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2020学年人教版英语精品资料Section_Warming Up & Reading Prereading1How often are the Olympic Games held?2Whats the Olympic spirit? Please read carefully the following passage to get the answer.Every four years, the best athletes from countries around the world come together in the spirit of peace and friendship to compete in the Olympic Games. With the lighting of the Olympic flame the games begin the Olympic spirit kept alive. That flame has been brought many thousands of miles by relay runners all the way from Olympia, in Western Greece, where the ceremony began 2,700 years ago. This simple ceremony, and the lighting of the torch, is the spark that renews the Olympic flame wherever the games are played. The games symbolized the early Greeks ideal of mans unity, their vision of peace, and of human perfection.The Olympic began as a religious ceremony. The First Games in recorded history took place in the year 776 BC. This was the time of the Western Zhou period in China. All the Greek citystates participated. States at war with each other would end hostilities during the Games.The Olympic motto is universally accepted as “Swifter, Higher, Stronger”. One athlete from the games host country takes an oath at the Opening Ceremony on behalf of all the competing athletes, “In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic games, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams.”In ancient times, winners were crowned with wreaths of the sacred olive. Their names were proclaimed throughout the Greek citystates. Things have not changed much in this regard. Today, first place winners are awarded gold medals, second place winners, silver, and third place winners get the bronze. And, as in ancient times, Olympic stars become internationally famous.Let us hope that this living experience of peace and friendship between all the peoples of the world that began in Olympia, in ancient Greece, will continue for many centuries to come.Warming UpHow much do you know about the Olympic Games?1What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games?(1)swifter_(2)higher_(3)stronger2. Look at the following pictures and match the cities with the Olympic Games.(1)The 26th Olympics Atlanta(2)The 27th Olympics Sydney(3)The 28th Olympics Athens(4)The 29th Olympics Beijing(5)The 30th Olympics London(6)The 31st Olympics Rio_de_Janeiro3What do the five rings stand for?The_five_rings_stand_for_friendship_and_unity_of_the_five_continents_in_the_world. 4Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event?Xu_Haifeng;_shooting.5Can you speak out the English names of the following sports as quickly as possible?答案:A.skating Btable tennis (pingpong) CswimmingDdivingEbasketballFrunningGlong jumpHgymnasticsFast ReadingScan the text and then choose the best answer according to the text.1Who is Pausanias?AA volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games.BA journalist from Greece.CAn athlete from Greece.DA Greek writer about 2,000 years ago.2Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games?ATo develop the economy.BIt is a great honour.CTo make the country famous.DThey want to make money.3Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games?ASkiing and ice skating.BRunning races.CHorse riding. DSwimming.4Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?ABecause the winner can get medals.BBecause the winners can be awarded lots of money by their own countries.CBecause the olive wreaths have been replaced by medals.DBecause medals are made of gold.5This interview is mainly about _.Aa magic journey by PausaniasBthe similarities and differences about the ancient and modern OlympicsCthe ancient Olympic Games in GreeceDthings that amaze Pausanias about the modern Olympic Games答案:15DBACBCareful Reading1. Read the text carefully and answer the following questions.(1)What does the Olympic motto mean?Every_athlete_should_try_to_run_faster,_jump_higher_and_throw_further.(2)How have the Olympic Games changed since the old Olympic Games were held in Ancient Greece?More_events_and_athletes,_and_women_are_allowed_to_take_part.2Read the text again and fill in the following chart.ItemsThe ancient Olympic GamesThe modern Olympic GamesFrequencyEvery four yearsEvery (1)four yearsTypesOnly Summer Olympic GamesSummer and (2)Winter_Olympic_GamesEventsFewer(3)Over_250_sportsAthletesOnly men from Greek citiesAthletes from (4)all over the world, including (5)womenHostcountryGreece(6)Every_country that wants to holdPrizeAn olive wreathMedalsMottoSwifter, Higher, StrongerSwifter, Higher, StrongerSummaryFill in the blanks according to the text.The modern Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, 1.which include two sets of Games, the Winter and the Summer Olympics. Both 2.are_held (hold) every four years. All countries can take part and only athletes who have reached the 3.agreed (agree) standard for their event will be admitted 4.as competitors. Women are not only allowed to join in but play a very 5.important (importance) role in many events.A special village is built for the competitors 6.to_live (live) in. A great number of buildings such as stadium, large swimming pools and gymnasium are built for petitions (compete). Its a great 8.responsibility (responsible) and honour to host the Olympics. The olive wreath 9.has_been_replaced (replace) by medals, but the motto 10.of the Olympics is still “Swifter, Higher,Stronger”.DiscussionDo you think its necessary for us to host the Olympic Games?Why?Yes.Because_its_a_great_honour_and_a_great_responsibility_to_host_the_Olympic_Games/it_can_make_us_make_more_friends/it_is_of_great_benefit_to_develop_national_economy/it_can_make_athletes_do_better_sports_and_develop_faster/it_can_make_China_known_to_the_world/it_can_make_new_sports_facilities.
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