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Unit 2
Olympic Games
How much do you know about the Olympics?
1.When did the ancient Olympic Games started?
A.1896 B.1906 C.776 BC
2.When did the ancient Olympic Games stop?
A.393 BC B.393 AD C.311AD
3.What was rewarded to the winners in the ancient Olympic Games?
A.Medals B.Money C.Olive wreath
4.How many gold medals did China get in the 2004 Athens Olympics?
A.26. B.28 C 30 D.32
5.Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games?
A.Badminton B.Basketball C.Speed skating D.Soccer
6.What is the motto of Beijing Olympic Games?
Do you know the three words show the spirit
of the Olympic Games?
swifter, higher , stronger
the Olympic motto: swifter, higher , stronger
Europe
America
Asian
Africa
Oceania
What do the five rings stand for?
The five rings stand for friendship of five continents.
torch
olive wreath
athletes
medals
1896 Olympic Games
Athens
Athens Olympic Games
mascots of Athens Olympic Games
Beijing Olympic Games
Bird Nest
Mascots (Fu Wa)
London Olympic Games
London
mascots of London Olympic Games
Reading
An Interview
Pausanias
Greek writer in the second century AD
Li Yan
A volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games
interview
How often do you hold your Games?
stadium
Yang Yang – a skating player
Find out the questions Pausanias asked .
Fast reading
1.May I ask you some questions about the modern Olympics?
2. How often do you hold your Games?
3.Winter Games? How can the runners enjoy competing in winter? And what about the horses?
4.Where are all the athletes housed?
5.Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games?
6.Do you compete for prize money too?
Careful reading
1.Where do all the competitors live?
A.A hotel.
B.A special village .
C.A restaurant.
D.A place hired by competitors.
2.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 money.
D.To make the country famous.
3.Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games?
A.Skiing and ice skating. B.Running races.
C.Horse riding. D.Swimming.
4.Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?
A.Because the winner can get medals.
B.Because the winner can be awarded lots of money by their own countries.
C.Because the olive wreaths have been replaced by medals.
D.Because medals are made of gold.
every four years
money
Faster
higher
further
Men
running
What are the similarities?
How often Both are held______________
Purpose Both are held not for _______but for honor.
Belief They are the same:______,_____,____.
Competitors ____are allowed to take part in both ancient and modern Olympics.
Events Some events are the same,such as______,shooting and throwing.
Summer Olympics Winter Olympics
Greece
men
women
olive wreath
Over 250 events
What are the differences?
Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics
Games Summer Olympics ___________________________
Host country ___________ Countries all over the world
Competitors Only men Both_____and ______
Prize ____________ medals
Events Only a few ______________
Main idea : The passage tells about the similarities and the differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games.
Conclusion
Homework
Learn all the new words and phrases by heart.
Goodbye!