1. The Olympic Games

2. AN INTERVIEW Pausanias Liyan interviewer interviewee Modern times
Ancient times
Pausanias
Liyan
interviewer
interviewee

3. Skimming
Go over the interview to decide on its type, main idea and characteristics.
Main idea
Type of writing
Characteristics
The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.
Conversational style
By comparing and
contrasting

4. 2.( ) The motto of the Olympic Games is “ Swifter, Higher, Further”. T
“T” or “F” questions
1.( ) In the early Olympic Games, only men were allowed to compete and watch the Games.
2.( ) The motto of the Olympic Games is “ Swifter, Higher, Further”. T
stronger F

5. 3.( ) The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing.
4.( ) The Winter Olympic Games are held every three years.
29th F
four F

6. didn’t hasn’t 5.Not every athlete is admitted as Olympic competitors.
6.The summer Olympics have games on the ice.
7.Women were not allowed to take part in the Olympics in the ancient times.
8.A special village for all the athletes must be built before the Olympic Games is held.
hasn’t
9.The modern Olympic Games has changed the motto of the Olympics.

7. , Answer the following questions:
1.What did Pausanias come to find out? Why?
He came to find out about the present-day Olympic Games because he knew that in 2004 they were held in his homeland.
2.When was the 28th Olympic Games held in Greece?
In 2004
3.How often is the Olympic Games held nowadays?
Every 4 years.
4.How long is it between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics?
Two years.

8. differences Modern Ancient Type Competitors Place Prize Events
summer and winter Olympic Games
only summer Olympic Games
both men and women all over the world are admitted
only men in Greece
every country is possible
Greece
medals
an olive wreath
more events…
fewer events

9. similarities Both are held not for money but for ______.
______are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics.
The mottos are the same. They are: _____________________________.
Some events are the same, such as___________________________________Both are held ____________________.
honor
Men
Swifter, higher and stronger
running, jumping, shooting, throwing.…
every four years

10. 2. How was Pausanias’ mood changed during his talking with Li Yan
2.How was Pausanias’ mood changed during his talking with Li Yan? When did it get changed?
He was surprised when he heard that the modern Olympic Games had two main sets of Games---the Summer and the Winter Olympics; When he heard that women are allowed to join in,
When he hears the Olympics are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further,he felt happy.

11. Summary 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
Summer
Winter
held
four years

12. 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
standard
allowed
important
special village

13. 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
stadium
gymnasium
honor

14. wreath has been ________ by medals
wreath has been ________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw _______.
replaced
faster
higher
further