BOOK与2 UNIT1 Reading.ppt

The Olympic Games;Warming up;Asia;The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games ;Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, the Five Friendlies serves as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace——and blessings from China——to children all over the world. 源自于奥运五环的颜色和灵感，五个好朋 友成为了北京奥运会的吉祥物，向全世界 的孩子们送去友好和平和祝福的信息。; The ____ Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008 was really a great success not only for Beijing but also for our whole country. These Chinese athletes won ____ gold medals, which was placed _________.;Winter Olympic Games;How often is the Olympics held?;Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?;Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games?;Pre-reading;Task 1: Skim the passage and gethe the main idea of the passage. 1. What are they mainly talking about?;Task 2: Scan the passage and find the differences and similarities between the ancient Olympic games and the modern Olympic games.;Items;Types;Items;Places; having running races held every four years no prize money for winners the same motto: Swifter, Higher and Stronger seen as most important competition; The olive wreath has been replaced by money. ( ) 2. The Olympics were not always held in Greece 2000 years ago. ( ) At first, Pausania thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games. ( ) ;4. Pausania is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games. ( ) 5. We feel proud because we have finally got the chance to hold the Olympic Games. ( ) ;6. Horse riding events belong to the Winter Olympics. ( ) 7. Ancient Greek cities competed against each other for money. ( ) 8. The village built for Olympic athletes is made up of a main reception building, several stadiums and a gymnasium. ( ) 9. 2012 Olympics will be held in London. ( );Answer the following ques