课件133张PPT。Unit Two
The Olympic Games Reading: An interview29th Beijing Olympic Games2008August 88 p.m.Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?GreeceOnly one---GreeceNO. 1How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?NO. 2Test how much you know
about Olympic GamesWho could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games?Slaves and womenAthens in 1896NO. 3When and where did the modern Olympic Games start?NO. 4NO. 5
Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event?
Xu Haifeng,
shootingSwifter, higher, strongerWhat are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games?NO. 6AsiaEuropeAfricaAmericaOceaniaThe five rings stand for friendship of five continentsWhat do the five rings stand for?NO.7The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games fishpandaOlympic
flameTibetan
antelopeswallowNO. 8Emblem
会徽Do you recognize them? The Olympic Torch
火炬Olympic Medals
奖牌 Do you know what is the motto of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games? New Beijing, Great Olympics
新北京，新奥运
Green Olympics, People’s Olympics and Hi-tech Olympics
绿色奥运，人文奥运，科技奥运。One world, one dream!
同一个世界，同一个梦想！Do you like sports? Which sports are you interested?Having a competition Can you speak out the English names of the following sports as quickly as possible?
runninghigh jumpbasketballfootballlong jumpshooting divingswimminggymnastics体操 badmintontable tennisskatingSkiingThe Olympic Games events羽毛球
登山
跳水
击剑
钓鱼
跳高
赛马
滑冰
跳远
跑步
Badminton
Climbing
Diving
Fencing
Fishing
High jump
Horse riding
Ice skating
Long jump
Running滑雪
桌球
排球
举重
掷铁饼
铅球
标枪
竞走
冰上曲棍球
撑竿跳高Skiing
Table tennis
Volleyball
Weight-lifting
Discus throw
Shot-put
Javelin
Walking race
Ice hockey
Pole jump/ Pole vaultPre-readingWhen and where will the next Olympic games be held?
London, in 2012
Do you know any differences between the ancient and modern Olympic games?
List at least two of them.An InterviewPausaniasLi YanAncient OlympicsModern OlympicsPredict: What will they talk about? What does the passage tell us?the ancient Olympic Gamesthe modern Olympic Games the differences between themthe similarities between themgood & bad effects of the OGSkimmingTask 2: Scan the passage and find the differences and similarities between the ancient Olympic games and the modern Olympic games.fourfourDifferenceswintermoreGreekall overthe worldwomenevery country
is possiblean olive
wreathmedals having running races
held every four years
no prize money for winners
the same motto: Swifter, Higher and Stronger
seen as most important competitionsimilaritiesFast reading :True or False.
( )1.Men and women were allowed to take part in the ancient Olympic Games.( )2.The Winter Olympic Games are held every three years.( )3.The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing.
( )4. A special village is built for competitors to live in.( )5.To hold the Olympic is a rich prize and a big honor for a country.FFFTTReading comprehension
1. Pausanias was__________.
A. a writer who lived in “Ancient Greece”
B. an English writer 2,000 years ago.
C. a writer who wrote about the modern Olympic Games.
D. an athlete
2. Who could take part in the ancient Olympics in Greece?
A. Greek nobles(贵族) B. Greek slaves.
C. Greek women D. English nobles
AA3. Who can be admitted to the present Olympic Games?
A. All the athletes from all over the world.
B. Athlete from the developed countries.
C. Athletes who can reach the required standard.
D. Athletes from the Greek cities.
4. When will the next Winter Olympics be held?
A. 2010 B.2012
C. 2013 D. 2014CD2014年索契冬季奥运会(在俄罗斯 )5. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Pausanias wasn’t interested in the Olympics.
B. It is easy to win the right to host the Olympics.
C. Almost every country wants to host the Olympics.
D. It costs little to host the Olympics.CAnswer the following questions.1. What amazes Pausanias about the
Olympic Games?
Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games – the Winter and the Summer Olympics.2.Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?
Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honour to host the Olympic Games.3. Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?
