1. Unit 2
The Olympic Games

2. Brainstorming
flag
stadium
events
The Olympics Games
mascot
origin
host
city
athlete
motto
medal
torch

3. Olympic Flag
Asia
Europe
Africa
America
Oceania
stand for
The five rings _________ the union of the five continents of the world and the meeting of athletes who __________ in the games.
The 6 colors were chosen because the flags of each participating country ________ at least one of the colors.
participate
include

4. Stadiums and gymnasiums
London Bowl
Water Cube
A large, open area with seats around it, used for playing and watching sports.
A building with equipment for doing exercises
stadium
gym
Bird’s Nest

5. Olympic Mascot
A mascot can be any person, animal, or object _________ to bring luck. It can ________ a group with a common public identity, such as a school, a professional sports team or a nation.
considered
represent
Wenlock and Mandeville are the mascots for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

6. Some of the host cities and their slogans
1992
1996
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
Barcelona
Friends for life
Atlanta
The celebration of the century
Sidney
Share the spirit
Athens
Welcome Home
Beijing
One world, one Dream
London
Inspire a generation
Rio De Janeiro
A new world

7. Medals: gold, silver and bronze
The winners of the matches or competitions ______ medals in _______ for their hard work and ________ performance.
In general, there are three types of medals: gold, silver and bronze.
receive
return
amazing

8. a symbol of, light (vt.), put out, torch relay,
Considered as a symbol of the Olympics, the torch is ______ when the games start and ______ when the games end. Before the games, there is a torch ______ around the host country and the rest of the world.
lighted
put out
A torch bearer
relay

9. the Olympic motto
Swifter
Higher
Stronger
“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to ________, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the _______. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.”
---Pierre de Coubertin
These three words encourage the athlete to give his or her best during the competition.
take part
struggle

10. Athletes
As the only man to have won 14 gold medals, he is more than a swimmer. He still holds an astonishing number of 39 world records.
He is considered as the fastest man on earth, who can complete 100 metres within 9.56 seconds.
With 10 Olympic medals, including 9 gold ones, he is probably one of the biggest names in the history of Track and Field.
He won China's first ever Olympic gold medal in Track and Field in 2004 in Athens. Hard as he tried, he failed to defend his title in 2008.
Michael Phelps
Usain Bolt
Carl Lewis
Liu Xiang

11. Origin 776 BC, Greece four towns take part in every four years
Ancient Olympics
776 BC, Greece
four towns
take part in
every four years
men, allowed, compete, watch
It was the year 776 BC that _______ the first Olympic Games _______ in Greece.
Only four countries took part in
the games held every four years.
Only men were allowed to compete and watch.
witnessed
held

12. Can you name some events in the Olympic Games?
badminton
hockey
weightlifting
Can you name some events in the Olympic Games?
boxing
basketball
fencing

13. Can you name some events in the Olympic Games?
equestrian
(horse-riding)
sailing
volleyball
Can you name some events in the Olympic Games?
swimming
rowing
gymnastics

14. Can you name some events in the Olympic Games?
diving
tennis
shooting
Can you name some events in the Olympic Games?
pole vault
football
wrestling

15. The most challenging event
It was included as an event in modern Olympics in memory of a person.
It got its name from a town in Greece.
The great person covered the distance just to send a message.
It takes mental will power and physical strength to finish such a long race.
Marathon

16. Listening P48
The distance
Phidippides’ job
The news he sent
His feelings on the way
His words
26 miles, which is the distance from Marathon to Athens.
An ancient Greek soldier, who was often sent on long journey with important messages.
The army from Athens won the battle.
His head was bursting and he could hardly breathe.
Athens is saved.

17. Listening and answer
Why did the Greek army go to Marathon?
Why was Phidippides sent on such a long race ?
What happened to him at last?
They were sent there to fight their enemy.
If not, the people of Athens would be wondering what had happened.
He fell down dead.

18. Homework Read the passage and finish Ex 1, 2 and 3 on Page 11.
Finish Passage 1 and 2 in Reading Practice.