1、Before the classYou are supposed to be engaged in the material and in whatever it is that we are discussing in class,not necessarily thinking about getting down every word that I say.Id like you to take active notes rather than passive notes.Write down what can make you feel or learn something.Bette
2、r attention,better understanding of the material if you are actively engaged.Better attention,better understanding of the material if you are actively engaged.You are supposed to be engaged in the material and in whatever it is that we are discussing in class,not necessarily thinking about getting d
3、own every word that I say.Id like you to take active notes rather than passive notes.Write down what can make you feel or learn something.Unit 2The Olympic GamesRead the explanation and speak out the word it explains.of or relating to Greece or its people,language,or culture adj.希腊（人语）的Greekn.希腊人；希腊
4、语a person from modern or ancient Greece;the language of modern or ancient Greece adj.巫术的；魔术的；有魔力的magicalcontaining magic;used in magic a person who does sth.,esp.helping other people,willingly and without being forced or paid to do it;a person who chooses to join the armed forces without being force
5、d to join n.志愿者；志愿兵volunteervt.&vi.自愿adj.志愿的；义务的n.祖国；本国homelandto offer to do sth.that you do not have to do,often without having been asked to do it and/or without expecting payment being,consisting of,or done by volunteers the country you were born inadj.规则的；定期的；常规的regularexisting or happening rep
6、eatedly in a fixed pattern,with equal or similar amounts of space or time between one and the nextn.基础；根据basisn.运动员；运动选手athletevt.&vi.容许；承认；接纳admitthe most important facts,ideas,etc.from which sth.is developed a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise,esp.one who competes in organized
7、 events to allow someone to enter a place;to agree that sth.is true,esp.unwillingly at the present time,in comparison to the past n.奴隶slaveadv.现今；现在nowadaysn.体操；体能训练gymnasticsa person who is legally owned by someone else and has to work for them physical exercises and activities performed inside,oft
8、en using equipment such as bars and ropes which are intended to increase the bodys strength and the ability to move and bend easily a large room with weights for lifting,horizontal bars and other equipment for exercising the body and increasing strength n.体育馆；健身房 gymnasiumvt.做东；主办；招待hostn.主人someone
9、who has guests to provide the space and other things necessary for a special event a large closed area of land with rows of seats around the sides and often with no roof which is used for sports events and musical performances n.(露天大型)体育场stadiumto take the place of sth.,or to put sth.or someone in t
10、he place of sth.or someone else vt.取代；替换；代替replacen.座右铭；格言；警句mottoadj.快的；迅速的swifta short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose happening or moving quickly or within a short time,esp.in a smooth and easy way n.责任；职责responsibilitysth.that it is your job or duty to deal with as well也；又；
11、还Read the explanation and speak out the expression it explains.in addition to sb./sth.;tooReadingAN INTERVIEW1.To learn and remember the detailed 2.information of the interview.2.To learn the similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games.3.To learn some useful words,expre
12、ssions and patterns in the passage.ObjectivesWords:volunteer,regular,admit,nowadays,host,responsibility,replace,motto,swiftExpressions:find out,as well,as a matter of factPatterns:Thats why Its a great responsibility Pausanias,a Greek writer who used to write about the Olympic Games have an intervie
13、winterviewerintervieweeLi Yan,a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic GamesSkimming 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.t
14、he ancient Olympic Games in GreeceReading Comprehension ISkimmingCareful reading to solve difficult pete vi.比赛；竞争compete(with/against sb.)(for sth.)We cant compete with them on price.我们在价格上无法与他们竞争。compete(v.)competition(n.)competitor(n.)competitive(adj.)I hope all of us can compete in race/running.g
15、ame 游戏、比赛、运动、球赛为美式英语,指棋类、桥牌类；复数为运动会;match 球赛为英式英语,指预先安排好的正式比赛,如摔跤、拳击等;contest 指智力和知识竞赛(=competition);competition 通过个人体力、智力、技能等获取名次。game/match/contest/competition2.take part in 参加；参与(1)He mustered all his courage to take part in the game.他鼓起全部的勇气参加比赛。(2)We all had to take part in the training run,wit
16、h nobody excepted.我们大家都得参加跑步训练,无人例外。3.stand for 代表；象征；表示(1)What does“ESL”stand for?“ESL”代表什么?(2)She also learned a kind of alphabet for the blind,in which different finger positions stand for different letters of the alphabet.她还学了一种盲人用的手语字母，即用手指的不同位置代表字母表上不同的字母。4.admit vt.&vi.容许；承认；接纳sth./doing sth.
