unit2_the_olympic_games__reading课件_人教版必修2.pptVIP

* * 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. What are the three words that show the spirit of Olympic Games? Swifter, higher, stronger. 6. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? The five continents. 7. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics? The five mascots are officially called the Five Fuwas. They are Beibei, the fish; Jingjing, the panda; Huanhuan, the Olympic flame; Yingying, the Tibetan antelope; and Nini, the swallow. The first syllables from their two-syllable names form a line that reads “Beijing Huanying Ni”, or in English “Welcome to Beijing”. Asia Europe Africa America Oceania 2004 Athens 2000 Sydney 2008 Beijing 2012 London Pausanias Li Yan Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics the ancient Olympic Games the modern Olympic Games the differences between them the similarities between them good bad effects of the OG Read the passage carefully and tell the statements true or false. 1. The olive wreath has been replaced by money. ( ) 2. The Olympics were not always held in Greece 2000 years ago. ( ) 3 . Pausanias is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games.( ) F F T 4.We feel proud because we have finally got the chance to hold the Olympic Games. ( ) 5. Ancient Greek cities competed against each other for money. ( ) 6. The village built for Olympic athletes is made up of a main reception building, several stadiums and a gymnasium. ( ) T F T In group of four, discuss the differences and similarities between the ancient O