RX版 高一(上)必修二 Unit 2 Workbook

1、 Unit 2 The Olympic GamesWorkbook New wordsMarathon mileinclude journeyleader realizeattack enemybattle set off distance 马拉松马拉松公里公里战役战役旅行旅行领导者领导者意识到意识到袭击袭击, 攻击攻击敌人敌人包括包括出发出发距离距离Listening on Page 48Work in pairs to discuss different ways to send messages without the use of a telephone, mobile phone,

2、Internet, letter, etc.Smoke signals on the Great Wall to warn of invasion.A message in a bottle in the ocean.A man sending a homing pigeon to its home with a message tied to its leg.Smoke signals on the GreatWall to warn of invasion.A message in a bottle in the ocean.A homing pigeon with a message t

3、ied to its leg.Travelling by bicycleTravelling on horseSkateboardingRoller SkatingSkatingWalkingGoing by plane, car, train, shipnHang glidernballoonTask 1: Leading inDo you know there is an event called “Marathon”? (1) Do you think there was such an event in ancient Olympics?The Marathon was a moder

4、nevent that was first introduced in the 1896 Olympic Games. The distance is 26 miles 385 yards or 42,195 kilometers. The mens record is under 2 hours and 7 minutes. The womens record is slightly above 2 hours and 20 minutes.Its a race in honor of Phidippides, an ancient runner. In the 5th century B.

5、C, the Persians attacked Greece at Marathon near Athens. The Greeks were very worried and didnt know what to do. They sent Phidippides to Sparta to ask for help for the battle. The Greek army was small so they were afraid they would be beaten. So what happened later? How did the Marathon come into b

6、eing (产生产生)? 菲力彼得斯菲力彼得斯 古代希腊古代希腊马拉松遗迹马拉松遗迹特洛伊城遗迹特洛伊城遗迹克罗索斯王宫遗址斯巴达的废墟 Phidippides sent his message miles away all by himself on foot. 2 Listen and write down in one sentence how the hero of the story sent his message miles away. 1. What was Phidippidess job as well as running? A. worker B. seller C.

7、soldier D. shopper2. Why did the army go to Marathon? A. they were afraid to be attacked B. they wanted to fight their enemies there C. they were there by chanceC B 3 Listen and answer. 3. Did Phidippides do what he was asked? How do you know? Phidippides did what he was asked. We know because there

8、 is a mounument to him and to the dead soldiers at Marathon. He died giving his message.Answer key for exercise 4Marathon was included in the first modern Olympic Games:Phidippides has become a link with the ancient Olympic Games.His story is well-known. It is an inspiring example. It is also an exa

9、mple of a great running achievement.1. In the _ Olympic Games the _ race is called the Marathon.2. This is the story of why the Marathon race is _ in the Olympic Games.3. One day the _ of Athens _ that their _ was going to be _4. Phidippides set off. He was very _ after all the _ but he run as _ as

10、he _. modernlongestincludedleadersrealizedcityattackedtiredfightingfastcould4 Fill in the blanks. Phidippides made two journeys: one to Sparta and back and one to Athens2. This was the only way to get help quickly as there were no telephones, faxes or emails3. Phidippides also fought in the Battle o

11、f Marathon against the PersiansSummary 4. They knew the people of Athens would be worried and they wanted them to know the good news5. He is remembered with a race in the Olympic Games which is as long as his run from Marathon to Athens6. Several answers are possible PHIDIPPIDIES AND THE MARATHONIn

12、the modern Olympic Games the longest running race is called the Marathon. It gets its name from a town in Greece called Marathon which is 26 miles from Athens, the capital city of Greece.Listening textThis is the story of why the Marathon race is included in the Olympic Games. Once there was an anci

13、ent Greek soldier called Phidippides. He ran so fast that he was often sent on long journeys with important messages. One day the leaders of Athens realized that their city was going to be attacked. They sent their army to the small town of Marathon, where they fought their enemies. It was a very lo

14、ng and hard battle, but at last the army from Athens won. They were very happy. However, they knew that the people of Athens would be wondering what had happened. So they asked Phidippides to go to Athens and tell them the good news. Phidippides set off. He was very tired after all the fighting but

15、he ran as fast as he could. As he got near Athens he began to slow down. His head was bursting and he could hardly breathe. As he got to the centre of the city, he fell to the ground. All the people rushed up to him. Phidippides opened his mouth. “ Athens is saved!”he cried. Then he fell down dead.

