1. Unit 2 The Olympic Games
Warming up & Reading

2. Do you recognize them? flame torch medals the five rings
the olive wreath

3. Greece About the ancient and the modern Olympic Games.
☆ When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start?
A. 776BC; in Greece B. 776AD; in Greece
☆ How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?
A. one B. ten
☆When and where did the modern Olympics start?
A. In 1896; in America B. In 1896; in Athens
☆ What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games?
Greece

4. √ an interviewer（采访者） an interviewee （被采访者） Li Yan Pausanias
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a volunteer for the
2008 Olympic Games
a Greek writer
2000 years ago
someone who offers help
someone who offers to pay
someone who helps without pay
someone who works part-time √

5. Skimming
Skim the passage and tick the things talked about in it.
the ancient Olympic Games √
the modern Olympic Games √
good & bad effects of the OG √
the similarities between them
the differences between them √

6. Scanning What questions does Pausanias ask?
1. How often do you hold your Games?
2. How can the runners enjoy competing in winter? And what about the horses?
3. Do you mean the Greek world?
4. Where are all the athletes housed?
5. Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games?
6. Did you say medals? Do you compete for prize money too?

7. Group work
After the interview, Pausanias is going to share what he has learnt with his friends in Greece. Help him finish the table about the differences and similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics .

8. differences similarities
Modern
Ancient
type (set)
competi-tors
country
prize
events
☆ Both are held every ________.
☆ Both are held not for money but for ______.
☆ ________are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics.
☆ The mottos are the same. They are: __________________.
☆ Some events are the same, such as____________________.

9. differences Modern Ancient type（set) competitors country prize events
summer and winter Olympic Games
only summer Olympic Games
both men and women all over the world are admitted
only men in Greece
any country is possible
Greece
medals
the olive wreath
more events…
fewer events

10. similarities every four years honor Men Swifter, Higher and stronger
☆ Both are held every ___________.
☆ Both are held not for money but for ______.
☆ ________are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics.
☆ The mottos are the same. They are: _________________________________.
☆ Some events are the same, such as________________________________.
every four years
honor
Men
Swifter, Higher and stronger
running, jumping, swimming, etc.

11. In the text, can you find sentences using the exclamation(感叹号)
In the text, can you find sentences using the exclamation(感叹号)? What feelings do they show?
1. All those events, all those countries and even women taking part!
2. So even the olive wreath has been replaced!
3. That’s good news. How interesting!
sad
happy
frightened
surprised

12. and write down your result
Discussion
What effect did the Beijing Olympic Games bring to our country ?
Reference:
culture
economy(经济）
tourism(旅游业） ---
Four students a group,
and write down your result
after discussion.

13. summary The Olympic Games made China better known to the whole world.
The Olympic Games made our culture and people understood by the other people.
The Olympic Games developed the economy (经济) of our country.
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14. Homework Self-assessment: From this lesson I’ve learned:
useful words:_______________________________
useful phrases:______________________________
Something about the Olympic Games:
______________________________________________________________________________________

15. Thank you !

16. medals
silver
gold
bronze

17. A. Li Ning B. Zhu Jianhua C. Xu Haifeng
☆ Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event（比赛项目）?
A. Li Ning     B. Zhu Jianhua C. Xu Haifeng
shooting √

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

19. the Olympic motto
Swifter
Stronger
Higher

20. Two Sets of the Olympic Games:
the 28th Olympic Games
Summer Olympic Games
The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Games. ？
Winter Olympic Games
Everyone in our class can be admitted to the Olympic Games as competitors.
(True/ False) √
Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as competitors.
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21. football skating running diving horse riding swimming ice ball skiing
The Summer Olympic Games
The Winter Olympic Games
skating
football
running
diving
horse riding
swimming
ice ball
skiing

22. √ ☆ No other countries could join in, nor could slaves or women!
A. Not all countries could join in, but slaves and women could.
B. Greece could take part in, but slaves and women couldn’t. √