人教版必修二unit2 reading.pptVIP

1. Do you know any differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games? List two of them. 2. When and where will the next Olympic Games be held? 3. Do you know him? Scan the passage to find out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. Discuss this questions in groups: Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not? Use the mind map below to help you. Homework All countries can take part if their athletes reached the ________ to the games. Women are not only _______ to join in but playing a very _________ role. A ______ ______ is built for the competitors to live in, standard allowed important special village a ________ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a __________ as well as seats for those who watch the games. It’s a great _____ to host the Olympic Games. stadium gymnasium honor The Olive wreath has been ________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw _______. replaced swifter higher further (1) Suppose you are Pausanias. Now you meet your old friend /your wife/ mother and you talk with him / her about the modern Olympics. (2) Suppose you are Li Yan. Now you meet your old friend/ mother /teacher and you talk with him/her about the ancient Olympics. Speaking * * * * Reading AN INTERVIEW the person who asks questions (采访者) the person who answers questions (被采访者) What is an interview ? It is an meeting at which a reporter asks questions in order to find out his view. Interviewer : Interviewee : 希腊地理学家和历史学家，著 有《希腊志》——一本关于古 希腊地志和历史的十分有价值 的书。他描述了奥林匹亚和德尔斐的宗教艺术和建筑，雅典的绘画和碑铭，卫城的雅典娜雕像，以及(城外)名人和雅典阵亡战士的纪念碑。引述J.G.弗雷泽的说法：“如果没有帕萨尼亚斯，这些希腊废墟多半会成为没有线索的迷宫，没有解答的谜团。” Pausanias 帕萨尼亚斯 (143～176年) What does the passage tell us? the ancient Olympic Games the modern Olympic Games good bad effec