人教版高中英语必修二unit 2《the olympic games》(第一学时)跟踪练习含答案

Unit 2 The Olympic Games第一学时Reading and ComprehensionThe Olympic flagOn the Olympic flag，the rings appear on a white background(背景)．Pierre de Coubertin，the father of the modern Olympic Games，explains the meaning of the flag：“The Olympic flag has a wh ite background，with five interlaced(交织的；交错的)rings in the centre：blue，yellow，black，green and red.This design is symbolic(象征的；象征性的)；it represents(代表；象征) the five continents of the world，united by Olympism，while the six colors are those that appear on all the national flags of the world at the present time.”Combined in this way，the six colors of the flag，(including the white of the background)represent all nations.At the Olympic Games，the flag is brought into the stadium during the opening ceremony (开幕式)．After its arrival，the flag is lifted up the flagpole.It must fly in the stadium during the whole of the Games.When the flag is lowered at the closing ceremony，it means the end of the Games.►Task 1仔细阅读课文“An Interview”，根据课文内容选出最佳答案。

Book2 Unit1 Cultural relicsIN SEARCH OF THE AMBER ROOM寻找琥珀屋Frederick William I, the King of Prussia, could never have imagined that his greatest gift to the Russian people would have such an amazing history. This gift was the Amber Room, which wasgiven this name because several tons of amber were used to make it. The amber which was selected had a beautiful yellow-brown colour like honey. The design of the room was in the fancy style popular in those days. It was also a treasure decorated with gold and jewels, which took the country's best artists about ten years to make.普鲁士国王腓特烈·威廉一世绝不可能想到他送给俄罗斯人民的厚礼会有一段令人惊讶的历史。

这件礼物就是琥珀屋 ,它之所以有这个名字 ,是因为造这间房子用了近几吨琥珀 ,被选择的琥珀色彩艳丽 ,呈黄褐色 ,像蜜一样。

屋子的设计当时流行的极富艺术表现力的建筑风格。

琥珀屋这件珍品还镶嵌著黄金和珠宝 ,全国最优秀的艺术家用了是年的时间才完成它。

In fact, the room was not made to be a gift. It was designed for the palace of Frederick I. However, the next King of Prussia, Frederick William I, to whom the amber room belonged, decided not to keep it. In 1716 he gave it to Peter the Great. In return, the Czar sent him a troop of his best soldiers. So the Amber Room became part of the Czar's winter palace in St Petersburg. Aboutfour metres long, the room served as a small reception hall for important visitors.事实上 ,琥珀屋并不是作为礼物而建造的。

人教版高中英语必修2《Unit 2 The Olympic Games》人教版高中英语必修2《Unit 2 The Olympic Games》教案【一】教学目标Goal For Knowledge1. Get the students to learn the useful new words and expressions in bold in this part: ancient, pete, medal, volunteer, Greece, homeland, regular, basis, athlete, admit, slave, nowadays, gymnastics, stadium, gymnasium, host, responsibility, replace, swift, motto, take part in, stand f or, as well2. Let students learn about the basic knowledge on the Olympic Games. Goal For Ability1. Develop the students reading ability and let them learn different reading skills.2. Enable the students to learn to talk about the Olympic Games. Goal On Emotion1. Arouse the students great interest in the Olympic Games.2. Develop the students sense of cooperative learning.教学重难点Key Points about the Class1. Let the students learn more about the basic knowledge on the Olympic Games.2. Get the students to learn different reading skills.Difficult Points about the Class1. Develop the stu dents reading ability.2, Enable the students to learn to tal k about the Olympic Games.3. Let the students learn to use paring and contrasting when writing.教学过程Process of the ClassStep 1 lead in1. IntroductionAs we know, the ancient Olympic Games took place in Olympia in Greece every four years between 776BC and 339BC. Only men and boys could pete in the ancient Olympic Games. Married women were not even allowed to watch the Games; only young girls, boys and men could watch.However, in modern times, there are two main sets of Gamesthe Summer and Winter Olympics, and both are held every four years. Athletes from any country who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as petitors. Therefore, there are many significant differences between the modern and ancient Olympics, although certain similarities exist.In this text, Pausanias, an ancient Greek writer, has e on a magical journey to find out more about the ancient and modern Olympics. Has he got what he wants to know? I think you have got the answer. OK. First, lets do a survey about Olympics.Reflection:This part is to introduce the students to the text briefly to make the text easy for them to read.6. How many main kinds of the Olympic Games are there in the world?7. What is the motto of the Olympic Games?8. What is the host city of the first Olympics?9. What is the