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Unit 2
The Olympic Games
Quiz about
1. When did the ancient Olympic Games
start
A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC
3. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient
Olympic Games
A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreath
2. When did the ancient Olympic Games stop
A. 393BC B. 393 AD C. 311AD
4. How many gold medals did China get in the
2004 Athens Olympics
A. 26 B. 28 C. 30 D. 32
5. Who was China’s first gold medal winner
and for what event
Xuhaifeng, shooting
B. Dengyaping, table tennis
C. Liuxiang, track and field
D. Tianliang, diving
Swifter, higher, stronger
Athens, Greece
Beijing, China
Athens, Greece
Summer ~
Winter ~
Sydney, Australia
Kinds
Motto(格言,口号)
Host city of the
first Olympics
Host city of
2000 Olympics
Host city of
2004 Olympic
Host city of
2008 Olympics
What do the five rings mean
The five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
America
第二十九届奥林匹克运动会会徽——舞动的北京（中国印 ）
1. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) 国际奥委会
2. Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Bid Committee 北京2008奥申委
6. New Beijing, Great Olympics 新北京，新奥运
5. Green Olympics, People’s Olympics and Hi-tech Olympics
绿色奥运，人文奥运，科技奥运（三大理念）
3. an Olympic candidate city 奥运会候选城市
4. an Olympic host city 奥运会主办城市
7. One World, One Dream 同一个世界，同一个梦想
（北京2008奥运口号）
国家体育场
建设地点：奥林匹克公园
建筑面积（万M2）：25.8
座席数：91000
田径、足球
北京奥运会倒计时1000天是从北京奥运会开幕时刻2008年8月8日晚8点倒推1000天，也就是从11月11日晚8点到11月12日晚8点万众瞩目的北京奥运会吉祥物正式发布
北京2008年第29届奥运会吉祥物—福娃
福娃是北京2008年第29届奥运会吉祥物，其色彩与灵感来源于奥林匹克五环、来源于中国辽阔的山川大地、江河湖海和人们喜爱的动物形象。福娃向世界各地的孩子们传递友谊、和平、积极进取的精神和人与自然和谐相处的美好愿望。
福娃是五个可爱的亲密小伙伴，他们的造型融入了鱼、大熊猫、藏羚羊、燕子以及奥林匹克圣火的形象。
每个娃娃都有一个琅琅上口的名字:“贝贝”、“晶晶”、“欢欢”、“迎迎”和“妮妮”，在中国，叠音名字是对孩子表达喜爱的一种传统方式。当把五个娃娃的名字连在一起，你会读出北京对世界的盛情邀请“北京欢迎您”。
福娃代表了梦想以及中国人民的渴望。他们的原型和头饰蕴含着其与海洋、森林、火、大地和天空的联系，其形象设计应用了中国传统艺术的表现方式，展现了中国的灿烂文化。
贝贝的头部纹饰使用了中国新石器时代的鱼纹图案。贝贝温柔纯洁，是水上运动的高手，和奥林匹克五环中的蓝环相互辉映。贝贝传递的祝福是繁荣。在中国传统文化艺术中, “鱼” 和 “水” 的图案是繁荣与收获的象征，人们用“鲤鱼跳龙门”寓意事业有成和梦想的实现,“鱼”还有吉庆有余、年年有余的蕴涵。
晶晶是一只憨态可掬的大熊猫，无论走到哪里都会带给人们欢乐。作为中国国宝，大熊猫深得世界人民的喜爱。晶晶来自广袤的森林，象征着人与自然的和谐共存。他的头部纹饰源自宋瓷上的莲花瓣造型。晶晶憨厚乐观，充满力量，代表奥林匹克五环中黑色的一环。
欢欢是福娃中的大哥哥。他是一个火娃娃，象征奥林匹克圣火。欢欢是运动激情的化身，他将激情散播世界，传递 更快、更高、更强的奥林匹克精神。欢欢所到之处，洋溢着北京2008对世界的热情。欢欢的头部纹饰源自敦煌壁画中火焰的纹样。他性格外向奔放，熟稔各项球类运动，代表奥林匹克五环中红色的一环。
迎迎是一只机敏灵活、驰骋如飞的藏羚羊，他来自中国辽阔的西部大地，将健康的美好祝福传向世界。迎迎是青藏高原特有的保护动物藏羚羊，是绿色奥运的展现。迎迎的头部纹饰融入了青藏高原和新疆等西部地区的装饰风格。他身手敏捷，是田径好手，代表奥林匹克五环中黄色的一环。
妮妮来自天空，是一只展翅飞翔的燕子，其造型创意来自北京传统的沙燕风筝。“燕”还代表燕京（古代北京的称谓）。妮妮把春天和喜悦带给人们，飞过之处播撒“祝您好运”的美好祝福。天真无邪、欢快矫捷的妮妮将在体操比赛中闪亮登场，她代表奥林匹克五环中绿色的一环。
奥运会吉祥物
吉祥物一词,源于法国普罗旺斯语Mascotto,直到19世纪末才被正式以Mascotte的拼写形式收入法文词典，英文Mascot由此衍变而来，意指能带来吉祥、好运的人、动物或东西。
为冬委奥运会设计吉祥物始于1968年格勒诺布尔第10届冬季奥运会。这个称为雪士（Schuss）的半人半物的卡通型滑雪小人儿形象，有着夸张的硕大脑袋和细巧而坚硬的身体，`象征一个有着坚强意志的小精灵。Schuss的原意是“高速滑”。
为夏季奥运会设计吉祥物始于1972年的慕尼黑奥运会。这只被称为互尔迪（Waldi）的装饰性德国纯种小猎狗形象在巴伐利亚随处可见。小猎狗的灵活、忍耐和坚韧的特性也是运动员性格的表征。其头尾对称地涂着浅蓝、深蓝、深绿、嫩绿、黄、褐诸色，以此象征德意志大地和天空的色彩，这种暖色还表达了一种热闹和谐的气氛。这种色调被后继者效仿和继承。
奥运会吉祥物大多以举办国有特色的动物形象为创作原型。1976年蒙特利乐奥运会是海狸形象，称为亚米克；1984年洛杉矶奥运会是鹰的形象，称为山姆，即美国人的代名词：“山姆大叔”；1992年巴赛罗那奥运会第一次使用抽象的卡通造型，是比利牛斯山的牧羊狗形象，称为科比。现代科技在奥林匹克运动中无处不在，传统的绘画和手工设计终于在1996年亚特兰大奥运会吉祥物设计中被电脑科技所替代；这个可爱的卡通怪物虽然形象生动，但它究竟是什么又无人能够说出。2000年悉尼奥运会的吉祥物是澳大利亚的3种运动造型：鸭嘴兽、针鼹猬和笑翠鸟，分别取名为“悉德”、“米莉”和“澳利”。奥运会组委会推出吉祥物的过程也是进行奥林匹克教育的过程。
What events are there in the Olympic Games
Do you know the following sport items
table tennis
gymnastics
fencing
tennis
swimming
shooting
baseball
basketball
wrestling
skiing
sailing
football
judo
boating
cycling
weightlifting
boxing
horse-riding
diving
track and field events
Table Tennis
Football
Basketball
Badminton
Volleyball
Beach volleyball
Handball
tennis
Shooting
Diving
Swimming
Weighlifting
Sailing
Fencing
Wrestling
Judo
What do Pausanias and Li Yan possibly talk about
What do they mainly talk about
2. What does he say when he hears that women
are also allowed to join in
3. How does Pausanias feel when he hears the
Olympic Games are also about being able
to run faster, jump higher and throw further
A. Surprised B. Happy C. Sad
Scanning
Reading-I----scanning (2m)
