Unit 2 The Olympic GamesUnit 2 The Olympic Games

Emblem

mascot

◆◆ What do the five rings on the Olympic flWhat do the five rings on the Olympic flag ag stand for?stand for?

◆◆ What do the five rings on the Olympic flWhat do the five rings on the Olympic flag ag stand for?stand for?

The five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

America

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?

6. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event?

Xu Haifeng Shooting

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 NO9. Who can take part in the ancient Olympic Games?

A. men B. women C. slaves D. all of them

Swifter, higher, stronger

Athens, Greece

London, UK

Atlanta, America

Summer ~Winter ~

Sydney, Australia

Sets/ Kinds

Motto(格言 ,口号 )

Host city of the first Olympics

Host city of 1996 Olympics

Host city of

2000 Olympic

Host city of the next Olympics

An Interview

What will the text talk about?

1. Who is the interviewer and who is the interviewee?

2. What do they mainly talk about?

Task 1: Scanning

Differences Modern Ancient

Any Winter Olympics?

competitors from?

M / W athletes

Prizes

Any Olympic villages?

(more/less)

events

YesYes No No

all over the world all over the world only in Greece only in Greece

both both only menonly men

olive wreatholive wreathmedalsmedals

Yes No

More events Less events

Modern Ancient

How often? every 4 years every 4 years

Have running races

Motto“Swifter, Higher, Stronger”

Men are allowed in both of them

Every 4 years

Similarities

Task2: Careful reading

Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:

Q2: Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?

Q1:What amazes Pausanias about the OlympicsQ1:What amazes Pausanias about the Olympics

Q3: Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games ?

The differences

Two sets of Games. So many countries take part. Women are allowed.

It is a great responsibility but also a great honour to host the Olympic Games

He fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed.

1. Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years.

2. There are running races and horse riding in the Winter Olympics.

3. Women were admitted to join in the ancient Olympics.4. Only Greeks are allowed to take part in the ancient Ol

ympics.5. All the competitors compete for money.6. The olive wreath has been replaced by money.7. The 29th Olympic Games will be held in London.

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