The Olympic Games电子课件2 2.pptVIP

* * Period One　Warming Up Reading Ⅰ.课文理解 1.Who can be admitted to the present Olympic Games? [课 文 预 读] A.All the athletes from all over the world. B.Athletes from the Greek world. C.Athletes who can reach the required standard. D.Athletes from the developed countries. 2.Who could take part in the ancient Olympic Games? A.Greek nobles. B.Greek slaves. C.Greek women. D.English nobles. 3.Which word can best describe Pausanias’ feeling? A.Disappointed. B.Angry. C.Sad. D.Surprised. 4.What amazes Pausanias about the present-day Olympic Games? A.Men are allowed to take part in the Games. B.It’s expensive to host the Olympic Games. C.All the sports events and all the countries as well as women can take part in it. D.No country wants to host the Olympic Games. 5.Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games? A.Because so many things have changed in the Olympics that he fears the spirit of Olympic may change. B.Because the olive wreath has been replaced. C.Because the winners will become very rich. D.Because Beijing will host the Olympic Games in 2008. 答案　1.C　2.A　3.D　4.C　5.A Ⅱ.课文语法填空 Pausanias and Li Yan are talking about the similarities and differences__1__the ancient and modern Olympics.The ancient Olympic Games were first held in Athens, in __2__ only men from the Greece had the honour to compete.The champions__3__(award) oliver wreaths as prizes.The modern Olympics started in 1896.From then __4__， athletes from all over the world have come to take part in the Games__5__four years.There are two main sets of Games—the Summer and the Winter Olympics.All countries can take part __6__ their athletes reach the standard to be admitted to the games.There are over 250 sports.To host all the competitors，__7__special village is usually built, with a stadium, a very large__8__(swim) pool, a gymnasium as well as seats for those who watch the games.The winners of the first three places are awarded gold, silver and bronze__9__(meda