The_Olympic_Games课件.ppt

1、Unit 2 The Olympic Games,One World, One Dream,Competition,How much do you know about the Olympic Games?,Quiz about,1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. Greek B. 1906 C. 776 BC,Lead in- Quiz,2.Where did the ancient Olympics start? A. Rome B. Greece C. the U.S.A,4. Who was Chinas first gol

2、d medal winner and for what event? Li Ning, gymnastics Xu Haifeng, shooting C.Fu Mingxia, diving,3. When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. 1896 Olympia B. 1896 Athens C. 1900 Athens,5. What is the slogan (口号) of the Olympic Games of 2008? A. New Beijing, Great Olympics. B. Swifter, Higher,

3、 Stronger C. One World, One Dream,Swifter,Higher,Stronger,9. What is the motto（格言，口号）of the Olympic Games?,Official Mascots （吉祥物）of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games,fish,panda,Tibetan antelope,swallow,torch,Tokyo 2020,Asia,Europe,Africa,America,Oceania,The five rings stand for friendship of five conti

4、nents.,What do the five rings stand for?,1.Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?,Greece.,2.When and where will the next Olympic Games be held?,Tokyo in 2020.,Do you know any differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games?,An Interview,interviewer: interviewee:,Pausanias-a Greek writer

5、 about 2000 years ago;,Li Yan-a volunteer for 2008 Olympic Games.,Pausanias Questions,1. How often do you hold your games?,2. Winter? How can the runner enjoy competing in winter? what about the horses?,3. Athletes are invited from all over the world, do you mean the Greek world?,Pausanias Questions

6、,4. Where are all the athletes housed?,5. Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games?,6. Did you mean medals? Do you compete for prize money too?,Every four years,Every four years,Summer,Summer&Winter,Few,over 250 sports,Only men from Greek cities,men,women from all over the world,Greece,Every count

7、ry,Olive wreaths,Medals,Main idea:,The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.,Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games ?Give reasons. (each reason 2 points) Reasons:,Discussion,Mascot 吉祥物,Barcelona1992,Atlanta1996,Sydney2000,Athens2004,race,fencing,f

8、ootball,boating,weightlifting,shooting,skating,skiing,diving,boxing,hurdle race,cycling,An Interview,Pausanias,Li Yan,Predict: What will they talk about?,differences,summer and winter,all over the world,only the people in Greece,only men, no women or slaves,both men and women,olive wreath,medals,ove

9、r 250,only in summer,running, horse riding (several),Read the text carefully again and underline the similarity between the ancient and modern Olympics,Summary of the interview,The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the _and the _ Olympics. Both of th

10、em 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.,Summer,Winter,held,four years,standard,allowed,important,A _ _ is built for the competitors to live in, several_ for competitions, a large swimming

11、 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 _, jump _ and throw _.,special village,stadiums,gymnasium,honor,replaced,faster,higher,further,You know our government has

12、tried its best to compete for hosting the 29th Olympic Games. It has cost a lot of money. Do you think it is worthwhile? Why?,Discussion,Some useful expressions,a great honor too expensive a great responsibility accident Tourism many stadiums National pride pressure stress New investment(投资) accommodation （住宿）,Homework,Find more information about