1. What do they mainly talk about
2. What does he say when he hears that women
are also allowed to join in
Scanning
They mainly talk about the ancient and modern Olympic Games esp. the similarities and differences.
“Please wait a minute! All those events, all those countries and even women taking part!” he says.
3. How does Pausanias feel when he hears the
Olympic Games are also about being able
to run faster, jump higher and throw further
A. Surprised B. Happy C. Sad D. Astonished
Scanning
Scan the passage to find out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics.
1.One kind of Games
2.No women or slaves can take part
3.Only competitors from Greece
1 two main kinds of Games
2 anyone can take part if they reach the
standard
3 competitors from all over the world
4 all round the world
5 more than 250 events
1 have running races
2 held every 4years
3 no prize money for winners
4 seen as most important competition
Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.
What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games
Why does he think Athens, Greece and Beijing, China should feel proud
Why does he think People may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games
Reading-II----detailed reading (5m)
Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games
Hosting the Olympic Games is a great honour and a great responsibility.
1. People all over the world will learn about the city and its people.
2. Many sports fans will visit the city.
3. The preparations (planting trees, building new roads, building
new sports venues) will make the city better and more beautiful.
1.What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games
Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games---the Winter and the Summer Olympics.
2. Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud
3. Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games
Because Ly Yan has explained that it is a great honour to host the Olympic Games.
He thinks that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too.
What can we do to prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games as a …
New Beijing Great Olympics
Discussion (5m)
We should
study hard to learn more knowledge
learn English well to communicate with the foreigners
do the propaganda（宣传） work
collect money for the Olympic Games
do the service work
promote physical culture and build up our health
http://www.olympic.org
http://www.specialolympics.org
http://www.beijing-2008.org
http://www.athens.olmpics.org
Hot links to Websites Related to
the Olympics on the Internet:
Surf the Internet to find more information about Olympic Games. You are expected to share it with your peers in the next class.Unit 2 The Olympic Games
Step 1 Warming up
Questions about Olympic Games:
Where did the ancient Olympic Games start
A.London, England B. Rome, Italy C. Olympia, Greece
When did the ancient Olympic Games start
A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776BC
How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games
A. All the European countries B. All countries in the world C. One (Greece)
What was rewarded the winners in ancient Olympic Games
A. Medals B. Money C. Olive wreath
Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games
A. children B. young men C. slaves & women
When and where did the modern Olympic Games start
A. Athens, in 1896 B. Paris, in 1986 C. Rome, in 1896
How many kinds of Olympic Games are there in the world
Two kinds(the summer Olympic Games and the winter Olympic Games )
What’s the motto of the Olympic Games
Higher, swifter and stronger
What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics
The Five Friendies
Step 2 Pre-reading
Is there any difference between the ancient and modern Olympic Games
Look at the title and read the background information:
Guess: What do Pausanias and Li Yan possibly talk about
Step 3 Listening（optional）
Listen to the tape of the text to finish the answer to the following Question:.
