3. Unit 2 The Olympic Games Learn the new words

4. The opening ceremony of the 28th Olympic Games starts at 20:45 at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece, Aug.13, 2004. The Olympic Games returned to their ancient birthplace.

5. Let’s enjoy!

6. Mascot ['m æ sk ə t]

7. What do the five rings mean? The five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents. Europe Asia Africa Oceania America

8. higherswifter stronger What is the Olympic motto( 口号 )?

9. 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.

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

12. swimming

13. 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.

14. volleyball

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

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

17. football

18. Boxing

19. high jump

20. long jump

21. table tennis

22. diving

23. surfing

24. horse-riding

25. cycle riding

26. weight-lifting

27. Thank you !