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Careful reading
Tell the difference between ancient and modern Olympics according to the reading passage.
Name Time Place People
The ancient Olympics
The modern Olympics
3. What was the prize for the winners in ancient Olympic Games? A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreath
4. When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. 1896 Olympia B. 1896 Athens C. 1900 Athens
9. What is the host city of 2004 Olympics? A. Athens, Greece B. Sydney, Australia C. New York, USA
10. What is the motto(格言,口号)of the Olympic Games?
Are you familiar with the following sports events?
every four years every four years in Greece in different countries
only men men and women summer games and winter games
Games only summer games Prizes
olive wreathes Olympic medals The same Olympic (faster,higher,stronger) motto
Pausanians, a Greek ______writer 2000 years ago, came to China and had an interview _______with a Chinese girl, Li Yang. Through the differences interview, Pausanias learned a lot about the ___________and similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics.
Beliefs Olympic motto
Reading comprehension
1. Pausanias was__________. A 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 athlete 2. Who could take part in the ancient Olympics in Greece? A A. Greek nobles(贵族) B. Greek slaves. C. Greek women D. English nobles
What do Pausanias and Li Yan possibly talk about?
What are they mainly talking about?
A.The similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics. B. The differences between the ancient and modern Olympics. C. The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.
D. Athletes from the Greek cities. A. 2006
C. 2008
A 4. When will the next Winter Olympics be held?
B.2007
D. 2009
5. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Pausanias wasn’t interested in the Olympics.
three years.
F )3.The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing.
( T )4. A special village is built for competitors to live in. ( T )5.To hold the Olympic is a rich prize and a big honor for a country.
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C 3. 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.
Quiz about
1. When did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC
2.Where did the ancient Olympics start? A. Rome B. Greece C. the U.S.A
Fast reading : True or False.
( F )1.Men and women were allowed to take part in the ancient Olympic Games. ( (
F )2.The Winter Olympic Games are held every
The five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.
Blue =Europe
Black =Africa
Red =America
Yellow =Asia Green =Oceania
2008 Beijing Olympic Mascots
Winter Olympic events
skating ,skiing, ski jumping, sledding, snowboarding(滑雪板运动), ice hockey(冰球)
How much do you know about the Olympic Games?
Lead in---- Quiz
Welcome to Beijing
the Olympic motto
Swifter Stronger
Higher
Summer Olympic events
swimming, relay, gymnastics, weightlifting, tennis, table tennis, running, softball, diving, wrestling, volleyball, football, basketball, judo, pentathlon, javelin, high jump, long jump, marathon
The ancient Olympic Games began in _______and were Greece held from 776 B.C. to A.D.393. It was held every _______years. four At that time, there were not so many _________as today. And sports _________were not allowed to take part in the games. There women Winter were not ________Olympics at that time. Winners got the Olive wreath ______ ________as the prize. The motto was swifter, higher and stronger.
• Listen to the tape
and underline the similarity between the ancient and modern Olympics
Questions about the similarities
1. How often are the Olympics held? Every four years 2. What is the spirit of the Olympics? Swifter, Higher and Stronger 3. What kinds of Olympics remains? Summer Olympics
The modern Olympic Games began in 1891. They’re held every four years. There are many new sports in the Olympics. 250 In the summer Olympics there are over ______different sports. Women are not only allowed to join in but also play a very medals important ________role. Now the competitors compete for_______, and swifter higher stronger the motto is still_______, ________and_________, which made Pausanias very happy.