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How much do you know about the Olympics? Step1 Quiz about 1. When did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC3. What was the prize for the winners in ancient Olympic Games? A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreathsLead in- Quiz2.Where did the ancient Olympics start? A. Rome B. Greece C. the U.S.A5. Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event? A.Li Ning, gymnastics B.Xu Haifeng, shooting C.Fu Mingxia, diving 4. When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. 1896 Olympia B. 1896 Athens C. 1900 Athens 6. What is the slogan (口号) of the Olympic Games of 2008? A. New Beijing, Great Olympics. B. Swifter, Higher, Stronger C. One World, One Dream 7. What is the host city of 2012 Olympics?London , EnglandSydney, AustraliaC. New York, USA8. What is the motto（格言，口号）of the Olympic Games?9.What are the Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games ?fishpandaOlympicflameTibetan antelopeswallowThThe five mascots are officially called the Five FuwasThe five mascots are officially called the Five Fuwas.AsiaEuropeAfricaAmericaOceaniaThe five rings stand for friendship of five continents.10. What do the five Olympic rings stand for?Step 2 Reading(采访者) (被采访者)Interviewer : Interviewee :Interview (v. /n.) PausaniaHave an interviewInterviewer(采访者) Interviewee(被采访者) LiYanWho am I ?Can you guess what they are talking about? A. A magic journey by Pausanias.B. The similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics. C. The ancient Olympic Games in Greece. This interview is mainly about _ Task 1: Get the main idea of this interview.Task2: Scanning What questions do Pausanias ask?Q1: How often do you hold your Games? Q2: How can the runners enjoy competing in winter? What about the horses?Q3: Do you mean the Greek world?Q4: Where are all the athletes housed?Q5: Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games? Q6: Did you say medals? Do you compete for prize money too?1.How often do you hold your Games?Every four years.2.How can the runners enjoy competing in winter? And what about the horses?There are no running races or horse riding events in Winter Olympics.Q3: In Greek world, what was the ancient Olympic Games like? (T/F)( ) 1.Greek cities competed for the honor of winning.( ) 2.Men of other countries could take part.( ) 3.Women and slaves could not take part. ( ) 4.Nowadays women are not allowed to take part. TFTFNowadays, Women are not only allowed but play an important role in gymnasticsNo other countries could join inQ4: Where are all the athletes housed? special villages. Q5: Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games?Yes.Its a great _ but also a great _ to be chosen.Q6: What do athletes compete for in modern Olympic Games?A. prize moneyB. olive wreathC. Olympic medalsD. Both A and CresponsibilityhonorAncient OlympicsModern OlympicssimilaritiesdifferencesTask 3 Modern Ancientkind_CompetitorsCountries taking partPrize_only Summer OlympicGamesboth_and_ are admittedonly _(no slaves or women)almost all countriesonly _ olive wreathsmedalsSummer and Winter Olympic Games menwomenmenGreeceModern AncientHow often?Athletes who take part? men Motto (格言,口号)every 4 yearsevery 4 yearsmen Swifter, higher,strongerSwifter, higher,strongerSummary of the interview The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the _and the _ Olympics. Both of them are _ every _ _. All countries can take part if their athletes reached the _ to the games. Women are not only _to join in but playing a very _ role. A _ _ is built for the competitors to live in, a_ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a_ as well as seats for those who watch the games. Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been _ by medals. But its still about being able to run _, jump _ and throw _ .Task 4Summary of the interview The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the _and the _ Olympics. Both of them are _ every _ _. All countries can take part if their athletes reached the _ to the games. Women are not only _to join in but playing a very _ role. SummerWinterheldfour yearsstandardallowedimportantTask 4Summary of the interview A _ _ is built for the competitors to live in, a_ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a_ as well as seats for those who watch the games. Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been _ by medals. But its still about being able to run _, jump _ and throw _ .honor special villagestadiumgymnasiumreplacedfasterhigherfurtherTask 4Hosting the Olympic Games will have good effects(影响) and bad effects. So can you make a list of them? Step 3Now work in fours and discuss with your partners. Then show your ideas in class. Try to come up with as many ideas as possible.Group WorkGood effects and Bad effects of hosting the Olympic Games. Good effects :make more friends develop national economy(经济)athletes do better & sports develop fastermake China known to the world more sports centers,wider streets, green spaceBad effects :cost much disturb peoples life more pollutionSurvivalMuseRace, lifes a raceAnd I am gonna win Yes, I am gonna winAnd Ill light the fuse And Ill never loseAnd I choose to survive Whatever it takesYou wont pull ahead Ill keep up the paceAnd ill reveal my strengthTo the whole human raceYes i am prepared To stay aliveAnd i wont forgive, the vengance is mineAnd i wont give in Because i choose to thriveHomeworkTo read the passage again finish the rest tasks on Page11.