1. The Olympic Games

2. What do you know about the Olympic Games? Try this quiz and we will see who does the best.

3. 1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? Olympia in Greece

4. 2. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? only one, Greece

5. 3. Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games? women and slaves

6. 4. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games? olive wreath

7. 5. When and where did the modern Olympic Games start? Athens in 1896

8. 6. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? Xu Haifeng for shooting

9. 7. What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games? swifter higher stronger

10. Asia Africa Europe Oceania America 8. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? the five continents

11. 9. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics? The five mascots are officially called the Fuwa.

12. 11. What’s the motto of Beijing Olympic Games? 10. How many gold medals did China win in the 29th Beijing Olympic Games? 51 One world, one dream

13. 12. Which country will the 2016 Olympic Games be held in? Rio de Janeiro

14. Can you Name the events of the Olympic Games according to the following signs?

15. Events of the Olympic Games Boxing Swimming Cycling Diving

16. Events of the Olympic Games Archery Badminton Baseball Basketball

17. Events of the Olympic Games GymnasticsSailing Horse ridingSoccer

18. VS The Ancient Olympic Games The Modern Olympic Games Most of us feel nervous whenever we ’ re taking an important exam. Some will feel dizzy or tired, some will suffer from lack of sleep and some will lose their appetite. In fact, all those symptoms have terrible effects on our exam and we are all eager to get rid of them. First of all, in my opinion, it ’ s important for us to have a right attitude towards exams. They are only a means of checking how we are getting along with our studies. Study hard every day and make careful plans for every exam. In this way we can avoid suffering from the pressure of exams. Besides, enough sleep can make us energetic and enable us to perform well in an exam. Therefore, during the period of exam, we should not stay up too late. We can also try a warm bath or a cup of warm milk before going to bed. They might help us to have a sound sleep.

20. Pausanias, a Greek writer who used to write about the Olympic Games have an interview interviewer interviewee Li Yan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games

21. Main idea: It tells us the__________and the___________between the _______and________Olympics. differences similarities ancient modern

22. Scanning for specific information

23. Ancient Olympics 1 one set of Games 3 only competitors from Greece 2 no women or slaves can take part P111 (1) Find out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics.

24. Modern Olympics 1. two main sets of Games 2. athletes can be admitted as competitors if they reach the standard 3.competitors from all over the world 4.more than 250 events 5. Medals as prizes

25. Similarities 1 have running races 3 no prize money for winners 2 held every 4 years on a regular basis 4 seen as most important competition

26. 1. Just Greece could take part in the ancient Olympic Games. 2. Slaves and women used to join in the Olympic Games. 3. The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Olympics. 4. There are many events like ice skating and volleyball which need snow and ice in the Winter Olympics. True or false

27. 5. The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries. 6. Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years. 7. There are running races in the Winter Olympics. 8. Every athlete can take part in the new Olympics. 9. The Olympics were born in Greece.

28. 1. Where do all the competitors live? A. A hotel. B. A place hired by competitors. C. A restaurant. D. A special village. (3) Choose the best answer.

29. 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.

30. 3. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games? A. Because it can bring in lots of money to the host country. B. Because it can make the host country win more medals. C. Because it’s a great responsibility and a great honor. D. Because it can make the host country stronger.

31. 4. How does Pausanias feel when he hears the Olympic Games are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further? A. Surprised. B. Happy. C. Sad. D. Astonished.

32. Discussion Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not? Use the mind map below to help you.

33. Reasons to host the Olympic Games a great honour great responsibility new investment national pride new sports facilities tourism P113

34. Reasons not to host the Olympic Games too expensive much planning pressure/ stress accommodation many stadiums accidents/ attacks

36. I. Complete the passage with proper words, which will help you retell the text. There are two sets of the Olympic Games — the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics, both of ________are held ________________. Athletes who have reached the ________(agree) standard will ___________as competitors. In Winter Olympics, there are ___________(compete) like skiing and ice skating _______snow and ice are needed. which agreed competitions where every four years be admitted

37. And that is _______they are called the Winter Olympic Games. While in Summer Olympic Games, athletes compete ______ the running races, swimming, sailing and all the team sports. For each Olympics, a special village _________(build) for athletes to live _____. Every country wants the opportunity to host the Olympics, because it is thought to be a great _______ to be chosen. The _______ of the Olympic Games is “________, Higher and Stronger.” why in is built in honor motto Swifter