host city of the 202X Olympics?10. What is the host city of the 202X Olympics?Suggested keys:1-5 CBCDC6. Two. They are the Summer Olympic Games and the Winter Olympic Games.7. Higher, swifter and stronger.8. Athens, Greece.9. Athens, Greece.10. Beijing, China.Reflection:This part is to arouse the interests of the students on Olympic Games and get them into the reading slowly.Step 2 Pre-readingAsk the students to look at the title of the text and the pictures in it and talk about them.1) TitleAn InterviewAn interview is a meeting in which someone is asking another one some questions in order to find out about their actions or opinions.2) The first picture in the textThe first picture is the statue of a great Greek. His name is Pausanias. He was a famous traveler and writer in the second century AD.3) The second picture in the textThe second picture is a Chinese athlete named Yang Yang. She won a gold medal for China at the 202X Winter Olympic Games. She is a famous skating player.4) The third picture in the textThe third picture is the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Maybe this is the main stadium. Its large and can hold thousands of audience. See in the sky the five white rings? They are the Olympic Five Rings which stand for the five continentsAsia, Africa, the Americas, Europe and Oceania.Reflection:This step is to help the students make a further understanding of the text.Step 3 Readingprehending1 . Reading for the main ideaWhat does the passage mainly tell about?Suggested answer:This text mainly tells about the similarities and the differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games.2. Reading for detailed informationAsk the students to read this text carefully to locate detailed information and then choose the best answer.1) Where do all the petitors live?A. A hotel.B. A special village.C. A restaurant.D. A place hired by petitors.2) Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games?A. To run faster, jumper higher and throw further.B. To get a great honour.C. To make the country famous.D. To make money.3) Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games?A. Skiing and ice skating.B. Running races.C. Horse riding.D. Swimming.4) The last Olympic Games were held in _________.A. BeijingB. AtlantaC. AthensD. Sydney5) Why does Pausanias think people may be peting for money in the modern Olympic Games?A. Because the winner can get medals.B. Because the winner can be awarded lots of money by their own countries.C. Because the olive wreaths have been replaced by medals.D. Because medals are made of gold.Suggested answers: 1)–5) BBACCReflection:This part is to check if the students have truly understood the text.3. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.1) What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games?2) Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?Keys:1) Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympics and women too and there are two sets of Olympics.2) Its a great honour to host the Olympics.Reflection:This part is to enable the students to have a deep understanding of the text by answering some difficult questions.Keys:1. one2. women; slaves3. Greece4. two5. reached; agreed standard6. anywhere in the worldReflection:This part is to strengthen the key content in the text.5. Summary writing 归纳写作Answer these questions in not more than 100 words.回答下列问题，将答案组成一个段落，不要超过100个单词。

Unit 2 The Olympic Games Period One Warming and Reading Step1 Leading-inListen to a song and guess what purpose it is used for.Have you ever heard of this song? What is it used for?(1) Pass the Flame.(2) 2004—the Athens Olympic Games.Show some pictures about “The Olympic Games”.(Emblem (会徽) Motto (口号) Torch (火炬) Mascot(吉祥物) Stadium (体育馆)Green Olympics The Olympic flag)Step 2 Group work for competition1.When did the ancient Olympic Games started?A.1896B. 1906C. 776 BC2. What was rewarded the winners in ancient Olympic Games?A. MedalsB. MoneyC. Olive wreath3. How many gold medals did China get in the 2004 Athens Olympics?A. 28B. 32C. 284. Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games?A. BadmintonB. BasketballC. Speed skating5. How many kinds of Olympic Games are there in the world? (Two kinds)6. What’s the motto of the Olympic Games?(Higher, swifter and stronger)7. What’s the motto of the Athens Olympics?(Welcome home)8. What’s the host city of the first Olympics?