1、Unit 2The Olympic GamesGreekmagicalvolunteerhomelandadj.希腊（人语）的n.希腊人；希腊语adj.巫术的；魔术的n.志愿者；志愿兵adj.志愿的；义务的vt.&vi.自愿n.祖国；本国Words previewregularbasisathleteadmitslavenowadaysgymnasticsadj.规则的；定期的n.基础；根据n.运动员；运动选手vt.&vi.容许；承认；接纳n.奴隶adv.现今；现在n.体操；体能训练Words previewgymnasiumhostresponsibilityreplacemottoswif
2、tn.体育馆；健身房vt.做东；主办；招待n.主人n.责任；职责vt.取代；替换；代替n.座右铭，格言；警句adj.快的；迅速的Words previewas wellin charge也；又；还主管；看管Expressions previewReadingAN INTERVIEWPausanias,a Greek writer who used to write about the Olympic Games have an interviewInterviewer(采访者)Interviewee（被访者）Li Yan,a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Gam
3、esSkimming to get general ideasThis interview is mainly about _.A.the story 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 GreeceSkimmingReading Comprehension IS
4、canning to get detail information1.Just Greece could take part in the ancient Olympic Games.2.Slaves and women used to join in the Olympic Games.3.The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Olympics.4.There are many events like ice skating and volleyball which need snow and ice
5、 in the winter Olympics.True or falseReading Comprehension IIScanning5.The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries.6.Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years.7.There are running races in the Winter Olympics.8.Every athlete can take part in the new Olympics.9.The Oly
6、mpics were born in Greece.Scanning1.Where do all the competitors live?A.A hotel.B.A place hired by competitors.C.A restaurant.D.A special village.Reading Comprehension IIIScanning2.Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games?A.Skiing and ice skating.B.Running and races.C.Horse rid
7、ing.D.Swimming.Scanning3.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 the country famous.D.To make money.Scanning4.How does Pausanias feel when he hears the Olympic Games are also about being able to run faster
8、,jump higher and throw further?A.Surprised.B.Happy.C.Sad.D.Astonished.ScanningFind out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics.Ancient Olympics1 one set of Games3 only competitors from Greece2 no women or slaves could take partReading Comprehension IV（P11）ScanningMode
9、rn Olympics1 two main sets of Games4 all round the world2 anyone can take part if they reach the standard3 competitors from all over the world5 more than 250 eventsDifferencesAncientModernAny Winter Olympics?competitors from?Men/Women athletesPrizesAny Olympic villages?(more/fewer)eventsYesNo all ov
10、er the world only in Greece both only menolive wreathmedalsYes No More eventsFewer eventsScanningSimilarities 1 have running races3 no prize money for winners2 held every 4 years4 seen as most important competitionDiscuss this question in groups:Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games w
11、hile others do not?Use the mind map below to help you.Discussion（P11）Reasons to host the Olympic Gamesa great honourgreat responsibilitynew investmentnational pridenew sports facilitiestourismReasons not to host the Olympic Gamestoo expensivemuch planningpressure/stressaccommodationmany stadiumsacci
12、dents/attacks1.I lived in what you call“Ancient Greece”and I used to write about the Olympic Games a long time ago.我生活在你们所说的“古希腊”。我曾经写过很久以前奥林匹克运动会的情况。（P9 Line5）（1）What you call“Ancient Greece”是介词in的宾语从句，相当于the place that/which you call“Ancient Greece”.例：At last we came to what is called“Tibet”.=At l
13、ast we came to a place that is called“Tibet”.最后我们来到了西藏这个地方。（2）used to do something 过去常常做某事be/get used to(doing)sth 习惯于做某事be used to do sth 被用来做某事We used to keep in touch with each other by writing letters.我们过去常写信联系对方。Im used to reading stories to my daughter every night.我习惯了每天给女儿讲故事。Wood can be used
14、 to make furniture.木头能用来做家俱。.admit1.“承认，供认;允许”admit sth./sb.to be 承认某人/某物是admit+n./doing(having done)/that-clause承认某事/（已经）做了某事She admitted having broken the window.breaking the window.that she had broken the window.参加奥运会是每一个运动员的梦想.(admit)Being admitted into/to the Olympic Games is the dream of every
15、 athlete.2.admit sb.to/into准许某人进入（加入）be admitted as 作为被接受be admitted to 被录取，被接受She_ having read the letter.(承认)He_ the club after his tenth try.(被批准参加).He _ a member of the baseball team.(被接收)admitted was admitted to was admitted as4.No other country could join in,nor couldslaves or women.其他国家都不能参加，
16、奴隶和妇女也不行。1)nor 用作连词，引起倒装句，意为“也不”。He never went again,nor did he write to apologize.I dont know,nor do I care.I have never been dishonest,nor do I mean to start being so now.2)neither/nor+倒装结构(be/情态动词/助动词+主语),表示前面提到的否定情况也适用于另一个人或事物“也不”He cant do it.I cant do it,either.=He cant do it,nor can I.I will not go there,_ _(他也不会去）。You never heard from him,_ _（我也没有收到他的来信）.neither/nornor did Iwill he.neitherNor/Neither+助动词+主语 也一样(否定句)So+助动词+主语 也一样（肯定句）so+主语+助动词 确实这样.I didnt go there._ she.(她也是。)(2).She was a teacher._ I.(我也是这样。)(3).I got up early this morning._.(我确实起得早）Nor/neither didSo was so I did
