4. The Olympic Games 776 BC----Athens lasted 5 days All the wars would stop only man could watch slaves were prevented from competing.

5. The antient Olympic Games Time: Place: Athletes: Sports games: 776BC—393AD In Athens of Greece Only men, no women Many sports were the same as they are now

6. The ancient Olympics Wrestling Discus Horse racing Boxing

7. The modern Olympic Games Time: Place: Athletes: Sports games: 1896 Many places in the world Anybody of every country Several hundred kinds --until now

8. Competition A BC 1906 1896 776BC

9. A B C When and where were the first modern Olympic Games held? 1986 in Sydney 1896 in Athens 1698 in New York

10. AB C How many gold medals did China win in the 2000 Olympic Games? 16 28 36 How many gold medals did China win in the 2004 Olympic Games? AB C 326317

11. How often are the Olymic Games held? Every four years

12. What does the Olympic flag mean? Background color: white Shapes: 5 rings joined together Symbolic( 象征 ) of peace the friendship of the 5 continents Europe Asia Oceania America Africa

14. For the Ancient Greeks, the olive tree was a symbol of peace, wisdom and victory. An olive wreath was made, and used to crown the Ancient Olympic champions. Olive wreath

15. medal silver medal bronze medal gold medal (champion)

16. The Olympic motto What is the Olympic motto? Swifter HigherStronger Every athlete should try to run faster, jump higher, and throw further. They do their best to win medals. What is the meaning?

17. When will the next Olympic Games be held? Where will the next Olympic Games be held? It will be held in 2008. It will be held in Beijing. China will host the Olympic Games in 2008. Beijing will be the host city.

22. 1. This is a very fast game. Each of the two teams has five players,and the game is played for four periods ( 场次 ) of twelve minutes each. The players try to put the ball into a "basket." It is useful if you are very tall.

24. 2. This game must be played in water by several players. One who first reaches the finishing line is the winner.

25. swimming

26. 3. The game is played by two teams of six players each. Each team can hit the ball up to three times, but not more than three times. Then the ball must land on the other side of the net ( 网 ). It is useful if you have tall players in your team.

27. volleyball

28. 4. Several athletes take turns to fire at something with a gun. shooting

29. 2. The game is played by two strong people. One player tries to get the other down on the floor. wrestling

31. football

32. high jump

33. long jump

34. table tennis

35. diving

36. surfing

37. horse-riding

38. cycle riding

39. weight-lifting

40. judo