(Athens, Greece)9. What’s the host city of the 2000 Olympic Games? (Sydney, Australia)The Events in the OlympicsRead all the words and choose the sports in the Winter Olympic Games. (P49) badminton (羽毛球) judo (柔道) discus throw(掷铁饼) shot-put (推铅球) hang-gliding (滑翔) javelin (标枪) fencing (击剑) ice hockey (冰球) weight-lifting (举重) pole jump (撑杆跳)Step 3 ReadingLook at the title and read the background information:Guess: What are they going to talk about?Task 1: skimming1. What are they mainly talking about?The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.2. When he hears that women are allowed to join in, what does he say? How about his feeling, sad, surprised or happy? (surprised)3.When he hears the Olympics are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further, how does he feel, sad, surprised of happy? (happy)Task 2: scanningStep 4 DiscussionWork in pairs. What do you prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games if youare : a teacher / university students/ worker in Beijing / driver / Tianliang / Guo Jingjing / Liu Xiang/ a coach (教练) / Zhang Yimou / the mayor of Beijing ……Step 5 Summary of the interviewThe Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which includetwo 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 ______ _______ village 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. It’s a great _____ to host the Olympic Games.The Olive wreath has been _________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw _______.Step 6 Homework1. Review the reading text and finish Ex. 1 & 2 (P11)2. Prepare for next periodPeriod Two Learning about languageStep 1 RevisionCan you tell me the similarities and differences between the ancient and the modern Olympics? (each student says one point)Step 2 Guessing words1 .telling the truth— 2. take the place of—3. take part in—4. a group of—5. ask someone questions to find out information—6. something given to the winner of a competition--7. a round piece of gold, silver or bronze given as a prize—8. allow sb to enter--Step 3 Language points1. ancient: adj. old----modernHe used to drive his ancient car. 他过去常常开他的老式车.To my surprise, the ancient custom is popular today.让我惊奇的是, 这种古代习俗今天还流行.in ancient times—in modern timespete (v)—competition (n) competitor (n)—competitive (adj)I hope all of us can compete ____ race / running.I know my English cannot compete _____________his.game / match /contest / competition(1)D o you like watching boxing _________.(2)I prefer to play a _______ of chess.(3)She took the first place in the speech ___________________.(4) They are both in ___________ with each other for the gold medal. 区别: game 游戏,比赛,运动,球赛为美式英语,指棋类、桥牌类；复数为运动会；match 球赛为英式英语, 指预先安排好的正式比赛,如摔跤, 拳击等;contest 指智力和知识竞赛(=competition)competition 通过个人体力, 智力,技能等获取名词.3. prize / medal / reward / award(1)I t’s certain that he will win a silver _______ for racing.(2)He did win the first _______ in the 100 meters race.(3)The winner received a gold medal as an _________.(4) A large ________ will be offered to whoever finds the missing ring.medal 奖牌/章; prize 奖金, 奖励, 获奖名次;award 奖品, 奖金; reward 报酬, 回报4.特殊疑问词+一般疑问句的插入语+ 陈述句(常用此类插入语的动词为: think, believe, suppose, imagine, consider, suggest, say 等)(1)Where do you think ______________ (他们已经去哪里了)?(2) Who do you suppose _______________________ (会获得第一名)?(3) When do you suggest ________________________ (我们去度假)?方法: 还原法.Do you…where /who…+主谓…Mum is coming; what present _____________________________(你希望她有) for your holiday? (05福建高考)5. find /find out / discover(1)It’s so boring to wait here, John, go to __________ when the plane will arrive,will you?(2) On the way home I _______ a watch lying on the road.(3) They’re trying to ___________ the secret.(4) Columbus __________ America in 1492.(5) Can you ___________ Mr. Liu’s address for me?注意: find 指偶然发现; find out 指有意识地去发现, 打听或者询问; discover 强调新的发现或科学的发现.6. interview (n/v) 采访, 会见, 面试 interviewer(采访者) interviewee(被采访者)Tomorrow I’ll ha ve a interview for a new job.I interviewed 20 people for the job.a job / telephone / TV interview7. I live in what you call “Ancient Greece”.(1) They were not satisfied with what you have done.(What引导名词性从句,指事, 物, 时间, 地点, 言语,和情况等等).(2) We waited what seemed two hours.(3) We arrived at what they call “Xinhu” now.(4) I’ll give the money to whoever helped me in the past.8. be to do sth(1)表命令, 义务, 职责 (应该, 必须“长辈对晚辈”)You are to finish your homework before you watch TV.(2) 表计划, 安排, 打算They are to get married on National Day.(3) 不可避免要发生, 命中注定This chance is to come.9. admit sth / doing sth / that-clause 容许, 承认, 接纳(1)T he thief admitted his crime.(2)I had to admit that I had done wrong.(3)She admitted having stolen the necklace.(4)At last he was admitted to Beijing University.