The-Olympic-Games課件_2

1、 Unit 2 The Olympic Games How much do you know about How much do you know about the Olympic Games?the Olympic Games?1. When did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC3. What was the prize for the winners in ancient Olympic Games? A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreathLead in- Quiz2.

2、Where did the ancient Olympics start? A. Rome B. Greece C. the U.S.A6. Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event? A.Li Ning, gymnastics B.Xu Haifeng, shooting C.Fu Mingxia, diving 5. What was rewarded to the winners in modern Olympic Games? A. MetalsB. Medals C. Olive wreaths4. When

3、and where did the modern Olympics start? A. 1896 Olympia B. 1896 Athens C. 1900 Athens 7. What is the slogan (口號口號) of the Olympic Games of 2008? A. New Beijing, Great Olympics. B. Swifter, Higher, Stronger C. One World, One Dream 8. What is the host city of 2004 Olympics?A.Athens, Greece B. Sydney,

4、 Australia C. New York, USA9. What is the motto（格言，口號）（格言，口號）of the Olympic Games?10. Who is he?Samaranchthe former chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)（國際奧委會前任主席）（國際奧委會前任主席）The five rings stand for friendship of five continents.11. What do the five Olympic rings stand for?Mascot吉祥物

5、Barcelona1992Atlanta1996Sydney2000Athens2004Official Mascots （吉祥物吉祥物）of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games fish pandaTibetan antelopeswallowtorchmedals decorated with jadegoldsilverbronzeMedalsOlympicPausaniasLi YanPredict: What will they talk about?What are they mainly talking about?A.The similarities

6、between the ancient and modern Olympics.B. The differences between the ancient and modern Olympics.C. The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.DifferencesAncient OlympicsModern Olympicsseasons for the Olympicscompetitorswho are allowed:sportsprize Questions abo

7、ut the similarities1.How often are the Olympics held? Every four years2. What is the spirit of the Olympics? Swifter, Higher and Stronger3. What kinds of Olympics remains? Summer Olympics Summary of the interview The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds,

8、 the _and the _ Olympics. Both of them are _ every _ _. All countries can take part if their athletes reached the _ to the games. Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role. SummerWinterheldfour yearsstandardallowedimportant A _ _ is built for the competitors to live in, several_ for

9、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. But its still about being able to run _, jump _ and throw _.special villagestadiumsgymnasiumhonorreplacedfasterhigherfurtherYou kno

10、w our government has tried its best to compete for hosting the 29th Olympic Games. It has cost a lot of money. Do you think it is worthwhile? Why?DiscussionSome useful expressionsa great honor too expensive a great responsibility accidentTourism many stadiums National pride pressure stressNew investment(投資) accommodation （住宿）Homework Find more information about