Unit 2 The Olympic Games --- An Interviewppt课件

,Hand in Hand We see the fire in the sky We feel the beating of our hearts together This is our time to rise above We know the chance is here to live forever for all time Hand in hand we stand all across the land we can make this world a better place in which to live hand in hand we can start to understand breaking down the walls that come between us for all time a-li-long Every time we give it all We feel the flame eternally inside us Lift our hands up to the sky the morning calm helps us to live in harmony for all time hand in hand we can start to understand breaking down the walls that come between us for all time hand in hand .,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.,2,Unit 2,Period 1,3,Step1: Warming up,A Mini Olympic Games in our class,4,Each group can choose a number that hasnt chosen, and give the answer to the question. If answering correctly, he/ she get the score for his/ her group. The group which get the highest score will be the winner and of course win a prize.,Rules,1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12,5,Competition,Name the following events:,Gymnastics,Running,Badminton,Boxing,Diving,Horse riding,2 points,6,When and where did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 776 BC; in Greece B. 776 AD; in Greece,Competition,1 point,7,What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games? A. Running, jumping, shooting, throwing, wrestling. B. Table tennis, jumping, volleyball, swimming.,Competition,1 point,8,How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? A. only one B. five C. ten,Only one, Greece,1 point,9,Who could not take part in the Olympic Games?,Women,Slaves,2 points,10,When and where did the modern Olympics start? A. In 1896; in Athens B. In 1896; in America,Competition,1 point,11,What is the motto of the Olympic Games? A. Faster, Higher and Stronger. B. Swifter, Higher and Further. C. Swifter, Higher and Stronger,Competition,1 point,12,Asia,Europe,Africa,America,Oceania,What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for ?,Competition,stands for the friendship of five continents.kntinnt n. 大陆,洲,uieini n. 大洋洲,1 point,13,In which city will the next Olympic Games be held? A. in Athens, Greece B. in Tokyo, Japan C. in Rio, Brazil,Competition,1 point,14,Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event? A. Xu Haifeng; shooting B. Xu Haifeng; table tennis,Competition,1 point,15,How many gold medals did China get in the 2012 London Olympics? A. 36 B. 37 C. 38 D. 39,Competition,1 point,16,What we call those who work to help without pay in the Olympics?,Competition,Volunteers,1 point,17,Activity 1: Fast reading,Step2: Reading,An Interview,Task 1: Scanning (for the character, identity & purpose ),18,Pausanias, a Greek writer 2000 years ago.,Li Yan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympics.,Interviewer,Interviewee,to find out about the present-day Olympic Games,interviewing 访 谈,19,Tips for Interview,Before an interview:,Prepare the questions,Steps for an interview:,Introduce yourself,Talk about your purpose of the interview,Ask questions,Thank the interviewee,20,Task 2: Skimming,Can you find some questions Pausanias ask?,1). How often do you hold your Games? L12,2). Winter Games? How can the runners enjoy competing in winter? What about the horses? L17,3). Do you mean the Greek world? L26,4). Where are all the athletes housed? L32,5). Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games? L36,6). Did you say medals? L49 Do you compete for prize money too ?,21,Activity 2： careful reading,1.How often do you hold your Games?,L: Every 4 years.,Q1: How many kinds of Olympic Games now? 2 sets of games, the Winter and the Summer Olympics Q2: Will any athlete be admitted as competitors? Why? No, only those who have reached the agreed standard for their event.,?,Task 1: Find the answer to the question.,22,2.Winter Games?,Q1: Why do we call them the Winter Olympic Games?,Q2: Which events do the Summer Olympics have?,?,Its in the Summer Olympics that you have the running races, together with swimming, sailing and all the team sports,There are competitions like skiing and ice skating which need snow and ice.,23,3: Do you mean the Greek world?,modern Olympic Games,ancient Olympic Games,_ country can take part if their athletes are good enough. _ are not only allowed, but play a very important role.,Only _ cities, no other countries could join in, nor could _ or _.,amazed, unbelievable,feeling,Greek,slaves,women,Any,Women,24,4 : Where are all the athletes housed?,a special village to live in, a reception building, some stadiums, and a gym as well.,5: Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games? Why?,1). a great responsibility but also a great honor to be chosen.,2).There is as much competition to host the Olympics as to win Olympic medals.,25,6.Do you compete for prize money too?,No. Its still about the motto of the Olympics “Swifter, Higher and Stronger”,26,More details,Activity 2: Work with your partners to work out the similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics.,Group work,27,every four years,money,swifter,higher,stronger,Men,swimming,running,horse-riding,Fill in the form,28,Summer Olympics,Winter Olympics,Only in Greece,men,women,The olive wreaths,Over 250 sports,Greek,all over the world,An Olympic village, several stadiums,as well as a gymnasium,29,Comprehending,Among the differences, what amazes Pausanias about the modern Summer Olympic Games? What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games? Why does Pausanias think Athens, Greece and Beijing, China should feel proud? Why does Pausanias think People may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?,Activity 3: Give your answer to the question.,30,1. Among the differences, what amazes Pausanias about the modern Olympic Games?,2. Both men and women athletes from all over the world take part in so many events.,3. The olive wreath has been replaced by Olympic medals.,1.There are two sets of Games,31,2. What makes Pausanias happy about the modern Olympic Games?,Pausanias is happy that the ideas of running faster, jumping higher and throwing further are still present in the modern Olympic Games.,32,3. Why does Pausanias think Athens, Greece and Beijing, China should feel proud? 4. Why does Pausanias think People may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?,Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honour to host the Olympic games.,Because he feels so much has changed.,Besides, he is told that athletes will be awarded with medals but not the olive wreath.,33,Summary,Activity 4: Summarize the text. What are they mainly talking about?,The text mainly _ the Olympic Games , especially the _ and _ between the ancient Olympic Games and the modern Olympic Games.,introduces,similarities,differences,34,Step 3: Post reading,Discussion,Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games?,Team work,35,Reasons to host the Olympic Games,A great honour,develop national economy,make China known to the world,improve the friendship,36,Reasons not to host the Olympic Games,too expensive,disturb peoples life,more pollution,sports centers will not be made full use of later,cause disorder to our society,37,1. People all over the world will learn about the country ,city and its people. 2. Attracting investment (投资). 3. Many sports fans will visit the city and will bring great benefits to the city. 4.Enhance(提高，增强） the sense of national pride. 5.The development of urban construction(城市建 设） is more convenient for peoples lives.,Good effects,38,1. It is very expensive to host the Olympics. Maybe the money should be used for other things. 2. Too many visitors may do harm to the environment of the city. 3. The stadiums and buildings may be wasted after the Olympic Games. 4. Increase the pressure and stress on some aspects, such as traffics .,Bad effects,39,Listen to the audio and pay attention to the tone. Try to follow the reader.,40,Which expressions do you like best in the text.,L5: I lived in what you call “Ancient Greece”,L15: Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as competitors.,L22: Its in the Summer Olympics that you have the running races, together with,L27. No other countries could join in, nor could slaves or women!,L30. Women are not only allowed , but play a very important role in ,L40. Theres as much competition to host the Olympics as to win Olympic medals.,41,Homework,1. Review the text and learn more about the ancient and modern Olympics 2. Finish P12. Ex. 2 & 3,42,