(5) I admit it to be true.10. every four years= every fourth year every other day = every two daysevery few days (不用a few) (注意:every 不能换成each)11. replace (vt) 代替; 放回原处The old machine should be replaced by new ones.You have to replace the book where they were.12. (1) I didn’t go there, ________________her. (她也是)(2) She was a teacher, __________ I. (我也是这样)(3) I’m a student and I like English, _________________ him. (他也是如此)(4) –He says he will travel abroad.--So _______ I if he travelled.(我也是)Step 4 Practice1.Find the similar words.(1)I have come to find out about the modern Olympics.A. recentB. present dayC. earlierD. future(2) Every four years, athletes compete from all over the world.A. competitionsB. competitorsC. conductorsD. cousins(3) Events with horses are part of the Summer Olympics.A. CompositionsB. CompetitionsC. SportsD. Races(4) Those who do well in the Olympic Games with medals.A. prizesB. moneyC. pricesD. progress2. Fill in the suitable prepositions.(1)Some of the athletes have competed ____two Olympic Games.(2) He will compete ___________ seven other athletes from foreign countries.(3) All the players compete _____honors as well as medals.(4) He was admitted _______ the skating club in 2003.(5) Athletes from all over the world are admitted ______ competitors.(6) These words are related _____ each other in meaning.(7) What she has said does not relate______ the facts.Step 5 HomeworkGo over the useful words and expressionsPeriod Three Extensive LanguageStep 1 RevisionTranslation1. They had to compete against several larger companies to get more buyers.2. The famous actor was interviewed by reporters about his marriage.3. Can you find out Mr. Liu’s address for me?4. Why do you suppose he changed his mind suddenly?5. I don’t understand how the two ideas relate to each other.Step 2 Reading (P51)The first part1.What the main idea of the passage?It describes ____________________of the ancient Olympics Games.2. Can you describe it in details?First the athletes _________________to the Zeus and prayed ________________________;Then they_________________.The second part1. What the content(内容) of the interview?It tells us the _______________of a successful athlete and the _______________________.2. What are the rewards?He received ____________ : __________, ________________and _____________________.The third part1.What’s the story about?A women ___________________ in the Olympic Games and she caused some Argument. So ______ was passed that__________________________________.Step 3 Reading (14)1.Talk about the two pictures.(1)Who is the man? What about the girl?(2) What can you see in the picture?(3) What is the girl giving to the man?(4) What are golden apples used for?Skimming(1) Who was Atlanta?(2) What was she good at?(3) Who did she want to marry?(4) How could Hippomenes win Atlanta?(5) Main idea:It’s about Atlanta who races to marry th e man who can run faster than her. In order to win the race, Hippomenes asked for help from the Goddness of Love. True or False questions. (P14)1.Atlanta could run faster than any man. ( )2. At first Hippomenes understood why men ran against Atlanta. ( )3. Atlanta was not confident she could win. ( )4. She was so angry that she could not run in the Olympics. ( )5. She made as many men as she could share her pain. ( )6. Her father did not understand her wish to compete. ( )7. He d idn’t refuse her wish to choose a husband in a race. ( )Step 4 Homework1. Finish the exercises. (P49-50 Ex.1&3)2. Written work. (Ex.2)Period Four ListeningStep 1 RevisionCheck the homework.Step 2 ListeningThe Story of Atlanta (P15)Task 1: lead-in (revision).Task 2: Read the statements quickly and guess which can be the possible general idea of the story. (Ex 2)(1) listen for the first time. (Answer: 4.)Work in pairs and discuss the answers.(2) Listen for the second time and finish Ex. 1 & Ex. 3.The correct Order: 4-11-7-5-1-3-9-6-10-8-2(3).Listen for information:Hippomenes was standing waiting and when Atlanta came out she thought, “ __________________________. His death ______________________!” So she said to her father, “_________________. The race ________________ .” But Hippomenes said, “ She has said it:____________________________________.”Step 3 Listening (P48)Task 1: Leading-in(1)D o you know there is an event called “Marathon”?(2)Do you think there was such an event in ancient Olympics?The Marathon was a modern event that was first introduced in the 1896 Olympic Games. The distance is 26 miles 385 yards or 42,195 kilometres. It’s a race in honorof Phidippides, an ancient runner. In the 5th century B.C, the Persians attacked Greece at Marathon near Athens. The Greeks were very worried and didn’t know what to do. They sent Phidippides to Sparta to ask for he lp for the battle…Task 2: Listen to get the main idea.Task 3:Listen again and fill in the blanks.