1. Reaching high 2008北京奥运特辑 (1)
Peng Lun
21st Century Teens staff

2. The world meets in China (P2-3)
Warm up
Write down the words that go with the pictures.
mascots
torch
emblem
medals

3. The world meets in China (P2-3)
Correct the following sentences:
1. The 28th Olympic Games will open in Beijing.
2. The Olympic Games are a big sports party every two years.
3. There are flowers on the torch.
4. The slogan of 2008 Olympic Games is “Dancing Beijing”.
29th
four
clouds
emblem

4. The world meets in China (P2-3)

5. The start of the Games (P4-5)
Discussion:
When and where did the Olympic Games begin?
What were they like at the beginning?
Why did the ancient (古代的) Olympic Games end?

6. The start of the Games (P4-5)
Correct the following sentences:
1. The king holds a horse race _____.
just for fun B. to keep his people fit
C. to choose a winner for his daughter
2. _____ took part in the ancient Olympic Games.
Only men in Greece B. Both men and women
C. People all over the world
3. The ancient Olympic Games ended because _____.
A. nobody wanted to take part in them
B. the Roman king didn’t like them
C. many people got hurt in them
4. Which game is for rich people?
A. Running. B. Boxing. C. Riding.

7. The start of the Games (P4-5)
How long, medal, last, host, held, take part in, because, finish
host
1. Beijing will ________ the 29th modern Olympic Games in 2008.
2. The king ________ a big sports meeting to celebrate his victory.
3. More than 2,000 years ago, only Greek athletes __________ the ancient Games.
4. Once a player fell ________ his shorts slipped down!
held
took part in
because

8. The start of the Games (P4-5)
How long, medal, last, host, hold, take part in, because, finish
medals
5. Winners get ________ in the modern Games.
6. – __________ did the ancient Games last?
– Only five days.
7. There were altogether 293 ancient Olympic Games. They________ 1,169 years.
8. When a player fell to the ground, the game ________.
How long
lasted
finished

9. The modern Olympic Games (P6-9)
Who set up the international Olympic Committee?
What do the five Olympic rings stand for?
Do you know the Olympic spirit (精神)?

10. The Modern Olympic Games (P6-7)
True or false: F
____ 1. The first modern Olympic Games opened in Rome.
____ 2. The Olympic rings stand for the five continents.
____ 3. In 1896, the players had to swim in the sea.
____ 4. In 1896, both men and women could take part in the Olympic Games.
____ 5. Liu Changchun won the first gold medal for China. T T F F

11. Fun corner
Can you color the Olympic rings right? Try.

12. We are the mascots! (P8-9) I’m the fish. I’m the panda. I’m the flame.
Where do Fuwa come from?
I’m the fish.
I’m the panda.
I’m the flame.
I’m the antelope.
I’m the swallow.

13. The flame lights the world (P10-11)
How do people light the 2008 Olympic torch flame?
Where does the torch relay go?
How many people will join in the relay?
When is the first torch relay?

14. The flame lights the world (P10-11)
Match the first and second parts:
a. the flame traveled under the sea.
b. will be the longest ever.
c. people held the first torch relay.
d. will be lit in Greece.
e. is almost three-and-half times the distance around the Earth.
1. The 2008 Olympic torch relay
2. The Olympic torch flame
3. The torch relay route
4. In 1936…
5. In 2000…

15. Word quiz (P6-9) 请仿照例句，然后按题目要求圈出相应的词汇。 Model: 请在划线部分中圈出一个名词。
In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games opened in Greece.
1. 请在划线部分中圈出一个动词。
At the opening ceremony, people set doves free.
2. 请在划线部分中圈出一个形容词。
The modern Olympic Games are a big sports party.
3. 请在划线部分中圈出一个代词。
Don’t forget to name your mascot.
4. 请在划线部分中圈出一个副词。
I can run fast and far.

16. Olympics Here we go! (P12-13)
Many athletes from around
the world will compete in
the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Who is your favorite athlete? Find out how he or she is similar to and different from you.

17. Olympics Here we go! (P12-13)
Choose the best answer:
1. We all look forward to _____ medals at the Olympic Games.
A. win B. winning C. wins D. won
2. Let’s have a look _____ our superstars.
A. at B. in C. for D. with
3. She _____ smiles in matches. People call her the “cold-faced” killer.
A. sometimes B. often C. usually D. seldom
4. The girl is _____ her sweet smiles.
famous for B. famous as
C. ready to D. well in

18. All of Olympic sports (P14-15)
Write the words that go with the pictures:
basketball
boxing
football
shooting
swimming
tennis

19. All the Olympic sports (P14-15)
Group work
What’s your favorite sport?
Why do you like it?
Do you often play sports or do you just watch them on TV?
(Write some sentences for a report to your class.)

20. Welcome to our host cities (P18-19)
Use these fast facts to guess the cities.
Shenyang 1. It is a green city. More than 30% of its land is
covered by forest.
_________ 2. It is famous for its snack foods and folk arts.
_________ 3. It has the tallest building in Asia. Many of its
buildings are in the European style.
_________ 4. It will host most of the Olympic events. The Bird’s
Nest is there.
_________ 5. It is famous for its beers. It will host sailing events.
___________ 6. It has a Disneyland Park.
____________ 7. It is a seaside city. People like to see birds there.
Tianjin
Shanghai
Beijing
Qingdao
Hong Kong
Qinhuangdao

21. Welcome to our host cities (P18-19)
Pair work
Which city would you like to live in?
Why do you like it?
Do your friends like it? Why or why not?
Survey
Make a survey of your family members’ favorite cities.
Report what they think to your class.

22. Let’s cheer for the Games! (P22-23)
Choose the best answer:
1. When you are watching Horse riding, you can _____.
cheer for both sides loudly
wave colorful flags
talk and applaud
2. When you are watching the Marathon, you don’t need _____.
to buy tickets
to cheer for the runners
C. go on the streets

23. Let’s cheer for the Games! (P22-23)
Choose the best words:
Boxing is exciting. Don’t _____ (laugh at, cheer for) the loser.
When the shuttlecock (羽毛球) flies to you, don’t _____ (return, hide) it.
Colorful balloons and flags will worry _____ (the riders, horses).
When a player gets ready to lift, _____ (applaud, keep quiet).
We can go on the street to watch the _____ (Fencing, Marathon).

24. To be continued…
《奥运特辑》上节结束，请收看下节：
Think like a winner