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Unit 2 The Olympic Games
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1.How often are the Olympic Games held?’
2.Who can take part in the Games? 3.How many kinds of events in the Games? 4.Where do the athletes live? 5.What is the motto of the Olympic Games? every four years Athletes may come from anywhere in the world if they are good enough. more than 250 sports special village Swifter Higher Stronger
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An Interview the differences and similarities about the ancient and modern Olympics
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What are the differences and similarities about the ancient and modern Olympics?
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only the people in Greece
differences Modern Ancient Winter Olympics Competitors Men/ Women Prize Events Only a few Yes No only the people in Greece all over the world only men both olive wreath medals more events
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similarities How ofen Both are held_____________ Purpose
Both are held not for _______but for honor. Belief They are the same: Competitors _____are allowed to take part in both ancient and modern Olympics. Events Some events are the same, such as shooting , throwing every four years money swifter, higher, and stronger. Men Running and jumping
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Summary of the interview
The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the ________and the ______ Olympics. Both of them are _____ every _____ ____. All Summer Winter held four years
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countries can take part if their athletes reached the ________ to the games. Women are not only _______ to join in but playing a very _________ role. A ______ ______ is built for the competitors standard allowed important special village
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to live in, a ________ for competitions, 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 stadium gymnasium honor
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wreath has been ________ by medals
wreath has been ________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw _______. replaced faster higher further
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Discussion： Why do many countries wants to host the Olympic Games while others do not?
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great responsibility a great honour Reasons to host the Olympic Games tourism national pride new investment new sports facilities
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much planning too expensive Reasons not to host the Olympic Games accidents/attacks pressure accommodation many stadiums
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