1、Listen to a song before we start!Now question time!Whats the name of the song?Pass the Flame.When and where were the Games held?Athens,2004.What are the first two lines of the song?Pass the flame,unite the world.Could you name the four Asian cities the torch relay passed?Tokyo,Seoul,Beijing,Delhi.1)
2、Who started the modern Olympic Games?2)Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event?Xu Haifeng for shooting3)Whats the motto of the Olympics?4)What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for?The fivecontinents:EuropeAfricaAmericaAsiaOceania5)What are the official mascots for the Be
3、ijing Olympics?The Five Fuwas6)When and where will the next Olympic Games held?Rio deJaneiro,2016 Look at the title and the pictures and predict the content.Then skim through it quickly and see if you were right.Report?History?Sports?Stadium?Olympic Games?PredictionHow to skim Read the title.Read th
4、e introduction or the first paragraph.Read the first sentence of every other paragraph.Read any headings and sub-headings.Notice any pictures,charts,or graphs.Notice any italicized or boldface words or phrases.Read the summary or last paragraph.Main idea This interview is mainly about _.A.the story
5、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 GreeceFast reading Scan the passage to find out the similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Ol
6、ympics.How to scan Read for specific information you are looking for.Use headings and any other aids that will help you identify which sections might contain the information you are looking for.Selectively read and skip through sections of the passage.Similarities have running races held every four
7、years no prize money for winners seen as most important competitionDifferencesAncientModernSet(s)Host(s)CompetitorsEvents summersummer/winterGreecedifferent countriesno women/slavesany athletereaching the agreed standard fewmore than 250Careful reading Read the passage carefully and decide whether t
8、he following statements are true or false.()1)The olive wreath has been replaced by gold medals.()2)The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Games.()3)Anyone can take part in the modern Olympics.()4)There are running races or horse riding events in the Summer Olympics.()5)Gre
9、ek cities used to compete against each other just for money.()6)A special village is built for athletes to compete in.FTFTFFwho have reached the agreed standardthe honour of winning liveMultiple choices Choose the word or phrase that means almost the same as underlined word(s).1)She rose to her feet
10、 in one swift movement.A.shortB.immediateC.quickD.hurry 2)We used to listen to the radio a lot,but nowadayswe mostly watch television.A.todayB.these daysC.in the futureD.tomorrow 3)Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard will be admitted as competitors.A.allowedB.agreed C.refusedD.regarde
11、d Choose the word or phrase that means almost the same as underlined word(s).4)As a full-time student,you should attend classes on a regular basis.A.habitual B.voluntary C.monthly D.long-term5)Our family went to see the stadiums before the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games began.A.concert hallsB.athletes v
12、illageC.reception buildingsD.sports halls6)Were going to the cinema tonight,why dont you come along as well?A.tooB.thoughC.neitherD.eitherGame Time Divide the class into three groups.Ask each of them to brainstorm as many names of the Olympic events as possible.For each correct word/phrase they scor
13、e one point.The group with the highest point wins.Group 1Group 2Group 3ScoresEvent names:track and field,swimming,shooting,gymnastics,weight-lifting,volleyball,football,basketball,soccer,swimming,diving,archery,handball,sail boarding,sailing,polo,judo,wrestling,equestrianism,fencing,boxing,triathlon
14、,rowing,canoeing,ping-pong,badminton,cycling,taekwondo,hockey,pentathlon,skiing,ice hockey,ice skatingDiscussion of style In this interview,Pausanias,an experienced reporter,uses several techniques to make it very successful.Now discuss in groups of four what they are.Choose one group member to repo
15、rt your result to the whole class.e.g.He made a self-introduction in the beginning of the conversation(My name is Pausanias).Questions and answers(How often do you hold your Games?)Finding new information in the answers(Did you say medals?)Confirmation of the truth(wait a minute!All those events,all
16、 those countries and even women taking part!)Conclusion with politeness(How interesting!Thank you so much for)Role play After the interview,Li Yan is showing Pausanias around the Olympic stadiums in Beijing.Work in pairs.One student act as Li Yan and the other Pausanias.Make up a dialogue between th
17、em.When they act out their dialogue,other students should observe and evaluate their performance.Sample dialogue:Hi,Pausanias.Im very glad to be your guide today.This stadium on our left is the famous Birds Nest.So big!Do all athletes compete in this stadium?AssessmentBy the end of the period,I cany
18、es nounderstand the meaning of some of the Olympic event namestell the main idea and supporting details apartrecognize the characteristics of an interviewunderstand and enjoy the cultural differences between different countries and timesHomework Surf the Internet to find out more information of Lin Dan and write a passage about him in 100-150 words.olympic.org
