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Unit 2 The Olympic Games

Unit 2 The Olympic Games. Reading. Activity1: Review some knowledge of the Olympic Games. Please answer the following questions as quickly as you can. 1. When and where will the 2008 Olympics hold?. The 2008 Olympic Games will be held in August 8th in Beijing, China.

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Unit 2 The Olympic Games

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  1. Unit 2 The Olympic Games Reading

  2. Activity1: Review some knowledge of the Olympic Games Please answer the following questions as quickly as you can

  3. 1. When and where will the 2008 Olympics hold? The 2008 Olympic Games will be held in August 8th in Beijing, China 2. What’s the theme slogan of the 2008 Olympics? The theme slogan of the 2008 Olympic Games is “One World One Dream” 3.What are the official mascots of the 2008 Olympics? The official mascots of the 2008 Olympic Games are the Five Friendlies.

  4. The Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Fuwa also embody the natural characteristics of four of China's most popular animals--the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow--and the Olympic Flame. Beibei is the Fish, Jingjing is the Panda, Huanhuan is the Olympic Flame, Yingying is the Tibetan Antelope and Nini is the Swallow.

  5. The Olympic Emblem National Stadium

  6. Activity2: Reading and comprehending 1.Fast reading: Listen to tape and answer the following questions: 1) Who are the two speakers? 2) What is the interview mainly about?

  7. 1) Who are the two speakers? The two speaker are Psudisnias and Li Yan. 2) What is the interview mainly about? The interview is mainly about the similarities and the differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games

  8. 2. Careful reading Read the passage carefully and do the true or false exercise below: T 1)The last Olympic Games was held in Athens 2)All athletes from the world can take part in the modern Olympic Games 3)There are many competitions in the Summer Olympics, such as running races, swimming, sailing and all the team sports. 4)It is a great honour for a country to host the Olympics 5)In the modern Olympic Games, Athletes competes for medals F T T T

  9. 3. Group work: Work with your partners to find out the differences and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics and then make a form.

  10. Differences Similarities 1.Both are held every four years. 2.Both are held not for money but for honour. 3.The beliefs are the same. They are: Swifter, Higher, and stronger. 4.Men are allowed to take part both in ancient and modern Olympics. 5.Some events are the same, such as running, jumping, and shooting. 1.one set of Games 2.no women or slaves can take Part only competitors from Greece Ancient Olympics 3. not winter Olympics 4. winners got the olive wreath as the prize … 1. two main sets of Games 2. anyone can take part if they reach the standard Modern Olympics 3. competitors from all over the world. 4. competitors compete for medals 5. More than 250 events …

  11. Activity3:Summing up • Fill in the blanks in a short passage about the interview.

  12. Fill in the blanks: The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, including two sets, _____ ___ _____ _____ _____ _____,both of them are held ____ _____ _____._____ _____ can take part if their athletes reach the standard to be admitted to the games. It’s a _____ _____ to host the Olympic Games. It’s just as much competition among countries to host the Olympics as to win Olympic medals. Also the olive wreath has been replaced by ______.The 2008 Olympics will be held in ______, China and the 2012 Olympics in London. the Summer and the Winter Olympics every four years All countries great honour Beijing medals

  13. Activity4:Homework: • Read the passage again after class and find out your difficult points. • Use the title “The similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games” to write a short passage.

  14. The end Thank you very much

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