unit2_Olympic_Games_Reading.ppt

Unit2 The Olympic Games 11.What is the slogan of London Olympic Games? Task 3 Comprehending 1. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games? 2. Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games? 3.What amazes Pausanias about the modern Summer Olympic Games? 4.Why does Pausanias think Athens, Greece and Beijing, China should feel proud? 5.What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games? Consolidation Imagine that you were Pausanias. After this interview, you went back to the ancient time and told people at that time something about the modern Olympics. Key words for help Summer Olympics and winter Olympics Events in winter Olympics People who can take part in the Games The place where the Games are held A special village Prizes 2008 Olympics 2012 Olympics Discussion Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games? What did Beijing Olympic Games bring to China? Reflection What can we learn from the Olympic Games? The important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part. The essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well. 奥运精神不在取胜，而在参与；不是要赢别人，而是要全力以赴。 Hero Mariah Carey So when you feel like hope is gone Look inside you and be strong And you’ll finally see the truth That a hero lies in you HOMEWORK 1.根据以下网址，了解更多奥运知识。 /aoyun.ayss/hp.html/ / 2.重读课文画出重要的句型短语。 2. Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games? A. Because the winner can get medals. B. Because the winner can be awarded lots of money by their own countries. C. Because the olive wreaths have been replaced by medals. 3.What amazes Pausanias about the modern Summer Olympic Games? 4.Why does Pausanias think Athens and China should feel proud? All countries/ women were admitted in the Olympics. They both win the right to host the Olympic Games. 5.What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games? Not for money but the Olympic motto is the same as the ancient time.