic Games.()TT6.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 gymnasium.()9.20
14、12 Olympics will be held in London.()TFFTFill in the blanks with proper words or phrases and then match the questions with their right answers according to the text.A.1._ do you hold modern Olympics?B.How can the runner enjoy competing in winter?C.Do all the athletes come from the Greek world?How of
15、tenD.Where are all the athletes 2._?E.Does anyone want to 3._ the Olympic Games?F.What do you compete for?a.No,athletes are from all over the world and 4._ are also included.b.Yes,its a great 5._ but also a great honor to be chosen.housedhostwomen athletesresponsibility c.Every four years.There are
16、two sets of Games the Winter and the Summer Olympics.The Winter Olympics are held 6._ the Summer Games.d.We compete for the 7._ of the Olympics.e.There are competitions like 8._ instead of running races in the Winter Olympics.f.A special village is built for them.A-c;B-e;C-a;D-f;E-b;F-dtwo years bef
17、oremottoskiing and skatingDifferences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games:Ancient Olympic GamesModern Olympic Games1.only free citizens of one country could take petitors from many countries2.slaves and women could not take part2.all adults can take part if they reach the required standard
18、for their eventAncient Olympic GamesModern Olympic Games3.Always in the same place3.Hosted by different countries4.Only once every four years 4.Summer and Winter Games;Special and ParalympicsAnswer the following questions.1.What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games?Pausanias is amazed that many
19、countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games the Winter and the Summer 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 compet
20、ing for money in the modern Olympic Games?He think that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games 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 hos
21、t it.It shows that the Games are popular with the whole world.It is just a competition not for money.Comprehending Exercise 3Reasons to host the Olympic Gamesa great honourtourismnew sports facilitiesgreat responsibilitynew investmentnational prideReasons not to host the Olympic Gamestoo expensiveac
22、cidents/attacksmany stadiumsmuch planningaccommodationpressureWork in pairs.What do you prepare 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 DiscussionThe Olympic Games are
23、 the biggest sports meeting in the world,which include two kinds,the _and the _ Olympics.Both of them are _ every _ _.AllSummary of the interviewSummerWinterheldfour yearscountries can take part if their athletes reached the _ to the games.Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role.A
24、_ _ is built for the competitors standardallowedimportantspecial villageto 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 Olivestadiumgymnasiumhonorwreath has been _ by medals.But its still about being able to run _,jump _ and throw _.replacedfasterhigherfurther1.Review the reading text and finish Ex.1&2(P11)2.Prepare for next period.Summary and homework
