1、The Olympic GamesUnit 2Olympic Games through historyancientcompetecompetitortake part inmedalstand foradj.古代的；古老的vi.比赛；竞争n.竞争者参加；参与n.奖章；勋章；纪念章代表；象征；表示Words and expressions reviewWhat do you know about the Olympic Games?Try this quiz and find out who knows the most.1.Where did the ancient Olympic Gam
2、es start?Olympia in Greece2.How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?only one,Greece3.Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games?women and slaves4.What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games?olive wreath5.When and where did the modern Olympic Games start?Athen
3、s in 18966.Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event?Xu Haifeng for shooting7.What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games?swifter higher strongerAsiaAfricaEuropeOceaniaAmerica8.What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for?the five continentsAsiaAsiaEuro
4、peEuropeAfricaAfricaAmericaAmericaOceaniaOceaniaThe five rings stand for friendship of five continents.solidificationequityopenfriendship团结平等坦城友谊9.What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?The five mascots are officially called the Fuwa.The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic G
5、ames11.Whats the motto of Beijing Olympic Games?10.How many gold medals did China win in the 29th Beijing Olympic Games?51One world,one dream 2004 Seoul 2000 Atlanta 1996 Los Angeles 1992 Athens 1988 Barcelona1984 SydneymascotsMatch the year and the host city of the Summer Olympic Games.Brainstormin
6、gName the events of the Olympic Games according to following signs.Events of the Olympic GamesBoxingSwimmingCyclingDivingEvents of the Olympic GamesArcheryBadmintonBaseballBasketballEvents of the Olympic GamesGymnasticsSailingHorse ridingSoccerIt is a great honor to host the Olympic Games.To hold th
7、e Olympic Games is a rich prize for a country.And it can make a country known in the world.In Beijing;In 2008.Do you remember the moments?opening ceremonyGreen OlympicsCultural Olympics Bird NestWater TubeScientific OlympicsOne World,One DreamMottoNew Beijing,Great Olympics Emblem(会徽)FuwaBeijing Oly
8、mpic Mascotsprosperity happinesspassionhealthgood luckThe Torch of the Beijing Olympic Games medals decorated with jadegoldsilverbronzeOlympic MedalsWhen and where will the next Olympic Games be held?The next Olympic Games will be held in London in 2012.Do you know any differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games?List two of them.Homework
