1、Greekmagicalvolunteerhomelandadj.希腊（人语）的n.希腊人；希腊语adj.巫术的；魔术的n.志愿者；志愿兵adj.志愿的；义务的vt.&vi.自愿n.祖国；本国Words previewregularbasisathleteadmitslavenowadaysgymnasticsadj.规则的；定期的n.基础；根据n.运动员；运动选手vt.&vi.容许；承认；接纳n.奴隶adv.现今；现在n.体操；体能训练Words previewgymnasiumhostresponsibilityreplacemottoswiftn.体育馆；健身房vt.做东；主办；招待n.
2、主人n.责任；职责vt.取代；替换；代替n.座右铭，格言；警句adj.快的；迅速的Words previewas wellin charge也；又；还主管；看管Expressions previewReadingAN INTERVIEWPausanias,a Greek writer who used to write about the Olympic Games have an interviewinterviewerintervieweeLi Yan,a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic GamesSkimming to get general ideasTh
3、is interview is mainly about _.A.the story of a Greek writer Pausanias and a Chinese girl Li YanB.a magic journey by PausaniasC.the similarities and differences about the ancient and modern OlympicsD.the ancient Olympic Games in GreeceSkimmingReading Comprehension ICareful reading to solve difficult
4、 pete vi.比赛；竞争compete(with/against sb.)(for sth.)We cant compete with them on price.我们在价格上无法与他们竞争。compete(v.)competition(n.)competitor(n.)competitive(adj.)I hope all of us can compete in race/running.game 游戏、比赛、运动、球赛为美式英语,指棋类、桥牌类；复数为运动会;match 球赛为英式英语,指预先安排好的正式比赛,如摔跤、拳击等;contest 指智力和知识竞赛(=competition
5、);competition 通过个人体力、智力、技能等获取名次。game/match/contest/competition2.take part in 参加；参与(1)He mustered all his courage to take part in the game.他鼓起全部的勇气参加比赛。(2)We all had to take part in the training run,with nobody excepted.我们大家都得参加跑步训练,无人例外。3.stand for 代表；象征；表示(1)What does“ESL”stand for?“ESL”代表什么?(2)She
6、 also learned a kind of alphabet for the blind,in which different finger positions stand for different letters of the alphabet.她还学了一种盲人用的手语字母，即用手指的不同位置代表字母表上不同的字母。4.admit vt.&vi.容许,承认,接纳sth./doing sth./that-clause(1)The thief admitted his crime.(2)I had to admit that I had done wrong.(3)She admitted
7、 having stolen the necklace.Scanning to get detail information1.Just Greece could take part in the ancient Olympic Games.2.Slaves and women used to join in the Olympic Games.3.The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Olympics.4.There are many events like ice skating and volle
8、yball which need snow and ice in the winter Olympics.True or falseReading Comprehension IIScanning5.The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries.6.Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years.7.There are running races in the Winter Olympics.8.Every athlete can take part
9、in the new Olympics.9.The Olympics were born in Greece.Scanning1.Where do all the competitors live?A.A hotel.B.A place hired by competitors.C.A restaurant.D.A special village.Reading Comprehension IIIScanning2.Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games?A.Skiing and ice skating.B.
10、Running and races.C.Horse riding.D.Swimming.Scanning3.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 the country famous.D.To make money.Scanning4.Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the
11、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.Scanning5.How does Pausanias feel when he hears the Olympic Games are also abou
12、t being able to run faster,jump higher and throw further?A.Surprised.B.Happy.C.Sad.D.Astonished.ScanningFind out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics.3 only competitors from Greece2 no women or slaves could take partReading Comprehension IVScanning4 all round the w
13、orld2 anyone can take part if they reach the standard3 competitors from all over the world5 more than 250 eventsYesNo all over the world only in Greece both only menolive wreathmedalsYes No More eventsFewer eventsScanning3 no prize money for winners2 held every 4 years4 seen as most important compet
14、itionRead the passage carefully and answer the following questions.1 What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games?2 Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?3 Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?Reading Comprehension VScanning1 What amazes P
15、ausanias about the Olympic Games?Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games the Winter and the Summer Olympics.Scanning2 Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great ho
16、nour to host the Olympic Games.3 Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?He thinks that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too.ScanningDiscuss this question in groups:Why do many coun
17、tries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not?Use the mind map below to help you.DiscussionReasons to host the Olympic Gamesa great honourgreat responsibilitynew investmentnational pridenew sports facilitiestourismReasons not to host the Olympic Gamestoo expensivemuch planningpressure/str
18、essaccommodationmany stadiumsaccidents/attacks1.Suppose you are Pausanias.Now you meet your old friend/your wife/mother and you talk with him/her aboutthe modern Olympics.2.Suppose you are Li Yan.Now you meet your old friend/mother/teacher and you talk with him/her about the ancient Olympics.Speakin
19、gYou may begin like this:Friend:Hi,Pausanias!I havent seen you for days.Where have you been?P:I went to visit a girl in the year 2008 Speakingvolympic.orgvspecialolympics.orgvbeijing-2008.orgvathens.olmpics.orgHot links to Websites Related to the Olympics on the Internet:QuizThe Olympic Games are th
20、e biggest sports meeting in the world,which include two kinds,the _and the _ Olympics.Both of them are _ every _ years.All countries can take part if their athletes reach the _ to the games.Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role.Retell the text by filling the following blanks.Quiz
21、 IA special _ is built for the competitors to live in,several _ for competitions,a large swimming pool,a _ as well as seats for those who watch the games.Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games.The olive wreath has been _ by medals.But its still about being able to run _,jump _ and throw _.The Olymp
22、ic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world,which include two kinds,the _and the _ Olympics.Both of them are _ every _ years.All countries can take part if their athletes reach the _ to the games.Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role.SummerWinterheldfourstandardsallowedi
23、mportantAnswer:A special _ is built for the competitors to live in,several _ for competitions,a large swimming pool,a _ as well as seats for those who watch the games.Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games.The olive wreath has been _ by medals.But its still about being able to run _,jump _ and thro
24、w _.stadiagymnasiumhonorreplacedfasterhigherfurthervillageTranslationQuiz II 1.在奥林匹克运动会早期,只有男性运动员才能参加比赛。2.我再不能容忍他的污辱了。3.我必须承认，这比我想象的要困难得多。In early days only male athletes were allowed to take part in the Olympic Games.I wont stand his insults any longer.I must admit its more difficult than I thought
25、 it would be.1.Have you handed in your schoolwork yet?Yes,I have.I guess it _ now.(2007 辽宁卷)A.has graded B.is graded C.is being graded D.is gradingQuiz III2.The wet weather will continue tomorrow when a cold front _ to arrive.(2008 全国卷I)A.is expected B.is expecting C.expects D.will be expected3.No d
26、ecision _ about any future appointment until all the candidates have been interviewed.(2008 北京卷)A.will be made B.is made C.is being made D.has been madeHomework1.Read the text again and underline some important phrases and difficult sentences.2.Surf the Internet to find more stories about the ancient Greek and you are expected to share them with your peers in the next class.
