课件40张PPT。Unit 2
The Olympic GamesHow much do we know about the Olympics?AsiaEuropeAfricaAmericaOceaniaThe five rings stand for friendship of five continents.solidificationequityopenfriendship团结平等坦城友谊The five rings stand for…2008
Beijing2012
London2016
Rio de Janeiro The three words that show the spirit of
the Olympic Games:Swifter 更快Higher 更高Stronger 更强Look at the pictures and say the English
names of the following sports.
I. Warming upfootballbasketballI. Warming upLook at the pictures and say the English
names of the following sports.
Warming upvolleyballbadminton
Warming upbaseballtable tennis
Warming uptennishigh-jump
Warming uprunningswimmingmarathon(42.195km)hurdlingwrestlingrelay racejudodivingweightliftingskiingIce skatinggymnastics,Pausanias, a Greek writer who used to write about the Olympic Games have an interviewInterviewer(采访者)Interviewee(被访者)Li Yan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic GamesSkimming
to get
general ideasReading Comprehension IWhat are they mainly talking about?The similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics.
The differences between the ancient and modern Olympics.
C. The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.
Scanning
to get
detail informationReading Comprehension II Just Greece could take part in the
ancient Olympic Games.
2. Slaves and women used to join in the
Olympic Games.
3. The Winter Olympics are usually held
two years before the Summer Olympics.
4. There are many events like ice skating
and volleyball which need snow and ice
in the winter Olympics. True or falseScanning5. The modern Olympic Games is hosted
by different countries.
6. Both the Summer and Winter Olympics
are held every two years.
7.There are running races in the Winter
Olympics.
8. Every athlete can take part in the new
Olympics.
9. The Olympics were born in Greece. Scanning1. Where do all the competitors live?
A. A hotel.
B. A place hired by competitors.
C. A restaurant.
D. A special village.Reading Comprehension IIIScanning2. Which of the following is included in
the Winter Olympic Games?
A. Skiing and ice skating.
B. Running and races.
C. Horse riding.
D. Swimming.Scanning3. Why do so many countries want to
host the Olympic Games?
A. To run faster, jump higher and
throw further.
B. To get a great honor.
C. To make the country famous.
D. To make money.Scanning4. How does Pausanias feel when he
hears the Olympic Games are also
about being able to run faster, jump
higher and throw further?
A. Surprised.
B. Happy.
C. Sad.
D. Astonished.ScanningFind out the characteristics and similarities
of the ancient and modern Olympics.3 only competitors from Greece2 no women or slaves could take partReading Comprehension IV(P11)Scanning4 all round the world2 anyone can take part if they reach
the standard3 competitors from all over the world5 more than 250 eventsYesNo all over the world only in Greece both only menolive wreathmedalsYes No More eventsFewer eventsScanning3 no prize money for winners2 held every 4 years4 seen as most important competitionDiscuss this question in groups:
Why do many countries want to
host the Olympic Games while
others do not? Use the mind map
below to help you.Discussion(P11)Reasons to host the
Olympic Gamesa great honourgreat responsibility new
investmentnational pridenew sports facilitiestourismReasons not to host
the Olympic Gamestoo expensivemuch planningpressure/ stressaccommodationmany stadiumsaccidents/ attacksSummary of the interview 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. Women are not only _______ to join in but playing a very _________ role. SummerWinterheldfour yearsstandardallowedimportantA ______ _______ is built for the competitors to live in, several________ 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. But it’s still about being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw _______.
special villagestadiumsgymnasium
honorreplacedfaster
higherfurther
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