高三英语unit2《theOlympicGamesreading》：课件八（19张）（人教版必修2）.pptVIP

Unit 2 The Olympic Games 光明中学 王雯斐 2006年12月6日 Swifter, Higher, Stronger Please look at the motto（格言） The Ancient（古代的）Olympics olive wreaths Ruins of Running lane （跑道） 顾拜旦 Lebaron Pierre De Coubertin The Modern Olympics The history of the Olympic Games The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago, which is called the ancient Olympics. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens in 1896. Athletes from eight countries competed in ten sports. The purpose was to help athletes develop strength and values through competition. It also provided a way for athletes of all nations to become friends. peace and brotherhood stands for the five continents (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe). 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 GOLD 15 5 16 16 28 32 SILVER 8 11 22 22 16 17 BRONZE 9 12 16 12 15 14 TOTAL 32 28 54 50 59 63 PLACE 4 11 4 4 3 2 What can you find from the table? What do you think lead to the results? Medal List of China ( 1984 – 2004 ) Let us be Swifter, Higher, Stronger Skimming Questions: 1.Why did Pausanias, the Greek writer make a magical journey to the modern world? 3. How does Pausanias feel when he hears the Olympic Games are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further? A. Surprised B. Happy C. Sad D. Astonished Because he wants to find out about the present day Olympic Games. detail Reading 1. Pausanias was a Athens writer 2,000 years ago.( ) 2. Every four years athletes from all over the world compete with each other now. ( ) 3.The events of the Winter Olympics include running races, horse riding, skiing and ice skating. ( ) 3. There are over 250 sports in modern Olympics and all of them have the same standard. ( ) 5. The motto of the Modern Olympics is still that run faster, jump higher and throw further. ( ) F F F T T Go through the text and divide the following information