He think that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too.The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the ________ and the ______ Olympics. Both of them are _____ every _____ ____. All countries can take part if their athletes reached the _____________ to the games. Summary of the interviewSummerWinterheldfour yearsagreed standardWomen are not only _______ to join in but playing a very _________ role. A
______ ______ is built for the competitors to live in, a ________ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a __________ as well as seats for those who watch the games.
It’s a great _____ to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been ________ by medals. allowedimportantspecial villagestadiumgymnasiumhonorreplacedBut it’s still about being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw _______.swifterhigherfurther Review the reading text and finish
Ex. 1 & 2 (P11)
2. Prepare for next period.Summary and homeworkLanguage pointsSome important phrases:
1. take part in 参与；参加
[典例]
1). How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games?
有多少个国家参加了上届奥运会?
2). Are you going to take part in the first experiment?
你们会参与首次实验吗?
[短语归纳]
take one's part(在辩论中)支持某人；站在某……边
have a part to play能帮助；能在……中发挥作用
have／play a part (in sth)参与某事
for the most part多半；通常
[练习] 中译英
1). 他母亲总是护着他。
2). 她积极参与地方政治活动。
Keys: 1). His mother always takes his part.
2). She plays an active part in local politics.2. stand for 代表；象征；表示
[典例]
1). The sign X stands for an unknown number. 符号X表示一个未知数。
2). My mother stands for the kind treatment of all children.
我妈妈主张对待一切孩子都要慈爱。
[短语归纳]
stand by袖手旁观；无动于衷
stand by sb支持；帮助；忠于
stand out(from／as)显眼；突出
stand up站起；站立；起立
[练习] 中译英
1). 无论如何，我都支持你。
2). 我谴责法西斯主义及其代表的一切。
Keys:
1). I’ll stand by you whatever happens.
2). I condemn fascism and all it stands for.3. used to 过去常做某事
[典例]
used to, would这两个词语都可以表示过去常做某事，有时可以换用。但used to do强调过去习惯性的行为或状态，但是现在没有这种行为或状态了。因此，这个短语的内涵是今昔对比。
1). There used to be only low and dirty houses in our village.
[短语归纳]
get/be used to sth./doing sth.习惯于某物/做某事，该词组有各种时态
be used to do sth.被用于做……
重点句子
奥运会多久举行一次？ 1. How often do you hold your Games? 你们
[解释] 区别：How often 问某事发生的频率。常用的答语有：every two days, once a week, at times等
How soon问某事在多少时间以内会完成。常用in/within短语回答
---How soon will my dress be ready? ---In a week. 我的连衣裙要多久准备好？---一周。
How long问某动作或某状态持续多久多长时间。常用for短语回答，for可省略。
---How long did you stay there? ---Only two days. 你在那呆了多久？---只是两天。
2. No other countries could join in, nor could slaves or women. 没有别的国家能参加，奴隶和妇女也不能参加。
[解释] “neither／nor + be动词／助动词／情态动词+主语”意为“……也不”，承接前面的否定句，用倒装语序。如：
I can't afford a new car, neither/nor can he.
我买不起新车，他也是。
“so+ be动词／助动词／情态动词+主语”意为 “……也”，承接前面的肯定句，用倒装语序。
如：
He is tired and so are you. 他累了, 我们也累了。Some Useful Words for Olympics1. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) 国际奥委会2. Motto of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Bid
北京申办2008年奥运会口号3. Good-will ambassador for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Bid
北京申奥亲善大使 4. Candidate City presentations 侯选城市的陈述5. Emblem 会徽 Mascot 吉祥物Pausanias, who was a Greek writer about 2,000 years ago, has come on a magical journey on March 18th, 2007 to find out about the present-day Olympic Games. He is now interviewing Li Yan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games.Unit2 The Olympic GamesReading
An InterviewP: My name is Pausanias. I lived in what you call "Ancient Greece" and I used to write about the Olympic Games a long time ago. I've come to your time to find out about the present- day Olympic Games because I know that in 2004 they were held in my homeland. May I ask you some questions about the modem Olympics? L: Good heavens! Have you really come from so long ago? But of course you can ask any questions you like. What would you like to know? I lived in what you call “Ancient Greece” and I used to write about the Olympic Games …
我生活在你们所说的“古希腊”，我曾经写过２０００年前奥林匹克运动会的情况。
what 引起宾语从句，并在从句中作call的宾语，“Ancient Greece”作宾补。what相当于the place that，因此what不能改为that，也不能改为where，因为where 只能作状语。
After many days’ voyage, they arrived in what is called America now.
