unit2《The_Olympic_Games》warming up and reading

1、 Unit 2 The Olympic Games Warming-Up1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. Olympia B. Athens C. London D. Beijing2. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympics? A. one B. many C. the European countries3. Who couldnt take part in the ancient Olympics? A. Men B. Women C. Slaves D. Pr

2、isoners4. When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. Athens, 1896 B. Olympia, 1896 C. Greece, 776BC D. Athens, 20045. Who was Chinas first gold medal winner in the Olympics and for what event? A.許海峰許海峰, shooting B. 劉翔劉翔, hurdling C. 李寧李寧, gymnastics D. 伏明霞伏明霞, diving6. What are the three words

3、 that show the spirit of the Olympics? A. swifter, higher, stronger B. Friendship, competition, harmonyThe five interlocking rings stand for _Europe AsiaAfricaOceania Americafriendship of five continents.7. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for ?fishpandaOlympicflameTibetan antelopesw

4、allow8. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?1 1、Which country is the Olympic Games Which country is the Olympic Games began in ancient times?began in ancient times?A A、Greece BGreece B、America CAmerica C、South South Africa Africa 2 2、The _ Olympic games was held in The _ Olympic g

5、ames was held in Beijing.Beijing.A A、 2727thth B B、2828thth c c 、2929thth3.Which city will hold the Olympic games in 3.Which city will hold the Olympic games in 2012?2012?A A、London BLondon B、New York CNew York C、pairspairs4.4. When did the ancient Olympic Games start?When did the ancient Olympic Ga

6、mes start?A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BCA. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC5. When did the ancient Olympic Games stop?5. When did the ancient Olympic Games stop?A. 393BC B. 393 AD C. 311ADA. 393BC B. 393 AD C. 311AD6. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient 6. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympi

7、c Games?Olympic Games?A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreathA. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreath7. How many gold medals did China get in the 7. How many gold medals did China get in the 2008 Beijing Olympics?2008 Beijing Olympics? A. 36 B. 28 C. 51 A. 36 B. 28 C. 51 8.When did China first take part in t

8、he Olympic 8.When did China first take part in the Olympic Games?Games?A.1949 B.1978 C.1932A.1949 B.1978 C.1932Are you familiar with these things?gymnasiumThe nest of hope(希望之巢希望之巢)the Bird NestThe Water Cube(水立方水立方)Opening ceremonyOlympic flame奧運(yùn)圣火 The fire represents life and enthusiasm. 圣火象征著發(fā)源于古

9、希臘圣火象征著發(fā)源于古希臘的文明之光的文明之光, 它照耀著人類它照耀著人類前進(jìn)的道路前進(jìn)的道路, 激勵(lì)著人類追激勵(lì)著人類追求光明、追求理想，朝著求光明、追求理想，朝著崇高的目標(biāo)不斷進(jìn)取。崇高的目標(biāo)不斷進(jìn)取。Olympicemblem會(huì)徽會(huì)徽slogan Welcome to BeijingOlympic mascotsReading (I)An Interview采 訪interviewer:interviewee:采訪者采訪者被采訪者被采訪者An An interviewinterviewLiYanPausanias Fast readinga Greek writer about 2000

10、 years agoa volunteer for the 2008 BJ Olympic GamesWhat are they mainly talking about? The similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics. The differences between the ancient and modern Olympics.C. The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.How and why have

11、 Pausanias come to modern times?He has come on a magical journey on March18th,2007 to find out about the present-day Olympic Games.Read the rest of the passage and find out : What are Pausanias questions?every four years.skiingice skatingrunning raceAn Interviewall over the worldWomen special villag

12、etworesponsibilityhonourSwifter, Higher and StrongerfasterhigherfurtherScan the passage to find out the characteristics and similaritiesof the ancient and modern Olympics? 1.One set of Games2.No women or slaves can take part3.Only competitors from Greece1 two main sets of Games2 anyone can take part

13、 if they are good enough.3 competitors from all over the world 4 all round the world 5 more than 250 events1 have running races2 held every 4years 3 no prize money for winners4 seen as most important competitionTrue or False.( )1.Men and women were allowed to take part in the ancient Olympic Games.(

14、 )2.The Winter Olympic Games are held every three years.( )3.The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing. ( )4. A special village is built for competitors to live in.( )5.To hold the Olympic is a rich prize and a big honor for a country.FFFTTReasons to host the Olympic Gamesa great honoura great

15、responsibilitynew Investment(投資投資)tourismnew sports facilities(設(shè)施設(shè)施)national prideReasons not to host the Olympic Gamestoo expensivemuch planningacciden ts/attackspressure and stress(壓壓力力)many stadiumsaccommodation(住處住處,住所住所)What have we learned today?What have we learned today?1. The differences and similarities between the an