Unit 2 The Olympic Games Reading --- 史步华

The Olympic Games

Quiz for boys: 1.What’s the spirit ( 精神 ) of Olympic Movement? A.Welcome home B. Higher, Swifter, Stronger C. New Beijing, Great Olympics 3. When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 776BC, Olympia B. 1896AD, Olympia C. 776BC, Athens 4. How many Gold Medals did China get in 2008 Olympics? A.50 B.51 C What is the mascot of 2008 Olympics? A. Panda B. Swallow C. “Fuwa” 2. What’s the host city of 2012 Olympics? A. London B. Paris C. Soul ( 首尔 ) 5 points

Quiz for girls 1. What do the five rings stand for? A. The friendship of five continents. B. The friendship among Europeans. C. People’s love for the Olympics 3. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games? A. Money B. Medals C. Olive wreath 2. When did the ancient Olympic Games stop? A. 393BC B. 393 AD C. 1896AD 4. Which sport did Liuxiang take part in the 2004 Olympics? A.110m hurdles B.100m hurdles C. boxing 5. Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games? A. badminton B. basketball C. Speed skating 5 points

项目 What events( 比赛项目 ) are there for the Summer Olympics? footballbaseball Table tennis swimming Wrestling diving

Ice ball skiing skating figure skating 花样滑冰 What events are there for the Winter Olympics?

the person who asks questions ( 采访者 ) the person who answers questions ( 被采访者 ) What is an interview? It is an meeting at which a reporter asks questions in order to find out his view. Interviewer : Interviewee : Revision

I am Pausanias. I am Li Yan.

What is the passage possibly about? From the pictures, the title and the first Para. Pre-reading task :

What does the passage tell us? the ancient Olympic Games the modern Olympic Games the difference between them the similarities between them good & bad effects of the OG Reading

This interview is mainly about _____. A. The story of a Greek writer Pausanias and a Chinese girl Li Yan. B. A magic journey by Pausanias. C. The similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics. D. The ancient Olympic Games in Greece.

What are the differences and similarities about the ancient and modern Olympics?

SimilaritiesModern /Ancient How often? Any men athletes? Motto ( 格言, 口号 ) Events every 4 years Yes Swifter, higher, stronger running, jumping, shooting and throwing… Hold for?honor

DifferencesModernAncient Any Winter Olympics? Competitors from? Men/Women athletes Prizes Any Olympic villages? (more/less) events YesNo all over the world only in Greece both only men olive wreathmedals YesNo More eventsLess events

1. Where do all the competitors live? A. A hotel B. A special village C. A restaurant D. A place hired by competitors 2. Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games? A. Skiing and ice skating B. Running and races C. Horse riding D. Swimming B A

3. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games? A. To run faster, jump higher and throw further. B. To get a great honor. C. To make the country famous. D. To make money. B

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

1. Just Greece could take part in the ancient Olympic Games. 2. The winter Olympics are usually held two years before the summer Olympics. 3. There are many events like ice skating and volleyball which need snow and ice in the winter Olympics. 4. The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries. T T F T

5. Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years. 6. There are running races in the Winter Olympics. 7. Women were admitted to join in the old Olympics. 8. Every athlete can take part in the Olympic Games. 9. All the competitors compete for money. 10. The Olympics were born in Greece. F F F F F T

The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the S________ and the W______ Olympics. Both of them are h_____ every _____ _____. All countries can take part if their athletes reached the s_______ to the games. Women are not only a______ to join in but playing a very i_________ role. A s_____ v______ is built for the competitors Summary of the interview ummer inter eld four years tandard llowed mportant pecial illage

to live in, a s________ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a g__________ as well as seats for those who watch the games. It’s a great h____ to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been r________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run f______, jump h______ and throw f_______. tadium ymnasium onor eplaced aster igher urther

Discussion Reasons to host the OG a great honour tourism new sports facilities great responsibility new investment national pride

Reasons not to host the OG too expensive accidents /attacks many stadiums much planning accommodation pressure / stress

1.Underline the important expressions in the text. 2. Write down the discussion in the form of a dialogue. ( in group of four) Homework