After a long journey, they came to what was called “Gebi Desert”. P: How often do you hold your Games? L: Every four years.(每４年，每隔３年) There are two main sets of Games - the Winter and the Summer Olympics, and both are held every four years on a regular basis. The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Games. Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as(作为……被接受) competitors. They may come from anywhere in the world. every 基数词 + 复数名词
every four years表示“每多少时间/距离，每隔多少时间/距离”序数词＋单数名词every four years= every fourth year每４年，每隔３年每两周，
每隔一周每隔几...: every few+复数名词every two weeksevery second weekevery other weekUsually,medicine should be taken
_____________________________.
（每四小时）
Some of you go back home
_______________________ _____ _.（每隔一个星期）
He likes reading very much, so he
goes to the bookshop______________.
（每隔几天） every four hours/ every fourth hour / every second week every two
weeks/every other weekevery few days admit v.
1）允许
be admitted as 作为……被接受
be admitted to/into（介词）sth
(运动会,俱乐部,学校等) 获准做某事/参加
Only one hundred boys are admitted to the
school every year.
2）承认
admit sth
admit doing sth
I admitted my mistake.
He admitted having done wrong.He____________the club after his
tenth try.(被批准参加 ). He ____________a member of the
baseball team . (被接收 )
She_______ having read the letter.(承认)admittedwas admitted to was admitted as P: Winter Games? How can the runners enjoy competing in winter? And what about the horses? L: Oh no! There are no running races or horse riding events. Instead there are competitions like skiing and ice skating which need snow and ice. That's why
they' re called the Winter Olympics. It's in the Summer Olympics that you have the running races, together with swimming, sailing and all the team sports. P: I see. Earlier you said that athletes are invited from all over the world. Do you mean the Greek world? Our Greek cities used to compete against (和….竞争) each other just for the honour of winning. No other countries could join in, nor could slaves or women! ( nor是含有否定意义的副词,放在句首时,引起部分倒装句，意为“同样也不”。)
L: Nowadays any country can take part if their athletes are good enough. There are over 250 sports and each one has its own standard. Women are not only allowed, but (also)play a very important role in gymnastics, athletics, team sports and ... No other country could join in, nor could slaves or women.
其他国家都不能参加，奴隶和妇女也不行。
I don’t know, nor do I care.
Nor是含有否定意义的副词,放在句首时,引起部分倒装句，意为“同样也不”。
Neither的用法也有相似之处,只是它只用与第二个否定 I can’t do it, nor/neither can he.
She is not a doctor, nor/neither am I .
He went home, so did I.
so +助动词／情态动词+sb./sth …也…
nor/neither +助动词／情态动词+sb./sth.
……也不……
I don’t know, nor do I care.
. I didn’t go there. __________
___she . (她也是)
(2). She was a teacher. ______ I.
(我也是这样)
(3). I’m a student and I like
English. __________ him.
(他也是如此)Nor /neitherdidSo wasSo it is with Women are not only _______but play a very important role, especially in…
allow vt. 允许
allow + n./ pron. 允许……
The law doesn’t allow such an action.
allow sb to do 允许某人干……
My parents won’t allow me to stay out late.
allow + doing 允许干……
The police don’t allow parking in the street.allowed汉译英:
在候车室乘客不允许吸烟
Passengers ( )
in the waiting room.
我们不许在这里吸烟。 We don’t ( ) .
are not allowed to smokeallow smoking here P: Please wait a minute! All those events, all those countries and even women taking part(=can take part)! Where are all the athletes housed? L: For each Olympics, a special village is built for them to live in, a main reception building, several stadiums for competitions, and a gymnasium as well. as well as 并列连词
1)不但……而且……，相当于not only…but also…
He gave me advice as well as money.