17、/that-clause(1)The thief admitted his crime.(2)I had to admit that I had done wrong.(3)She admitted having stolen the necklace.5.hostn.主人At the end of the party,we thanked our host and went away.宴会结束时，我们谢了主人后便回家了。vt.做东；主办；招待Which country is hosting the Games this year?今年的运动会由哪国主办?No man is worth you
18、r tears,but once you find one that is,he wont make you cry.When you find peace within yourself,you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.试着翻译下面的英文，注意单词find的用法。1.Please find out when the train starts.2.Why did he find fault so much?3.As he is smart,he cant find the answerto this
19、 question.请查一下火车什么时候开。他为什么老是找麻烦?像他这样聪明，他也没能找到这个问题的答案。4.When he regained consciousness,he found himself in hospital.5.I found a mistake in this quotation.6.It may take a long time to find a solutionto the problem.当他苏醒过来时,发现自己在医院里。我在这段引文中发现了一个错误。也许要花很长时间才能找到解决这个问题的办法。现学现用Work in pairs,one of you make
20、up sentences with find in English,the other make up sentences in Chinese.Then you exchange and translate them.Scanning to get detail information1.Just Greece could take part in the 2.ancient Olympic Games.2.Slaves and women used to join in the Olympic Games.3.The Winter Olympics are usually held two
21、 years before the Summer Olympics.4.There are many events like ice skating and volleyball which need snow and ice 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 y
22、ears.7.There are running races in the Winter Olympics.8.Every athlete can take part in the new Olympics.9.The Olympics were born in Greece.1.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 f
23、ollowing is included in the Winter Olympic Games?A.Skiing and ice skating.B.Running and races.C.Horse riding.D.Swimming.3.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.4.How do
24、es Pausanias feel when he hears the Olympic Games are also about being able to run faster,jump higher and throw further?A.Surprised.B.Happy.C.Sad.D.Astonished.Find out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics.Ancient Olympics1 one set of Games3 only competitors from Gr
25、eece2 no women or slaves can take partReading Comprehension IVScanningModern 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?M
26、en/Women athletesPrizesAny Olympic villages?(more/fewer)eventsYesNo all over the world only in Greece both only menolive wreathmedalsYes No More eventsFewer eventsSimilarities 1 have running races3 no prize money for winners2 held every 4 years4 seen as most important competitionRead the passage car
27、efully and answer the following questions.1 What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games?2 Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?3 Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?Reading Comprehension VScanning1 What amazes Pausanias about the Olympi
28、c Games?Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games the Winter and the Summer Olympics.2 Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honour to host the Olympic Games.3
29、Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?He thinks that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too.Discuss this question in groups:Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games whil
30、e others do not?Use the mind map below to help you.DiscussionReasons to host the Olympic Gamesa great honourgreat responsibilitynew investmentnational pridenew sports facilitiestourismReasons not to host the Olympic Gamestoo expensivemuch planningpressure/stressaccommodationmany stadiumsaccidents/at
31、tacks1.Suppose you are Pausanias.Now you meet your old friend/your wife/mother and you talk with him/her aboutthe modern Olympics.2.Suppose you are Li Yan.Now you meet your old friend/mother/teacher and you talk with him/her about the ancient Olympics.SpeakingYou may begin like this:Friend:Hi,Pausan
32、ias!I havent seen you for days.Where have you been?P:I went to visit a girl in the year 2007 Speakingvhttp:/www.olympic.orgvhttp:/www.specialolympics.orgHot links to Websites Related to the Olympics on the Internet:Individual activity注:另附 word 文档。点击此处链接The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meetin
33、g in the world,which include two kinds,the _ and the _ Olympics.Both of them are _ every _ years.All countries can take part if their athletes reach the _ to the games.Women are not only _ to join in but play a very _ role.SummerWinterheldfourstandardsallowedimportantQuiz I:Retell the text by fillin
34、g the following blanks.A special _ is built for the competitors to live in,a main reception building,several _ for competitions,and a _ as well.Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games.The olive wreath has been _ by medals.But its still about being able to run _,jump _ and throw _.stadiagymnasiumhono
35、urreplacedfasterhigherfurthervillageIf you leave the club,you will not be _ back in.(2009全国II)A.received B.admitted C.turned D.movedQuiz II:Multiple choice.We used to see each other _,but havent heard from him since last year.(2012辽宁)A.especially B.regularly C.particularly D.approximately1.During th
36、e emergency many staff _(自愿)to work through the weekend.2.Their proposals have no proven scientific _(根据).3.He became a professional _ at the age of 16.4.She _(承认)(that)she had made a mistake.Quiz III:Fill in the blanks.volunteeredbasisathleteadmitted5.Im tired of being treated like a _ (奴隶)!6.Which
37、 country is h_ the next Olympic Games?7.Its her _(职责)to ensure the project finishes on time.8.The factory _(took the place of)most of its workers with robots.9.Her m_(座右铭)is Work hard,play hard.10.Thank you for your _(quick)reply.slavehostingresponsibilityreplacedmottoswiftQuiz IV:Translation.1.奥运会在
38、不同的国家每四年举行一次。Olympic Games _ in different countries once _.3.我和同班同学们一起去旅行。I travelled _ my classmates._ I am here.2.这是我来这儿的目的。Are they coming _?4.他们也来吗?are heldevery four yearsThats whytogether withas wellHosting the Olympic Games is _.a great honour and a great responsibility6.事实上我对这本书一无所知。_,I know
39、 nothing about this book.7.举办奥运会是巨大的荣誉，责任也很重大。5.在奥林匹克运动会早期，只有男性运动员才能参加比赛。In early days only male athletes were allowed to _ the Olympic Games.take part inAs a matter of factThings I can doEvaluationI can understand the reading passage.5 4 3 2 1I can talk about the differences and similarities betwee
40、n the ancient and modern Olympics.5 4 3 2 1I can understand and spell the new words and expressions and can use them in new situation.5 4 3 2 1I can understand the sentence patterns and write new sentences with them.5 4 3 2 1I need more practice in _.Think about what weve just learnt today.Study without reflection is a waste of time.After the classIts time to stop the class for you to look back in silence.1.Surf the Internet to find more information about the Olympics.magical,regular,admit,nowadays,as well,host,responsibility,replace,motto,swift.2.发挥想象，连词成文(50-100字)。
