新人教必修二 Unit 2 The Olympic Games reading.ppt

Unit2 The Olympic Games When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 776 BC; in Greece B. 776 AD; in Greece 2. What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games? A. Running, jumping, shooting, throwing, wrestling. B. Table tennis, jumping, volleyball, swimming. 3. When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. In 1896; in Athens B. In 1896; in America 4. How many gold medals did China get in the 2012 London Olympics? A. 36 B. 37 C. 38 D. 39 5. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? A. Xu Haifeng; shooting B. Xu Haifeng; table tennis Asia Europe Africa America Oceania The five rings stand for friendship of five continents What do the five rings stand for? Pausanias, a Greek writer 2000 years ago. Li Yan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympics. Characters & Identity Interviewer Interviewee the ancient Olympic Games the modern Olympic Games the difference between them the similarities between them good & bad effects of the OG Listen to the interview quickly to check what it is about. How many questions does Pausanias ask about the modern Olympics? 1. How often are the Olympic Games held? Every four years. Athletes who are good enough, including men and women from all over the world. 2. Who can take part in the modern Olympics? 3. Where can competitors stay? 4. What do the winners get as a prize? 5. What do the competitors compete for? A special village which is built for them. They get medals as their prize. For the honor --- “Swifter, Higher and Stronger.” And answer the following: What are the similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics? Group work Both are held every four years. Both are held not for money but for honor. Men are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics. The motto is the same. ( Swifter, Higher and Stronger.) Some events remain the same, such as running, jumping, shooting and throwing. … Item The ancient Oly