用于连接两个主语，谓语的形式由前一个名词确定
The son, as well as his parents, wants to go there.
as well可做副词短语，意思为“也”，放在句末。
如：
He has not only finished his own work, but helped others as well.
=He has not only finished his own work,
but (also)（has) helped others as well.
他不仅完成了自己的工作，还帮助了其他人。
Women are not only allowed, but play a very important role in gymnastics, athletics, team sports and ...
= Women are not only allowed, but (also) play a very important role in gymnastics, athletics, team sports and ...
as well = too (肯定句;句末)
also(肯定句;句中)
either(否定句)
as well as(后接并列成分,强调前者)
I know French_________．
I’m a student,______.
If you don’t go there, he won’t go there,________．
He is good at maths____________ English.
The tree_________the flowers needs to be watered.as welltooeitheras well asas well as P: That sounds very expensive. Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games? L: As a matter of fact, every country wants the opportunity. It's a great responsibility but also a great honour to be chosen. There's as much competition among countries to host the Olympics as to win Olympic medals. The 2008 Olympics will be held in Beijing, China. Did you know that? 11.There’s as much competition among countries to host the Olympics as to win Olympic medals.1) as much /many + 名 + as (与……同样地……)国与国之间争取奥运会承办权的竞争就跟争夺奥运会金牌一样激烈。
她和你一样都是聪明的学生.2) as+adj. +a + 单数n.+as
She is as clever a student as you (are).I haven’t got as much money as I thought.
I need as many records as possible.It is generally believed that teaching is ____ it is a science.
much as an art as
as much an art as
C. an art as much as
D. as much as an artpracticeB P: Oh yes! You must be very proud. L: Certainly. And after that the 2012 Olympics will be held in London. They have already started planning for it. A new village for the athletes and all the stadiums will be built to the east of London. New medals will be designed of course and... P: Did you say medals? So even the olive wreath has been replaced! Oh dear! Do you compete for prize money too? L: No, we don't. It's still all about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further. That's the motto of the Olympics, you know - "Swifter, Higher and Stronger." P: Well, that's good news. How interesting! Thank you so much for your time.9. replace vt.取代, 代替
replace A with/by B
= take one’s place
= take the place of...
instead adv. 放在句首句尾均可
instead of... 介词短语,在句中作状语,接名词,代词等作宾语。I didn’t have a pen. so I used a pencil _______.
2) I_________my old computer_____ a new one.
3) Mike will replace Tom as monitor.
=Mike will___________________Tom as monitor.
=Mike will__________________as monitor.
4) I’ll go shopping _________doing my homework this afternoon. instead replaced withtake the place oftake Tom’s placeinstead of compete (vi.)
compete with / against 与…竞争
compete for 为…而竞争
competition n. 比赛，竞争
competitive adj. 竞争的，有竞争力的
1) I know my English can’t ____________________ his.
2) The two teams will______________ the gold medal. compete with /againstcompete for 3) At present, he is the best__________ in the game.
4) There was a lot of ____________ between me and my brother when we were kids.
5) You have to be_____________for the championship(锦标赛).competitorcompetitioncompetitive12. It’s still all about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further.
farther 距离或时间上更远的, 是指具体
further 更远的 （=farther）；程度上进一步的，是指抽象e.g. We can’t go any farther without a rest.
e.g. We must get further information.
e.g. We need take further step to deal with the matter.The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the ________ and the ______ Olympics. Both of them are _____ every _____ ____. All countries can take part if their athletes reached the _____________ to the games. Summary of the interviewSummerWinterheldfour yearsagreed standardWomen are not only _______ to join in but playing a very _________ role. A
______ ______ is built for the competitors to live in, a ________ for competitions, a main reception building ,…and a __________ as well .It’s a great _____ to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been ________ by medals. allowedimportantspecial villagestadiumgymnasiumhonorreplacedBut it’s still about being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw _______.swifterhigherfurtherFast reading :True or False.
( )1.Men and women were allowed to take part in the ancient Olympic Games.( )2.The Winter Olympic Games are held every three years.( )3.The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing.
