1、Unit 2 The Olympic Games教学目标By the end of the period, students will be able to1) acquire some background knowledge of ancient and modern Olympic Games (cultural awareness)2) understand the spirit of Olympic Games and care more about them (emotions Special and Paralympics5 Many events which continue
2、to increaseSuggested answer to Exercise 2):The next Olympic Games will be held in Beijing in 2008 and in London in 2012.Purpose of Design: Cultural Awareness设计意图：文化意识The purpose of this activity is to focus the student on the differences between the modern and ancient Olympic Games. So the first two
3、 questions are factual. The third aims at developing the students reading skills.Step III Reading1. Teaching new words and structures （教新词和结构）Guessing words from context:1) There are two main sets of Games - the Winter and Summer Olympics, and both are held every four years on a regular basis. Are h
4、eld is present simple passive voice and “on a regular basis” means the same as “regularly”.2) Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as competitors. The word “admitted” means “allowed” in here. Will be admitted is future passive voice.3) Does anyone want
5、to host the Olympic Games? It is clear here that the word “host” is being used as a verb but has a similar meaning to the noun “host” a person who gives a party, dinner, etc and pays for it. In the same way the country which organizes the Olympic Games also pays for the stadiums, accommodation, etc.
6、4) No other country could join in, nor could slaves or women! Notice the inversion used in the sentence.5) Theres as competition among countries to host the Olympics as to win Olympic medals. There is a kind of comparison in this sentence.2. Understanding ideas （理解大意）The interview between Li Yan and
7、 Pausanias makes sure the students are aware of the similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games. Ask them questions like:1 What does Li Yan tell Pausanias about the modern Olympic Games?2 What is the first difference he notices between the ancient and modern Olympics?3
8、What is the second thing?4 What is the third thing, etc?5 Can you describe the modern Olympic Games briefly?6 Can you describe the ancient Olympic Games briefly?3. Discussion of style （讨论文体）This reading passage gives the students an opportunity to examine an interview. They will see that one of the
9、two in the dialogue asks the questions and the other answers them. Pausanias also interrupts Li Yan and the questions develop from her answers. So this is an authentic example of an interview.1) In the beginning the interviewer often makes a self introduction like:My name is, May I ask you?2) The bo
10、dy of the passage consists of rounds of questions and answers such as:How often do you hold your games?Where are all the athletes housed?3) The interviewer finds new questions in the answer:Did you say medals?4) At the end of the interview there are often polite conclusions:How interesting! Thank yo
11、u so much for4. Skimming to get the general idea （略读了解中心思想）Skimming: It is used quickly to identify the main idea of a text and get an overall impression of the content.This interview is mainly about _.A. the story of a Greek writer Pausanias and a Chinese girl Li YanB. a magic journey by PausaniasC
12、. the similarities and differences about the ancient and modern OlympicsD. the ancient Olympic Games in Greece5. Scanning to get detailed information （寻读得到细节信息）1) True or False （正误判断）(1) Just Greece could take part in the ancient Olympic Games.(2) Slaves and women used to join in the Olympic Games.(
13、3) The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Olympics.(4) There are many events like ice skating and volleyball which need snow and ice in the winter Olympics.(5) The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries. (6) Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every
14、two years.(7) There are running races in the Winter Olympics.(8) Every athlete can take part in the new Olympics.(9) The Olympics were born in Greece.2) Multiple Choices （单项选择）(1) Where do all the competitors live?A. A hotel. B. A place hired by competitors.C. A restaurant.D. A special village.(2) W
15、hich of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games?A. Skiing and ice skating. B. Running and races.C. Horse riding. D. Swimming.(3) Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games?A. To run faster, jump higher and throw further.B. To get a great honor.C. To make the country famous
16、.D. To make money.(4) Why does Pausanias think people may be competing 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
17、made of gold.(5) How does Pausanias feel when he hears the Olympic Games are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further?A. Surprised. B. Happy. C. Sad. D. Astonished.3) Cloze test （完形填空）The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, th
18、e _and the _ Olympics. Both of them are _ every _ years. All countries can take part if their athletes reach the _ to the games. Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role. A special _ is built for the competitors to live in, several _ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a _ as w
19、ell 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 _.Purpose of Design: Linguistic Knowledge, Language Skills, Learning Strategies设计意图：语言知识、语言技能和学习策略Through teaching new
20、 words and strucutures students will be able to obtain some linguistic knowledge and by discussing the style of the passage, students will have the change to improve their language skill as to how to write an interview.Skimming a passage before reading it should be part of the reading process every
21、time a student reads a new reading passage. It helps him/her to use the context to sort out new words. So encourage this strategy for each reading passage.Scanning is used when you want to find specific information quickly. In scanning you have a question in your mind and you read a passage only to
22、find the answer, ignoring unrelated information.6. Comprehending （理解）Fill in the chart （填表）Ancient Olympicsone set of Gamesno women or slaves can take partonly competitors from GreeceSimilaritieshave running racesheld every 4 yearsno prize money for winnersseen as most important competitionModern Ol
23、ympicstwo main sets of Gamesanyone can take part if they reach the standardcompetitors from all over the worldall around the worldmore than 250 eventsPurpose of Design: Cultural Awareness设计意图：文化意识After all the language studies, students will again have the opportunity to prove that theyve acquired s
24、ome basic background knowledge concerning the Olympic Games.7. Discussion （讨论）Purpose of Design: Linguistic Skills设计意图：语言技能The purpose of this exercise is to show students a way of remembering new vocabulary. Research has shown that if words are grouped together or used in phrases they are more easily remembered. This is an example of such a grouping to help remember new vocabulary. After completing the chart students can use the information in a class discussion.Step IV HomeworkXinxin Study Plan Period II
