Period1 Warming up & Reading

1. Unit 2 The Olympic Games Period1 Warming up & Reading

2. Guessing Games 1. What is the sports event? The game has two teams. Each of them has five players using a round ball by hand. This game must be played in water by several players. One who first reaches the finishing line is the winner. A game that is played between two teams of 11 players using a round ball that is kicked by foot.

3. 2. Who is the athlete? He is a basketball player in Huston Rockets. He is 2.26 meters tall. He used to be the fastest 110m runner, but he got hurt in the 2008 Olympics.

4. 3. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. Athens, Greece B. New York, America 4. When did the modern Olympic Games start? A. 1986 B. 1896 C. 1698

5. Europe Africa America Asia Oceania 5. What do the five Olympic rings stand for? A. five continents(大陆) B. five well-known athletes C. five important events 4 oceans: Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Arctic Ocean Indian Ocean

6. 6. What did the winners of the ancient Olympics get? C A B olive wreath medal prize money 7. How many gold medalsdid China get in the 2008 Olympics? A. 49 B. 51 C. 45 D. 32

7. 2008 Olympic Games Buildings & Mascot • National Stadium (The bird’s nest) • Water Cube • Olympic village • Olympic Fu Wa

8. interview Pausanias An interview Li Yan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympics

9. Skimming 1. What do they mainly talk about? • The story of a Greek writer Pausanias and a Chinese • girl LiYan. • B. A magical journey by Pausanias. • C. The similarities and differences about the ancient and • modern Olympics. • D. The ancient Olympic Games in Greece. How?

10. Fill in the blanks according to the passage. four four Winter skiing Ice skating Greek all over the world Women Every country is possible Medals an olive wreath Beliefs / Motto: Faster, higher, stronger (the same)

11. Olympic Motto --- “Swifter, Higher and Stronger” Which of the following sentences explain the motto best? A. There is no need to compete for gold medals. B. Without winning gold medals, it is a failure of the athlete. C. Joining in Olympic Games is to perfect oneself rather than fight against each other.

12. Summarizing • There are two sets of Games the _______ and the ______ Olympics. • Both of them are ____ every ____ ____. • Athletes who reach the _______ will be _______. • Women are not only ______ to join in but playing a very ________ role. • A ______ _____ is built for the athletes to live in, a ______ for competitions, and a __________ as well. • It’s a great _____ to host the Olympic Games. • The athletes compete for ______ instead of olive wreath. • The motto is “______, ______and _______”. Summer Winter Q1: How often do you hold your game? held four years Q2: Who will be admitted as competitors? standard admitted Q3: Are women allowed to take part? allowed important Q4: Where are all the athletes housed? special village gymnasium stadium honor Q5: Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games? medals Q6: What do athletes compete for? Swifter Higher Stronger

13. Pausanias goes back to his own time. P – Pausanias A－his friend Atlanta Role Play A: Hi, Pausanias! I haven’t seen you for days. Where have you been? P: I went to visit a girl named Li Yan in 2008. A: Good heavens! …… P: …… A: How interesting! …… P: …… A: ……

14. One World One Dream!