( )4. A special village is built for competitors to live in.( )5.To hold the Olympic is a rich prize and a big honor for a country.FFFTTReading comprehension
1. Pausanias was__________.
A. a writer who lived in “Ancient Greece”
B. an English writer 2,000 years ago.
C. a writer who wrote about the modern Olympic Games.
D. an athlete
2. Who could take part in the ancient Olympics in Greece?
A. Greek nobles(贵族) B. Greek slaves.
C. Greek women D. English nobles
AA3. Who can be admitted to the present Olympic Games?
A. All the athletes from all over the world.
B. Athlete from the developed countries.
C. Athletes who can reach the required standard.
D. Athletes from the Greek cities.
4. When will the next Winter Olympics be held?
A. 2010 B.2012
C. 2013 D. 2014CD2014年索契冬季奥运会(在俄罗斯 )5. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Pausanias wasn’t interested in the Olympics.
B. It is easy to win the right to host the Olympics.
C. Almost every country wants to host the Olympics.
D. It costs little to host the Olympics.CAnswer the following questions.1. What amazes Pausanias about the
Olympic Games?
Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games – the Winter and the Summer Olympics.2.Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?
Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honour to host the Olympic Games.3. Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?
He think that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too. to take part in a sports event—
to allow to enter (a course or
sports competition ) —
3. someone who takes part in a
sports competition—
4. level of ability—competeadmitathletestandardP12
Find the word or expression for each of the following meanings from the text.5. happening every time with
the same amount of time
in between—
6. to take the place of —
7. short sentence or phrase
expressing the beliefs of
a person or group —regular basisreplacemotto duty to be in charge and
get in trouble if things go
wrong—
9. special hall for physical
exercise—
10. to join in—responsibilitygymnasiumtake part inP12 EX.31.B 2. B 3.B 4.C 5. BP12 EX.3athlete, compete, admitted, standard, homeland, responsibility, olive wreath1. Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as(作为……被接受) competitors.
2.The 2008 Olympics will be held in Beijing, China.
3.And after that the 2012 Olympics will be held in London.
4. A new village for the athletes and all the stadiums will be built to the east of London.
5.New medals will be designed of course and... P13. Ex.21. will be allowed
2. will not be allowed , will be taken away
3. will be allowed
4. will not be excused, will be told,
will be punished
5. will be allowed, will be fined 1. I've come to your time to find out about the present-??? day Olympic Games because I know that in 2004 they were held in my homeland.
2. There are two main sets of Games - the Winter and the Summer Olympics, and both are held every four years on a regular basis.
3.The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Games.
4. For each Olympics, a special village is built for them to live in, …5.Did you say medals? So even the olive wreath has been replacedP50 Ex.1will be admitted ,will be asked,
will be advertised, will be replaced,
will be organized, provide
P50. Ex.22. will be cleaned
3. will be taken
4. will not be allowed
5. will not be permitted
6.will wait
7.will be turned off
8.will be punished
The story of AtlantaAtlanta was a Greek princess. She was very beautiful and could run faster than any man in Greece. But she was not allowed to run and win glory for herself （为自己争光）in the Olympic Games. She was so angry that she said to her father that she would not marry anyone who could not run faster than her. Her father said that she must marry, so Atlanta made a bargain with (与……砍价,与…..讲条件） him. She said to him, “These are my rules. When a man says he wants to marry me, I will run against （和……赛跑 ） him. If he cannot run as fast as me. he will be killed. No one will be pardoned."
???????????? Many kings and princes wanted to marry Atlanta, but when they heard of （听到 ）her rules they knew it was hopeless. So many of them sadly went home, but others stayed to run the race. There was a man called Hippomenes who was amazed when he heard of Atlanta's rules, "Why are these men so foolish?" he thought. "Why will they let themselves be killed because they cannot run as fast as this princess?" However, when he saw Atlanta come out of her house to run, Hippomenes changed his mind. "I will marry Atlanta - or die!" he said.
