Unit 2 The Olympic Games Warming up & Reading

Do you recognize them? flame torch medals the five rings the olive wreath

Greece About the ancient and the modern Olympic Games. ☆ When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 776BC; in Greece B. 776AD; in Greece ☆ How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? A. one B. ten ☆When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. In 1896; in America B. In 1896; in Athens ☆ What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games? Greece

√ an interviewer（采访者） an interviewee （被采访者） Li Yan Pausanias [.vɔlən'tiə] a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games a Greek writer 2000 years ago someone who offers help someone who offers to pay someone who helps without pay someone who works part-time √

Skimming Skim the passage and tick the things talked about in it. the ancient Olympic Games √ the modern Olympic Games √ good & bad effects of the OG √ the similarities between them the differences between them √

Scanning What questions does Pausanias ask? 1. How often do you hold your Games? 2. How can the runners enjoy competing in winter? And what about the horses? 3. Do you mean the Greek world? 4. Where are all the athletes housed? 5. Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games? 6. Did you say medals? Do you compete for prize money too?

Group work After the interview, Pausanias is going to share what he has learnt with his friends in Greece. Help him finish the table about the differences and similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics .

differences similarities Modern Ancient type (set) competi-tors country prize events ☆ Both are held every ________. ☆ Both are held not for money but for ______. ☆ ________are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics. ☆ The mottos are the same. They are: __________________. ☆ Some events are the same, such as____________________.

differences Modern Ancient type（set) competitors country prize events summer and winter Olympic Games only summer Olympic Games both men and women all over the world are admitted only men in Greece any country is possible Greece medals the olive wreath more events… fewer events

similarities every four years honor Men Swifter, Higher and stronger ☆ Both are held every ___________. ☆ Both are held not for money but for ______. ☆ ________are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics. ☆ The mottos are the same. They are: _________________________________. ☆ Some events are the same, such as________________________________. every four years honor Men Swifter, Higher and stronger running, jumping, swimming, etc.

In the text, can you find sentences using the exclamation(感叹号) In the text, can you find sentences using the exclamation(感叹号)? What feelings do they show? 1. All those events, all those countries and even women taking part! 2. So even the olive wreath has been replaced! 3. That’s good news. How interesting! sad happy frightened surprised

and write down your result Discussion What effect did the Beijing Olympic Games bring to our country ? Reference: culture economy(经济） tourism(旅游业） --- Four students a group, and write down your result after discussion.

summary The Olympic Games made China better known to the whole world. The Olympic Games made our culture and people understood by the other people. The Olympic Games developed the economy (经济) of our country. ------

Homework Self-assessment: From this lesson I’ve learned: useful words:_______________________________ useful phrases:______________________________ Something about the Olympic Games: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you !

medals silver gold bronze

A. Li Ning B. Zhu Jianhua C. Xu Haifeng ☆ Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event（比赛项目）? A. Li Ning     B. Zhu Jianhua C. Xu Haifeng shooting √

☆ What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? five continents Africa America Europe Oceania Asia

the Olympic motto Swifter Stronger Higher

Two Sets of the Olympic Games: the 28th Olympic Games Summer Olympic Games The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Games. ？ Winter Olympic Games Everyone in our class can be admitted to the Olympic Games as competitors. (True/ False) √ Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as competitors. [kəm'petitə]

football skating running diving horse riding swimming ice ball skiing The Summer Olympic Games The Winter Olympic Games skating football running diving horse riding swimming ice ball skiing

√ ☆ No other countries could join in, nor could slaves or women! A. Not all countries could join in, but slaves and women could. B. Greece could take part in, but slaves and women couldn’t. √