Unit2_The_Olympic_Games.doc

Unit2 The Olympic Games教案Period 2 Reading旧口高中 刘慧I. Teaching aims and demands1.Learn and master the new words and expressions in this period. 2.Train the students reading and speaking ability. 3. Train the students ability to use the Internet to search for some useful information. 4. Train the students ability to cooperate with others. II. Teaching important pointsTrain the students reading abilityskimming and scanning.III. Teaching difficult points Describe the disasters.IV. Teaching aidsCAI, reading mp3V. Teaching proceduresStep1 Warming up1. Enjoy a video with a song which is to celebrate that Beijing win the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games to lead in the topic: the Olympic Games.2. Guessing game: Which number is concerned with the Olympic Games?five rings flagfive continentsThe five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.Blue =Europe Black =Africa Red =America Yellow =Asia Green =Oceania3. Welcome to Beijing2008 Beijing Olympic Mascots4. the Olympic motto: Swifter, Higher, Stronger5. Summer Olympic eventsswimming, relay, gymnastics, weightlifting, tennis, table tennis, running, softball, diving, wrestling, volleyball, football, basketball, judo, pentathlon, javelin, high jump, long jump, marathon6. Winter Olympic eventsskating ,skiing, ski jumping, sledding, snowboarding(滑雪板运动), ice hockey(冰球）Step2 Pre-readingHow much do you know about the Olympic Games? Test your knowledge with this quiz.1. When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 776BC; in Greece B. 776AD; in Greece2. What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games? A. Running, jumping, shooting, throwing, wrestling, B. Table tennis, jumping, volleyball, swimming3. When did the ancient Olympic Games stop? A. 393 AD B. 398AD4. When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. In 1896; in Athens B. In 1896; in America5. 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.6. 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. Over 10,000 athletes; 184 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 AngelesStep3 While-reading1. Fast 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.2. Careful 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 mottoStep4 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) B. Greek slaves.C. Greek women D. English nobles3. 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. 20095. 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.Step5 Questions1.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?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?Step6 DiscussionWhat 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 widely4.Be Volunteers to be guides for