Unit 2 The Olympic Games

Brainstorming flag stadium events The Olympics Games mascot origin host city athlete motto medal torch

Olympic Flag Asia Europe Africa America Oceania stand for The five rings _________ the union of the five continents of the world and the meeting of athletes who __________ in the games. The 6 colors were chosen because the flags of each participating country ________ at least one of the colors. participate include

Stadiums and gymnasiums London Bowl Water Cube A large, open area with seats around it, used for playing and watching sports. A building with equipment for doing exercises stadium gym Bird’s Nest

Olympic Mascot A mascot can be any person, animal, or object _________ to bring luck. It can ________ a group with a common public identity, such as a school, a professional sports team or a nation. considered represent Wenlock and Mandeville are the mascots for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

Some of the host cities and their slogans 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Barcelona Friends for life Atlanta The celebration of the century Sidney Share the spirit Athens Welcome Home Beijing One world, one Dream London Inspire a generation Rio De Janeiro A new world

Medals: gold, silver and bronze The winners of the matches or competitions ______ medals in _______ for their hard work and ________ performance. In general, there are three types of medals: gold, silver and bronze. receive return amazing

a symbol of, light (vt.), put out, torch relay, Considered as a symbol of the Olympics, the torch is ______ when the games start and ______ when the games end. Before the games, there is a torch ______ around the host country and the rest of the world. lighted put out A torch bearer relay

the Olympic motto Swifter Higher Stronger “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to ________, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the _______. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.” ---Pierre de Coubertin These three words encourage the athlete to give his or her best during the competition. take part struggle

Athletes As the only man to have won 14 gold medals, he is more than a swimmer. He still holds an astonishing number of 39 world records. He is considered as the fastest man on earth, who can complete 100 metres within 9.56 seconds. With 10 Olympic medals, including 9 gold ones, he is probably one of the biggest names in the history of Track and Field. He won China's first ever Olympic gold medal in Track and Field in 2004 in Athens. Hard as he tried, he failed to defend his title in 2008. Michael Phelps Usain Bolt Carl Lewis Liu Xiang

Origin 776 BC, Greece four towns take part in every four years Ancient Olympics 776 BC, Greece four towns take part in every four years men, allowed, compete, watch It was the year 776 BC that _______ the first Olympic Games _______ in Greece. Only four countries took part in the games held every four years. Only men were allowed to compete and watch. witnessed held

Can you name some events in the Olympic Games? badminton hockey weightlifting Can you name some events in the Olympic Games? boxing basketball fencing

Can you name some events in the Olympic Games? equestrian (horse-riding) sailing volleyball Can you name some events in the Olympic Games? swimming rowing gymnastics

Can you name some events in the Olympic Games? diving tennis shooting Can you name some events in the Olympic Games? pole vault football wrestling

The most challenging event It was included as an event in modern Olympics in memory of a person. It got its name from a town in Greece. The great person covered the distance just to send a message. It takes mental will power and physical strength to finish such a long race. Marathon

Listening P48 The distance Phidippides’ job The news he sent His feelings on the way His words 26 miles, which is the distance from Marathon to Athens. An ancient Greek soldier, who was often sent on long journey with important messages. The army from Athens won the battle. His head was bursting and he could hardly breathe. Athens is saved.

Listening and answer Why did the Greek army go to Marathon? Why was Phidippides sent on such a long race ? What happened to him at last? They were sent there to fight their enemy. If not, the people of Athens would be wondering what had happened. He fell down dead.

Homework Read the passage and finish Ex 1, 2 and 3 on Page 11. Finish Passage 1 and 2 in Reading Practice.