课件40张PPT。 Unit 2 The Olympic GamesLearning Aims:
1.Knowledge aims:
To learn about some basic knowledge of the ancient and modern Olympic Games
To master the new words and expressions in this passage
2.Ability aims:
To understand the general idea of the new text to train the reading ability of the students
To be more familiar with some reading skills ,such as scanning ,summarizing etc.
3.Emotional aims:
To arouse the students’ interest in the Olympic Games and get them to understand the Olympic spirit better. What important event happened in China on August 8th, 2008?The 29th Olympic Games were held in Beijing, China.Beijing was the host city of the
29th Olympic Games
the Opening CeremonyHow much do you know about the Olympic Games?AsiaEuropeAfricaAmericaOceaniaThe five rings stand for friendship of five continents.The Five Olympic RingsWhat is the motto of the Olympic Games?swifterhigherstronger Every athlete should try to run faster, jump higher, and throw further. They do their best to win medals.torchA.B.C.Olive wreathgold medal
silver medal
bronze medalmascot ['m?sk?t]
吉祥物 A.B.stadiumBird’s NestLondon BowlQuestions:1. When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start?Athens, Greece;776 BCSydney, Australia;776 AD2. When and where did the first modern Olympic Games start?Athens, Greece;1896Los Angeles; 1984Cai Zhenhua, table tennis Xu Haifeng; shooting3. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event?4. Where will the next modern Olympic Games be held?London, the UKRio de Janeiro , BrazilHow many events of the Olympic Games do you know?Table tennisPing-PongBasketballSwimminggymnasticshorse ridingsailingskiingskatingPausanias Li YaninterviewerintervieweeAN INTERVIEWWho is Pausanias?
What does he want to do ?
Read the first paragraph and answer:Who is Li Yan?
Who is Pausanias?
A Greek writer about 2000 years ago.
What does he want to do ?
He wants to find out about the present-day Olympic Games.Read the first paragraph and answer:Who is Li Yan?
She is a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games.Fast readingRead only the questions that Pausanias raised to get the general idea of the interview.
(more than one answer is right)A. A magic journey by Pausanias.
B. The similarities between the ancient
and modern Olympics.
C.The differences between the ancient
and modern Olympics.
D. The ancient Olympic Games in Greece.
T or F1. Everyone can take part in the modern Olympic Games if he wants to.2.Pausanias is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games.3.The Winter Olympic Games are usually held two years before the Summer Olympic Games.4. In fact, not all the countries want to host the Olympic Games.5. Medals were rewarded the winners in the ancient Olympic Games.
FTFthat has reached the standard for his eventsevery countryTFOnly olive wreathPlease find out the differences and similarities between the ancient Olympic Games and the modern Olympic Games.fourWintermore than 250 eventsall over the world
Greekwomenevery country is possible
olive wreathfourmedalSummary 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 only _______ to 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 _______. That’s the the motto of the Olympics, “_______ _______ and_______ ”Summary of the interviewThe Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the ________and the ______ Olympics. Both of them are _____ every _____ ____. Allsummer
winterfouryearsheldcountries 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 agreed standardallowedimportantspecial villageto 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 _______. That’s the motto of the Olympics, “_______ _______ and_______ ”
stadiumgymnasiumhonorreplacedfasterhigherfurtherswifterhigherstrongerGroup work Imagine that you were Pausanias. After this interview, you went back to the ancient time and told people at that time something about the modern Olympics.Key words for helpA:
modern Summer Olympics
B:
modern Winter Olympics
C:
People who can take part in the Games
The place where the Games are held
D:
A special village
Prizes: medal/olive wreath
2016 Olympics (Rio de Janeiro)Learn more information about the Olympic Games from the internet.