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Unit 10. The Olympic Games. 1. Who is the Father of the Olympic Games ? Coubertin B. He Zhenliang C. Samaranch D. Rogge. 2. What’s motto of Beijing Olympic Games? New Beijing, Great Olympics B. One world, One Dream C. Better City, Better Life D. Dreams are my reality.
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Unit 10 The Olympic Games
1. Who is the Father of the Olympic Games? • Coubertin B. He Zhenliang • C. Samaranch D. Rogge • 2. What’s motto of Beijing Olympic Games? • New Beijing, Great Olympics B. One world, One Dream • C. Better City, Better Life D. Dreams are my reality • 3. Which city will be the next host of the Olympic Games? • Shanghai B. New York • C. London D. Vancouver
Coubertin, France, Father of the Olympics Samaranch, Spain, 7th President, and Honorary Presidentof IOC He Zhenliang, President of COC Jacques Rogge, Belgium, 8th President of IOC
Text Analysis The Olympic motto (Para. 1) History of the Olympic Games (Para. 2-6) Olympic torch relay and its flag (Para. 7) Olympic dream of the Chinese (Para. 8)
The first Olympic Games were held. Roman Emperor abolished the Olympic Games. The first modern Olympic Games were held. History of the Olympic Games · · · · · · · 393AD 1896 2008 776BC · Ancient Modern 146BC 1916 1940 1944 Romans conquered Greece and took over the tradition of the Olympic Games. China held the 29th Olympic Games successfully. Two World Wars stopped the Games in these 3 years.
Greece one short race • The first Olympic Games were held in ________ , which contained the contest of __________ and lasted for _______ day(s). • In ancient times, Greek _______ were not allowed to ____________ or even watch the Games, or they would be _________ to death. But luckily, they would be ________. women take part in condemned pardoned
Look at the sentences and pay special attention to the lined words ★The first Olympic Games were held in Greece in ancient times. ★ There is a story of a Greek boxer, who had been trained by his mother. ★ She was recognized and condemned to death by being thrown over a nearby cliff. ★ Since then the Olympic Games have been held every four years. ★ Nowadays, the Games are held in different countries in turn. Passive Voice : be + Verb.p.p. (past participle) To describe the events objectively, when the writer don’t know exactly who put forward the events.
TORCH RELAY
Olympic Flag Blue---Europe Black---Africa Red---America Yellow---Asia Green---Australia
Why are the Olympic Games so popular? 1. Encourage the participation of the entire world population The Olympic Spirit: 2. Create a fair, just, open competition environment 3. Deepen the understanding and communication among the people in the world
Homework • Please write an article about “the Olympics in My Dream” for about 100 words. You can either write you ideal Olympic Games or how to win something or finish some hard work through the Olympic spirit. Wish you good luck!!