????? ??? The race started and although the men ran very fast, Atlanta ran faster. As Hippomenes watched he thought, "How can I run as fast as Atlanta?" He went to ask the Greek Goddess of Love for help. She promised to help him and gave him three golden apples. She said, "Throw an apple in front of Atlanta when she is running past. When she stops to pick it up, you will be able to run past her and win." Hippomenes took the apples and went to the King. He said, "I want to marry Atlanta." The King was sad to see another man die, but Hippomenes said, "I will marry her - or die!" So the race began.
How many characters are there in
the story?
(2) Why did Hippomenes want to run against Atlanta?
There are four characters: Atlanta, the
king, Hippomenes, and the Goddess of love. Because he wanted to marry Atlanta. She was so angry that she said to her
father that she would not marry anyone
who could not run faster than her.
[考点] marry是及物动词，表示“与……
结婚”，无须再用其他介词。
常见结构有：
marry sb. 嫁给某人, 与……结婚 be married (to)，用于表示结婚的状态；
get married (to)，用于表示结婚的动作；ExplanationTrue or False questions. (P14)
She practised running to compete in the Olympic Games. ( )
2. At first Hippomenes understood
why men ran against Atlanta.
( )
3. Atlanta was not confident she
would win. ( )FFF4. She was so angry that she could not
run in the Olympics. ( )
5. She made as many men as she could
share her pain. ( )
6. Her father did not understand her wish
to compete in the Olympiscs. ( )
7. He didn’t refuse her wish to choose a
husband in a race. ( )TTTTListeningThe correct order: 4 -11-7 - 5 - 1- 3 -9 – 6 -10- 8 -2Work in pairs and discuss the answers. Listen for the first time and finish Ex. 3 & Ex. 4.This is a story of how a man marries a princess by winning a race with a Goddess’ help.Hippomenes was waiting when Atlanta came out. She thought, “I __________ this man ______!” So she said to her father, “Tell him __________. The race _____________ today.” But Hippomenes said, “These are ________: She _________________ who _________ than her! ________-- let’s run!”don’t wantwill not be runto go awayto dieher ruleswill marry the manruns fasterCome onP49 Ex.21. and also= as well as
provide sb. with sth.
=provide sth. for sb.为某人提供某物
2. Gradually=One after another
join up 会合， 联合起来
3. as well=too
4. hopeless=impossible
5. silly=foolishP49 Ex.31. 只有在希腊出生的人才能成为古代奥运会的参赛者。
Only those ______ were born in Greece could
________________competitors in the
ancient Olympic Games.
2. 运动员们一个接一个地离开了奥运村。
________________the athletes _____ the
Olympic village.
3.他和儿子讨价还价后答应他：如果孩子努力学习，
他就会带他去看2008年的北京奥运会。
He __________________ his son and
_________him that he __________ him
to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games if
he____________.whopromisedwould takemade a bargain withOne after anotherleftbe admitted asworked hardP49 Ex.34. 有许多运动员虽然没有为自己赢得奧运奖牌的荣誉，却以运动家的精神帮助别人实现了这个梦想。
There are many athletes ______ did not ____________ of an Olympic medal ______________, but ________ others to realize their dream ____ their sportsmanship.
5. 志愿者将帮助人们找到前往体操馆和体育场的正确的路。
Volunteers _______ people _____ their way
____ the gymnasia / gymnasiums and
stadia / stadiums.whofindbywill helpfor themselveshelpedwin the glory to For each Olympics, a new flame is
started in the ancient Olympic stadium
in Olympia, Elis, Greece, using a parabolic mirror to focus the rays of the Sun. This flame begins its Olympic Torch Relay by touring Greece. The flame is normally taken to the country where the games will be held (usually by airplane). The flame is then carried around theListening (P51)country where the games are to be held, using a series of torches carried by people running, walking, riding horses and camels, scuba diving, and using other means of human conveyance. The last runner uses a torch to light the large Olympic torch which burns throughout the games. The flame is extinguished during the closing ceremony. A new Olympic torch is designed for each of the games. P51 Ex 2:
Number the events and discuss them in pairs.
Answers:
5 – 7 – 2 – 1 – 6 – 3 – 8 - 4The torch was usually lit by the athlete in Greece and carried by many runners from different countries.
Only the best athletes carry the torch .
That fire will burn for the whole period of the Games.
