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The Olympic Games
776 BC----Athens
lasted 5 days
All the wars would stop
only man could watch
slaves were prevented from competing.
The antient Olympic Games
Time:
Place:
Athletes:
Sports games:
776BC—393AD
In Athens of Greece
Only men, no women
Many sports were the
same as they are now
The ancient Olympics
Wrestling
Discus
Horse racing
Boxing
The modern Olympic Games
Time:
Place:
Athletes:
Sports games:
1896
Many places in the world
Anybody of every country
Several hundred kinds
--until now
Competition
A
B
C
1906
1896
776BC
A
B
C
When and where were the first modern Olympic Games held
1986 in Sydney
1896 in Athens
1698 in New York
A
B
C
How many gold medals did China win in the 2000 Olympic Games
16
28
36
How many gold medals did China win in the 2004 Olympic Games
A
B
C
32
63
17
How often are the Olymic Games held
Every four years
What does the Olympic flag mean
Background color: white
Shapes: 5 rings joined together
Symbolic(象征) of peace
the friendship of the 5 continents
Europe
Asia
Oceania
America
Africa
For the Ancient Greeks, the olive tree was a
symbol of peace, wisdom and victory.
An olive wreath was made, and used to crown
the Ancient Olympic champions.
Olive wreath
medal
silver medal
bronze medal
gold medal (champion)
The Olympic motto
What is the Olympic motto
Swifter
Higher
Stronger
Every athlete should try to run faster, jump higher, and throw further. They do their best to win medals.
What is the meaning
When will the next Olympic Games be held
Where will the next Olympic Games be held
It will be held in 2008.
It will be held in Beijing.
China will host the Olympic Games in 2008.
Beijing will be the host city.
1. This is a very fast game. Each of the two teams has five players ,and the
game is played for four periods (场次) of twelve minutes each. The players try
to put the ball into a "basket." It is useful if you are very tall.
2. This game must be played in water by several players. One who first reaches the finishing line is the winner.
swimming
3. The game is played by two teams of six players each. Each team can hit the ball up to three times, but not more than three times. Then the ball must land on the other side of the net (网). It is useful if you have tall players in your team.
volleyball
4. Several athletes take turns to fire at something with a gun.
shooting
2. The game is played by two strong people. One player tries to get the other down on the floor.
wrestling
football
high jump
long jump
table tennis
diving
surfing
horse-riding
cycle riding
weight-lifting
judo