What are they mainly talking about
The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.
Step 4 Reading
Task 1: Fast reading
I. Read the text quickly and answer the following questions.
1. What competitions can we see in the Summer Olympics
We can see running races, swimming, sailing and all the team sports.
2. Where do the athletes live They live in a special village built for them.
3. Does anyone want to host the Olympics Yes. Every country wants the opportunity.
4. Which country will hold the 2012 Olympic Games London.
II.True or False
1. The olive wreath has been replaced by money.( F )
2. The Olympics were not always held in Greece 2000 years ago. ( F )
3. At first, Pausania thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games. ( T )
4. Pausania is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games. ( T )
5. We feel proud because we have finally got the chance to hold the Olympic Games. ( T )
III. Scanning
Items The ancient Olympic games The modern Olympic games
Frequency 1. Every four years 2. Every four years
Types Only Summer Olympic Games Summer and 3._winter_Olympic games
Events Fewer 4._More_
Athletes Only men from 5. Greek city From 6._all over the world including 7. _women.
Places Greece 8. Every country is possible
Prize 9._an olive wreath_____ 10. __medals_
Task 2: Careful reading
Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.
What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games
Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games---the Winter and the Summer Olympics.
Why does he think Athens, Greece and Beijing, China should feel proud
Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honour to host the Olympic Games.
Why does he think People may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games
He thinks that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too.
Step 5 Post-reading
I. Summary of the Interview
The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the _Summer and the _Winter Olympics. Both of them are held every four years. All countries can take part if their athletes reached the standard to the games. Women are not only allowed to join in but playing a very important role. A special village is built for the competitors to live in, a stadium for competitions, a large swimming pool, a gymnasium as well as seats for those who watch the games. It’s a great honor to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been replaced by medals. But it’s still about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further.
II. Discussion
Generally speaking, it is a great honor for a city to host the Olympic Games. And the 29th Olympic Games was a great success to Beijing in 2008. Then, which city do you think is the most possible one to host another Olympic Games next time in China When and why Unit 2 The Olympic Games
Reading
Step 1 Warming up
Questions about Olympic Games:
Where did the ancient Olympic Games start
A.London, England B. Rome, Italy C. Olympia, Greece
When did the ancient Olympic Games start
A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776BC
How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games
A. All the European countries B. All countries in the world C. One (Greece)
What was rewarded the winners in ancient Olympic Games
A. Medals B. Money C. Olive wreath
Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games
A. children B. young men C. slaves & women
When and where did the modern Olympic Games start
A. Athens, in 1896 B. Paris, in 1986 C. Rome, in 1896
How many kinds of Olympic Games are there in the world
What’s the motto of the Olympic Games
What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics
Step 2 Pre-reading
Q: Is there any difference between the ancient and modern Olympic Games
Look at the title and read the background information:
Guess: What do Pausanias and Li Yan possibly talk about
Step 3 Listening（optional）
Listen to the tape of the text to finish the answer to the following Question:.
What are they mainly talking about
Step 4 Reading
Task 1: Fast reading
I. Read the text quickly and answer the following questions.
1. What competitions can we see in the Summer Olympics
2. Where do the athletes live
3. Does anyone want to host the Olympics
4. Which country will hold the 2012 Olympic Games
II.True or False
1. The olive wreath has been replaced by money.( )
2. The Olympics were not always held in Greece 2000 years ago. ( )
3. At first, Pausania thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games. ( )
4. Pausania is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games. ( )
5. We feel proud because we have finally got the chance to hold the Olympic Games. ( )
III. Scanning
Items The ancient Olympic Games The modern Olympic Games
Frequency 1. Every years 2. Every years
Types Only Summer Olympic Games Summer and 3._ _Olympic Games
Events Fewer 4._ _
Athletes Only men from 5. city From 6._ including 7. _ .
Places Greece 8.
Prize 9._ _____ 10. __ _
Task 2: Careful reading
Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.
What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games
Why does he think Athens, Greece and Beijing, China should feel proud
Why does he think People may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games
Step 5 Post-reading
I. 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 countries can take part if their athletes reached the to the games. Women are not onlyto join in but playing a very role. A is built for the competitors 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 wreath has been by medals. But it’s still about being able to run , jump and throw .
II. Discussion
Generally speaking, it is a great honor for a city to host the Olympic Games. And the 29th Olympic Games was a great success to Beijing in 2008. Then, which city do you think is the most possible one to host another Olympic Games next time in China When and why
