The Olympic Games

AN INTERVIEW Pausanias Liyan interviewer interviewee Modern times Ancient times Pausanias Liyan interviewer interviewee

Skimming Go over the interview to decide on its type, main idea and characteristics. Main idea Type of writing Characteristics The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics. Conversational style By comparing and contrasting

2.( ) The motto of the Olympic Games is “ Swifter, Higher, Further”. T “T” or “F” questions 1.( ) In the early Olympic Games, only men were allowed to compete and watch the Games. 2.( ) The motto of the Olympic Games is “ Swifter, Higher, Further”. T stronger F

3.( ) The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing. 4.( ) The Winter Olympic Games are held every three years. 29th F four F

didn’t hasn’t 5.Not every athlete is admitted as Olympic competitors. 6.The summer Olympics have games on the ice. 7.Women were not allowed to take part in the Olympics in the ancient times. 8.A special village for all the athletes must be built before the Olympic Games is held. hasn’t 9.The modern Olympic Games has changed the motto of the Olympics.

, Answer the following questions: 1.What did Pausanias come to find out? Why? He came to find out about the present-day Olympic Games because he knew that in 2004 they were held in his homeland. 2.When was the 28th Olympic Games held in Greece? In 2004 3.How often is the Olympic Games held nowadays? Every 4 years. 4.How long is it between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics? Two years.

differences Modern Ancient Type Competitors Place 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 every country is possible Greece medals an olive wreath more events… fewer events

similarities 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___________________________________Both are held ____________________. honor Men Swifter, higher and stronger running, jumping, shooting, throwing.… every four years

2. How was Pausanias’ mood changed during his talking with Li Yan 2.How was Pausanias’ mood changed during his talking with Li Yan? When did it get changed? He was surprised when he heard that the modern Olympic Games had two main sets of Games---the Summer and the Winter Olympics; When he heard that women are allowed to join in, When he hears the Olympics are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further,he felt happy.

Summary of the interview The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the ________and the ______ Olympics. Both of them are _____ every _____ ____. All Summer Winter held four years

countries can take part if their athletes reached the ________ to the games. Women are not only _______ to join in but playing a very _________ role. A ______ ______ is built for the competitors standard allowed important special village

to live in, a ________ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a __________ as well as seats for those who watch the games. It’s a great _____ to host the Olympic Games. The Olive stadium gymnasium honor

wreath has been ________ by medals wreath has been ________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw _______. replaced faster higher further