16、His story became so famous that it is remembered by the Marathon race of 26 miles, which is the distance from Marathon to Athens.Using words and expressionsAnswer key for exercise 1.Sports events in the winter Olympic GamesSports events played between teamsSports events done best by Chinese athletes

17、Skating, ice hockey, ice skatingBadminton, basketball, relay race, sailing, soccer, football, gymnastics, table tennis, volleyballBadminton, gymnastics, table tennis, volleyball, weight-lifting, diving, shooting, hurdlingAnswer key for exercise 2. as well as one after another as well helpless foolis

18、h1.Only those who were born in Greece could be admitted as competitors in the ancient Olympic Games. 2. One after another the athletes left the Olympic village. 3. He made a bargain with his son and promised him that he would take him to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games if he worked hard. Translation

19、for exercise 34. There many athletes who did not win the glory of an Olympic medal for themselves, but helped others to realize their dream by their sportsmanship.5.Volunteers will help people find their way to the gymnasia/ gymnasiums and stadia/ stadiums) Using structuresAnswer key for exercise 1.

20、Will be admitted, will be asked, will be advertised, will be replaced, will be organized, provide2. Rooms will be cleaned in the late morning.3. All competitors will be taken to their sports events at the correct time.4. Visitors will be not allowed to stay in the building after 9pm.Answer key for e

21、xercise 2.5. Smoking will not be permitted at all in any of the stadiums.6. Doctors will wait 24 hours a day. 7. Competitors deserve a good nights sleep so lights will be turned off 10 pm each night.8. Competitors will be punished for cheating.The correct one is 1,9.Torch relay & lightingOne of the

22、features of the modern Olympic Games is the torch which is taken from Greece to the country where the Games are to be held.For each Olympics, a new flame is started in the ancient Olympic stadium in Olympia, Elis, Greece, using a parabolic mirror to focus the rays of the Sun. This flame begins its O

23、lympic Torch Relay by touring Greece. The flame is normally taken to the country where the games will be held (usually by airplane). The flame is then carried around thecountry where the games are to be held, using a series of torches carried by people running, walking, riding horses and camels, scu

24、ba diving, and using other means of human conveyance. The last runner uses a torch to light the large Olympic torch which burns throughout the games. The flame is extinguished during the closing ceremony. A new Olympic torch is designed for each of the games. New wordstorch periodphysical excitedexp

25、erience bridgecontinue特殊的特殊的 机会机会古代的古代的 主人主人, 主办主办 火炬火炬阶段阶段chance/opportunity兴奋的兴奋的经历经历桥梁桥梁继续继续special身体的身体的ancienthostThe torch _ (light) by the sun and _(carry) by many athletes through many countries to the host city. The greatest honor is for the last athlete who _ (carry) it into the stadium. T

26、he Olympic Games _(start) when the Olympic fire _(light). It will _ (burn) for the whole period of the Games and will only _ (put out) when the Games _(end).is litcarriedcarriesstart is lightedburnbe put outend2 Listen and put these sentences in order. ( ) I start the Olympic Games when the fire in

27、the stadium is lit( ) I am happy when new countries get Olympic medals( ) I travel through many countries carried by many athletes( ) The sun lights the torch5721( ) I will burn till the end of the Olympic Games( ) The last country I visit is the one with the host town for the Olympics( ) The greate

28、st honour is for the last athlete who car-ries me into the stadium( ) China came third in the medal tables in Sydney in the 2000 Olympic Games6348Listen to the tape again and discuss the questions with your partner.1.Why does the torch begin its journey in Greece? Ancient Greece was the birthplace o

