1、Unit 2 Olympic GamesHow much do you know about the Olympics?1.When did the ancient Olympic Games started?A.1896 B.1906 C.776 BC2.When did the ancient Olympic Games stop?A.393 BC B.393 AD C.311AD3.What was rewarded to the winners in the ancient Olympic Games?A.Medals B.Money C.Olive wreath 4.How many
2、 gold medals did China get in the 2004 Athens Olympics?A.26.B.28 C 30 D.32 5.Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games?A.Badminton B.Basketball C.Speed skating D.Soccer 6.What is the motto of Beijing Olympic Games?Do you know the three words show the spirit of the Olympic Games?swifter,higher,stron
3、gerthe Olympic motto:swifter,higher,strongerEuropeAmericaAsianAfricaOceaniaWhat do the five rings stand for?The five rings stand for friendship of five continents.torcholive wreathathletesmedals 1896 Olympic GamesAthensAthens Olympic Gamesmascots of Athens Olympic GamesBeijing Olympic GamesBird Nest
4、Mascots(Fu Wa)London Olympic GamesLondonmascots of London Olympic GamesReadingAn Interview Pausanias Greek writer in the second century ADLi Yan A volunteer for the 2008 Olympic GamesinterviewHow often do you hold your Games?stadiumYang Yang a skating playerFind out the questions Pausanias asked.Fas
5、t reading1.May I ask you some questions about the modern Olympics?2.How often do you hold your Games?3.Winter Games?How can the runners enjoy competing in winter?And what about the horses?4.Where are all the athletes housed?5.Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games?6.Do you compete for prize mone
6、y too?Careful reading1.Where do all the competitors live?A.A hotel.B.A special village.C.A restaurant.D.A place hired by competitors.2.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 money.D.To make the country fa
7、mous.3.Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games?A.Skiing and ice skating.B.Running races.C.Horse riding.D.Swimming.4.Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?A.Because the winner can get medals.B.Because the winner can be awarded lo
8、ts of money by their own countries.C.Because the olive wreaths have been replaced by medals.D.Because medals are made of gold.What are the similarities?How often Both are held_Purpose Both are held not for _but for honor.Belief They are the same:_,_,_.Competitors _are allowed to take part in both an
9、cient and modern Olympics.Events Some events are the same,such as_,shooting and throwing.every four yearsmoneyFasterhigher furtherMenrunningWhat are the differences?Ancient OlympicsModern OlympicsGames Summer Olympics _Host country _Countries all over the worldCompetitorsOnly menBoth_and _Prize _medalsEventsOnly a few_Summer Olympics Winter OlympicsGreecemenwomenolive wreathOver 250 eventsMain idea:The passage tells about the similarities and the differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games.ConclusionHomework Learn all the new words and phrases by heart.Goodbye!
