Unit2 The Olympic Games ( The Olympics )

five Olympic Rings Step I: Warming up the five continents stand for___________________ Africa Europe America Asia Oceania

the Olympic motto Stronger Higher Swifter

Try to match the time to the events. 776 B. C. The ancient Olympic Games stop 393 A. D. The modern Olympic Games start in Greece 1896 The ancient Olympic Games start in Greece China hosted the 29th Summer Olympics in Beijing 1984 2008 China first got gold medal by Xu haifeng

pre-reading Now, please read one question before reading. Discuss with your partner and then answer the following question.

When and where will the next Olymipic Games be held? The 30th Olympic Games will be held in London on July 27th, 2012.

Task 1: Skimming for the general idea. StepIII: Reading Task 1: Skimming for the general idea. According to the text, what do Pausanias and Li Yan possibly talk about? They mainly talk about the __________and _________ between the________ and ________ Olympic Games. similarities differences ancient modern

Read the passage carefully and then fill in the blanks with words. Task 2: Scanning Read the passage carefully and then fill in the blanks with words.

Items How often Types Events Athletes Places Prize The differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games Items The ancient olympic games The modern olympic games How often 1. Every years 2. Every years Types Only Summer olympic games Summer and 3. _____ olympic games Events Fewer 4. ____ Athletes Only men from 5.______city From 6. _________ _____including7. ______ Places Greece 8.____________ __________ Prize 9._____________ 10. ______ four four winter more all over the Greek world women every country is possible an olive wreath medals

Summary of the interview Task 3: Summary of the interview The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world,which include 2 kinds, _____________________ and ________________________ Both of them are ____every ________. All countries can take part if their athletes reached the _____________ for the events. Women are not only ______ to join in but playing a very ________ role. A _____ village is built for the competitors to live in, a ______ for competitors, a large swimming pool,a ________ as well as seats for those who watch the games.It’s a great ____ to host the Olympic Games. The olive wreath has been _______ by medals.But it’s still about being able to run ____ ,jump _____ and throw _____. the Winter Olympic Games the Summer Olympic Games held four years Agreed standard allowed important special stadium gymnasium honor replaced higher further swifter

Useful expressions: My name is …,I am from …, Task4: Interview activity Useful expressions: My name is …,I am from …, May I ask you some questions about …? Can you tell me something more about it? How often…? What are the differences … ? When and where …? Which famous sportsman do you like best? How wonderful ! How interesting ! Thank you so much for your time .

Task 5: Discussion Why do many countries want to host the Olympic games?

Suggested answer: great responsibility a great honour Reasons to host the Olympic Games tourism national pride new investment new sports facilities

Step IV: Summary The important point in this class is the similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games .And the difficult points are learning how to interview and connect the spirits of Olympics with studying and daily life.

1.Pre-view the important words and phrases. Step V: Homework 1.Pre-view the important words and phrases. 2.Discuss the spirits of Olympics how to effect in your studying and daily life.

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