How much do you know about the Olympic Games?

Warming up (5')

1.What is the Olympic motto?

swifter

higher

stronger

2. When and where were the ancient Olympic Games first held?

A. The ancient Olympic Games were first held in 1896 in Greece.

B. The ancient Olympic Games were first held in1906 in New York .

C. The ancient Olympic Games were first held in Greece in 776 BC.

3. How many gold medals did China win in the 2008 Olympic Games?

A. 28 B. 51 C.36 D.46

4. When and where will the next Olympic Games be held? A. Athens B. Sydney C. London

An Interview

Pausanias, an ancient Greek writer

Li Yan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games.

Lead-in (3')

This interview is mainly about ______.

A. the story of a Greek writer Pausanias

and a Chinese girl Li Yan

B. a magic journey by Pausanias

C. the similarities and differences about

the ancient and modern Olympics

D. the ancient Olympic Games in Greece

Reading Comprehension ISkimming

Task 2: Scanning (5')

Similarities and differences between ancient and modern Olympic Games.

the ancient Olympics

the modern Olympics

Time every ___ years every ____ years

Typesthe _______ Olympics

The _______ Olympics & the _____ Olympics

Athletesonly____ from______

from all_________ , including men and_________

Sports very few sports over ____ sports

Prize

Motto ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

____________________ ____________________

four four

summer summerwinter

menGreece

countries

women

250

olive wreaths medals

swifter higher strongerswifter higher stronger swifter higher strongerswifter higher stronger

Task 3: Careful reading (10')

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer for each question.

1.Where do all the competitors live?

2. Which of the following is included in the Winter

Olympic Games?

3. The Winter Olympics are usually held ____ years before

the Summer Games.

4.Only athletes who _______ for their event will be

admitted as competitors.

5.To hold the 2012 Olympics, London will build a new

village and all the stadiums ______.

6. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic

Games?

1. Where do all the competitors live?

A. A hotel. B. A place hired by competitors.

C. A restaurant. D. A special village

2. Which 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. The Winter Olympics are usually held ____ years before the Summer Games.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

4.Only athletes who _______ for their event will be

admitted as competitors.

A. must be women B. must live in a special village

C. have reached the agreed standard D. must be men

5.To hold the 2012 Olympics, London will build a new

village and all the stadiums ______.

A. in the east of London B. to the east of London

C. on the east of London D. at the east of London 6. 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. D. To make money.

The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the

world, which include two kinds, the _________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.

Winter

held four

standards allowed

important

A special _______ is built for the competitors to live in,

several ______ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a

__________ as well as seats for those who watch the games.

It’s a great ______ to host the Olympic Games. The olive

wreath has been _________ by medals. But it’s still about

being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw

_______.

village

stadia

gymnasium

honor

replaced

faster higher further

Task 4: Summary (8')

Summer

Discuss this question in groups:

Why do many countries want to

host the Olympic Games while

others do not?

Discussion (10')

Step6:Homework:

1. Retell the passage according to the summary.

2. Underline the difficult language points in the passage.