人教版高中英语必修2unit 2 the Olympic Games reading

1、Unit Two the Olympic GamesReadingPausanias, who was a Greek writer 2,000 years ago, has come on a magical journey to find out about the present day Olympic Games. He is now interviewing a girl, Liyan a Chinese girl.PausaniasinterviewerintervieweeAn interviewA person wants to get some information fro

2、m others by talking.Ancient timesLiyanModern timesLook at the title, pictures and the first paragraph.What is the text probably about? What does the passage tell us?the ancient Olympic Gamesthe modern Olympic Games the differences between themthe similarities between themgood & bad effects of th

3、e OGSkimming What do they mainly talk about? 2. What does he say when he hears that women are also allowed to join in ?How does he feel? A. Surprised B. Happy C. Sad 3. How does Pausanias feel when he hears the Olympic Games are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further? A.

4、Surprised B. Happy C. SadTask 1: SkimmingReading1. What do they mainly talk about?2. What does he say when he hears that women are also allowed to join in ? How does he feel?Skimming They mainly talk about the ancient and modern Olympic Games esp. the similarities and differences. “Please wait a min

5、ute! All those events, all those countries and even women taking part!” he says.A. Surprised B. Happy C. Sad 3. How does Pausanias feel when he hears the Olympic Games are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further? A. Surprised B. Happy C. SadSkimmingathletesmottohow oftenki

6、nds similarities&differenceseventsCareful readingAncient Olympic Games Modern Olympic Games 2 (Summer &Winter Olympics) running races, horse riding and so on over 250 sports, skiing,ice skating and so on any athletes reaching the standard medals olive wreath only men in the Greek world any c

7、ity in the world 1 (summer Olympics)cities in Greece How many kindsWhat eventsAthletesHost cityPrizes The olive wreath has been replaced by money.( ) At first, Pausania thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games. ( ) 3. Pausania is surprised to know that women are to take p

8、art in the modern Olympic Games. ( )4. Horse riding events belong to the Winter Olympics. ( )5. The village built for Olympic athletes is made up of a main reception building, several stadiums and a gymnasium. ( ) 6. 2012 Olympics will be held in London. ( )TFTrue or falseTFTT Reading- I: Scanning 1

9、Comprehending 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

10、a rich prize and a big honor for a country.FFFTTWomen were not allowedevery four years.29th( ) 6. Every athlete can take part in the Olympic Games.FEvery athlete who reaches the standard can Task2 Scanning for detailed information1. Where do all the competitors live?A. A hotel B. A special villageC.

11、A restaurant. D.A place hire by competitors2. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games?A. To run faster, jump higher and throw furtherB. To get a great honor.C. To make the country famous .D. To make money.3. Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games?A. Skiing and

12、 ice skating. B. Running races.C. Horse riding. D. Swimming.4. Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?A. Because the winner can get medals.B. Because the winner can be awarded lots of money by their own countries.C. Because the olive wreaths have been

13、replaced by medals.Read the text again and answer the following five questions.What upset Pausanias about the modern Winter Olympic Games?What amazes Pausanias about the modern Summer Olympic Games?Why does Pausanias think Ahens, Greece and Bejing, China should feel proud?Why does Pausanias think Pe

14、ople may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games?Reading-III-detailed reading (5m)What upset Pausanias about the modern Winter Olympic Games?What amazes Pausanias about the modern Summer Olympic Games? Pausanias was upset because h

15、e finds that so many things in the ancient Olympic Games have been changed in the modern Games.Pausanias is amazed that so many countries take park in the modern Olympic Games and that women can also compete.3. Why does Pausanias think Athens, Greece and Beijing, China should feel proud?4. Why does

16、Pausanias think People may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?Pausanias thinks that Athens, Greece and Beijing China should both feel proud as they can host the Olympic Games which is a great honour.Pausanias thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games becaus

17、e he feels so much has changed since his original ancient Olympic Games.5. What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games?Pausanias is happy that the ideals of running faster, jumping higher and throwing further are still present in the modern Olympic Games.Step 5 Summary of the interview

18、 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. Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role. SummerWinterheldfour ye

19、arsstandardallowedimportant A _ _ village is built for the competitors to live in, a _ for 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 _,

20、 jump _ and throw _.special villagestadiumgymnasiumhonorreplacedfasterhigherfurtherWhat does the author mean by saying the following sentences or phrasesHave you really come from so long ago？Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as competitors.How can the runners e