1、 Unit 2 The Olympic Games One World, One DreamCompetitionHow much do you know about the Olympic Games?Quiz about 1. When did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC3. What was the prize for the winners in ancient Olympic Games? A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreathLead in- Quiz2.Whe

2、re did the ancient Olympics start? A. Rome B. Greece C. the U.S.A6. Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event? Li Ning, gymnastics Xu Haifeng, shooting C.Fu Mingxia, diving 5. What was rewarded to the winners in modern Olympic Games? A. MetalsB. Medals C. Olive wreaths4. When and whe

3、re did the modern Olympics start? A. 1896 Olympia B. 1896 Athens C. 1900 Athens 7. What is the slogan (口號) of the Olympic Games of 2008? A. New Beijing, Great Olympics. B. Swifter, Higher, Stronger C. One World, One Dream 8. What is the host city of 2004 Olympics?Athens, Greece B. Sydney, Australia

4、C. New York, USASwifterHigherStronger9. What is the motto（格言，口號）of the Olympic Games?10. Who is he?Samaranchthe former chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)（國際奧委會前任主席）AsiaEuropeAfricaAmericaOceaniaThe five rings stand for friendship of five continents.11. What do the five Olympic rin

5、gs stand for?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 AngelesMascot吉祥物Barcelona1992Atlanta1996Sydney2000Athens2004Official Mascots （吉祥物）of the Beijing 2

6、008 Olympic Games fish pandaTibetan antelopeswallowtorchmedals decorated with jadegoldsilverbronzeMedalsOlympicA FlashAre you familiar with the following sports events?racefencingfootballboatingweightliftingshootingskatingskiingdivingboxinghurdle racecyclingAn InterviewPausaniasLi YanPredict: What w

7、ill they talk about?What are they mainly talking about?The similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics. The differences between the ancient and modern Olympics.C. The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.differencesDifferencesAncient OlympicsModern Oly

8、mpicsseasons for the Olympicscompetitorswho are allowed:sportsprizesummer and winter all over the world only the people in Greece only men, no women or slavesboth men and womenolive wreathmedalsover 250only in summer running, horse riding (several)Read the text carefully again and underline the simi

9、larity between the ancient and modern OlympicsQuestions about the similaritiesHow often are the Olympics held? Every four years2. What is the spirit of the Olympics? Swifter, Higher and Stronger3. What kinds of Olympics remains? Summer Olympics Summary of the interview The Olympic Games are the bigg

10、est 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 yearsstandardallowedimportantA _

11、_ is built for the competitors to live in, several_ 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 _, jump _ and throw _.special village

12、stadiumsgymnasiumhonorreplacedfasterhigherfurtherYou know our government has 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?DiscussionSome useful expressionsa great honor too expensive a great responsibility accidentTourism many stadiums National pride pressure stressNew investment(投資) accommodation （住宿）HomeworkFind more information