Lead-in 1.What is the themes (主题） of the Olympic Games? 2.Which team enters the main stadium first, and which team enters last? The themes of the Olympic Games is the international friendship and world peace. The Greek team enters first and the team of the host country enters last.

3. Where is the torch lit? It is lit in Olympia, Greece. Picture Flag introduction

luminosity justice peace solidification friendship 友谊 光明 公正 和平 团结

E Paris E Paris F Rome G Athens D Berlin A New York B Los Angeles There are three cities which have held the Olympic games twice, they are E Paris E Paris F Rome G Athens D Berlin A New York B Los Angeles C London D Tokyo B Los Angeles C London

1.When and where were the first Olympic Games in modern times? Task one 1.When and where were the first Olympic Games in modern times? In 1896 in Greece.

2. Do the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics happen at the same time? No, both the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics are held every four years, but the Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Olympics.

3. What were the old Olympic Games like? Many of the sports were the same as they are now, such as running, jumping and wrestling. Women were not allowed to take part in the 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.

5. Why do people say that China won another great competition in 2001? Because China will host the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008.

One of the great competitions is not for a medal. It is the competition between countries to hold the Olympics. To hold the Olympic Games is a rich prize for a country.

Task two TRUE OR FALSE 1. In the early Olympic Games, only men were allowed to compete and watch the Games 2. The motto of the Olympic Games is “Faster, Higher, Further”. 3. Carl Lewis won three gold medals in the 1984 Olympic Games . 4. The 27th Olympic Games were held in Los Angeles. 5. The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing. 6. The Winter Olympic Games are held every three years.

TRUE OR FALSE 1. In the early Olympic Games, only men were allowed to compete and watch the Games 1、 True 2. The motto of the Olympic Games is “Faster, Higher, Further”. 2、 False stronger 3、 False 3. Carl Lewis won three gold medals in the 1984 Olympic Games . four

TRUE OR FALSE 4. The 27th Olympic Games were held in Los Angeles. Sydney 4、 False 5. The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing. 29th 5、 False 6、 False 6. The Winter Olympic Games are held Every three years. four

Main idea: The Olympic Games are held every four years. Para.1: Something about the old Olympic Games. Something about the modern Olympic Games and the 27th Olympic Games.

Para.4: Para.5: The Olympic motto. The preparation for the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing.

The summer Olympics 1. The Olympic Games The winter Olympics The old Olympics The modern Olympics *What’s the most obvious difference between the old Olympics and the modern Olympics?

a gold medal a silver medal a bronze medal to compete for a medal 2.Competitions to hold the Olympics … a gold medal a silver medal a bronze medal

Read the text again and find something about the numbers here: Task three Model : 4 years A: 776BC B. 393AD Answer C. 1896 ;311; 13 Model: D. 2000;10,000;227 The Olympic Games are held every 4 years. E. 1984;4 F. 28;3 G. 2001 H.2008

Read the text and find something about the numbers here: Model : 4 years A: 776BC B. 393AD C. 1896 ;311; 13 E. 1984;4 F. 28;3 G. 2001 H.2008 D. 2000;10,000;227 Answer: The old Olympic Games from which the modern games came began around the year 776 BC in Greece.

Read the text and find something about the numbers here: Model : 4 years A: 776BC B. 393AD C. 1896 ;311; 13 E. 1984;4 F. 28;3 G. 2001 H.2008 D. 2000;10,000;227 Answer: After 393 AD the Olympic Games stopped.

Read the text and find something about the numbers here: Model : 4 years A: 776BC B. 393AD C. 1896 ;311; 13 E. 1984;4 F. 28;3 G. 2001 H.2008 D. 2000;10,000;227 Answer: The first Olympic Games in modern times happened in 1896. 311 competitors from just 13 countries.

Read the text and find something about the numbers here: Model : 4 years A: 776BC B. 393AD C. 1896 ;311; 13 E. 1984;4 F. 28;3 G. 2001 H.2008 D. 2000;10,000;227 Answer: In 2000, over 10,000 athletes from 227 countries went to Sydney.

Read the text and find something about the numbers here: Model : 4 years A: 776BC B. 393AD C. 1896 ;311; 13 E. 1984;4 F. 28;3 G. 2001 H.2008 D. 2000;10,000;227 Answer: In the 1984 Olympic Games,Carl Lewis won four gold medals.

Gold medal Carl Lewis

Read the text and find something about the numbers here: Model : 4 years A: 776BC B. 393AD C. 1896 ;311; 13 E. 1984;4 F. 28;3 G. 2001 H.2008 D. 2000;10,000;227 Answer: In Sydney, the Chinese team got 28 gold medals, ranking third of all the competing countries.

Read the text and find something about the numbers here: Model : 4 years A: 776BC B. 393AD C. 1896 ;311; 13 E. 1984;4 F. 28;3 G. 2001 H.2008 D. 2000;10,000;227 Answer: China won the competition in 2001 to host the Olympic Games in 2008.

Read the text and find something about the numbers here: Model : 4 years A: 776BC B. 393AD C. 1896 ;311; 13 E. 1984;4 F. 28;3 G. 2001 H.2008 D. 2000;10,000;227 Answer: In 2008, the 29th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing.

