1、Dication e on a magical journey 2.hold the game 3. two sets of Games 4. on a regular basis 5. reach the agreed standard 6. be admitted as competitors 7. horse riding events 8. ice skating 9. prize money 10. the motto of the Olympics Give the English of the following: 1.to take part in a sports event
2、 Vt 2. to allow to enter ( a course or sports competition) Vt 3. someone who takes part in a sports competition n. 4. level of ability n. 5. happening every time with the same amount of time in between compete admit athlete/ competitor standard regular basis 6. to take the place of Vt. 7. Short sent
3、ence or phrase expressing the beliefs of a person or group n. 8. duty to be in charge and get in trouble if things go wrong n. 9. special hall for physical exercise n. 10. join in replace motto responsibility gymnasium gym take part in Ex 1 P 11: The characteristics and similarities of the ancient a
4、nd modern Olympics Ancient Olympics 1. One set of Games 2. no women or slaves could take part 3. only competitors from Greece Similarities 1. Having running races 2. held every 4 years 3. no prize money for winners 4. seen as most important competition Modern Olympics 1. Two main sets of Games 2. an
5、yone can take part if they reach the agreed standard 3. competitors from all over the world 4. more than 250 events Ex 2 P11 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 Gamesthe Winte
6、r and the Summer Olympics 3. Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games? He thinks that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too. Set 1. a group of similar things that belong together in s
7、ome way 2. a piece of equipment for receiving television or radio signals(信号） 3. One section of a match in games such as tennis. 1. In 2004, the Olympic Games were held in America. ( ) 2.There are running races in the Winter Olympics. ( ) 3. Pausanias is surprised to know that women are admitted to
8、take part in the modern Olympics. ( ) 4. Every athlete can take part in the Olympic Games. ( ) 5. The village built for Olympic athletes has a main reception building, several stadiums and a gymnasium. ( ) 6. London will host the Olympics in 2012. ( ) F F T F T T Pausanias Pausanias homelandhomeland
9、- -GreeceGreece athletes who have reached the agreed standardathletes who have reached the agreed standard True or False Summary: What is the main idea of the passage? A. The story of a Greek writer Pausanias and The story of a Greek writer Pausanias and a Chinese girl Li Yan.a Chinese girl Li Yan.
10、B. A magical journey by Pausanias.B. A magical journey by Pausanias. C. The similarities and differences about theC. The similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics.ancient and modern Olympics. D. The ancient Olympic Games in Greece.D. The ancient Olympic Games in Greece. Why
11、do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not? Reasons to host the Olympic Games a great honour tourism new sports facilities 设施设施 great responsibility investment 投资投资 national pride Reasons not to host the Olympic Games too expensive accidents many stadiums much planning accommodation pressure 作业本作业本 (1)
