the Olympic Games

Is it important to win in a sports match? Why or why not Yes, it is important to win, because it proves that you are the best and gives you confidence. No, it is not important to win. It is important to do your best and to have fun while you are competing.

Why do athletes from so many countries want to take part in the Olympic games? The athletes think it is an honour to take part in the Olympic Games, because it is a meeting of the best sportsmen and sportswomen in the world. They have a chance to win if they take part in the Olympic Games, and if they do win, they will become rich and famous. They come to make friends and learn from each other.

Beijing gets the chance to host the 2008 Olympic Games

Chinese are excited about hosting the Olympic Games.

Are the Olympic games important to our country? why? Yes. It’s an opportunity to show how strong our country is and how much our country love sports.That’s why the Chinese people are so crazy about hosting the Olympics and winning gold medals. Such a big sports meet is good for local economy. We can get benefits from it. And more people will know about our country.

Reading the Olympic Games

Skimming How many Olympic Games are talked about in this text

*the ancient Olympic Games *the first Olympic Games in modern times *the 1984 Olympic Games *the 2000 Olympic Games *the 2008 Olympic Games the history and development of the Olympic Games Main Idea:

Scan the text and tell us what each paragraph is about. the motto of the Olympic Games the every- fourth- year Olympic Games the old Olympic Games the modern Olympic Games the preparation for the 29th Olympic Games Para 1. Para 2. Para 3. Para 4. Para 5.

Listen to the tape then read the following statements and decide whether they’re true or false. 1.( ) In the early Olympic Games, only men were allowed to complete and watch the Games. 2. ( ) The motto of the Olympic Games is “Faster,Higher, Further”. 3. ( ) Carl Lewis won three gold medals in the 1984 Olympic Games. Stronger F F F four _____

4. ( ) The 27th Olympic Games were held in Los Angeles. 5. ( ) The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing. 6. ( ) The Winter Olympic Games are held every three years. F Listen to the tape then read the following statements and decide whether they’re true or false. F F Sydney 29th four

Know more about the text Olympic Games the ancient … the 2000 … the1984 … the first … modern times the 2008 … Time & placeGames &competitors 776BC,Greece 1896, Greece Los Angeles Sydney Beijing Same,Running,jumping,wrestling Women,not allowed,take part in 311 Athletes (13countries) Carl Lewis, USA,4 gold medals, track and field,best sportsmen 10,000(227),300events,horse-riding, hammer throw,shooting… Chinese team 28 gold medals, ranking 3rd, diving,gym,weightlifting,shooting

Complete the form similarities differences the old Olympic Games the modern Olympic Games 1)held every four years 2) some same events 3) The first Olympic Games were held in Greece. Women were not allowed to join in the games. 1) more events 2) more countries and competitors

Cloze Test: Fill in the blanks according to the text Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are _______ every _____years, but not in the _______ year. Both the old and modern Olympics first happened in ________. The old Olympics began around the year_________ and lasted to _________. Many of the events were much the same as today. Women were not _________ to ______ in the games. The modern Olympics dates back to 1896, with the motto “______,_________, ________”. More and more countries are taking part in the games and there are many more events in the games, ________ some more _________ ones such as horse-riding, hammer throw, shooting and so on. And we Chinese have achieved a lot, not only in competing for the _______, but also in the fact that we have won the competition to ______the 29th Olympics in We Chinese will do our best to make it the best ever held. held four same Greece 776BC 393AD allowed StrongerFaster join Higher including unusual host medals

hat will be done in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing

1.More trees will be planted to increase the green area. 2. New roads will be built or rebuilt to improve traffic congestion. 3. New buildings and sports venues will be built. 4. More attention will be paid to the athletes. 5. They will encourage children to take more exercise. 6. They will improve the environment in the city. 7. More and more people begin to learn English. The quality of the whole people should be improved.

In 2008, you may be studying in Beijing. You will be lucky to see the Olympic Games to be held in Beijing and you will be one of the volunteers. So if you have to choose a job to do, what will you choose? Taxi driver... Guide… Reporter... And why?

Have a “game” Good Results 5points for each answer Hosting the Olympic Games will have good results on Beijing/China,but it will also bring some bad results. BadResults

Good effects People all over the world will learn about the city and its people. Many sports fans will visit the city. The preparation (planting trees, building new roads, building new sports venues) will make the city better and more beautiful.

Bad effects It is very expensive to host the Olympics. Maybe the money should be used for other things. Too many visitors may do harm to the environment of the city. The venues and buildings may be wasted after the Olympic Games.

Summary: Motto: New Beijing, Great Olympics. That means Beijing will make big changes. So what changes will Beijing make?

1.Try to do everything as athletes do 2.Have a sense of national pride 3.Have a good knowledge of English Remember/Learn:

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Olympic Village

Green Olympics