Unit 2

The Olympic Games

Warming up&Reading

How much do you know about the Olympic Games?

What does the Olympic flag mean?

Europe Africa America Asia Oceania

Background color:

white

A symbol (

象征

) of : peace Shapes

:

5 rings joined together They stand for the friendship of the 5 continents.

Olympic torch

火炬

Olympic flame

• •

The fire represents life and enthusiasm.

圣火象征着发源于古希腊 的文明之光

,

它照耀着人 类前进的道路

,

激励着人 类追求光明、追求理想， 朝着崇高的目标不断进取。

What is the motto (

格言

,

口号

) of the Olympic Games?

Can you guess what kind of sports it is?

1. The game has two teams. Each of them has five players, and the game is played for four periods of twelve minutes each. basketball

2. This game must be played in water by several players. One who first reaches the finishing line is the winner.

swimming

3. A game that is played between two teams of 11 players using a round ball that is kicked but not handled.

football

4. The game is played by two teams of six players each. Each team can hit the ball up to three times, but not more than three times. Then the ball must land on the other side of the net. volleyball

What did the winners of the ancient Olympics get?

A B C medal What do the winners of the modern Olympics get?

olive wreath

medals decorated with jade

Olympic medal s

silver gold bronze

medal gold medal (champion) silver medal bronze medal

Does the medal come easy?

Success belongs to the persevering.

成功属于不屈不饶的人。

God help those who help themselves.

自助者天助。

11. How many kinds of Olympic Games are there in the world? What are they?

Two kinds, the Summer Olympic Games and the Winter Olympic Games.

12.Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games?

A. Badminton B. Basketball C. Speed skating

Events of the Olympic Games

Gymnastics running Badminton Baseball Swimming Basketball Boxing Diving Horse riding football

cycling sailing boxing gymnastics Wrestling shooting football table tennis

Mascot

Olympic mascots (of 2008)

1. What colors are they?

2. Do you know their names?

Beijing welcomes you !

Blue fish

贝贝

prosperity

Black panda

晶晶

Red Olympic flame

happiness

欢欢

passion

Yellow Tibetan antelope

迎迎

Green swallow

妮妮

good luck healthiness

the main stadiums of Beijing Olympic Games Bird Nest Water Tube

Work in pairs and ask each other the following questions.

1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games started?

Olympia 2. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? One (Greece)

Olympia, in Greece

3. Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games?

slaves and women (except in chariot races) 4. When and where did the modern Olympic Games start? Athens in 1896

5. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event?

Xu Haifeng for shooting 6. What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games? Swifter, Higher, Stronger

7. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? the five continents 8. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympic Games? They are Beibei, the fish; Jingjing, the panda; Huanhuan, the Olympic Games; the Yingying, The Tibetan antelope; the Nini, the swallow.

1.

比赛

compete 2.

奥林匹克运动会

the Olympic Games 3.

运动员

athlete 4.

运动场

stadium 5.

奖牌

medal 6.

主办方

host

Pausanias, 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, Li Yan, a Chinese girl.

I am Pausanias.

I am Li Yan .

Reading

What does the passage tell us?

the ancient Olympic Games the modern Olympic Games good & bad effects of the OG the similarities between them the difference between them

This interview is mainly about _____.

A. The story of a Greek writer Pausanias and a Chinese girl Li Yan.

B. A magic journey by Pausanias.

C. The similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics.

D. The ancient Olympic Games in Greece.

What are the differences and similarities about the ancient and modern Olympics?

Similarities How often?

Any men athletes?

Motto (

格言

,

口号

) Events (any races/ horse riding…?) Hold for?

Modern /Ancient every 4 years Yes Swifter, higher, stronger horse riding, running, jumping, shooting and throwing… honor

Differences Any Winter Olympics?

Competitors from?

Men/Women athletes Prizes Any Olympic villages?

(more/less) events Modern Yes all over the world both medals Yes More events Ancient No only in Greece only men olive wreath No Less events

Answer the following questions.

1. What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games?

Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games – the Winter and the Summer Olympics.

2. Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?

Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honour to host the Olympic Games.

3. Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?

He think that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too.

4. What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games?

The modern Olympic Games have more events. Every country wants to host it. It shows that the Games are popular with the whole world. It is just a competition not for money.

Summary of the interview

The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, All countries can take part if their athletes built for the competitors

as well as seats for those who watch the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has

Discussion a great honour great responsibility tourism new sports facilities Reasons to host the OG new investment national pride

too expensive accidents /attacks Reasons not to host the OG much planning many stadiums pressure stress accommodation