河北省邯郸四中高中英语 Unit2 The Olympic Games Reading （新人教版必修2）.ppt

The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the ________ and the ______ Olympics. Both of them are ____ every ____ _____. All countries can take part if their athletes are _____ _______ to the games. Summer Winter held four years good enough Women are not only _______ to join in but playing a very _________ role. A ______ ______ is built for the competitors to live in, 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. allowed important special village stadium gymnasium honor The Olive wreath has been ________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run _______, jump _______ and throw _______. swifter higher further replaced Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games while other do not? Reasons to host the OG great responsibility a great honour tourism New sports facilities national pride new investment Reasons not to host the OG much planning too expensive accidents attacks Many stadiums Accom- modation pressure+ stress 1. Review the text and the new expressions. 2. Pick out the sentences with the future passive voice in the text. Unit 2 Reading Asia Europe Africa America Oceania 2004 Athens 2000 Sydney 2008 Beijing 2012 London fish panda Tibetan antelope swallow torch 1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? Olympia (Greece). 2. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? One (Greece). 3. Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games? Slaves and women. 4. When and where did the modern Olympic Games start? Athens in 1896. 5. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? Xu Haifeng for shooting. 6. What are the three words that show the spirit of Olympic Games? Swifter, higher, stronger. 7. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? The five continents. 8. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olymp