Unit 2 The Olympic Games威县一中 李海娜The mayor of Beijing took over the flag of the Olympic Games, for Beijing will host the 29th Olympic Games in 2008.Table tennisfootballbasketballvolleyballbadmintontennisrunningHigh jump Long jumpCyclingWeight liftingShootingwrestlingswimmingSkating Diving Sailing/surfing boxingBoxingHorse riding skiingQuiz about 1.When and where was the last Olympic Games held?2008, Beijing, Chinathe opening ceremony for the 2008 Olympic Games2. When and where will the next Olympic Games be held?2012, London, UK申奥会徽申奥会徽奥运会徽奥运会徽2012年伦敦奥运会室内自行车比赛场馆 2012年伦敦奥运会主体育场“伦敦碗” 3. How often are the Olympic Games held?Every four years. 4. How many main sets of Olympic Game are there? And what are they?Two.The Summer and Winter Olympics 5. Whats the motto of the Olympics? Swifter, Higher, Stronger.6. Whats the motto of Beijing Olympic Games? One World， One Dream7. What is the mascot of Beijing Olympic Games?Fuwa吉祥物8. What does the five rings on the Olympic Flag stand for? friendship of five continentsFive ringsFive continentsFive rings join togetherFriendshipEurope AsiaAfricaOceaniaAmericaThe Olympic flagEurope Africa AmericaAsiaAsiaOceania9. Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event?Xu Haifeng for shooting10. How many gold medals did China get in the 29th Olympic Games?Brief History of the Olympics776 BC394AD1896Olympia in GreeceModern Olympics293届届Athens in Greece AncientOlympics0 届届Listen to the tape to find out differences and similarities about the ancient and modern Olympics?Pausania, a Greek writer who used to write about the Olympic Games LiYan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Gamesmagical journeyOlympic GamesinterviewerintervieweeWhat are the differences and similarities about the ancient and modern Olympics? How often?AthletesWhen？EventsA special villagePlacesPrizeHow often?AncientModern Every four yearsEvery four years When？AncientModern SummerWinter and summerAthletesAncientModern Only men fromGreek cities. Women and slaveswere not allowed.Athletes from all over the world.EventsAncientModern fewmore than 250A special villageAncientModern noan Olympic village, a main reception building, several stadiums and a gymnasium PlacesAncientModern GreeceEvery country has an opportunity.PrizeAncientModern An olive wreathMedalsAncient OlympicsModern Olympics1.one set of games2.fewer events3.No _or _ can take part in. Only competitors from_4.Get _ as prize.1._ sets of Games: 2.More events like_ and _.3.Anyone can take part in it if they reach the _.4.Get _as prize.womenslavesGreece.skiingice skatingstandard.medalsSimilarities1.were held every four years2. no money for the winners3. important competitionTwoolive wreathThe Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world . There are two kinds of Olympic Games-one is the _ Olympic Games and the other is the _ one . Both of them Are held every _ years. All countries can _ if their athletes reach the standard to be _ to the games. Women are not only _ to join in but play a very _ role. A special _ is built for the competitors to live in, a _ for competitions, a _ as well as seats for those who watch the games. Its just as _ a competition to host the Olympics _ to win an Olympic medal. The olive wreath has been _ by medals. But its still about being able to_Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games? 1. To finish a composition to introduce the history of the Olympic Games. 2. To preview Learning about Language part, especially the future passive voice (P 87- 89). Discuss the exercise as much as possible.HomeworkHomework “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.”“奥运会最重要的不是胜利，而是参与；正如在生活中最重要的事情不是成功，而是奋斗；但最本质的事情并不是征服，而是奋力拼搏。” 顾拜旦