An interview概要1.ppt

Unit 2. An Interview Asia Europe America Africa Oceania The five rings stand for the friendship of five continents. 1. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? 2.Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? Olympia , in Greece 3.When and where did the modern Olympic Games start? Athens, in 1896 4.What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics? fish panda torch Tibetan antelope swallow Welcome to Beijing! Key words compete admit athlete standard replace motto responsibility regular basis as well Questions for skimming. (T or F) 1. The Olympics were not always held in Greece 2.000 years ago. F 2. Both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games are held every two years. F 3. Women and slaves were admitted to join in the ancient Olympics. F 4. All the competitors compete for money. F Questions for scanning 1. When were the Olympic Games held in Greece? In 2004. 2. What did Pausanias find out? He came to find out about the present-day Olympic Games. 3. How often are the Olympic Games held nowadays? Every four years. 4. How long is it between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics? Two years. 5. What’s the motto of the Olympics? It is Swifter, Higher and Stronger. Comprehending To complete the exercise 1 on page 11 The characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics. Summary of the passage This passage is concerned (concern) with the modern and ancient Olympic Games. The ancient Olympic Games were held every four years in Greece (希腊). There are certain (相同点）between the ancient and modern Olympic Games. For example, they both encourage (friend）and cooperation. there are also many significant differences between them. For example, nowadays, similarities friendliness But women can in the games and there are more events in the modern Olympic. these differences, it is important to remember the (change)swifter, higher and stronger. compete/