Unit 2 The Olympic Games

You and Me The theme song of Beijing Olympic Games.

How much do you know about the Olympic Games? Step 1 Warming-up Competition How much do you know about the Olympic Games?

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

Quiz 1. When did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC 2. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? Greece Olympia 3. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games? A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreath

1896 Athens 4. When and where did the modern Olympic Games start? 1896 Athens 5. Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games? A. badminton B. basketball C. speed skating D. soccer 6. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? Xu Haifeng Shooting

32 51 YES or NO 7. How many gold medals did China get in the 2004 Athens Olympics and Beijing Olympics? 32 51 8. Are the Winter Olympic Games held at the same year as the Summer Olympic Games? YES or NO 9. Who can take part in the ancient Olympic Games? A. men B. women C. slaves D. all of them

Swifter, higher, stronger Summer ~ Winter ~ Sets/ Kinds Motto(格言,口号) Swifter, higher, stronger Host city of the first Olympics Athens, Greece Host city of 1996 Olympics Atlanta, America Host city of 2000 Olympic Sydney, Australia Host city of the next Olympics London, UK

Can you say something about them? panda torch Tibetan antelope fish swallow Official Mascots（吉祥物）of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Boxing Swimming Football Basketball shooting

badminton cycling weightlifting tennis

Diving Gymnastics Table Tennis volleyball There was more 29 competitions in the 29th Olympic Games.

interviewer interviewee Have an interview Pausania, a Greek writer who used to write about the Olympic Games LiYan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games interviewer interviewee

Interviewer : Interviewee : the person who asks questions (采访者) the person who answers questions (被采访者)

What does the passage tell us? (tick if they are included.) Task 1 Fast-reading What does the passage tell us? (tick if they are included.) 1.the ancient Olympic Games 2.the modern Olympic Games 3.good & bad effects of the OG 4.the similarities between them 5.the differences between them

Fast Reading This interview is mainly about ____. A. A magic journey by Pausanias. B. The similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics. C. The ancient Olympic Games in Greece.

Task2: Skimming What questions does Pausanias ask? Q1: How often do you hold your Games? Q2: How can the runners enjoy competing in winter? What about the horses? Q3: Do you mean the Greek world? Q4: Where are all the athletes housed? Q5. Dose anyone want to host the Olympic Games? Q6: Did you say medals? Do you compete for prize money too?

Pausanias was surprised: Q3: Do you mean the Greek world? Task2: Scanning Q1: How often do you hold your Games? Q2: How can runners enjoy competing in winter? Sets Time Sports events Athletes admitted The Summer Olympics The Winter Olympics two years before the Summer Games every four years running races, swimming sailing, team sports skiing, ice skating reach the agreed standard; be admitted come from anywhere in the world Pausanias was surprised: Q3: Do you mean the Greek world?

special village reception building stadium gymnasium Q4: Where are all the athletes housed? Q3: In Greek world, what was the ancient Olympic Games like? (T/F) ( ) Greek cities competed for the honor of winning. ( ) Men of other countries could take part. ( ) Women and slaves could not take part. ( ) Nowadays women are not allowed to take part. special village reception building stadium gymnasium T No other countries could join in F T F Nowadays, Women are not only allowed but play an important role in gymnastics…

Q5: Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games? It’s a great ___________ but also a great _____ to be chosen. Q6: What do athletes compete for in modern Olympic Games? A. prize money B. olive wreath C. Olympic medals D. Both A and C responsibility honor

What are the differences and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics? Task 3 Scanning

differences Ancient Modern Games Competitors only the people in _______, only men all over the world, both _____ and _____ Host country Only _______ Countries all over the world Prize Summer and Winter Olympics Summer Olympics Greece men women Greece olive wreath medals

swifter, higher, and stronger similarities every four years Both are held ____________________. Both are held not for money but for _______（honor / olive wreath) _______(Men / Women )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 _______________________________ __________________________________ honor Men swifter, higher, and stronger running, jumping, shooting and throwing

Task 4: Choose the best answer. 1. Where do all the competitors live? A. A hotel. B. A special village. C. A restaurant. D. Nowhere. 2. Which of the following is an event of Winter Games? A. Skiing and ice skating B. Running and races C. Horse riding D. Swimming

3. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games? A. To develop the economy. B. It is a great honor. C. To make the country famous. D. They want to make money.

4. Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games? A. The winner can get medals. B. The winner can be awarded lots of money by their own countries. C. The olive wreaths have been replaced by medals. D. Medals are made of gold.

5. How does Pausanias feel when he hears the Olympic Games are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further? A. Surprised B. Happy C. Sad D. Astonished

Task 4: True or False 1. The 2004 Olympic Games were held in Sydney. 2. The winter Olympics are usually held two years before the summer Olympics. 3. At first, Pausanias thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games. 4.It’s a great honor for every competitor to win an Olympic medal. F T T T

5. Pausanias is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games. 6. Slaves and women used to join in the Olympic Games. 7. The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries. 8. Greece and some other countries could take part in the ancient Olympic Games. T F T F

Task 5 Summary The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which includes two kinds, the ________and the ______ Olympics. / Both of them are _____ every _____ ____ on a regular basis./ Athletes who have reached the ________________ to the games can take part in, including women. / It is a great honor to ______ (主办）the Olympic Games./ The olive wreath has been _________ by medals, but it’s still about being able to run _______, jump _______ and throw _______ . Summer Winter four years held agreed standard host replaced faster higher further

Homework 1. Find more information about the Olympic Games. 2. Find out the difficult language points in the passage.

Thank you!