1、Enjoy an English song,Q1: What is the name of the song?,Q2: What was it composed for?,Hand in Hand,Its the theme song made for the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.,Unit 2,Period 1,Step1: Warming up,Test your knowledge with this quiz.,When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start?A. 776 BC; in Greece B
2、. 776 AD; in Greece,Competition,2. What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games?A. Running, jumping, shooting, throwing, wrestling. B. Table tennis, jumping, volleyball, swimming.,Competition,3. When and where did the modern Olympics start?A. In 1896; in Athens B. In 1896; in America,Competit
3、ion,4. What is the motto of the Olympic Games?A. Faster, Higher and Stronger. B. Swifter, Higher and Further. C. Swifter, Higher and Stronger,Competition,5. How many gold medals did China get in the 2012 London Olympics?A. 36 B. 37C. 38 D. 39,Competition,6. Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and
4、 for what event?A. Xu Haifeng; shooting B. Xu Haifeng; table tennis,Competition,Asia,Europe,Africa,America,Oceania,7. Which continent does each ring stand for?,Competition,weightlifting,shooting,judo,diving,Competition,8. Name the following events:,Pausanias, a Greek writer 2000 years ago.,Li Yan, a
5、 volunteer for the 2008 Olympics.,Step2: Pre - reading,Characters & Identity,Interviewer,Interviewee,the ancient Olympic Games,the modern Olympic Games,the difference between them,the similarities between them,good & bad effects of the OG,Fast reading,Read the interview quickly to check what it is a
6、bout.,Step3: Reading,How many questions does Pausanias ask about the modern Olympics?,1. How often are the Olympic Games held?,Every four years.,Athletes who are good enough, including men and women from all over the world.,2. Who can take part in the modern Olympics?,3. Where can competitors stay?
7、4. What do the winners get as a prize? 5. What do the competitors compete for?,A special village which is built for them.,They get medals as their prize.,For the honor - “Swifter, Higher and Stronger.”,Careful reading,And answer the following:,3. In general, what amazes Pausanias about the Olympics?
8、,The differences between the ancient and modern Olympics.,Comprehending,He made a _ journey to modern time.,1. What amazes Li Yan about Pausanias?,magical,2. Why does Pausanias think we may be competing for money in modern Olympics?,Because he is told that athletes will be awarded with medals but no
9、t the olive wreath.,More details,What are the similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics?,Group work,Similarities,Both are held every four years.Both are held not for money but for honor.Men are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics.The motto is the same
10、. ( Swifter, Higher and Stronger.) Some events remain the same, such as running, jumping, shooting and throwing. ,Differences,Any country,Greek,all over the world,men and women,Both the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics,A special village and several stadiums,More,The olive wreath,The Olympic G
11、ames are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the _and the _ Olympics. Both of them are _ every _ _. All countries can take part if their athletes reach the agreed _ for the games. Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role.,Summer,Winter,held,four years,s
12、tandard,allowed,important,Step4: Summary,A_ _ is built for the competitors to live in . A _ for competitions, a large swimming pool, and a gymnasium are built as well. 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
13、throw _.,honor,replaced,faster,higher,further,stadium,special village,The writing form of the reading - An interview.,Step 5: Conclusion,It is organized in a (an) _ style. A. narrative B. argumentative C. conversational D. persuasive,C,How to make their preparation for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games? key topic:1.how to improve the environment2.how to improve the transportation3.how to improve the citizens English,Step 6: Discussion,Homework,Write a letter to the Beijing Olympic Committee on how to improve the environment,transportation and citizens English for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.,
