Reading(3)：TheOlympicGames.ppt

Unit2 The Olympic GamesReadingReadingWhich number is concerned with the Olympic Games?AsiaAsiaEuropeEuropeAfricaAfricaAmericaAmericaOceaniaOceaniaThe five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.Blue=Europe Black=Africa Red=America Yellow=Asia Green=Oceania 2008 Beijing OlympicWelcome to BeijingWelcome to BeijingMascots the Olympic mottoSwifterHigherStrongerSummer Olympic events swimming,relay,gymnastics,weightlifting,tennis,table tennis,running,softball,diving,wrestling,volleyball,football,basketball,judo,pentathlon,javelin,high jump,long jump,marathonWinter Olympic events skating,skiing,ski jumping,sledding,snowboarding(滑雪板运动滑雪板运动),ice hockey(冰球）冰球）How much do you know about the Olympic Games?Test your knowledge with this quiz.1.When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start?2.A.776BC;in Greece B.776AD;in Greece3.2.What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games?4.A.Running,jumping,shooting,throwing,wrestling,5.B.Table tennis,jumping,volleyball,swimming6.3.When did the ancient Olympic Games stop?7.A.393 AD B.398AD8.4.When and where did the modern Olympics start?9.A.In 1896;in Athens B.In 1896;in America6.When did China first take part in the Olympic Games?A.In 1932 B.In 19407.Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event?A.Xu Haifeng;shooting B.Xu Haifeng;table tennis 8.How many competitors from how many country take part in the 27th Summer Olympics in Sydney?A.Over 10,000 athletes;119 countries B.B.Over 10,000 athletes;184 countries 5.How many competitors from how many country competed in 1896?A.There were 311 competitors from 13 countries.B.There were 1131 competitors from 113 countries.9.When did baseball become an Olympic sport?A.1972 B.1992 C.197610.Match the year and the host city of the following Summer Olympic Games.1984 2000 2004 2008 Sydney Athens Beijing Los AngelesFast reading:True or False.()1.Men and women were allowed to take part in the ancient Olympic Games.()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.FFFTTCareful readingTell the difference between ancient and modern Olympics according to the reading passage.NameThe ancient OlympicsThe modern OlympicsTimeevery four yearsPlacein GreecePeoplemen and womenGamesonly summer games Prizes Olympic medalsBeliefsThe same Olympic mottoevery four yearsin different countriesonly mensummer games and winter gamesolive wreathesOlympic motto(faster,higher,stronger)Reading comprehension1.Pausanias was_.A.a writer who lived in“Ancient Greece”B.an English writer 2,000 years ago.C.a writer who wrote about the modern Olympic Games.D.an athlete2.Who could take part in the ancient Olympics in Greece?A.Greek nobles(贵族贵族)B.Greek slaves.C.Greek women D.English noblesAA3.Who can be admitted to the present Olympic Games?A.All the athletes from all over the world.B.Athlete from the developed countries.C.Athletes who can reach the required standard.D.Athletes from the Greek cities.4.When will the next Winter Olympics be held?A.2006 B.2007C.2008 D.2009CA5.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Pausanias wasnt interested in the Olympics.B.It is easy to win the right to host the Olympics.C.Almost every country wants to host the Olympics.D.It costs little to host the Olympics.C1.What upsets Pausanias about modern Winter Olympic Games?2.What amazes Pausanias about the modern Summer Olympic Games?3.Whe does Pausanias think Athens,Greece and Beijing,China should feel proud?Questions:Questions:No running races or horse riding are included.(Many things have been changed.)All countries/women were admitted in the Olympics.They both win the right to host the Olympic Games.4.Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?5.What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games?、,even the olive wreath has been replaced.Not for money but the Olympic motto is the same as the ancient time.Discussion:What can we do for the 2008 Olympics?1.Encourage ourselves and other Chinese to plant more trees and grass.2.Have good manners in public so as to leave a good impression on foreigners3.have a good knowledge of English and encourage the public speak English widely5.Learn the spirit of the Olympic Games and regard its motto as life and study motto4.Be Volunteers to be guides for foreignersThank you for attending!