必修二unit2 The_Olympic_Games reading课件

Homework
• Find more information about the Games after class, and write a short composition by using these information.
• Review reading：Read through the text, pay more attention to new language points.
Summary of the interview
The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two
kinds, the _S_u_m__m_e_r_and the W__i_n_t_e_r Olympics. Both of them are _h_e_l_d_ every _f_o_u_r_y_e_a_r_s__. All countries can take part if their athletes reached the _s_t_a_n_d_a_r_d__
11. What do the five Olympic rings stand for?
Europe
Africa
America
Asia
Oceania
The five rings stand for friendship of five continents.
Atlanta'1996
Barcelona'1992
over 250
prize
olive wreath
medals
•Read the text carefully again
and underline the similarity between the ancient and modern Olympics
Questions about the similarities
A.Athens, Greece B. Sydney, Australia
C. New York, USA
9. What is the motto（格言，口号）of the Olympic Games?
10. Who is he?
Samaranch
the former chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)（国际奥委会前任主席）
You know our government has tried its best to compete for hosting the 29th Olympic Games. It has cost a lot of money. Do you think it is worthwhile? Why?
Mascot 吉祥物
Sydney'2000
Athens'2004
fish
panda
torch
Tibetan swallow
antelope
源自文库
Official Mascots （吉祥物）of the Beijing
2008 Olympic Games
medals decorated with jade
7. What is the slogan (口号) of the Olympic Games of 2008?
A. New Beijing, Great Olympics. B. Swifter, Higher, Stronger C. One World, One Dream
8. What is the host city of 2004 Olympics?
summer and winter
competitors
only the people in Greece
all over the world
who are
only men, no
both men
allowed: women or slaves
and women
sports
running, horse riding (several)
Some useful expressions
a great honor
too expensive
a great responsibility accident
Tourism
many stadiums
National pride
pressure stress
New investment(投资) accommodation （住宿）
Olympic Medals
silver
gold
bronze
Are you familiar with the following sports events?
An Interview
Predict: What will they talk about?
Pausanias
Li Yan
What are they mainly talking about?
A.The similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics.
B. The differences between the ancient and modern Olympics.
• The Olive wreath has been _r_e_p_l_a_c_ed__
by medals. But it’s still about being able to
run f_a_s_t_er__, jump _h_ig_h_e_r_ and throw _fu__r_th_e_r_.
competitions, a large swimming pool, a
_g_y_m__n_a_si_u_m__ as well as seats for those who watch the games. It’s a great _h_o_n_o_r
to host the Olympic Games.
Unit 2 The Olympic Games
How much do you know about the Olympic Games?
Lead in---- Quiz
Quiz about
1. When did the ancient Olympic Games start?
A. 1896
B. 1906
A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreaths
6. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? A.Li Ning, gymnastics B.Xu Haifeng, shooting C.Fu Mingxia, diving
C. The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.
Differences
Ancient Olympics
Modern Olympics
seasons for only in summer the Olympics
C. 776 BC
2.Where did the ancient Olympics start?
A. Rome B. Greece
C. the U.S.A
3. What was the prize for the winners in ancient Olympic Games? A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreath
4. When and where did the modern Olympics
start?
A. 1896 Olympia
B. 1896 Athens
C. 1900 Athens
5. What was rewarded to the winners in modern Olympic Games?
1. How often are the Olympics held? Every four years
2. What is the spirit of the Olympics? Swifter, Higher and Stronger
3. What kinds of Olympics remains? Summer Olympics
to the games. Women are not only
_a_ll_o_w__ed_ to join in but playing a very _im__p_o_r_ta_n__t role.
• A _sp__ec_i_a_l v__il_la_g_e__ is built for the competitors to live in, several_s_ta_d__iu_m__s for