Two special sets of Olympics are held at the same time as the Winter Olympics.
Long may the Olympics continue.FTTFTListen to the tape again and discuss the questions with your partner.
1.Why does the torch begin its journey
in Greece?
Ancient Greece was the birthplace of
the Olympic Games so it is
appropriate to light the flame there.2. Why are there Special Olympic
Games?
The modern Olympic Games considers everyone should have their chance to take part in the Games. If you are mentally or physically disabled, it would obviously be unfair for you to take part against other able-bodied competitors. So the Olympic movement has devised two sets of extra Game: the Special Games (for mentally less able) and Paralympics 原为脊髓病患者举行的运动会(for physically handicapped 残废的 competitors).Listening textA BRIDGE BETWEEN THE ANCIENT AND THE MODERN OLYMPICS
Hello! I’m the torch that lights the Olympic fire and starts every modern Olympic Games. I always begin my journey from Olympia in Greece where the Ancient Games were first held. I’m usually lit by the sun there and carried by many runners from different countries. Many people come to watch as I travel through their countries to the host city. However, only the best athletes carry me! It’s a great honour and many athletes hope to get the chance to do so. The greatest honour is to be the last athlete who carries me into the stadium where the Games will be held. The last athlete gets the opportunity to light the Olympic fire. That fire will burn for the whole period of the Games and will only be putout when the Games end. I enjoy being part of so much sporting friendship. Two special sets of Olympics are held at the same time as the Summer Olympics. One is for people with physical difficulties and the other for those with learning difficulties. I am always happy to see athletes help each other and feel excitedwhen new countries get Olympic medals. It is a wonderful experience to be a bridge between the ancient and the modern Olympic Games. Long may the Olympics continue!Reading Task P51Three Inspiring Stories about the Olympic Games1 The kind Norwegian There is a cross-country skiing race which is part of the Winter Olympics. In 2006 a Canadian skier, Sara Renner, was taking part in the cross-country final when her left pole(竿)broke. This was a serious problem as she needed the pole to help her travel quickly through the deep snow. Immediately Bjornar Hakensmoen, the coach of the Norwegian team, gave her another pole. So Renner was able to get a silver medal. Hakensmoen said that he had only behaved as any good sportsman should, but Sara said that Hakensmoen had shown everybody the true meaning of sport. ? 2 The Special Olympic athlete For athlete Eric Williams gold medals are nice, but good sportsmanship is more important. Eric has a low mental ability (心智能力) but this does not stop him from taking apart (拆开) in the Olympics. In 2005 Eric competed in (参加…的比赛) running races and the long jump. He said, "I've been competing in the Special Olympics ever since I was at high school. It's really a good experience. You get to meet different athletes and volunteers and make all kinds of friends." John Corbett, an organizer of the Special Olympics said, "He always does his best and has a wonderful time in the process. He truly appreciates (感激) all the people around him who are trying to help, and he makes that appreciation known." Let's hope Eric wins more medals in the next Special Olympics!3 The stubborn African In 1968 a Kenyan athlete Kip Keino competed in (参加…的比赛) the 1,500 metres running race. At that time he was very ill and in great pain. Although he had reached the standard for the final of the race he decided at first not to take part. However, just before the race was going to start he changed his mind. He ran from his room and arrived at the race track a few minutes before the race was about to begin. Surprisingly, he won the race, finishing well ahead of everyone else and showing what true courage and perseverance (毅力) can achieve. It was no wonder that Kip Keino became the only Kenyan sportsman ever to appear on the cover of the world famous sports magazine “Sports Illustrated (体育画报) ”. Reading task (P51)A Canadian’s pole
during a race.He gave her his own
even though his
Norwegian team were
competing her team. skiingbrokeagainstpoleIt is only any good
sportsman should do.Hakensmoen the
true meaning of sport.whatshowedHe has low ability.He takes part in the
Olympics.He his best and
any help
to him.mentalSpecialappreciatesdoesgivenHe was very and in great .He still part in the race.True and
.They praised him by putting him on the of a sports magazine.illpaintookcourageperseverancecover Finish the exercises on the workbook. Homework
