THE OLYMPIC GAMES

the origin of the Olympic Games the old and modern Olympic Games the events in the Olympic Games

great game festivals in celebration of the god, Zeus religious ceremony the early foot races and other events are are depicted on the ruins. Olympia

The old Olympic games 776BC—393AD In Athens of Greece Only men, no women Time: Place: Athletes:

The founder of the modern Olympic Games and Olympic Movement Pierre de Coubertin .

The Panathenian Stadium The first modern Olympic Games were held in the stadium. It is in the heart of the Greek capital, Athens.

The modern Olympic Games Time: 1896 Many places in the world Anybody of every country Several hundred kinds in track and field --until now Place: Athletes: Sports games:

Look at the pictures and tell what sports they are. Sailing/ Yachting Skiing Volleyball Baseball Climbing Running Cycling wrestling Badminton Fencing Golf Look at the pictures and tell what sports they are. Boxing Table Tennis Gym Shooting Weight-lifting Shooting Swimming Basketball

Speaking Asking about interests and hobbies: Possible answers: Which do you like,…or …? What’s your favourite sport? Which sport do you like best? Which do you prefer,…or…? What about? Are you interested in …? Possible answers: Sure. I love…/Yes, very much./No, not really. Shooting. I think. I like…best. I prefer …to … I like watching it./ I’d rather watch it than play it. Speaking

Homework: Be ready for dictation Preview the “reading” and “post- reading” “阅读训练” unit 8--A