The Olympic Games

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When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start? It was held in 776 B.C at Olympia, in ancient times. Who was China’s first athlete to take part in the Olympic Games? Liu Changchun When and where did the modern Olympic Games start? It was held in 1896 at Athens in Greece. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? Xu Haifeng won the first Olympic gold medal in shooting.

The Olympic Flag was designed by Coubertin. The Olympic rings and flag were designed by Coubertin after the 1912 Game in Stockholm. After the PRC was founded, Chinese government received an invitation of the Olympic Games When GuangXu emperor was in power, China received the invitation Ma Yanhong was the first Chinese gymnastics gold medal winner In 1984, on the Los Angelis Olympic Games

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Two sets of Games—the Summer and the Winter Olympics ___________ ask someone of questions to find out information ___________person who trains to compete in some sports ___________something given to the winner of a competition ___________ allow somebody to enter a public place or compete in games __________ a round piece of gold, silver or bronze given as a prize ___________ a special hall for physical exercise __________ a building for sports, especially for competitions ___________ take the place of _____________a group of Interview athlete gymnasium admit medal prize stadium replace Two sets of Games—the Summer and the Winter Olympics

The ancient Olympic Games The ancient Olympic Games were primarily a part of a religious festival in honor of Zeus, the father of the Greek gods and goddesses. The festival and the games were held in Olympia ---a rural sanctuary site. The Olympic Games peace war

The modern Olympic Games Started by a Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. In 1894 he arranged a meeting of people from nine countries to discuss holding a sports competition for athletes from all around the world. Two years later the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens.

About the present day Olympic Games A marginal journey About the present day Olympic Games

Pausanias----a Greek writer between interview Pausanias----a Greek writer between Lili----a Chinese girl He lived in what we call “ Ancient Greece” 2000 years ago

Who can take part in the modern O.G? Where will the competitors live during the Games? Who want to host the O.G? What will the competitors compete for? …reach the standard to be admitted to the game. A special village,…as well as seats for….. As a matter of fact… It’s just as much a competition….to host…. as to win….. …about being able to run…,jump… and throw…

Read and finish the form The ancient Olympics The modern Olympics Time Place People Games Prizes Briefs every four years every four years in Greece in different countries athletes who reach the standard only men summer and winter games only summer games Olympic medals Olive wreathes Olympic motto Olympic motto

Olympic to your partner Besides summer Olympics, there is also w______. Not only Greek, all countries can c______ in the Game, which was held in different cities. The athletes r______ the s______ can be admitted to the games. A special village is built, such as stadium, gymnasium,_____ ____ ____ seats for those to watch. ___ ____ ____ ___ ____, every country want to host the Olympic Games. The athlete don’t compete ____ money, nor olive but about being able to run_____, jump_____ and throw_____. Introduce the modern Olympic to your partner

Suppose: You’re Pausanias to introduce the modern Olympic to the people in ancient Greek summer / winter Olympics all countries ---Compete in athletes ---can be admitted A special village ---is built every country ----want to host The athlete --- compete for … 7. about -- run…jump.. and throw…

The 2008 Olympics will be held in China Should Pausanias say something about the 2008 Olympics? The 2008 Olympics will be held in China will / be going to / be to be done

New rules for Olympic Games Nobody ____(allow) to enter the stadium without a ticket. Children _____( not allow) to make a noise and upset the competition. If they do, they will______( take away) from the stadium. No animals _____( allow) in the stadium. They ______ (leave) in the garden. Cheating by athletes will not be______ (excuse). They ______(tell) to leave. No smoking will be ________ (allow). Of you are discovered, you ______(ask) to pay ten dollars.

Hosting the Olympic Games is a great honor and a great responsibility Hosting the Olympic Games is a great honor and a great responsibility. Being the host of the Olympic Games will have good and bad effects on the host city.

Group Work: What are some of the good and bad effects the Olympic Games will bring to Beijing? And how to deal with the bad effects?

Large department stores Economy New residential areas Convenient transportation

Too many cars Too many people Pollution Rubbish

Let's protect our Beijing.

Homework: 1.Give advice about protecting the environment. 2. Finish the Ex P12 3~5

Thank you!