全程设计(三维设计)人教版英语必修2Unit2 Section I.pptVIP

P：Winter Games？How can the runners enjoy competing in winter？And what about the horses? L：Oh no! There are no running races or horse riding events. Instead there are competitions like skiing and ice skating which need snow and ice.Thats why theyre called the Winter Olympics.Its in the Summer Olympics that you have the running races，together with swimming, sai-ling and all the team sports. P：I see.Earlier you said that athletes are invited from all ov- er the world.Do you mean the Greek world？Our Greek cities used to compete against each other just for the honour of winning.No other countries could join in, nor could slaves or women! L：Nowadays any country can take part if their athletes are good enough.There are over 250 sports and each one has its own standard.Women are not only allowed, but play a very important role in gymnastics，athletics，team spor-ts and... P：Please wait a minute! All those events，all those coun- tries and even women taking part! Where are all the athletes housed? L：For each Olympics, a special village is built for them to live in, a main reception building，several stadiums for competitions，and a gymnasium as well. P：That sounds very expensive.Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games? L：As a matter of fact，every country wants the opportun- ity. Its a great responsibility but also a great honour to be chosen.Theres as much competition among countries to host the Olympics as to win Olympic medals.The 2008 Olympics will be held in Beijing，China.Did you know that? P：Oh yes! You must be very proud. L：Certainly.And after that the 2012 Olympics will be held in London.They have already started planning for it. A new village for the athletes and all the stadiums will be built to the east of London.New medals will be designed of course and... P：Did you say medals？So even the olive wreath has been replaced! Oh dear! Do you compete for prize money too? L：No, we dont.Its still all about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further.Thats