3. (A competition) Let me see how much you know about the Olympic Games.

4. 1.When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start? 2.How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? Only one country. (Greece) A. 776BC; in Greece B. 776AD; in Greece

5. 3.When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. In 1896; in Athens B.In 1896; in America 4. How often are the Olympic Games held ? A. once every 4 years B. once every 2 years C. once every 3 years

6. 5. How many kinds of the Olympic Games are there in the world? Two. (Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games) 6.When did China first take part in the Olympic Games? A. In 1932 B. In 1940

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

8. 9.How many gold medals did China get in the 2008 Beijing Olympics? A. 50 B. 49 C. 51 8.Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? A. Xu Haifeng; shooting B. Xu Haifeng; table tennis

9. 11.What is the theme slogan of Beijing Olympic games? 10.Which one is the mascots of Beijing Olympics? ABCD

10. EuropeAfrica America Asia Oceania 12. What do the five rings stand for?

11. What does the passage tell us? the ancient Olympic Games the modern Olympic Games good & bad effects of the Olympic Games the similarities between them the differences between them

12. 1.There are running races in the Winter Olympics. ( ) 2.Women were admitted to join in the old Olympics. ( ) 3.All the competitors compete for money. ( ) F F F F T 4.The olive wreath has been relaced by medals.( ) 5. Sydney will held the 2012 Olympics. ( ) —— (no) (not) only man —— ______ (honor) ______ (London ）

13. Read the passage carefully, then answer the following questions. 1.Can every athlete take part in the modern Olympic Games? 2.What is the difference between winter Olympics and Summer Olympics? 3.Why does every country which host the olympic Games build the special village? And what are in the village? 4.Why does every country want to host the Olympic Games? 5. What does the Olympic motto mean?

14. What are the similarities? How oftenBoth are held ___________________. PurposeBoth are held not for ______ but for honor. BeliefThey are the same: ________, ________, ________. Competi -tors _______ are allowed to take part in both ancient and modern Olympics. Events Some events are the same, such as __________,________,__________ shooting and throwing. every four years money swifter higherstronger Men swimmingrunninghorse-riding

15. What are the differences? Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics GamesSummer Olympics. _______________and ______________ Host country ___________Countries all over the world. Competi -tors Only men.Both ______and _______. Prize____________ ________ Medals EventsOnly a few._______________. Summer Olympics Winter Olympics Greece men women The olive wreaths Over 250 sports

16. As we know, China has just held the 2008 Olympic Games,do you think it is successsful, and what effects does the Olympic give us?

17. 1. People all over the world will learn about the country,city and its people. 2. Attracting investment ( 投资 ). 3. Many sports fans will visit the city and will bring great benefits to the city. 4.Enhance the sense of national pride. 5.The development of urban construction( 城市建 设） is more convenient for people's lives.

18. 1. It is very expensive to host the Olympics. Maybe the money should be used for other things. 2. Too many visitors may do harm to the environment of the city. 3. The stadiums and buildings may be wasted after the Olympic Games. 4. Increase the pressure and stress on some aspects, such as traffics.

19. Pausanias, who lived in _______ is called “Ancient Greece”, is now ______________ Li Yan, a__________ for the 2008 Olympic Games. There are the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics, both of _______ are held every four years on a regular ________. Only ___________ who have reached the agreed ___________for their event will be ___________ to the Games. ___________ any country can take part in the Olympic Games if their athletes are good enough while in Ancient Greece only Greek cities were allowed to ________ against each other for the _________ of winning. No other countries could join in, _____ could slaves or women. However, women are not only allowed to join in the modern Olympics, but also play an important _______. what interviewing volunteer which basisathletes standard admitted Nowadays compete honor nor role

20. In order to ________ so many athletes, a special village is built for each Olympic Games. Though it is expensive to ______ the Olympic Games, every country wants the ___________. It is not only a great ________________ but also a great ________ to be chosen, so there is as much _____________ to host the Olympics as to win Olympic medals. The five rings on the Olympic flag ____________ five continents: Europe, Africa, America, Asia and Oceania. The most important thing in the Games is not the triumph ( 胜利 ) _____ the struggle; not to have conquered but to have fought well. The Olympic Games help promote ( 促进 ) a better and more peaceful world house host opportunityresponsibility honor competition stand for but