高中英语unit2 Olympics课件必修2.pptVIP

Unit2 The Olympic Games 5.Match the year and the host city of the following Summer Olympic Games. 1984 2000 2004 2008 Sydney Athens Beijing Los Angeles The similarities: (1)Both are held every ( ) years. (2)Both are held not for money but for ( ). (3)The beliefs are the same. They are: ( ), Higher, and ( ). (4)Men are allowed to take part both in ancient and ( ) Olympics. (5)Some events are the same, such as running, jumping, shooting and throwing. The similarities: * Reading 2008 Beijing Olympic Welcome to Beijing Mascots Which number is concerned with the Olympic Games? Asia Europe Africa America Oceania The five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents. the Olympic motto Swifter Higher Stronger How much do you know about the Olympic Games? Test your knowledge with this quiz. When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 776BC; in Greece B. 776AD; in Greece 2. When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. In 1896; in Athens B. In 1896; in America 3. When did China first take part in the Olympic Games? In 1932 B. In 1940 4. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? A.Xu Haifeng; shooting B.Xu Haifeng; table tennis Fast reading : True or False. ( )1.Men and women were allowed to take part in the ancient Olympic Games. ( )2.The Winter Olympic Games are held every three years. ( )3.The 28th Olympic Games was held in Beijing. ( )4. A special village is built for competitors to live in. ( )5.To hold the Olympic is a rich prize and a big honor for a country. F F F T T Careful reading Tell the similarities and differences between ancient and modern Olympics according to the reading passage. (1)Both are held every ( ) years. (2)Both are held not for money but for ( ). (3)The beliefs are the same. They are: ( ), Higher, and ( ). (4