Unit 2 The Olympic Games

Let me see how much you know about the Olympic Games.

1.When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 776BC; in Greece B. 776AD; in Greece 2.How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? Only one country. (Greece)

3.When and where did the modern Olympics start? In 1896; in Athens B.In 1896; in America 4. How often are the Olympic Games held ? A. once every 4 years B. once every 2 years C. once every 3 years

5. How many kinds of the Olympic Games are there in the world? Two. (Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games) 6.When did China first take part in the Olympic Games? A. In 1932 B. In 1940

7. What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games? stronger swifter higher

8.Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? A. Xu Haifeng; shooting B. Xu Haifeng; table tennis 9.How many gold medals did China get in the 2008 Beijing Olympics? A. 50 B. 49 C. 51

10.Which one is the mascots of Beijing Olympics? D 11.What is the theme slogan of Beijing Olympic games?

12. What do the five rings stand for? America Europe Africa Asia Oceania

predicting What does the passage tell us? the ancient Olympic Games the modern Olympic Games good & bad effects of the Olympic Games the similarities between them the differences between them

F F F T F 1.There are running races in the Winter Olympics. ( ) ( ) —— (no) F 2.Women were admitted to join in the old Olympics. ( ) —— (not) only man F 3.All the competitors compete for money. ( ) F ______ (honor) 4.The olive wreath has been replaced by medals.( ) T (London） 5. Sydney will hold the 2012 Olympics. ( ) F ______

Ask and answer Read the passage carefully, then answer the following questions. Can every athlete take part in the modern Olympic Games? What is the difference between winter Olympics and Summer Olympics? 3.Why does every country want to host the Olympic Games? 4. What does the Olympic motto mean?

1. Can every athlete take part in the modern Olympic Games? Scanning 1. Can every athlete take part in the modern Olympic Games? Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as competitors.

2. What is the difference between winter Olympics and Summer Olympics? There is no running race or horse riding events in winter Olympics. Instead there are competitions like skiing and skating which need snow and ice.

3.Why does every country want to host the Olympic Games? Because it is not only a great responsibility but also a great honor to host Olympic Games. 4. What does the Olympic motto mean? The Olympic motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger” means every athlete should try to run faster, jump higher and throw further.

What are the differences and similarities about the ancient and modern Olympics? Skimming

Fill in the form What are the similarities? How often Both are held ___________________. Purpose Both are held not for ______ but for honor. Belief They are the same: ________, ________, ________. Competi -tors _______ are allowed to take part in both ancient and modern Olympics. Events Some events are the same, such as __________,________,__________ shooting and throwing. every four years money swifter higher stronger Men swimming running horse-riding

What are the differences? Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics Games Summer Olympics. _______________and ______________ Host country ___________ Countries all over the world. Competi -tors Only men. Both ______and _______. Prize ____________________ Medals Events Only a few. _______________. Summer Olympics Winter Olympics Greece men women The olive wreaths Over 250 sports

Summary 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 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 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 wreath has been ________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run ________ jump ______ and throw _______. Summer Winter four years held standard allowed important Special village gymnasium stadium honor replaced faster higher further

Discussion: As we know, China has just held the 2008 Olympic Games,do you think it is successful, and what effects does the Olympic give us?

Good effects 1. People all over the world will learn about the country ,city and its people. 2. Attracting investment (投资). 3. Many sports fans will visit the city and will bring great benefits to the city. 4.Enhance the sense of national pride.

Bad effects 1. It is very expensive to host the Olympics. Maybe the money should be used for other things. 2. Too many visitors may do harm to the environment of the city. 3. The stadiums and buildings may be wasted after the Olympic Games. 4. Increase the pressure and stress on some aspects, such as the traffic .

took part in Last month we ________________(参加了)the school sports meeting. Some competitors of our class ___________(参与竞争) _____________ (一系列)events against other competitors. Some of girl competitors did the same ___________(也). We defeated the enemies _________________ (一个又一个) Finally, we won the second prize. Another school sports meeting _____________ (举办) next year. We are preparing for it hard ____________(为了) win another greater victory. competed in a series of as well one after another will be held in order to