2. Unit2
The Olympic Games
( The Olympics )

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

4. the Olympic motto
Stronger
Higher
Swifter

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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 .

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

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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Thank you very much
good-bye!