2. Pass the Flame Unite the World It's time to celebrate let our voices be heard Pass the Flame Unite the world Bring us all together Pass the Flame Unite the World (x5) Reach out, hold out your h ands(x2) Pass the Flame Unite the world Pass the Flame Unite the World (x5) Pass the Flame Unite the World It' s time to celebrate let our voices be heard Pass the Flame Unite the world Bring us all together We can grow a forest On a dried up river bed We can build a mountain From a grain sand Reach out, hold out your hands(x2)

3. stadium

4. “nest” stadium

6. the Olympic Flag

7. Five rings are joined together as a sign of friendship. They also stand for the five continents. (Asia, Africa, America, Europe, and Oceania.)

9. 1.When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 776BC; in Greece B. 776AD; in Greece 2.What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games? A. Running, jumping, shooting, throwing, wrestling, B. Table tennis, jumping, volleyball, swimming 3.When did the ancient Olympic Games stop? A. 393 AD B. 398AD 4. When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. In 1896; in Athens B. In 1896; in America

10. 6. When did China first take part in the Olympic Games? A. In 1932 B. In 1940 7. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? A.Xu Haifeng; shooting B.Xu Haifeng; table tennis 8. How many competitors from how many country take part in the 27 th Summer Olympics in Sydney? A.Over 10,000 athletes; 119 countries B. Over 10,000 athletes; 184 countries 5. How many competitors from how many country competed in 1896? A. There were 311 competitors from 13 countries. B. There were 1131 competitors from 113 countries.

11. Group 4. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games? Group 1. How many events are there for the Summer and Winter Olympics? Questions Group 2. When and where will the next Olympic Games be held? Group 3. What do you think the Chinese team will do in order to win more medals?

12. Listen to the tape and get the general idea. It tells us the differences and the similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics.

13. True or false 1.The olive wreath has been replaced by money.( ) 2. The Olympics were not always held in Greece 2000 years ago. ( ) 3. At first, Pausania thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games. ( ) 4. Pausania is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games. ( ) 5. We feel proud because we have finally got the chance to hold the Olympic Games. ( ) T F F T T

14. Read the passage carefully and do the table below. (kinds\where\who\how often\beliefs\events\purpose etc.) What is different?What is the same? The ancient Olympics The Modern Olympics 1.No Winter Olympics 2. Only people in Greece could take part. Women were not allowed to take part. 3. Less events 2.The same beliefs: Swifter, Higher and Stronger 3. Some events are the same, such as running, jumping, shooting and throwing 4.Both are held for honor but not for money. 1.Both are held every four years. 1… 2… 3 … 4.There is a special village, a stadium and a gym. 5. More modern equipment. Retell the passage according to the table above.

15. 1.Remember the key sentences and retell the text. 2. Make a dialogue according to page 49. 3. What can we do for the coming Olympics? 4. Imagine what the Olympics will be like in 2,000 years. Homework:

16. Unite the World It' s time to celebrate let our voices be heard Pass the Flame Unite the world Bring us all together We can grow a forest On a dried up river bed We can build a mountain From a grain sand Reach out, hold out your hands(x2) Pass the Flame Pass the Flame Unite the World It's time to celebrate let our voices be heard Pass the Flame Unite the world Bring us all together Pass the Flame Unite the World (x5) Reach out, hold out your h ands(x2) Pass the Flame Unite the world Pass the Flame Unite the World (x5)

18. Over 250 events. There are running, swimming, shooting jumping, football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis throwing, weight lifting in the Summer Olympic Games. There are skiing, skating, ice hockey, ski jumping, sledding and snowboarding in the Winter Olympics.)

19.  Practise more.  Be confident.  Get the lastest information on the Internet.  Invite experienced trainers.

20. Beijing Olympic Park  It is a great honour to host the Olympics.  One of the great competitions is not for a medal.  It is the competition between countries to hold the Olympics.