课件45张PPT。Welcome to our classUnit 2 The Olympic GamesA short movieLet’s enjoy a short movie and try to guess what event happened ? July 13th, 2001SamaranchWhat do you know about the Olympic Games? the Olympic flag the Olympic motto the first Olympic GamesAsiaEuropeAfricaAmericaOceaniaThe five rings stand for friendship of five continentsswifter, higher, stronger!around 776BCIn GREECEWhen and where did the ancient Olympic Games start?
A. 776AD; in Greece B. 776BC; in Greece
2.What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games?
A. Running, jumping, shooting, throwing, wrestling,
B. Table tennis, jumping, volleyball, swimming
3.When did the ancient Olympic Games stop?
A. 398 AD B. 393AD
4. When and where did the modern Olympics start?
A. In 1896; in Athens B. In 1896; in AmericaCompetition for Groups6. When did China first take part in the Olympic Games?
A. In 1940 B. In 1932
7. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event?
A.Xu Haifeng; shooting B.Xu Haifeng; table tennis
8. How many competitors from how many country take part in the 27th Summer Olympics in Sydney?
Over 10,000 athletes; 119 countries
B. Over 10,000 athletes; 184 countries
5. How many competitors from how many country
competed in 1896?
A. There were 311 competitors from 13 countries.
B. There were 1131 competitors from 113 countries.
12. Do you know the three words show the spirit
of the Olympic Games?Swifter, higher , stronger9. What was rewarded the winners in ancient Olympic Games?
A. Medals B. Money C. Olive wreath10. How many gold medals did China get in the 2004 Athens Olympics?
A. 28 B. 32 C. 3011. Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games?
A. Badminton B. Basketball C. Speed skating How many events are there for the Summer
and Winter Olympics?
Can you list some of them?Discussion
What events(比赛项目) are there for the Summer Olympics?footballbaseballTable tennisswimmingWrestlingdiving
Ice ballskiingskatingfigure skating
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What events are there for the Winter Olympics?basketballbaseballbadmintonfootballvolleyballtennistable tennishockeyboxingshootingsailingweight-liftingskiingskatingjudogymnasticsreadingPausanias ,a Greek writer 2000 years agoLili, a Chinese girlinterview Read fast and do the true or false exercises:
1.The Winter Olympic Games are held every three years.( )
2.Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years. ( )
3.Women were admitted to join in the old Olympics. ( )
4. A special village is built for competitors to live in.( )
5.Every athlete can take part in the Olympic Games. ( )
FFFTFListen to the tape and then finish the Ex1. in Comprehending, Page 11nothingnothingRunning AthensRunning mainly Only held in Modern Olympicsmany more eventsdifferent
cities no existsMen and boysnothingnothingOlympic mottothose who can not reach the standardolive wreathsmedals of gold, silver, bronzefor the honour of the Godsfor the honour of the people and the countryAll people including women the disabledWomen,slaves
and all out of Greece
Men and boys
Read again and answer the following questions
1.What upsets Pausanias about modern winter olympic games?2.What amazes Pausanias about the modern Summer Olympic Games?3.Whe does Pausanias think Athens,Greece and Beijing, China should feel proud?No running races or horse riding are includedAll countries/ women were admitted in the OlympicsThey both win the right to host the Olympic Games. It is a great honour to them.4.Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?5.What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games?Because he feels so much has changed since his original ancient Olympic Games, even the olive wreath has been replaced.Not for money but the Olympic motto is the same as the ancient time.When and where will the next Olympics be held?Emblem(会徽)Mascot(吉祥物)Song(会歌)Slogan(口号)你Welcome to Beijing北京欢迎2008 Beijing Olympic MascotsSummary2. Similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games1.Know more about the Olympic Games and the 2008 Olympic Games.Try to get more information about the Olympic Games.
Read the passage again and find out some useful expressions from it.
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We see the fire in the sky We feel the beating of our hearts together This is our time, to rise above We know the chance is here to live forever For all time Hand in hand we stand All across the land We can make this world a better place in which to live Hand in hand we can start to understand Breaking down the walls that come between us for all time A li long
Every time we give it all We feel the flame eternally inside us Lift our hands up to the sky
The morning comes and starts to live in harmony
For all time
Hand in hand We stand
All across the land We can make this world a better place in which to live Hand in hand we can start to understand Breaking down the walls that come between us for all time Hand in hand?
Hand in Hand (汉城奥运会会歌）See you
