Unit 2 The Olympic Games By LiYi
What is the host city of 2008 Olympic Games?
the Olympic motto
2008 Beijing Olympic Mascots 北 京 欢 迎 你 Welcome to Beijing 欢 迎 你
Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics
An Interview
Skimming for the general idea This passage is mainly about ______. the story of a Greek writer Pausanias and a Chinese girl Lili. B. a magic journey by Pausanias. C. the similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Olympics. D. the ancient Olympic Games in Greece.
Scanning for detailed information Task 1 The Winter Olympics are held two years after the Summer Olympics. The Olympics Games were held in China in ancient times. The 2004 Olympic Games were held in Sydney. In ancient Olympics, Greek slaves were allowed to compete. Pausanias felt unhappy after the interviews. T F F F F
Task2 Compare the Ancient and Modern Olympic Games and then find out their similarities and differences.
What are the similarities? How often Both are held every years. Purpose Both are held not for but for honor. Belief 幻灯片 16 The motto is the same. They are , and . Competitors are allowed to take part in both ancient and modern Olympics. Events Some events are the same, such as , , shooting and throwing. four money swifter higher stronger Men running horse riding
What are the differences? Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics Games the Summer Olympics Both the Olympics and the Olympics Host Country all around the world Competitors no or can take part can take part if they reach the Prize medals Events only a few more than events Summer Winter Greece women slaves anyone standard the olive wreath 250
Interview activity ★Suppose it was 2008 and you are one of the athletes. Your partner was a reporter, and he / she was interviewing you. Then work in groups and make a dialogue.
Homework Do a research on the good effects and bad effects to host the Olympic Games. Some topics you may choose: traffic; economics; environment; knowledge; culture etc. http://www.olympic.org ; http://www.beijing-2008.org
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