Task four every four years all over the world take part in the same as join in hammer throw do one’s best win/get gold medals track and field all the competing countries the history-making success sports venues

Questions: 1. How have the Olympic Games changed since the old Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece? Many sports are the same, but new sports have been added. Women are now allowed to take part in the Games. There are more competitors now. In 2000, over 10,000 athletes from 227 countries participated in the Olympics.

2. China won 28 gold medals in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games 2. China won 28 gold medals in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. What were the events? The events include: shooting, weightlifting, judo, badminton, table-tennis , gymnastics, foot race/ walking race, diving , kickboxing/ tackwondo and so on.

Why do athletes from so many countries want to take part in the Olympic Games? •The athletes think it is an honor to take part in the Olympic Games, because it is a meeting of the best sportsmen and sportswomen in the world. • They have a chance to win if they take part in the Olympic Games, and if they do win, they will become rich and famous. •They come to make friends and learn from each other.

Every country wants to be the sponsor(主办) of the Olympic Games. Why? Para6: To hold the Olympic Games is a rich prize for a country. Every country wants to be the sponsor(主办) of the Olympic Games. Why? much richer ,stronger show national power(国力) famous carry forward( 弘扬）the spirit of the Olympic Games ……

Discussion Why did Beijing succeed in winning the right to hold the 2008 Olympic Games（举办权）? develop fast in economics Athletes did very well in the Olympics,win great achievements(成就） get well prepared for Chairman He Zhenliang did a lot, contribute ( 贡献) great motto Beijing -----a wonderful city ……

What is the motto of the 2008 Olympic Games?

What will be done in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games?

In preparation for the 2008 Olympics, new buildings and sports venues will be built, more trees will be planted and new roads will be built.

Let’s see what have been done and what is being done to prepare the Beijing Olympic Games.

Discussion What does the Olympic motto mean to a middle school student?As a Chinese student, what should you do for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing?

Discussion We should do the propaganda（宣传） work try to protect the environment, stop pollution study hard to learn more knowledge learn English well to communicate with the foreigners do the service work for the Olympics

CONTEST 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.

Good effects Bad effects 1.People all over the world will learn about the city and its people. 1.It is very expensive to host the Olympics.Maybe the money should be used for other things. 2.Many sports fans will visit the city and will bring great benefits to the city. . 2.Too many visitors may do harm to the environment. 3.The preparations will make the city better and more beautiful. 3.The venues and buildings may be wasted after the Olympic Games. 4.Attracting investment.

See you in 2008 in Beijing

Language points 1.every four years= every fourth year every two years(每两年） =every other year （每隔一年) every few years There is a spelling mistake every other line. 他每隔几年回一次家。 He goes home every few years .

Language points: 2. Many of the sports were the same as they are now. the same as表示“和……一样”,其中as是关系代词,引导定语从句,且在从句中作宾语、主语或表语。 The office is just the same as it used to be. 这个办公室还和过去一样。

注意: the same...as也表示“和…… 一样”,其中same为形容词,后面接名词,as仍然引导定语从句,指相似的人或物;the same...that表示“…… 和……一样”,其中that为关系代词,引导定语从句,指同一人或物。如:

This is the same bike as I used yesterday. 这辆自行车和我昨天骑的那辆一样。 He is the same man that we met yesterday. 他就是我们昨天遇见的那个人。

3.take part in：参加某一活动，并发挥作用，接近join in (take an active part in) join sb. in sth.和某人一起做某事 attend表示参加会议、婚礼、讲座等等 1）  你打算参加我们的讨论吗？ Are you going to take part in/join in our discussion? 2)  他去年参了军。 He joined the army last year. 3)  你想要和我们一起散步吗？ Would you like to join us in a walk?

She is getting thinner and thinner. 4.After that more and more countries joined in the games. more and more adj./adv.（比较级）+ and +adj./adv.（比较级） 越来越 她变得越来越瘦了。 She is getting thinner and thinner. 我们的家乡变得越来越漂亮。 Our hometown is becoming more and more beautiful.

5.Following the history-making success in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, China won another great competition in 2001 which was not for a medal . The teacher entered the classroom, following some students. The teacher entered the classroom, followed by some students. ( )

6. compete in/for… compete，不及物动词，意思是“竞争”，后面常接介词in，for，with，against等。 *The players from all over the world competed for the medals in the Olympics． *The Chinese Football Team will compete against the Japanese Football Team in Beijing Worker’s Stadium tomorrow．                          

7.1)would rather do sth.A than do sth.B 宁愿做A而不愿做B I’d rather stay at home than go out. 2)A.prefer sth. A to sth. B B.prefer doing sth. A to doing sth. B C.prefer to do sth.A rather than do sth.B I prefer magazine to newspaper. I prefer staying at home to going out. I prefer to stay at home rather than go out.

*--Which sport do you like better, running or jumping? --I like running better than jumping. *--Which sport do you prefer, shooting or sailing? --I prefer sailing to shooting.

Word Study 1. It is the name of the country where the Olympic Games began in ancient times. 2. It is one of the races, competitions, etc in a sports programme. 3. It is a person, team, etc competing with another or others. Greece Event Competitor

4. It is a sentence or a group of words taken as the guiding rule in the Olympic Games. 5. It is an event, aiming and firing with a gun. 6. It is an object that carries a flame. Motto Shotting Torch

7. It is an award given to the top three people in each event in the Olympic Games. 8. It is someone who trains to compete in sports. Medal Althete

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