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1、The Olympic GamesUnit 2ancientcompetecompetitormedaladj. 古代的；古老的古代的；古老的vi. 比赛；竞争比赛；竞争n. 竞争者竞争者n. 奖章；勋章；纪念章奖章；勋章；纪念章Words previewtake part instand for参加；参与参加；参与代表；象征；表示代表；象征；表示Expressions previewWhat do you know about the Olympic Games? Try this quiz and find out who knows the most.1. Where did the a
2、ncient Olympic Games start?Olympia in Greece2. HOW MANY COUNTRIES COMPETED IN THE ANCIENT OLYMPIC GAMES?only one, Greece3. WHO COULD NOT TAKE PART IN THE ANCIENT OLYMPIC GAMES?women and slaves4. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games?olive wreath5. WHEN AND WHERE DID THE MODERN OL
3、YMPIC GAMES START?Athens in 18966. WHO WAS CHINAS FIRST GOLD MEDAL WINNER AND FOR WHAT EVENT?Xu Haifeng for shooting7. WHAT ARE THE THREE WORDS THAT SHOW THE SPIRIT OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES?swifter higher strongerAsiaAfricaEuropeOceaniaAmerica8. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for?the f
4、ive continentsAsiaAsiaEuropeEuropeAfricaAfricaAmericaAmericaOceaniaOceaniaThe five rings stand for friendship of five continents.solidificationequityopenfriendship团结团结平等平等坦城坦城友谊友谊9. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?The five mascots are officially called the Five Friendlies.THE
5、OFFICIAL MASCOTS OF THE BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES 10. How many gold medals did China win in the 29th Beijing Olympic Games?5111. Whats the motto of Beijing Olympic Games? One world, one dream 2004 Seoul 2000 Atlanta 1996 Los Angeles 1992 Athens 1988 Barcelona 1984 SydneymascotsMatch the year and th
6、e host city of the Summer Olympic Games.Do you know any differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games? List two of them.The Ancient Olympic Games The Olympic Games in Ancient Greece In the ancient times, every four years in the summer period, a major event, which lasted seven days, was he
7、ld in Olympia, a city in Ancient Greece. Officially established as a celebration at the beginning of the 9th century BC with a law, it included religious rituals and athletic games. With the same law, the area of Olympia was considered a sacred place while a truce was initiated: during the Olympics,
8、 all the conflicts among the ancient Greek cities-states stopped. The first written testimonies with the names of winners, date back from the year 776 BC. There were specific preparations for the event.The first Olympic Torch Relay in the 16th Olympic Games in 1928 in AthensReligious rituals were he
9、ld at the beginning and the end of the games.An important notice is that except the priestesses, women were not allowed to watch the games and mothers and sisters of the athletes stayed at the opposite side of the nearby river. A general view of Ancient Olympia as it is today. The Modern Olympic Gam
10、es Do you know him?Pierre de CoubertinHe is best known as the founder of the International Olympic Committee. Coubertin was a French aristocrat born on January 1,1863. After examining the education of the German, British, and American children, Coubertin decided that it was exercise, more specifical
11、ly sports, that made a well-rounded and vigorous person. At an international congress on 23 June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris, Coubertin proposed a revival of the ancient Olympic Games. The congress led to the establishment of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), of which de Coubertin became
12、the general secretary. It was also decided that the first of these IOC-organised Olympics would take place in Athens, Greece and that they would be held every four years. Despite the initial success, the Olympic Movement faced hard times, as the 1900 and 1904 Games were both swallowed by Worlds Fair
13、s, and received little attention.Ancient Olympic Games1 Only free citizens of one country take part 2 Slaves and women could not take part3 Always in the same place4 Only once every four years5 Limited number of events which remained the sameModern Olympic Games1 Competitors from many countries2 All
14、 adults can take part if they reach the required standard for their event3 Hosted by different countries4 Summer and Winter Games; Special and Paralympics5 Many events which continue to increase BRAINSTORMINGName the events of the Olympic Games according to following signs.Events of the Olympic Game
15、sBoxingSwimmingCyclingDivingEvents of the Olympic GamesArcheryBadmintonBaseballBasketballEvents of the Olympic GamesGymnasticsSailingHorse ridingSoccer It is a great honor to host the Olympic Games. To hold the Olympic Games is a rich prize for a country. And it can make a country known in the world
16、. In Beijing; In 2008. Green OlympicsCultural Olympics Bird NestWater TubeScientific OlympicsMotto Emblem (会徽会徽)Beijing Olympic Mascotsprosperity happinesspassionhealthgood luckThe Torch of the Beijing Olympic Games MEDALS DECORATED WITH JADEgoldsilverbronzeOlympic MedalsWhen and where will the next Olympic Games be held?The next Olympic Games will be held in London in 2012.Homework1. Write a passage about your idea about the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in about 100 words.2. Preview the reading: AN INTERVIEW
