Unit 6 Be a Champion! Lesson 33 2 800 Years of Sports 课件1.pptVIP

Homework : Find more facts about the Olympics and talk about them. Lesson 33: 2 800 Years of Sports Unit 6 Be a Champion! The Olympics What do you know about the history of Olympics? Pierre de Coubertin the father of modern Olympics What else do you know about the history of the Olympics? 1932年，刘长春作为中国体育代表团的唯一成员，首次参加第10届洛杉矶奥运会。 Read and find: 1 When did the Olympics begin ? 2 Where did the ancient Olympics begin ? 3 When did the modern Olympics begin ? In 776 BC. In Greece . In 1896. 1 What is the difference between the ancient and modern Olympics? Women couldn’t take part in the ancient Olympics. Married women couldn’t even watch the game. 2 How often did the Olympics take place ? 3 When did China host the 29th Olympics? Every four years. In 2008. 4 What has not changed about the games? Athletes compete in a spirit of fair play. They also represent their countries at the highest level. 5 What would the ancient Greeks be amazed at ? They would be amazed at how the Olympics have grown to become a world event. compete v.竞争 比赛 compete against 与……对抗 He is worried, because he will compete against a famous player. Knowledge Point spirit n.精神 Athletes compete in a spirit of fair play. 运动员以公平竞争的精神展开竞争。 fair adj.公平的 fair play 公平竞争 It’s not fair to judge people by outward appearance. Knowledge Point represent v.代表 They also represent their countries at the highest level. 他们也要以最高水平代表他们的国家。 John was chosen to represent his school at the meeting. Knowledge Point host v .主办 Do you know which country will host the next Olympics? Knowledge Point married adj.已婚的 Although Guo Wenjun was married and had a baby, she still practiced hard for the Olympics and finally won a gold medal. be amazed at … 惊讶于…… --Why are you so amazed at the result ? -- Because it’s too amazing. Knowledge Point take place 举行 The modern Olympics began in 1896 and took place every four years.