(1) In ancient Athens, the only way to send messages was by ____________.(2) In all it took Phidippides _________ to run to Sparta for help, but his journey was __________.(3) The battle against the Persians was hard but at last the Athens won, because the Persians were too __________.(4) When Phidippides arrived, he could hardly________ and then fell down _______.(5) Every four years there is a race called the Marathon from ___________ to __________.Task 4: Answer the questions (P48).1.How many journeys did Phidippides make?Two. One to Sparta and back; one to Athens.2. Why did he have to run to Sparta so fast?This was the only way to get help quickly as there were no telephones, faxes or e-mails.3. What did he do as well as run?He also fought in the Battle of Marathon against the Persians.4. Why did they ask him to run fast from Marathon to Athens after the battle? They knew the people of Athens could be worried and they wanted them to know the good news.5. How is he remembered?He is remembered with a race in the Olympic Games which is as long as his run form Marathon to Athens.Step 4 Listening (P51)Task 1: Leading-inWhat can you see in the picture?Task 2: Read the statements and listen to the tape for information.Task 3: N umber the events and discuss them in pairs.Answers: 5-7-2-1-6-3-4-8Step 5 HomeworkFinish the exercises on the workbook.Period Five Speaking and writingStep 1 Dictation1.In ancient Olympics, women were not allowed to compete in the games.2. As a matter of fact, he has been admitted to Zhongshan university, whichis as great an honor as a gold medal.3. He felt upset because his house would be taken apart and replaced bya new one.4. I had to promise to slow down so as not to lead to accidents.Step 2 An interviewWork in pairs or groups, and interview at least 5 students about their hobbies and why they like it.1.Wh at’s your favorite hobby?2. Why do you like it ( love / enjoy / prefer /be interested in / be crazyabout…)?3. What is enjoyable about the hobby?4. What good does it do to you?Step 3 SpeakingWork in groups and discuss with your partners who have the same hobby with you Questions:1.Why do you like this sport / music / collecting stamps?2.What is enjoyable about your hobby?3. What do you need for this hobby?4. What have you learned from the hobby?5. What difficulty might you have about it?Step 4 WritingWrite a passage about your hobby.A sampleSwimming is my favorite sport. I like it because it can bring me much fun. The process of learning how to swim is very interesting. You can try different ways of swimming, such as backstroke. You can swim at any time of the year if you like. In hot summer, if you jump into the river or the sea to have a swim, you will feel cool and comfortable. Even in cold winter, you can swim if you are brave enough. It’s a healthy sport and it can build up our body. If you are a beginner, you must be careful. You’d better not swim alone and bring life buoy with you in case of danger. If you want to be a good swimmer, you must have a lot of practice and have great determination.Step 5 Writing task (P53)Situation:Suppose you are a coach, and you are coaching a student to prepare for a coming competition. He has practised for some days. You need to write a report to tell him what he needs to practise to improve further.Now talk about the form and discuss them with your partners.SampleZhao Liyuan, 15 years old this year, will compete in running, long jump and table tennis in the coming competition. For each sport, he has both some advantages and disadvantages. In running his speed is OK at first, but his fast speed can’t last long. In long jump, he has mastered the basic skills and can jump long but he can’t stand steadily when landing. In table tennis, he is skilled in dealing with unexpected situation, but sometimes he is too nervous. In all, he is good at table tennis, but for running and long jump, there is much to be improved.Step 6 HomeworkFinish the composition after class.Period Six AssessmentStep 1 Revision测试性评价I. 语法填空.1.He had to admit _________(break) the school rules.2. It is certain that she will win the ____________ (compete).3. Finally he ____________ (动词短语) the problem with no difficulty.4. It was getting too late. That’s _______ we were getting anxious about you.5. They came here every two days. That is to say, they came here every ________ day.6. Nobody will ____________ (allow) to enter the stadium without a ticket.7. In fact it is ________(relate) to the case.8. Can you understand the various _____________ (advertise) all over the city?9. They think that Father Christmas has a _________ (magic) fascination for many children.II. 