The Olympic GamesUnit 2ancientcompetecompetitortake part inmedalstand foradj. 古代的；古老的古代的；古老的vi. 比赛；竞争比赛；竞争n. 竞争者竞争者参加；参与参加；参与n. 奖章；勋章；纪念章奖章；勋章；纪念章代表；象征；表示代表；象征；表示Words and expressions reviewOlympic Games through historyObjectiveTo find out how much you know of the ancient Olympic Games or remember recent modern Olympic Games.What do you know about the Olympic Games? Try this quiz and find out who knows the most.1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games 2. start?Olympia in Greece2. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?only one, Greece3. Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games?women and slaves4. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games?olive wreath5. When and where did the modern Olympic Games start?Athens in 18966. Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event?Xu Haifeng for shooting7. What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games?swifter higher strongerAsiaAfricaEuropeOceaniaAmerica8. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for?the five continentsAsiaAsiaEuropeEuropeAfricaAfricaAmericaAmericaOceaniaOceaniaThe five rings stand for friendship of five continents.solidificationequityopenfriendship团结团结平等平等坦城坦城友谊友谊9. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?The five mascots are officially called the Fuwa.The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games11. Whats the motto of Beijing Olympic Games?10. How many gold medals did China win in the 29th Beijing Olympic Games?51One world, one dream 2004 Seoul 2000 Atlanta 1996 Los Angeles 1992 Athens 1988 Barcelona 1984 SydneymascotsMatch the year and the host city of the Summer Olympic Games.Do you know any differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games? List two of them.The Ancient Olympic Games The Olympic Games in Ancient Greece In the ancient times, every four years in the summer period, a major event, which lasted seven days, was held in Olympia, a city in Ancient Greece. Officially established as a celebration at the beginning of the 9th century BC with a law, it included religious rituals and athletic games. With the same law, the area of Olympia was considered a sacred place while a truce was initiated: during the Olympics, all the conflicts among the ancient Greek cities-states stopped. The first written testimonies with the names of winners, date back from the year 776 BC. There were specific preparations for the event.The first Olympic Torch Relay in the 9th Olympic Games in 1928.Religious rituals were held at the beginning and the end of the games.An important notice is that except the priestesses, women were not allowed to watch the games and mothers and sisters of the athletes stayed at the opposite side of the nearby river. A general view of Ancient Olympia as it is today. The Modern Olympic Games Do you know him?Pierre de CoubertinHe is best known as the founder of the International Olympic Committee. Coubertin was a French aristocrat (贵族贵族) born on January 1, 1863. After examining the education of the German, British, and American children, Coubertin decided that it was exercise, more specifically sports, that made a well-rounded and vigorous person. At an international congress on 23 June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris, Coubertin proposed a revival (恢复恢复) of the ancient Olympic Games. The congress led to the establishment of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), of which de Coubertin became the general secretary. It was also decided that the first of these IOC-organised Olympics would take place in Athens, Greece and that they would be held every four years. Ancient Olympic Games1 Only free citizens of one country could take part 2 Slaves and women could not take part (except women in chariot races)3 Always in the same place4 Only once every four years5 Limited number of events which remained the sameModern Olympic Games1 Competitors from many countries2 All adults can take part if they reach the required standard for their event3 Hosted by different countries4 Summer and Winter Games; Special and Paralympics5 Many events which continue to increase BrainstormingName the events of the Olympic Games according to following signs.Events of the Olympic GamesBoxingSwimmingCyclingDivingEvents of the Olympic GamesArcheryBadmintonBaseballBasketballEvents of the Olympic GamesGymnasticsSailingHorse ridingSoccer It is a great honor to host the Olympic Games. To hold the Olympic Games is a rich prize for a country. And it can make a country known in the world. In Beijing; In 2008. Do you remember the moments?opening ceremonyGreen OlympicsCultural Olympics Bird NestWater TubeScientific OlympicsMotto Emblem (会徽会徽)FuwaBeijing Olympic Mascotsprosperity happinesspassionhealthgood luckThe Torch of the Beijing Olympic Games medals decorated with jadegoldsilverbronzeOlympic MedalsWhen and where was the 30th Summer Olympic Games held?The 30th Summer Olympic was held in 2012 at London, UK from 27th July to 12th August 2012. When and where will the 31st Summer Olympic Games be held?The 31st Summer Olympic will be held in 2016 at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 5th to 21st August 2016.Homework1. Write a passage about your2. idea about the London 2012 3. Olympic Games in about 4. 100 words.2. Preview the Reading: AN INTERVIEW