教程 必修2 unit2 The Olympic Games P2 Reading 第2单元.ppt

as well 也；又；还 Find out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not? Use the mind map below to help you. 1 one set of Games Ancient Olympics 3 only competitors from Greece 2 no women or slaves can take part Reading Comprehension IV Scanning 1 two main sets of Games Modern Olympics 4 all round the world 2 anyone can take part if they reach the standard 3 competitors from all over the world 5 more than 250 events Any Olympic villages? (more/fewer) events Prizes Men/Women athletes competitors from? Any Winter Olympics? Modern Ancient Differences Yes No all over the world only in Greece both only men olive wreath medals Yes No More events Fewer events 1 have running races Similarities 3 no prize money for winners 2 held every 4 years 4 seen as most important competition 1 What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games? 2 Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud? 3 Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games? Reading Comprehension V Scanning 1 What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games? Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games – the Winter and the Summer Olympics. 2 Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud? Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honour to host the Olympic Games. 3 Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games? He thinks that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too. Discuss the question in groups. Group Work Discussion Reasons to host the Olympic Games a great honour great responsibility new investment national pride new sports facilities tourism Reasons not to host the Olympic Games too expensive much