高一英语 Unit2 The Olympic Games 教案Period 2 ReadingI. Teaching aims and demands1.Learn and master the new words and expressions in this period. 2.Train the students reading and speaking ability. 3. Train the students ability to use the Internet to search for some useful information. 4. Train the students ability to cooperate with others. II. Teaching important pointsTrain the students reading abilityskimming and scanning.III. Teaching difficult points Describe the disasters.IV. Teaching aidsCAI, reading mp3V. Teaching proceduresStep1 Warming up1. Enjoy a video with a song which is to celebrate that Beijing win the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games to lead in the topic: the Olympic Games.2. Guessing game: Which number is concerned with the Olympic Games?five rings flagfive continentsThe five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.Blue =Europe Black =Africa Red =America Yellow =Asia Green =Oceania3. Welcome to Beijing2008 Beijing Olympic Mascots4. the Olympic motto: Swifter, Higher, Stronger5. Summer Olympic eventsswimming, relay, gymnastics, weightlifting, tennis, table tennis, running, softball, diving, wrestling, volleyball, football, basketball, judo, pentathlon, javelin, high jump, long jump, marathon6. Winter Olympic eventsskating ,skiing, ski jumping, sledding, snowboarding(滑雪板运动), ice hockey(冰球）Step2 Pre-readingHow much do you know about the Olympic Games? Test your knowledge with this quiz.1. When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 776BC; in Greece B. 776AD; in Greece2. What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games? A. Running, jumping, shooting, throwing, wrestling, B. Table tennis, jumping, volleyball, swimming3. When did the ancient Olympic Games stop? A. 393 AD B. 398AD4. When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. In 1896; in Athens B. In 1896; in America5. How many competitors from how many country competed in 1896? A. There were 311 competitors from 13 countries. B. There were 1131 competitors from 113 countries.6. When did China first take part in the Olympic Games? A. In 1932 B. In 19407. Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event?A. Xu Haifeng; shooting B. Xu Haifeng; table tennis 8. How many competitors from how many country take part in the 27th Summer Olympics in Sydney? A. Over 10,000 athletes; 119 countries B. Over 10,000 athletes; 184 countries 9 .When did baseball become an Olympic sport? A. 1972 B. 1992 C.197610.Match the year and the host city of the following Summer Olympic Games. 1984 2000 2004 2008 Sydney Athens Beijing Los AngelesStep3 While-reading1. Fast reading : True or False.( )1. Men and women were allowed to take part in the ancient Olympic Games.( )2. The Winter Olympic Games are held every three years.( )3. The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing.( )4. A special village is built for competitors to live in.( )5. To hold the Olympic is a rich prize and a big honor for a country.2. Careful readingTell the difference between ancient and modern Olympics according to the reading passage.NameThe ancient OlympicsThe modern OlympicsTime every four yearsPlacein Greece People men and womenGamesonly summer games Prizes Olympic medalsBeliefs The same Olympic mottoStep4 Reading comprehension1. Pausanias was_.A. a writer who lived in “Ancient Greece”B. an English writer 2,000 years ago.C. a writer who wrote about the modern Olympic Games.D. an athlete2. Who could take part in the ancient Olympics in Greece?A. Greek nobles(贵族) B. Greek slaves.C. Greek women D. English nobles3. Who can be admitted to the present Olympic Games?A. All the athletes from all over the world.B. Athlete from the developed countries.C. Athletes who can reach the required standard.D. Athletes from the Greek cities.4. When will the next Winter Olympics be held?A. 2006 B.2007C. 2008 D. 20095. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Pausanias wasnt interested in the Olympics.B. It is easy to win the right to host the Olympics.C. Almost every country wants to host the Olympics.D. It costs little to host the Olympics.Step5 Questions1.What upsets Pausanias about modern Winter Olympic Games?2.What amazes Pausanias about the modern Summer Olympic Games?3.Whe does Pausanias think Athens, Greece and Beijing, China should feel proud?4.Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?5.What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games?Step6 DiscussionWhat can we do for the 2008 Olympics?1.Encourage ourselves and other Chinese to plant more trees and grass.2.Have good manners in public so as to leave a good impression on foreigners3.have a good knowledge of English and encourage the public speak English widely4.Be Volunteers to be guides for foreigners5.Learn the spirit of the Olympic Games and regard its motto as life and study mottoStep7 HomeworkFind out and underline the important language points in this unit.Finish the Workbook reading exercises.Prepare for the next period.