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The Olympic Games
When and where will the next Olympic
Games be held?
From what we learned what words on the Olympics can you think of ?
the Olympic Games
compete against / for
competition, competitor
events: running race, horse riding , skiing,
skating, swimming, sailing, team sports,
a special village,
gymnasium , stadium
mascot, motto
medal, olive wreath,
prize money,
athletes, women, slaves
Motto
The Torch of the Beijing Olympic Games
gold
silver
bronze
Olympic Medals
opening ceremony
Boxing
Swimming
Cycling
Diving
Can you name the events of the Olympic Games according to the following signs?
Badminton
Table tennis
Basketball
Shooting
What do you know about the Olympic Games? Try this quiz and we will see who does the best.
Where did the ancient Olympic Games
start?
A.Olympia B. Athens C. London
D. Beijing
2. How many countries competed in the
ancient Olympic Games?
A.one ,Greece
B. many
C. theEuropean countries
3. Who could not take part in the ancient
Olympic Games?
A. Men B. Women C. Slaves D. Prisoners
4. What was rewarded to the winners
in ancient Olympic Games?
olive wreath
5. When and where did the modern
Olympic Games start?
A. Athens, 1896 B. Olympia, 1896
C. Greece, 776BC D. Athens, 2004
6. Who was China’s first gold medal
winner and for what event?
A.许海峰, shooting B. 刘翔, hurdling
C. 李宁, gymnastics D. 伏明霞, diving
7. What are the three words that show
the spirit of the Olympic Games?
A. swifter, higher, stronger
B. Friendship, competition, harmony
Asia
Africa
Europe
Oceania
America
8. What do the five rings on the Olympic
flag stand for?
the five continents
9. What are the official mascots for
the Beijing Olympics?
The five mascots are officially called
the Fuwa.
VS
The Ancient
Olympic Games
The Modern
Olympic Games
The Ancient
Olympic Games
The Modern
Olympic Games
Pausanias, who was a Greek writer 2,000 years ago, has come on a magical journey to find out about the present-day Olympic Games. He is now interviewing a girl, Li Yan ,a Chinese girl.
Pausanias
interviewer
interviewee
An interview
A person wants to get some information from others by talking.
Ancient times
Liyan
Modern times
Look at the title, pictures and the first paragraph.
What is the text probably about?
Skimming for general idea
This interview is mainly about ______.
A. the story of a Greek writer Pausanias
and a Chinese girl Li Yan
B. a magical journey by Pausanias
C. the similarities and differences about
the ancient and modern Olympics
D. the ancient Olympic Games in Greece
Choose the best answer.
Scanning for specific information
2. The modern Olympic Games are hosted
by different countries.
3. Both the Summer and Winter Olympics
are held every two years.
4. There are running races in the Winter
Olympics.
5. Every athlete can take part in the new
Olympics.
four
no
who has reached the agreed standard
Just Greece could take part in the ancient Olympic Games.
True or false
Both are held not for money but for ______.
______are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics.
The mottos are the same. They are: _____________________________.
Some events are the same, such as___________________________________Both are held ____________________.
running, jumping, shooting, throwing.…
every four years
honor
Men
Swifter, higher and stronger
differences
Winter
Greek
all over the world
Women
Every country is possible
an olive wreath
Medals
skiing
Ice skating
Item The ancient Olympics The modern Olympics
Types Only Summer Olympic Games Summer and 3 Olympic Games
Events fewer More events like 4
5
Athletes Only men from 6
City. From 7
Including 8
Places Greece 9
Prize 10 11
Discuss this questions in groups:
Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not?
Group work
Reasons to host the
Olympic Games
a great honour
great responsibility
new
investment
national pride
new sports facilities
tourism
Reasons not to host
the Olympic Games
too expensive
much planning
pressure / stress
accommodation
many stadiums
accidents / attacks
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 interview
Summer
Winter
held
four years
agreed standard
Women 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.
allowed
important
special village
stadium
gymnasium
honor
replaced
But it’s still about being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw _______.
swifter
higher
further
Homework :
Review the reading text and finish off Learning about language.