模块2 Unit 2 The Olympic Games reading

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Unit 2 The Olympic Games
Official Mascots （吉祥物）of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
fish
panda
torch
Tibetan
antelope
swallow
Can you say something about them
Beijing promises to host
a “Green Olympics”
a “People’s Olympics”
a “Hi-tech Olympics”
1. When did the ancient Olympic Games
start
A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC
3. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient
Olympic Games
A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreath
2. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start
5. Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games
A. badminton B. basketball
C. speed skating D. soccer
4. When and where did the modern Olympic Games
start
8. Are the Winter Olympic Games held at the
same year as the Summer Olympic Games
7. How many gold medals did China get in the
2004 Athens Olympics and Beijing Olympics
YES or NO
9. Who can take part in the ancient Olympic Games
A. men B. women
C. slaves D. all of them
An Interview
the person who asks questions (采访者)
the person who answers questions (被采访者)
What is an interview
It is an meeting at which a reporter asks questions in order to find out his view.
Interviewer :
Interviewee :
Who is the interviewer and who is the
interviewee
2. What do they mainly talk about
Task 1: Scanning
It tells us the differences and the
similarities about the ancient and
modern Olympics.
Pausanius and Liyan
希腊地理学家和历史学家，著
有《希腊志》——一本关于古
希腊地志和历史的十分有价值
的书。他描述了奥林匹亚和德尔斐的宗教艺术和建筑，雅典的绘画和碑铭，卫城的雅典娜雕像，以及(城外)名人和雅典阵亡战士的纪念碑。引述J.G.弗雷泽的说法：“如果没有帕萨尼亚斯，这些希腊废墟多半会成为没有线索的迷宫，没有解答的谜团。”
Pausanias
帕萨尼亚斯 (143～176年)
Ancient Olympic Games
Next
Can every athlete take part in the modern Olympic Games
2.What is the difference between winter Olympics and Summer Olympics
3.Why does every country which host the olympic Games build the special village And what are in the village
4.Why does every country want to host the Olympic Games
5.What does the Olympic motto mean
1. Can every athlete take part in the modern Olympic Games
Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be adimited as competitors.
2. What is the difference between Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics
There is no running race or horse riding events in winter Olympics. Instead there are competitions like skiing and skating which need snow and ice.
For each Olympics, a special village is built for athletes to live in, there is a main reception building, several stadiums for competitions, and a gymnasium in it as well.
3.Why does every country which host the olympic Games build the special village And what are in the village
4.Why does every country want to host the Olympic Games
Because it is not only a great responsibility but also a great honor to host Olympic Games.
5.What does the Olympic motto mean
The Olympic motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger” means every athlete should try to run faster, jump higher and throw further.
* careful-reading
Something about the ancient Olympic Games and the modern Olympic Games
Item The ancient Olympics The modern Olympics
Time 1.Every _____ years 2.Every _____ years.
Types Only Summer Olympic Games Summer and 3.______ Olympic Games
Events fewer 4. ______
Athletes Only men from 5.______
City. From 6._______________
Including 7.__________
Places Greece 8._____________________________________.
Prize 9.____________________ 10.___________________
four
four
winter
more
Greek
all over the world
women
Every country is
possible
an olive wreath
medals
Task 4 exercises
*Read these statements . Tell whether they are true or false.
1. The 2004 Olympic Games were held in Sydney. ( )
2. Just Greece can sent athletes to the Games in the ancient Olympic Games. ( )
3. Slaves and women used to join in the Olympic Games. ( )
4. The winter Olympics are usually held two years before the
summer Olympics. ( )
5.There are many events like ice skating and volleyball which need snow and ice in the winter Olympics. ( )
6. In Ancient Greece, people competed for the Olive wreath
and money. ( )
7. The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries.
8.It’s a great honor for every competitor to win an Olympic medal.
( )
( )
F
T
F
T
F
F
T
T
Summary
The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world. There are two kinds of Olympic Games . One is , the other is ___________________________________. Both of them are held_____________________. All countries can take part if their athletes reach the ___________ to be ____________to the games. Women are not only ______________to join in but play an ____________role. A _____________is built for the competitors to live in, a _________for competition, a________ as well as seats for those who watch the games. It’s a great ________ to host the Olympics. It’s just as _________a competition to host the Olympic Games as to win an Olympic_______. The olive wreath has been ________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run_______, jump_______ and throw_________.
the summer Olympic Games
the winter Olympic Games
every four years
standard
allowed
admitted
important
special village
stadium
gym
honour
much
medal
replaced
faster
higher
further
See you
in London!
The London 2012 Olympic Games
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The London Olympics Introduction
Opening time
London Olympics emblem
London Olympic venues (主场馆)
London Olympic mascot (吉祥物)
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London Olympics emblem
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www.themegallery.com
London Olympic mascot
洛克（Wenlock)
London Olympics slogan
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London Olympic venues
London Bowl
London Olympic venues
London Bowl
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1908 London Olympic Games;
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1948 London Olympic Games