人教英语必修2Unit 2 The Olympic Games Reading.pptVIP

c. Every four years. There are two sets of Games─ the Winter and the Summer Olympics. The Winter Olympics are held 6. _______________ the Summer Games. d. We compete for the 7. ________ of the Olympics. e. There are competitions like 8. _________________ instead of running races in the Winter Olympics. f. A special village is built for them. A-c; B-e; C-a; D-f; E-b; F-d two years before motto skiing and skating Differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games: Ancient Olympic Games Modern Olympic Games 1. only free citizens of one country could take part 1. competitors from many countries 2. slaves and women could not take part 2. all adults can take part if they reach the required standard for their event Ancient Olympic Games Modern Olympic Games 3. Always in the same place 3. Hosted by different countries 4. Only once every four years 4. Summer and Winter Games; Special and Paralympics Answer the following questions. 1.What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games? Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games – the Winter and the Summer Olympics. 2.Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud? Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honour to host the Olympic Games. 3. Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games? He think that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too. 4.What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games? The modern Olympic Games have more events. Every country wants to host it. It shows that the Games are popular with the whole world. It is just a competition not for money. Comprehending Exercise 3 Reasons to host the Olympic Games a great honour tourism new sports facilities great responsibility new investment national pride Reasons not to host the Olympic Games too expensive a