1、Warming up and reading1.When did the ancient Olympic Games start?A.1896 B.1906 C.776 BC3.What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games?A.Metals B.Medals C.Olive wreath2.When did the ancient Olympic Games stop?A.393BC B.393 AD C.311AD5.Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games?A.badminto
2、n B.basketball C.speed skating D.soccer4.How many gold medals did China get in the 2008 Beijing Olympics?A.36 B.28 C.21 D.51 Work in pairs and ask each other the following questions.Olympia(Greece)One(Greece)slaves and women(except in chariot races)Athens in 1896Work in pairs and ask each other the
3、following questions.Xu Haifeng for shootingswifter,higher,strongerThe five continentsthe Five FriendliesSwifter,higher,strongerAthens,GreeceBeijing,ChinaLondon,the UKSummer Winter Sydney,AustraliaSets/KindsMottoHost city of the first OlympicsHost city of 2000 OlympicsHost city of 2008 OlympicHost ci
4、ty of 2012 OlympicsWhat do the five rings mean?The five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.AsiaAsiaEuropeEuropeAfricaAfricaAmericaAmericaOceaniaOceania What do Pausanias and Li Yan possibly talk about in the interview?Guess1.What do they mainly talk about?2.What does he say w
5、hen he hears that women are also allowed to join in?They mainly talk about the ancient and modern Olympic Games.the similarities and differences.“Please stop!All those events,all those countries and even women taking part!”he says.Read carefully and answer the questions.3.How does Pausanias feel whe
6、n he hears the Olympic Games are also about being able to run faster,jump higher and throw further?A.Surprised B.Happy C.Sad D.Astonished4.What do you think Pausanias will write about the Olympics Games after the interview?BGreat changes have taken place.Find out the words in the text according to t
7、he meanings.moving very fasta person who performs work unpaidswiftvolunteerregularfollowing a pattern,esp.with the same time and space in between each thing and the nextadmitallow to enter;allow participation in or the right to be part ofreplaceto be used instead of nowadays in these times;nowathlet
8、ea person trained to compete in sportsmottoa short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs and is used as a rule of behavioura large structure for open-air sports or entertainmentsstadiumresponsibility a duty to deal with or take care of sb./sth.1.The Winter Olympic Games are usually
9、held in the same year as the Summer Olympics.2.There was no Winter Olympic Games in ancient Greece.3.There are running races on the ice in the Winter Olympic Games.4.All countries can take part in the Olympic Games if their athletes reach the standard to be admitted to the games.FTTTListen and write
10、 a T(true)or a F(false).5.Ancient Greek cities used to compete against each other for Olive wreaths.6.Slaves couldnt join in the Games,but women could.7.To host Olympic Games will cost lots of money.FFTYesNo all over the world only in Greece both only menolive wreathmedalsYes No more eventsless even
11、tsDifferences between ancient and modern Olympic Gamesevery 4 yearsevery 4 yearsYes Yes Swifter,higher,strongerSwifter,higher,strongerraces,horse riding races,horse riding Differences between ancient and modern Olympic Games1.What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games?2.Why does he think Athens a
12、nd Beijing should feel proud?3.Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?Read and answer the questions.(P11)He is amazed that so many countries take park in the modern Olympic Games and that women can also compete.Because they can host the Olympic Games which is
13、 a great honour.Because he feels so much has changed since his original ancient Olympic Games.(1)Suppose you are Pausanias.Now you meet your old friend/your wife/motherand you talk with him/her about the modern Olympics.(2)Suppose you are Li Yan.Now you meet your old friend/mother/teacher and you ta
14、lk with him/her about the ancient Olympics.You may begin like this:A:Hi,Pausanias!I havent seen you for days.Where have you been?B:I went to visit a girl in the year (3)Imagine Mr.Pausanias has just watched Beijing Olympic Games,and you are interviewing him.What questions will you ask and what will
15、Mr.Pausanias answer them?Make a dialogue with your partner.You can use the following words:Fu Wa babies,lucky symbols,athletes,admit,Olympic city,stadiums,gold medal,host,Green Olympics,peoples Olympic and Hi-tech Olympics,New Beijing,Great Olympics,Liu Xiang,Li NingIs it good to host the Olympic Ga
16、mes or not?Why or not?reasons to host the Olympic Gamesa great honourtourismnew sports facilitiesnational pridegreat responsibility new investmenttoo expensivereasons not to host the Olympic Gamesmuch planningpressureaccommodationbuilding many stadiumsaccidentsHomework1.Review the text and the new expressions.2.Pick out the sentences with the future passive voice in the text.