29、f the Olympic Games so it is appropriate to light the flame there.2. Why are there Special Olympic Games? The modern Olympic Games considers everyone should have their chance to take part in the Games. If you are mentally or physically disabled, it would obviously be unfair for you to take part agai

30、nst other able-bodied competitors. So the Olympic movement has devised two sets of extra Game: the Special Games (for mentally less able) and Paralympics (for physically handicapped competitors).1. I always begin my journey from Olympia in _ where the Ancient Games were first _.2. Many people come t

31、o watch as I travel through their countries to the _ city.GreeceheldhostFill in the blanks. 3. Two _ _ of Olympics are held. One is for people with _ difficulties and the other for those with _ difficulties.4. It is a wonderful _ to be a _ between the _ and the modern Olympic Games.setsphysicallearn

32、ingexperiencebridgeancientspecialListening textA BRIDGE BETWEEN THE ANCIENT AND THE MODERN OLYMPICSHello! Im the torch that lights the Olympic fir and starts every modern Olympic Games. I always begin my journey from Olympia in Greece where the Ancient Games were first held. Im usually lit by the su

33、n there and carried by many runners from different countries. Many people come to watch as I travel through their countries to the host city. However, only the best athletes carry me! Its a great honour and many athletes hope to get the chance to do so. The greatest honour is to be the last athlete

34、who carries me into the stadium where the Games will be held. The last athlete gets the opportunity to light the Olympic fire. That fire will burn for the whole period of the Games and will only be putout when the Games end. I enjoy being part of so much sporting friendship. Two special sets of Olym

35、pics are held at the same time as the Summer Olympics. One is for people with physical difficulties and the other for those with learning difficulties. I am always happy to see athletes help each other and feel excitedwhen new countries get Olympic medals. It is a wonderful experience to be a bridge

36、 between the ancient and the modern Olympic Games. Long may the Olympics continue!Reading taskBjornar HakensmoenWhat happenedA Canadians skiing pole broke during a race.What he didHe gave her another pole even though his Norwegian team were competing against her team.What he saidIt is only what any

37、good sportsman would do.What Sara saidHakensmoen showed the true meaning of sport.Eric WilliamsHis situationHe has low mental ability.What he does He takes part in the Special Olympics.What people sayHe does his best and appreciates any help given to him.Kip KeinoHis situationHe was very ill and in

38、great pain.What he didHe still took part in the race.What it showedTrue courage and perseverance.What people thoughtThey praised him by putting him on the front cover of a sports magazine.Speaking taskPossible questions: What was your event in the Olympics? How did you feel as you were competing? Wh

39、at did you have to overcome to take part?1.What medal did you win?Discuss the possible answers with your partners.Writing taskWith the help of the outline in the text book, write a report about the interview for a newspaper.Unit 2 Olympic Games 复习课复习课1. 单词及词组单词及词组honest ancient compete competitor me

40、dal host Greece Greek magical interview athlete admit set (n.) slave stadium gymnasium replace prize silver physical root relate sail poster advertise foolish promise goldentake part in a set of as well as one after another2. 交际英语交际英语1) 谈论兴趣爱好谈论兴趣爱好 (Talking about interests and hobbies)What are your

41、 hobbies? /What do you like doing in your free time?How do you become good at them?What is enjoyable about this hobby?What have you learned from this hobby?2) 同意和不同意同意和不同意 (Agreement & disagreement)I think that . I dont think that . I agree . I dont agree . Im sure that . Im not sure whether . Do yo

42、u think that . ?There is no doubt that .3.重点语法重点语法: 将来时被动将来时被动1）-When will the film begin? -The film will be shown in half an hour.2) - What will happen in 2006 in Italy? - The 2008 Summer Olympics will be held in Beijing . A new stadium _(set up) at the end of this month.A new road _(rebuild) next month.The trees _(plant) next week.The house _(repair) this afternoon.A big party _(hold) this evening.His new works of art _ (publish) tomorrow.4. 句型背诵句型背诵 Every fourth year athletes from all over the world are admitted as competitors.每四年每四年, 来自全世界