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1、 Lets enjoy a song!Pass the Flame,Unite the worldIt is time to celebrate,let our voices be heardPass the Flame,Unite the worldBring us all togetherWe can grow a forestOn a dried up river bedWe can build a mountainFrom a grain of sandReach out,hold out your handsReach out,hold out your hands(1)Whats
2、the name of this song?Pass the Flame.(2)What is it used for?It is the theme song sung in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.Unit 2 The Olympic GamesUnit 2 The Olympic GamesHow much do you know about the Olympic Games?1.When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start?A.In 776 BC in Greece.B.In 776 AD i
3、n Greece.C.In 778 BC in Greece.D.In 778 AD in Greece.B2.When were the ancient Olympic Games stopped?A.In 393 AD.B.In 398 AD.C.In 340 ADD.In 341 ADB3.What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games?A.Running,jumping,shooting,throwing,wrestling B.Table tennis,jumping,volleyball,swimming4.When and
4、where were the modern Olympics held?A.In 1896 in AthensB.In 1896 in AmericaC.In 1986 in AthensD.In 1986 in AmericaA5.What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games?A.Money B.Medals C.Olive wreath7.When did China first take part in the Olympic Games?A.In 1940 B.In 19326.How many competitor
5、s from how many countries competed in 1896?B.There were 113 competitors from 11 countries.A.There were 311 competitors from 14 countries8.Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event?A.Zeng Guoqiang;weighting B.Xu Haifeng;shooting C.Xu Haifeng;weighting9.Do you know the three words show
6、 SwifterHigherStrongerThe Olympic mottothe spirit of the Olympic Games?10.What does the Olympic flag mean?Background color:white Shapes:5 rings joined togetherA symbol(象征象征)of:peace They stand for the friendship of the 5 continents.EuropeEuropeAsiaAsiaOceaniaOceaniaAmericaAmericaAfricaAfricaWhat is
7、the text probably about?Task 1 Skimming1.What is the main idea of this passage?This passage shows us an _ between Pausanias,a Greek writer about 2000 years ago,and Li Yan,a _ for the 2008 Olympic Games.From the interview we know the _ and _ between the ancient and _ Olympic Games.interviewvolunteers
8、imilaritiesdifferencesmodernWhat are the differences and similarities about the ancient and modern Olympics?1.Just Greece could take part in the ancient Olympic Games.2.The winter Olympics are usually held two years before the summer Olympics.3.There are many events like ice skating and volleyball w
9、hich need snow and ice in the winter Olympics.4.The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries.T T F T 5.Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years.6.There are running races in the Winter Olympics.7.Women were admitted to join in the old Olympics.8.Every athlete can take
10、 part in the Olympic Games.9.All the competitors compete for money.10.The Olympics were born in Greece.FFFFFTTask 2 Detailed readingSimilaritiesModern/AncientHow often?Any men athletes?Motto Events(any races/horse riding?)every 4 yearsYes Swifter,higher,strongerhorse riding,running,jumping,shooting
11、and throwing Hold for?honorDifferencesModern AncientAny Winter Olympics?Competitors from?Men/Women athletesPrizesAny Olympic villages?(more/less)eventsYesNo all over the world only in Greece both only menolive wreathmedalsYes No More eventsLess events1.Where do all the competitors live?A.A hotel B.A
12、 special village C.A restaurant D.A place hired by competitors2.Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games?A.Skiing and ice skating B.Running and racesC.Horse riding D.Swimming3.Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games?A.To run faster,jump higher and throw further.
13、B.To get a great honor.C.To make the country famous.D.To make money.4.Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?A.Because the winner can get medals.B.Because the winner can be awarded lots of money by their own countries.C.Because the olive wreaths have b
14、een replaced by medals.D.Because medals are made of gold.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.Answer the following questions.2.Why does h
15、e 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 think that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit
16、 of the Olympics may have changed too.4.What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games?The modern Olympic Games have more events.Every country wants to host it.It shows that the Games are popular with the whole world.It is just a competition not for money.The Olympic Games are _(big)sport
17、s meeting in the world,which include two kinds,the Summer and the Winter Olympics.Both of them _(hold)every _ _.All countries can take part if their athletes reached the _(agree)atandard to the games.Women are not only _(allow)to join in but playing a very important role.As_ v_ is built for the comp
18、etitorsSummary of the interviewfour yearsthe biggestare heldagreedallowedpecialillageto live in,a s_ for competitions,a large swimming pool,a g_ as well as seats for those _watch the games.Its a great honor to _ the Olympic Games.The Olive wreath has been r_ by medals.But its still about being able to run f_,jump h_ and throw f_.tadiumymnasiumeplacedasterigherurtherwhohost