课件28张PPT。Unit 2 The Olympic Games An Interview
Reading
People at that time were________ because our China got the right to ______(主办) the 2008 Olympic Games.
The OlympicsHow much do you know about the Olympics ?
The Olympic Games Quiz1 Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?Olympia (Greece)2 How many countries competed in the
ancient Olympic Games? One (Greece)4 When and where did the modern Olympic Games start?3 Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games? Athens in 1896Slaves and women6 What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games? 5 Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event?swifter, higher, strongerXu Haifeng for shootingAsiaAfricaEuropeOceaniaAmerica7 What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for?The five continentsReadingAN INTERVIEWthe person who asks questions the person who answers questions What is an interview ?It is a meeting at which a reporter asks questions in order to find out his view.Interviewer : Interviewee : Skim the first paragraph and find out
Ⅰ. Who are the interviewer and interviewee?
Ⅱ. Why has the interviewer come on a magical journey on March 18th, 2007?
PausaniasLi Yansomeone who offers help
someone who offers to pay
someone who helps without pay
someone who works part-timea volunteer for the
2008 Olympic Games a Greek writer
2000 years ago an interviewer an interviewee√ interview
on a magical journeySkim the interviewer's words and find out
Ⅲ.What questions does Pausanias ask? 2. How often do you hold your Games?3. How can the runners enjoy competing in winter? And what about the horses?4. Do you mean the Greek world?5. Where are all the athletes housed?6. Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games?7. Did you say medals? Do you compete for prize money too?1.May I ask you some questions about the modern Olympics?the ancient Olympic Gamesthe modern Olympic Games the differences between themthe similarities between themgood & bad effects of the OGSummary√√√√zxxkw After the interview, Pausanias is going to share what he has learnt with his friends in Greece.
Help him finish the tables about the differences and similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics .Pair work differencessimilarities☆ Both are held every ________.
☆ 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__________________.summer and winter Olympic Games only summer Olympic Gamesboth men and women all over the world are admittedonly men in Greece any country is possibleGreecethe olive wreathmedalsmore events… fewer eventsdifferencessimilarities☆ Both are held every ______________.
☆ 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________________________________.every four yearshonorMenSwifter, Higher and Strongerrunning, jumping, swimming, etc.1 What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games?
2 Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?
3 Why does he think people may be competing for prize money in the modern Olympic Games?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?Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honor to host the Olympic Games.3 Why does he think people may be competing for prize money in the modern Olympic Games?He thinks that so many things have
changed in the Olympic Games that he
fears that spirit of the Olympics may
have changed too.
Why do many countries want to
host the Olympic Games while
others do not? Use the mind map
below to help you. Group work Reasons to host
the Olympic GamesReasons not to host
the Olympic GamesReasons to host the
Olympic Gamesa great honourgreat responsibility new
investmentnational pridenew sports facilitiestourismReasons not to host
the Olympic Gamestoo expensivemuch planningpressure / stressaccommodationmany stadiumsaccidents / attacksHome workOrganize your discussion into a short passage.Thank you!