2. Beijing won the chance to host Olympics on July 13 2001.

3. A giant clock in Tiananmen Square counts down the days, hours and minutes to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

4. Beijing showed five mascots for the 2008 Olympics on Nov. 11 2005- including a panda, fish, Tibetan antelope, swallow and the Olympic flame.

6.  If a city hosts the Summer Olympic Games in 2028, then when will the next summer and winter Olympic Games be held? in 2032 and 2030 respectively.

7. Model : 4 years A: 776BC B. 393AD Model: Answer The Olympic Games are held every 4 years.

8. The old Olympic Games The old Olympic Games from which the modern games came began around the year 776 BC in Greece. Answer: A: 776BC B. 393AD

9. Answer: A: 776BC B. 393AD After 393 AD the Olympic Games stopped.

10. A. 1896 ;311; 13 B. 2000;10,000;200 Answer: The first Olympic Games The first Olympic Games in modern times happened in 1896. 311 competitors from just 13 countries.

11. A. 1896 ;311; 13 B. 2000;10,000;200 Answer: In 2000, over 10,000 athletes from nearly 200 countries went to Sydney.

12. Answer: In the 1984 Olympic In the 1984 Olympic Games,Carl Lewis won four gold medals. A. 1984 B. 28;3

13. Answer: In Sydney, the Chinese team got 28 gold medals, ranking third of all the competing countries. A. 1984 B. 28;3

14. Answer: China won the competition in 2001 to host the Olympic Games in 2008. A. 2001 B.2008

15. Answer: In 2008, the 29 th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing. A. 2001 B.2008

16. 1. Prediction, use titles to predict the content. 2. Predict by common knowledge Reading strategy:

18.  Why do you think London got the chance to host 2012 Olympic games and what does it imply for Beijing?

19. Global media centre Four world heritage sites Discreet and professional security Beautiful park venues Friendly &helpful police Art & culture for every taste The finest hotels Public transportation The world’s 4th largest economy Absolutely passionate about sports

20. discussion What do you think the people of Beijing, and of the whole country need to do in preparation of 2008 Olympic Games? tips: If you were a policeman, what would you do to prepare for the Olympic Games? What about a teacher, worker, waiter and etc?

21.  Try to retell the text after class.  Do a research on the good effects and ill effects to host the Olympic Games.