1、Unit 2 The Olympic GamesReading AN INTERVIEWAims:1.Knowledge aimsTo talk about the history of the Olympic Games.To learn about some basic knowledge of the ancient and modern Olympic Games.2.Ability aim To improve the students reading ability further.3.Emotional aim Help Ss to express their opinions
2、about the Olympics.ancientcompete host replacevolunteerWords previewadj.古代的；古老的vi.比赛；竞争v.主办，招待 n.主人v.取代，替换，代替n.志愿者；志愿兵adj.志愿的；义务的vt.&vi.自愿regularathleteadmitadvertisebargaindeserveWords previewadj.规则的；定期的；常规的n.运动员；运动选手vt.&vi.容许；承认；接纳v.做广告，登广告vi.讨价还价 n.便宜货v.值得；应受Expressions preview1.参加2.代表，象征，表示3.也，又
3、，还4.主管，看管5.陆续地，一个接一个take part in stand foras wellin chargeone after anotherLet me see how much do you know about the Olympic Games?1.When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start?A.776BC;in Greece B.776AD;in Greece2.Who can take part in the ancient Olympic Games?A.Greek nobles(贵族)B.slaves and w
4、omen3.When did the ancient Olympic Games stop?A.393 AD B.398AD4.When and where did the modern Olympics start?A.In 1896;in Athens B.In 1896;in America6.When did China first take part in the Olympic Games?A.In 1932 B.In 19407.Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event?A.Xu Haifeng;shoot
5、ing B.Liu Changchun;running 8.What does the Olympic flag stand for?A.peace;the friendship of the 5 continents B.competition;the friendship of the 5 continents 5.Whats the motto of the Olympic Games?A.Higher,swifter and stronger B.One world,one dream Tell the names of the events of the Olympic Games
6、according to the following pictures.volleyballhigh jumpweight-liftingbadmintonfencingshot-putshot-putjudodiscushurdlingicehockeyBeijing Olympics1.What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?fish pandatorchTibetan antelope swallow2.Whats the motto of Beijing Olympic Games?Bird NestWater Cu
7、be3.Whats the main stadiums of the 2008 Olympic Games?An InterviewReading:the person who ask questions(采访者)the person who answer questions(被采访者)An InterviewWhat is an interview?Interviewee:Interviewer:Li YanPausaniasintvju:.intvju:i:1.What does the passage tell us?the ancient Olympic Gamesthe modern
8、 Olympic Games the differences between themthe similarities between themgood&bad effects of the OGFast Reading Read the title of the text and the pictures within it.Skim for general idea.2.What does the passage mainly talk about?The passage mainly tells about the _ and _ about the ancient Olympics a
9、nd modern Olympics.differencessimilaritiesWhat are the What are the similarities similarities and and differencesdifferences about the about the ancient and modern Olympics?ancient and modern Olympics?Careful readingRead the text carefully and finish the following tasksNameThe ancient OlympicsThe mo
10、dern OlympicsTimeevery four yearsPlacein GreecePeoplemen and womenGames only summer games Prizes Olympic medalsBeliefsThe same Olympic mottoevery four yearsin different countriesonly mensummer games and winter gamesolive wreathesOlympic motto(swifter,higher,stronger)The Olympic Games are the biggest
11、 sports meeting in the world,which include two kinds,the _and the _ Olympics.Both of them are _ every _ _.Summary:Fill in the blanksSummerWinterheldfour yearsAll countries can take part if their athletes reached the _ to the games.Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role.Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games.standardallowedimportanthonorThe Olive wreath has been _ by medals.But its still about being able to run _,jump _ and throw _.replacedfasterhigherfurtherHomework Write a composition:Whats your favorite sport?
