必修二Unit2-An-Interview reading教案

Book 2 Unit 2 The Olympic Games

Reading-An Interview

by Ma Learning aims

After this lesson, students will be able to:

1.understand the important words and expressions in this article

2. get some information about Olympic Games

3. improve their reading skills such as skimming ,scanning and careful reading.

4. realize the importance of sports.

Important points:

To understand the important words and expressions in this article and get some information about Olympic Games

Difficult points:

To improve some reading skills such as skimming ,scanning and careful reading Teaching procedures:

Step1 Pre-reading

Task1 warming-up

Show some pictures of the Olympic Games and ask some questions about it

1.When and where were the Olympic Games first held?

A. Greece; 776BC

B.1906; New York

2.When and where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

A. 1896; Athens

B. 1698; New York

3. How often are the Olympic Games held?

A. Every three years

B. Every Four years

4.How many kinds of modern Olympic Games are there?

A. One

B. Two

5.When and where will the next Olympic Games be held?

A.2020; Tokyo

B. 2018; Rio

6.What do the five rings stand for?

7. What is the motto of Olympic Games

Task 2 Scanning

1.Who is the interviewer?

2.Who is the interviewee?

Step 2 While-reading

Task1:Skimming

What does the passage mainly tell us about?

The similarities and differences between ______ and ______Olympics.

Task 2: careful reading

Choose the best answers according to the text.

1.Why did Pausanias come to China from Ancient Greece?

A.To watch the present-day Olympic Games.

B.To find out the present-day Olympic Games

C.To take part in the present-day Olympic Games

D.To work as a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games

2.Which of the following can’t be included in the Summer Olympic Games?

A.Running races

B. Swimming

C. Sailing

D. Skiing

3.Why do so many countries compete for hosting the Olympic Games?

A.Because it can bring in lots of money to the host country.

B.Because it can make the host country win more medals.

C.Because it’s a great responsibility and a great honour.

D.Because it can make the host country stronger.

4.Which word can best describe Pausanias’ feeling?

A.Disappointed

B. Angry

C. Sad

D.Surprised

Step 3 Post-reading

Task 1: summary

Go through the text and find out more details about the ancient and modern

Task2: Discussion

Can you tell the benefits of holding the Olympic Games?

Step 4 Homework

Finish your writing about the benefits of holding the Olympic Games.