单词拼写.1.A________ from all over the world will come to attend the Olympics.2. I will r_______ Mr. Wu as headteacher of the class.3. They will have an i__________ with the boss of the company.4. It is an _________(荣誉) for me to speak here.5. Printing was invented by the _________(古代的) Chinese Bisheng.III. 句型转换.1. A: Are you going to take part in our discussion?B: Are you going to ______ us ____ the discussion?2. A: The accident happened in Taiwan.B: The accident _____ ______ in Taiwan.3. A: The singer will hold a concert soon.B: A concert _____ ___ _____ soon4. A: We haven’t decided when and where to build the new factory.B: When and where to build the new factory ______ _____ ________ yet.5. A: Tom earns 1000 yuan a month while Mary earns 10,000 a month.B: Mary earns ____ _____ ____ ______ ___ that Tom earns.IV. 介词, 副词, 连词填空.1.Greek city used to compete _______ each other _____ the honor of winning.2. A special village is built _______ the competitors to live _______.3. Every four years athletes _____ all over the world are admitted_______competitors.4. He threw the golden apples one ______ another.5. These words are related _____ each other ______ meaning.V. 用所给动词的适当形式填空.last, host, take, hold, start, succeed, join, grow, compete, choose The Olympic Games were first _______ in Ancient Greece as early as 776 B. C. They were held every four years in Olympia. This place was _______ because it was more or less in the centre of the Greek world. Only Greek free-born citizens could _______ part. Slaves were also prevented from __________. The competition _________for more than 1000 years but died out under the rulers of Rome and stopped with the decline of ancient Greek civilization. Then in 1896 the games were held again. In that year, a Frenchman, Baron de Cowbertin, decided to try to ________ the games again. He ________ and the modern Olympic Games have ________ steadily with more and more nations and sportsmen _______ in them. In 2008, Beijing will ________ the 29th Olympic Games.VI. 翻译或完成句子.1.一年一度的校运会.the school sports meet once a year2. 11月中旬3. 运动会项目有跳高, 跳远, 4X100米接力等等.There are many events in the sports meet, such as the high jump, the long jump, the 4 X 100-meter relay race and so on.4. 培养同学们良好的生活习惯.form the students’ good living habit s5. 欢迎报名参加运动会.(You are) welcome to (take part in/ enterStep 2 HomeworkRevise this unit and prepare for next unit.。

高中英语必修二 Unit 1 原文1. 原文标题：The Olympic Games2. The Olympic Games are an international sporting event that brings together athletes from all over the world topete in various sports. The Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Olympics alternating every two years.3. The modern Olympic Games were first held in Athens, Greece in 1896, but the history of the Games can be traced back to ancient Greece, where they were held as part of a religious festival to honor the god Zeus. The ancient Games were held in Olympia, and included events such as running, wrestling, and chariot racing.4. Today, the Olympic Games have grown to include a wide range of sports, from traditional track and field events to newer sports such as snowboarding and beach volleyball. The Games also provide a platform for athletes to showcase their talent andpete at the highest level.5. In addition to the sporting events, the Olympic Games alsopromote ideals of peace and cooperation among nations. The Olympic Truce, which dates back to ancient Greece, calls for a ceasefire during the Games to allow athletes and spectators to travel safely to and from the host city.6. The Olympic Games have also be a symbol of national pride and unity, with countries vying for the chance to host the Games and showcase their culture and hospitality to the world. The Games have the power to bring people together and inspire a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship.7. As the Olympic Games continue to evolve, they rem本人n a testament to the power of sport to transcend borders and bring people together in the spirit of friendlypetition and mutual respect.8. 总结：The Olympic Games is a global event with a rich history and a lasting impact on the world of sports and international relations. As the Games continue to grow and evolve, they continue to inspire athletes and spectators alike with the ideals of peace, unity, and friendlypetition.以上是高中英语必修二 Unit 1 原文的中文版本，希望能帮到您。