人教版高中英语新课标必修二M2 Unit2 Reading.pptx

Unit 2 The Olympic GamesReadingThe Olympic GamesOlympic emblemOlympic flagBeijingOlympic Park It is a great honour to host the Olympics.One of the great competitions. It is the competition between countries to hold the Olympics.stadium露天大型体育场stadiumgymnasiumOlympic torch火炬The fire represents life and enthusiasm.圣火象征着发源于古希腊的文明之光, 它照耀着人类前进的道路, 激励着人类追求光明、追求理想，朝着崇高的目标不断进取。Olympic torchOlympic Mascots1996 Atlanta Olympic Mascots2000 Sydney Olympic Mascots2004 Athens Olympic MascotsOlive Wreatha symbol of peace.Olympicmedalsmedals decorated with jadesilvergoldbronzeThe Olympic MottoSwifterHigherStronger Every athlete should try to run faster, jump higher, and throw further. They do their best to win medals. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?Five FriendliesOlympicflameTibetan antelopeswallowpandafish北京欢迎您Warming-Up1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. Olympia B. Athens C. London D. Beijing2. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympics? A. one B. many C. the European countries3. Who couldn’t take part in the ancient Olympics? A. Men B. Women C. Slaves D. Prisoners4. When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. Athens, 1896 B. Olympia, 1896 C. Greece, 776BC D. Athens, 20045. Who was China’s first gold medal winner in the Olympics and for what event? A.许海峰, shooting B. 刘翔, hurdling C. 李宁, gymnastics D. 伏明霞, diving6. What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympics? A. swifter, higher, stronger B. Friendship, competition, harmony7. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for ?AfricaEurope AmericaAsiaOceania The five interlocking rings stand for _____________________friendship of five continents.What kind of events do you know in the Olypic games?Eventpicture 110m hurdle racetable tennisEventPicturerunning swimmingwrestlinghorse ridingjudoEventPicturegymnasticsweightliftinghigh jumpIce skatingBrief History of the Olympics776 BC, Olympia in Greece393ADAncient Olympi