unit 2 the olympic games reading

课件15张PPT。Unit 2 The Olympic Games How much do you know about the Olympic Games?Olympia (Greece)
The Olympic motto / spirit
Pierre de Coubertin
Fuwa
The Theme slogan(口号)
Favorite Athletes
Medals
London
…Athens (Greece)
The Olympic Rings
Xu Haifeng
The Opening / Closing Ceremony
The Olympic Emblem （会徽）
Favorite events / sports
Main Olympic venues(比赛场所）
Volunteers
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Group AGroup BPausanias
( a Greek writer)Li Yan ( a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games)What do you expect to know from the interview?An InterviewScanningHow does Pausanias start the interview?
What questions does Pausanias ask about the Olympic Games?
What does Pausanias say to end the interview?How often do you hold your Games?
Winter Games? How can the runners enjoy competing in winter? And what about the horses?
Do you mean the Greek world?
Where are all the athletes housed?
Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games?
Did you say medals? Do you compete for prize money too?One set of Games --- the Summer OlympicsSwifter, Higher and StrongerEvery four yearsRunning races, horse riding, etc. (fewer events)Only GreeceOnly men from Greece (no slaves or women)Two main sets of Games – the Winter and the Summer OlympicsEvery four yearsRunning races, horse riding, swimming, sailing, gymnastics, etc. (over 250 sports)Any country can compete for the opportunitySwifter, Higher and StrongerThe olive wreath ; honor; no prize moneyAny athlete who has reached the agreed standard; women play an important roleMedals; honor; no prize money Characteristics & similarities Summary
The Olympic Games are the biggest sports event in the world, which include the ________and the ________ Olympics. Both of them are _____ every _____ ______ on a _____ basis. Only athletes who have reached the agreed _________for their events will be _________ as competitors. Any country can____ _____ if their athletes are _____ ______. Women are not only _______ but play a very _________ role in many events. A _______ village is built for the competitors to live in, several ________ for competitions. It’s a great ________ to host the Olympic Games. The olive wreath has been _________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw _______.WinterSummerheldfouryearsstandardallowedimportantspecialstadiumshonourreplacedfasterhigherfurtherregularadmittedtake partgood enoughAssignmentDiscuss this question in groups: why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not?
Visit the Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games http://en.beijing2008.cn/en.shtml
Finish the exercises on P12.The Olympic Motto / SpiritSwifter
Higher
StrongerPierre de Coubertin --- the founder of the IOC---the father of the modern OlympicsBorn 1863, Paris, France
Died 1937 (aged?74), Geneva, Switzerland
Nationality French
Occupation President of the International Olympic Committee
Known?for Founding the IOCJacques Rogge
--- the eighth president of the IOC. Official Mascots of the Beijing Olympicsthe Fishthe Pandathe Olympic Flame the Tibetan
Antelopethe swallow--- a message of friendship and peace -- and good wishes from China -- to children all over the world.silvergoldbronzeG:51
S: 21
B: 28
T: 100
The medals, made of gold and jade(玉）, have a strong Chinese flavor. AsiaEuropeAfricaAmericaOceaniaThe five rings stand for the union of the five continents.The Olympic RingsXu Haifeng---China's first gold medal winnerShootingThe Olympic Emblem The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem “Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing” is filled with Beijing‘s hospitality (好客） and hopes, and carries the city’s commitment （承诺）to the world. New venues in BeijingNational Stadium / Bird’s NestNational Aquatics Center / Water Cube