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Ancient Olympics 1. one set of Games 3. only competitors from Greece 2. no women or slaves can take part P111 (2) Find out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics. Modern Olympics 1. two main sets of Games 4. all round the world 2. anyone can take part if they reach the standard 3. competitors from all over the world 5. more than 250 events (3) Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. 1 What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games? 2 Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud? 3 Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games? P112 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 thinks that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too. Discussion Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not? Use the mind map below to help you. Reasons to host the Olympic Games a great honour great responsibility new investment national pride new sports facilities tourism P113 Reasons not to host the Olympic Games too expensive much planning pressure/ stress accommodation many stadiums accidents/ attacks 1. Write a passage about your idea about 2016 Olympic Games in about 100 words. 2. Preview the Reading: AN INTERVIEW Homework The Olympic Games Words and Expressions ancient compete competitor take part in medal stand for adj. 古代的；古老的 vi. 比赛；竞争 n. 竞争者 参加；参与 n. 奖章；勋章；纪念章 代表；象征；表示 Greece Greek magical volunteer homeland n. 希腊 adj. 希腊(人)的；希腊语的 n. 希腊人；希腊语 adj. 巫术的；魔术的；有魔力的 n. 志愿者；志愿兵 adj