Unit 2 The Olympic Games

What do you know about the Olympic Games? Try this quiz and find out who knows the most.

Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? Olympia in Greece

2. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? only one, Greece

3. Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games? women and slaves

4. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games? olive wreath

5. When and where did the modern Olympic Games start? Athens in 1896

Can you list some Olympic events? Relay Race

110m Hurdle Race

Weight-lifting

Beach Volleyball

Gymnastics

Diving

skating Figure Skating

Fencing

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

Europe Africa America Asia Oceania 8. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? the five continents Europe Africa America Asia Oceania

6. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? Xu Haifeng for shooting

9. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics? The five mascots are officially called the Five Friendlies.

10. How many gold medals did China win in the 29th Beijing Olympic Games? 51 11. What’s the motto of Beijing Olympic Games? One world, one dream

Match the year and the host city of the Summer Olympic Games. 2004 Seoul 2000 Atlanta 1996 Los Angeles 1992 Athens 1988 Barcelona 1984 Sydney mascots

Do you know any differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games?

Reading AN INTERVIEW

Skimming to get general ideas

Reading Comprehension I Skimming Reading Comprehension I This interview is mainly about ______. A. the story of a Greek writer Pausanias and a Chinese girl Li Yan B. a magic journey by Pausanias C. the similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics D. the ancient Olympic Games in Greece

Scanning to get detail information

Reading Comprehension II Scanning Reading Comprehension II True or false Just Greece could take part in the ancient Olympic Games. 2. Slaves and women used to join in the Olympic Games. 3. The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Olympics. 4. There are many events like ice skating and volleyball which need snow and ice in the winter Olympics.

5. The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries. Scanning 5. The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries. 6. Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years. 7.There are running races in the Winter Olympics. 8. Every athlete can take part in the new 9. The Olympics were born in Greece.

Reading Comprehension III Scanning Reading Comprehension III 1. Where do all the competitors live? A. A hotel. B. A place hired by competitors. C. A restaurant. D. A special village.

2. Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games? Scanning 2. Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games? A. Skiing and ice skating. B. Running and races. C. Horse riding. D. Swimming.

3. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games? Scanning 3. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games? A. To run faster, jump higher and throw further. B. To get a great honor. C. To make the country famous. D. To make money.

A. Because the winner can get medals. Scanning 4. Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games? A. Because the winner can get medals. B. Because the winner can be awarded lots of money by their own countries. C. Because the olive wreaths have been replaced by medals. D. Because medals are made of gold.

similarity & difference What are the similarities? How often Both are held every years. Purpose Both are held not for but for honor. Belief The motto is the same. They are , and . Events Some events are the same, such as , , shooting and throwing. four money swifter higher stronger running horse riding

What are the differences? Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics Type of Games the Summer Olympics Both the________ Olympics and the______ Olympics Host Country all around the world Competitors No ______ or____ can take part ________can take part if they reach the standard Prize medals Events only a few more than ______events Summer Winter Greece women anyone slaves the olive wreath 250

Summary Summarize the main idea 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 countries can take part if their athletes reached the _______ to the games. Women are not only _______ to join in but playing a very _________ role. Summer Winter held four years standard allowed important

A ______ ______ is built for the competitors to live in, a ________ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a gymnasium 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 _______. special village stadium honor replaced faster further higher