Unit 2 The Olympic Games(广东省揭阳市)

课件37张PPT。Let’s enjoy!Pride and honorThe Olympic GamesRound 1Round 2CompetitionHow much do you know about the Olympic Games?&Warming Up1. When did the ancient Olympic Games start?
1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC.
2. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?
A. Athens, Greece B. Sydney, Australia C. New York, USA
3. When did the ancient Olympic Games stop？
A．393 BC. B. 393 AD. C. 311 AD.
4. When was the first modern Olympic Games held?
A. 1986 B. 1896 C. 1698
5. Where was the first modern Olympic Games held?
A. in Athens B. in Sydney C. in New York
6. How many kinds of Olympic Games are there?
A. 4 B. 3 C. 2
7. How often are the Olympic Games held?
Every four years B. Every five years
C. Every three years
8. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games?
A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreaths
9. What is the host city of 2000 Olympics?
A. Athens, Greece B. Sydney, Australia C. New York, USA
10. How many gold medals did China win in the 2000 Olympic Games?
A. 16 B. 28 C. 3611. What is the host city of 2004 Olympics?
A. Athens, Greece B. Sydney, Australia C. New York, USA
12. When did China first take part in the Olympic Games?
A. 1932 B. 1942 C.1952
13. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event?
Cai Zhenhua, table tennis
B. Xu Haifeng, shooting
C. Fu Mingxia, swimming14. How many gold medals did China win in the 2004 Olympic Games?
A. 32 B. 63 C. 17
15. Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games?
A. Badminton B. Basketball
C. Speed skating FasterHigherStronger16. What is the motto（格言，口号）of the Olympic Games?17. Who is he?Samaranchthe former chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)（国际奥委会前任主席）AsiaEuropeAfricaAmericaOceaniaThe five rings stand for friendship of five continents.18. What do the five Olympic rings stand for?Round 21. 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."2. This game must be played in water by several players. One who first reaches the finishing line is the winner.Swimming3. 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. volleyball4. Several athletes take turns to fire at something with a gun.shooting5. The game is played by two strong people. One player tries to get the other down on the floor. wrestling
ReadingAn Interview Look at the title and read the background information.
GuessWhat are they going to talk aboutTask 1Read the passage quickly and then answer these questions.* Fast--readingWhen he hears that women are
allowed to join in, how does he feel, sad, surprised or happy? 2. When he hears the Olympics are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further, how does he feel now? 3. What are they mainly talking about?(surprised)Skimming1. When he hears that women are allowed to join in, how does he feel, sad, surprised or happy? 2. When he hears the Olympics are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further, how does he feel now? (happy)3.What are they mainly talking about?The similarities and differences between the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.Task 2Talk about the similarities and differences between ancient and modern Olympics.careful-readingsimilaritiesBoth are held_______________.
Both are held not for money but for ______
Men are allowed to take part in both _______ and _______Olympics.
The mottos are the same. They are: ______,______, and _______.
careful-reading every four yearshonor.ancientmodernfasterhigherstronger between the ancient Olympic Games and the modern Olympic GameswintermoreGreekall over the worldwomenEvery country is
possiblean olive wreathmedalsdifferencesTask 3True or false questions.Read these statements and tell whether they are true or false.1. The 2004 Olympic Games were held in Sydney. ( )2. Just Greece can sent athletes to the Games in the ancient Olympic Games. ( )3. Slaves and women used to join in the ancient Olympic Games. ( ) 4. The winter Olympics are usually held two years before the summer Olympics. ( )FTFT5.There are many events like ice skating and volleyball which need snow and ice in the winter Olympics. ( )6. In Ancient Greece, people competed for the Olive wreath and money. ( )7. The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries. ( ) 8.It’s a great honor for every competitor to win an Olympic medal. ( ) FFTTTask 4Summarize what you’ve learned this lesson, with the help of the following expressions.The Olympic Gamessummer and winter Olympic Games
how often
athletes standard
women allow take part in play an important role
host a great honor
olive wreath medals
the motto
The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the summer and the winter Olympics. Both of them are held every four years. All
countries can take part if their athletes reached the standard to the games. Women are not only allowed to join in but playing a very important role. A special village is builtSummary of the interviewfor the competitors to live in, a stadium for
competitions, a large swimming pool, a gymnasium as well for those who watch the games. It’s a great honor to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been replaced by medals. But it’s still about being able to run faster , jump higher and throw further.
Since China has won the bidding of hosting the 2008 Olympics, what will the Olympics bring to China, good effects or bad effects.
? good effects eg: … ? bad effects eg: …
Homework:1.Debate.2.2.Preview the language points in the reading passage.