unit 2 the olympic games emblem mascot ◆ what do the five rings on the olympic flag stand for?...
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Unit 2 The Olympic GamesUnit 2 The Olympic Games
Emblem
mascot
◆◆ What do the five rings on the Olympic flWhat do the five rings on the Olympic flag ag stand for?stand for?
◆◆ What do the five rings on the Olympic flWhat do the five rings on the Olympic flag ag stand for?stand for?
The five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
America
1. When did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC
3. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games? A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreath
2. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?
5. Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games? A. badminton B. basketball C. speed skating D. soccer
4. When and where did the modern Olympic Games start?
6. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event?
Xu Haifeng Shooting
8. Are the Winter Olympic Games held at the same year as the Summer Olympic Games?
7. How many gold medals did China get in the 2004 Athens Olympics and Beijing Olympics?
YES or NO9. Who can take part in the ancient Olympic Games?
A. men B. women C. slaves D. all of them
Swifter, higher, stronger
Athens, Greece
London, UK
Atlanta, America
Summer ~Winter ~
Sydney, Australia
Sets/ Kinds
Motto(格言 ,口号 )
Host city of the first Olympics
Host city of 1996 Olympics
Host city of
2000 Olympic
Host city of the next Olympics
An Interview
What will the text talk about?
1. Who is the interviewer and who is the interviewee?
2. What do they mainly talk about?
Task 1: Scanning
Differences Modern Ancient
Any Winter Olympics?
competitors from?
M / W athletes
Prizes
Any Olympic villages?
(more/less)
events
YesYes No No
all over the world all over the world only in Greece only in Greece
both both only menonly men
olive wreatholive wreathmedalsmedals
Yes No
More events Less events
Modern Ancient
How often? every 4 years every 4 years
Have running races
Motto“Swifter, Higher, Stronger”
Men are allowed in both of them
Every 4 years
Similarities
Task2: Careful reading
Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:
Q2: Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?
Q1:What amazes Pausanias about the OlympicsQ1:What amazes Pausanias about the Olympics
Q3: Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games ?
The differences
Two sets of Games. So many countries take part. Women are allowed.
It is a great responsibility but also a great honour to host the Olympic Games
He fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed.
1. Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years.
2. There are running races and horse riding in the Winter Olympics.
3. Women were admitted to join in the ancient Olympics.4. Only Greeks are allowed to take part in the ancient Ol
ympics.5. All the competitors compete for money.6. The olive wreath has been replaced by money.7. The 29th Olympic Games will be held in London.
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