1、ks5u1.Where did the ancient Olympic Games2.start?Olympia in Greece2.How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?only one,Greece3.Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games?women and slavesks5u4.When and where did the modern Olympic Games start?Athens in 18965.Who was Chinas fi
2、rst gold medal winner and for what event?Xu Haifeng for shooting6.What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games?swifter higher strongerAsiaAfricaEuropeOceaniaAmerica7.What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for?the five continentsAsiaAsiaEuropeEuropeAfricaAfricaAmericaA
3、mericaOceaniaOceaniaThe five rings stand for friendship of five continents.solidificationequalityopenfriendship团结平等坦城友谊8.What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?The five mascots are officially called the Fuwa.9.What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games?olive wreath11.W
4、hats the motto of London Olympic Games?10.How many gold medals did China win in the 30th London Olympic Games?38Inspire a generation12.When did the ancient Olympic Games start?776 BC13.What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games?Running,jumping,shooting,throwing,wrestling.14.Name the followi
5、ng events:Events of the Olympic GamesBoxingSwimmingCyclingDivingEvents of the Olympic GamesArcheryBadmintonBaseballBasketballEvents of the Olympic GamesGymnasticsSailingHorse ridingSoccerDo you know any differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games?List two of them.The Ancient Olympic Gam
6、es Ancient Olympic Games1.Only free citizens of one country could take part2.Slaves and women could not take part 3.Always in the same place4.Only once every four years5.Limited number of events which remained the sameThe Modern Olympic Games Modern Olympic Games1.Competitors from many countries2.Al
7、l adults can take part if they reach the required standard for their event3.Hosted by different countries4.Summer and Winter Games;Special and Paralympics5.Many events which continue to increaseReadingAN INTERVIEWInterviewer:Interviewee:Purpose:Pausanias,a Greek writerLi Yan,a volunteer for the 2008
8、 Olympic GamesTo find out about the present-day Olympic GamesPausanias,who was _ 2,000 years ago,has come on _to find out about the _Olympic Games.He is now _ a girl,Li Yan a Chinese girl.PausaniasinterviewerintervieweeAncient timesLi YanModern timesa magical journeya Greek writerpresent-dayintervie
9、wingAn interviewthe ancient Olympic Gamesthe modern Olympic Games the difference between themthe similarities between themgood&bad effects of the OGRead the interview quickly to check what it is about.What are the questions raised by Pausanias?How often do you hold your Games?Winter Games?How can th
10、e runners enjoy competing in winter?And what about the horses?Do you mean the Greek world?Where are all the athletes housed?Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games?Do you compete for prize money too?1.Just Greece could take part in the 2.ancient Olympic Games.2.Slaves and women used to join in th
11、e 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 in the Winter Olympics.True or false5.The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries.6.Both the Summer and Winter Oly
12、mpics 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 Olympics were born in Greece.What are the similarities and differencesabout the ancient and modern Olympics?1.Both are held every _ years.2.Both are held not for _
13、but for _.3._ are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics.4.Its all about being able to_.5.Some events are the same,such as _,_,_ and so on.6.Both are regarded as the most _competition.fourmoneyhonorMenrun faster,jump higher and throw furtherrunningjumping shootingimportantAncien
14、t Olympic Games Modern Olympic Games How many kinds What eventsAthletes Host cityPrizes 2(Summer&Winter Olympics)running races,horse riding and so onover 250 sports,skiing,ice skating and so onany athletes reaching the standard medals only men in the Greek worldany city in the world1 (summer Olympic
15、s)cities in Greeceolive wreath3.In general,what amazes Pausanias about the Olympics?The differences between the ancient and modern Olympics.He made a _ journey to modern time.1.What amazes Li Yan about Pausanias?magical2.Why does Pausanias think we may be competing for money in modern Olympics?Becau
16、se he is told that athletes will be awarded with medals but not the olive wreath.4.Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?It is a great honour to host the Olympic Games.What interests Pausanias?surprises?puzzles?delights?TThat women and all countries hat women and all countries can t
17、ake part in Olympics.can take part in Olympics.WWinter Olympics.inter Olympics.WWhere all the athletes are here all the athletes are housed.housed.TThe fact that the spirit of the he fact that the spirit of the Olympics doesnt change all the time.Olympics doesnt change all the time.Further understan
18、dingThe Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world,which include two kinds,the _ and the _ Olympics.Both of them are _ every _ _.All countries can take part if their athletes reached the _ to the games.Summary of the interviewsummerwinterheldfour yearsagreed standardWomen are not only
19、 _ to join in but playing a very _ role.A _ _ is built for the competitors to live in,a _ for competitions,a large swimming pool,a _ as well as seats for those who watch the games.Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games.The Olive wreath has been _ by medals.allowedimportantspecial villagestadiumgymn
20、asiumhonorreplacedBut its still about being able to run _,jump _ and throw _.swifterhigherfurtherThe writing form of the reading-An interview.It is organized in a(an)_ style.A.narrativeB.argumentativeC.conversationalD.persuasiveCReal cases:Case 1:The International Olympic Committee(IOC)is to set new
21、 rules,to make it more difficult for strong teams to win gold medals.Case 2:In 2012 London Olympic Games,Yu Yang and Wang Xiaoli,Chinese badminton players,threw a match.In groups,create a conversational role talking.The following may help you:What do you think of the new rules?What is the players pu
22、rpose to do so?Do you agree with the players behavior?Do you think they are against the Olympic Motto?Reasons to host the Olympic Gamesa great honourgreat responsibilitynew investmentnational pridenew sports facilitiestourismReasons not to host the Olympic Gamestoo expensivemuch planningpressure/stressaccommodationmany stadiumsaccidents/attacks
