1. The Olympic Games

2. Friendship of the 5 continents
peace
Friendship of the 5 continents
Europe
Africa
America
Asia
Oceania

3. When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start?
It was held in 776 B.C at Olympia, in ancient times.
Who was China’s first athlete to take part in the Olympic Games?
Liu Changchun
When and where did the modern Olympic Games start?
It was held in 1896 at Athens in Greece.
Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event?
Xu Haifeng won the first Olympic gold medal
in shooting.

4. The Olympic Flag was designed by Coubertin.
The Olympic rings and flag were designed by Coubertin after the 1912 Game in Stockholm.
After the PRC was founded, Chinese government received an invitation of the Olympic Games
When GuangXu emperor was in power, China received the invitation
Ma Yanhong was the first Chinese gymnastics gold medal winner
In 1984, on the Los Angelis Olympic Games

5. background IOC Headquarter Motto Official language sorts
International Olympic
committee
Lansanne Switzerland
faster higher stronger
English,French,Spanish,
Russian,German
Winter/summer Olympics

6. Two sets of Games—the Summer and the Winter Olympics
___________ ask someone of questions to find out information
___________person who trains to compete in some sports
___________something given to the winner of a competition
___________ allow somebody to enter a public place or compete in games
__________ a round piece of gold, silver or bronze given as a prize
___________ a special hall for physical exercise
__________ a building for sports, especially for competitions
___________ take the place of
_____________a group of
Interview
athlete
gymnasium
admit
medal
prize
stadium
replace
Two sets of Games—the Summer and the Winter Olympics

7. The ancient Olympic Games
The ancient Olympic Games were primarily a part of a religious festival in honor of Zeus, the father of the Greek gods and goddesses. The festival and the games were held in Olympia ---a rural sanctuary site.
The Olympic Games
peace
war

8. The modern Olympic Games
Started by a Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. In 1894 he arranged a meeting of people from nine countries to discuss holding a sports competition for athletes from all around the world. Two years later the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens.

9. About the present day Olympic Games
A marginal journey
About the present day Olympic Games

10. Pausanias----a Greek writer between
interview
Pausanias----a Greek writer
between
Lili----a Chinese girl
He lived in
what we call “ Ancient Greece” 2000 years ago

11. Who can take part in the modern O.G?
Where will the competitors live during the Games?
Who want to host the O.G?
What will the competitors compete for?
…reach the standard to be admitted to the game.
A special village,…as well as seats for…..
As a matter of fact…
It’s just as much a competition….to host…. as to win…..
…about being able to run…,jump… and throw…

12. Read and finish the form
The ancient Olympics
The modern Olympics
Time
Place
People
Games
Prizes
Briefs
every four years
every four years
in Greece
in different countries
athletes who reach
the standard
only men
summer and winter games
only summer games
Olympic medals
Olive wreathes
Olympic motto
Olympic motto

13. Olympic to your partner
Besides summer Olympics, there is also w______.
Not only Greek, all countries can c______ in the Game, which was held in different cities.
The athletes r______ the s______ can be admitted to the games.
A special village is built, such as stadium, gymnasium,_____ ____ ____ seats for those to watch.
___ ____ ____ ___ ____, every country want to host the Olympic Games.
The athlete don’t compete ____ money, nor olive but about being able to run_____, jump_____ and throw_____.
Introduce the modern
Olympic to your partner

14. Suppose: You’re Pausanias to introduce the modern Olympic to the people in ancient Greek
summer / winter Olympics
all countries ---Compete in
athletes ---can be admitted
A special village ---is built
every country ----want to host
The athlete --- compete for …
7. about -- run…jump.. and throw…

15. The 2008 Olympics will be held in China
Should Pausanias say something about the 2008 Olympics?
The 2008 Olympics will be held in China
will / be going to / be to be done

17. New rules for Olympic Games
Nobody ____(allow) to enter the stadium without a ticket.
Children _____( not allow) to make a noise and upset the competition. If they do, they will______( take away) from the stadium.
No animals _____( allow) in the stadium. They ______ (leave) in the garden.
Cheating by athletes will not be______ (excuse). They ______(tell) to leave.
No smoking will be ________ (allow). Of you are discovered, you ______(ask) to pay ten dollars.

18. Hosting the Olympic Games is a great honor and a great responsibility
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.

19. Group Work: What are some of the good and bad effects the Olympic Games will bring to Beijing? And how to deal with the bad effects?

20. Large department stores
Economy
New residential
areas
Convenient transportation

21. Too many cars
Too many people
Pollution
Rubbish

23. Let's protect our Beijing.

24. Homework:
1.Give advice about protecting the environment.
2. Finish the Ex P12 3~5

25. Thank you!