高一英语模块2 Unit 2 The Olympic Games：warming up

课件19张PPT。 Unit 2 The Olympic GamesLed-inWhy are the people so excited?What’s it about? Because Beijing won to host the Olympic Games in 2008.Why are we so excited?Is that so important? The Olympic Games are the most important sports event in the world.Warming upWhen and where was the first ancient Olympic Games held? It was held in Olympia, Greece, 776 BC.2. How many events were there in it? There was only one event, which was running.3. How many countries competed in it? Only one country competed in it, which was Greece.4. Could both men and women take part in it? No, only men could take part in it.It started in Athens, Greece, in 1896.When and where did the modern Olympic Games start? A quiz2. How many sets of Olympic Games are there?A. 1; B. 2; C. 3; D. 44. How many modern Olympic Games have been held?A. 26; B. 27; C. 28; D. 393. How often are the Games held?The Games are held _______________.every four years5. The last modern Olympic Games was held in _______, _______.6. How many events were there in this Olympics? Can you name some?Athens2004 There were more than 300 events, such as swimming and basketball.7. How many countries took part in it? More than 200 countries and regions took part in it. 8. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? China’s first gold medal winner was Xu Haifeng for shooting.9. How many gold medals did China get in this Games?A. 28; B. 30; C. 32; D. 3410. When and where will the next Olympic
Games be held? It will be held in Beijing, China, in 2008.A report The modern Olympic Games started in ______, 1896. There’re ______sets of Olympic Games, and they are both held every ______ years. Since then, _____ summer Games have been held. The last Olympics was held in ________, 2004. We said that the Olympic Games “went back home”. In this Games, there were _______________events and _________ countries took part in it. In the history of the Olympics, China’s first gold medal winner was ____________ in the shooting event, and in the Athens’ Games, China got ________ gold medals, ranking _______ in the medal list. The next Games will be held in _______, 2008. We’re sure that it will be very successful.Athens28AthensXu Haifengthe 2ndBeijing more than 300 2023224Do you know these features of the Olympic Games? What are the 5 rings on stand for?EuropeAfricaAmericaAsiaOceaniaWhy are they connected together?They stand for 5 continents.the Olympic flagFriendship What’s the motto of the Olympic Game?swifterhigherstrongerWhich Olympics are these designed for? The Five Friendlies.mascots A bridge between the ancient and the modern Olympic Games
—— the journey of the torchListening Where does it begin and where does it end? It begins in Greece and ends in the host city. Why does the torch begin its journey in Greece? Because Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic Games.Why are there Special Olympic Games? Everyone should have the chance to take part in the Games.
It is unfair for the disabled men to compete with ordinary men, so there are Special Olympic Games and Paralympics(残奥会). What are the differences between the ancient and the modern Olympics?Pre-reading Suppose you are a volunteer of the Beijing Olympic Games. Make a dialogue and briefly introduce the Olympic Games to a foreign visitor.Discussion Useful expressions:
I know that ….
Do you know that…?
Could you tell me that…? Of course. …Review the words and expressions
Preview the Reading part and finish the exercises in Comprehending
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