the olympic games how much do you know about the olympics?
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The Olympic GamesThe Olympic Games
How much do you know about
the Olympics?
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EuropeEurope AfricaAfrica AmericaAmerica
OceaniaOceania
The five rings stand for friendship of five continentsWhat do the five rings stand for?
NO.1
The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
fish panda Olympicflame
Tibetan antelope
swallow
NO. 2
Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, the Five Friendlies serves as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace——and blessings from China——to children all over the world.源自于奥运五环的颜色和灵感,五个好朋友成为了北京奥运会的吉祥物,向全世界的孩子们送去友好和平和祝福的信息。
The ____ Olympic Games in Beijing in
2008 was really a great success not only
for Beijing but also for our whole
country. These Chinese athletes won
____ gold medals, which was placed
_________.
It is a great honor to host the Olympic Games. To
hold the Olympic games is a rich prize for a
country. And it can make a country known in the
world.
51the first
NO. 3
29th
Winter Olympic Games
Summer Olympic Games
NO. 4
How often is the Olympics held?
Every four years/ every fourth year.
Swifter, higher, stronger
NO. 5
What are the three words that show the
spirit of the Olympic Games?
NO. 6
Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?
Greece
Only one---Greece
NO. 7
How many countries
competed in the ancient
Olympic Games?
NO. 8
Who could not take part in the ancient
Olympic Games?
Slaves and Women
Athens in 1896
NO. 9
When and where did
the modern Olympic
Games start?
NO. 10
Listen to a song and guess what
purpose it is used for.
Have you ever heard of this song?
What is it used for?
(1). Pass the Flame.
(2). 2004—the Athens Olympic
Games.
Emblem (会徽 )
Motto (口号 )Torch (火炬 )Mascot(吉祥物 )Stadium(体育馆 )
The Olympic flagGreen Olympics
Pre-reading
1. When and where will the next
Olympic games be held?
London, in 2012
2. Do you know any differences
between the ancient and
modern Olympic games?
List at least two of them.
Task 1: Skim the passage and get the
main idea of the passage.
1. What are they mainly talking about?
The similarities and differences
about the ancient Olympics and
modern Olympics.
Reading
Task 2: Scan the passage and find the
differences and similarities between
the ancient Olympic games and the
modern Olympic games.
Items The ancient
olympic games
The modern
olympic games
Frequency 1. Every _____
years
2. Every ____
yearsfour four
Differences
Types Only Summer
olympic
games
Summer and
3._______
olympic games
Events Fewer 4._____
winter
more
Items The ancient
olympic games
The modern
olympic games
Athletes Only men
from 5. ______
city
From 6.________
_____________
including 7.
__________
Greekall over
the world
women
Places Greece 8._____________
_____________
Prize 9._________
_________
10. __________
every country
is possible
an olive
wreath
medals
1. having running races
2. held every four years
3. no prize money for winners
4. the same motto: Swifter, Higher and
Stronger
5. seen as most important competition
similarities
1. The olive wreath has been replaced by money. ( )
2. The Olympics were not always held in Greece 2000 years ago. ( )
3. At first, Pausania thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games. ( )
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Read the passage carefully and tell the statements True or false.
4. Pausania is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games. ( )
5. We feel proud because we have finally got the chance to hold the Olympic Games. ( ) T
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6. Horse riding events belong to the
Winter Olympics. ( )
7. Ancient Greek cities competed against
each other for money. ( )
8. The village built for Olympic athletes is
made up of a main reception building,
several stadiums and a gymnasium. ( )
9. 2012 Olympics will be held in London.
( )
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Answer the following questions.
1. What amazes Pausanias about the
Olympic 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. 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.
4.What makes Pausanias happy about the
modern Olympic Games?
The modern Olympic Games have more
events. Every country wants to host it.
It shows that the Games are popular
with the whole world. It is just a
competition not for money.
The 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 interview
Summer Winter
heldfour years
agreed standard
Women are not only _______ to join in but
playing a very _________ role. A
______ ______ is built for the competitors to to
live in, a ________ for competitions, a large live in, a ________ for competitions, a large
swimming pool,swimming pool, a __________ as well as seats a __________ as well as seats
for those who watch the for those who watch the games..
It’s a great _____ to host the Olympic It’s a great _____ to host the Olympic
Games. The Olive wreath has been ________ Games. The Olive wreath has been ________
by medals.by medals.
allowedimportant
special village
stadium
gymnasium
honor
replaced
But it’s still about being But it’s still about being able to run to run
______, jump ______ and throw ______, jump ______ and throw
_______._______.
swifter higher
further
1. Review the reading text and finish
Ex. 1 & 2 (P11)
2. Prepare for next period.
Summary and homework