高中英语模块二 Unit 2 The Olympic Games An Interview Reading 莆田第一中学 陈倩倩
People at that time were________ because our China got the right to ______( 主办 ) the 2008 Olympic Games.
How much do you know about the Olympics ?
The Olympic Games Quiz 1 Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? Olympia (Greece) 2 How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? One (Greece)
4 When and where did the modern Olympic Games start? 3 Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games? Athens in 1896 Slaves and women
6 What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games? 5 Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? swifter, higher, stronger Xu Haifeng for shooting
Asia Africa Europe Oceania America 7 What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? The five continents
Reading AN INTERVIEW
the person who asks questions the person who answers questions What is an interview ? It is a meeting at which a reporter asks questions in order to find out his view. Interviewer : Interviewee :
Skimming Skim the first paragraph and find out Ⅰ. Who are the interviewer and interviewee ？ Ⅱ. Why has the interviewer come on a magical journey on March 18 th, 2007?
Pausanias Li Yan A.someone who offers help B.someone who offers to pay C.someone who helps without pay D.someone who works part-time a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games 2008 Olympic Games a Greek writer 2000 years ago an interviewer an interviewer an interviewee an interviewee interview interview on a magical journey
Skim the interviewer's words and find out Ⅲ.What questions does Pausanias ask? 2. How often do you hold your Games? 3. How can the runners enjoy competing in winter? And what about the horses? 4. Do you mean the Greek world? 5. Where are all the athletes housed? 6. Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games? 7. Did you say medals? Do you compete for prize money too? 1.May I ask you some questions about the modern Olympics ?
the ancient Olympic Games the modern Olympic Games the differences between them the similarities between them good & bad effects of the OG Summary zxxkw
After the interview, Pausanias is going to share what he has learnt with his friends in Greece. Help him finish the tables about the differences and similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics. Pair work Scanning
ModernAncient type /set competitors country prize events ☆ Both are held every ________. ☆ Both are held not for money but for ______. ☆ ________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__________________.
ModernAncient type/set competitors country prize events summer and winter Olympic Games only summer Olympic Games both men and women all over the world are admitted only men in Greece any country is possible Greece the olive wreath medals more events… fewer events
☆ Both are held every ______________. ☆ Both are held not for money but for ______. ☆ ________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________________________________. every four years honor Men Swifter, Higher and Stronger running, jumping, swimming, etc.
1 What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games? 2 Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud? 3 Why does he think people may be competing for prize money in the modern Olympic Games? Carefully reading
1 What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games? Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games – the winter and the summer Olympics.
2 Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud? Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honor to host the Olympic Games.
3 Why does he think people may be competing for prize money in the modern Olympic Games? He thinks that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that spirit of the Olympics may have changed too.
Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not? Use the mind map below to help you. Discussion Group work
Reasons to host the Olympic Games Reasons not to host the Olympic Games Discussion
Reasons to host the Olympic Games a great honour great responsibility new investment national pride new sports facilities tourism
Reasons not to host the Olympic Games too expensive much planning pressure / stress accommodation many stadiums accidents / attacks
Home work Organize your discussion into a short passage.