人教版高中英语 必修二 Unit2《The Olympic Games---Reading》 课件(共45张PPT).ppt

1、AsiaAsiaEuropeEuropeAfricaAfricaAmericaAmericaOceaniaOceania2004 Athens2000 Sydney2008 Beijing2012 LondonfishpandaTibetan antelopeswallowtorch1.Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?Olympia(Greece).2.How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?One(Greece).3.Who could not take part i

2、n the ancient Olympic Games?Slaves and women.4.When and where did the modern Olympic Games start?Athens in 1896.5.Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event?Xu Haifeng for shooting.6.What are the three words that show the spirit of Olympic Games?Swifter,higher,stronger.7.What do the f

3、ive rings on the Olympic flag stand for?The five continents.8.What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?The Five Friendlies:Beibei,Jingjing,Huanhuan,Yingying and Nini,meaning“Beijing Huanying Ni”,or in English,“Welcome to Being.”PausaniasLi YanAncient OlympicsModernOlympicsthe ancient O

4、lympic Gamesthe modern Olympic Games the differences between themthe similarities between themgood&bad effects of the OGScan the passage and find the differences and similarities between the ancient Olympic games and the modern Olympic games.fourfourwintermoreGreekall overthe worldwomenevery country

5、 is possiblean olive wreathmedals1.having running races2.held every four years3.no prize money for winners4.the same motto:Swifter,Higher and Stronger5.seen at most important competition1.Pausanias A.is a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.2.Li Yan B.can take part in the Olympics if the

6、ir athletes are good enough.3.The athletes C.was a Greek who used to write about the ancient Olympic Games in Greece.4.Nowadays any country D.can only be admitted when they reach the agreed standard.5.Every country E.wants to host the Olympics because it is a responsibility and a great honour.1.Read

7、 the passage carefully and tell the statements true or false.1.Pausanias wanted to learn more about modern Olympic Games.()2.We can see horse riding event in the Winter Games.()3.The ancient Olympics were held in Greece and its neighbouring countries.()FFT4.It is very expensive to host the modern Ol

8、ympic Games.()5.Olive wreaths were prizes during the Olympic Games in ancient times.()TT2.Read the text again and fill in the blanks in the chart below.twoskiingrunning raceslaves250gymnasiummedalSwifter 3.Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.1)What amazes Pausanias about th

9、e Olympic Games?Pausanias is amazed that many countries take part in the Olympic Games and women too and there are two sets of Games the Winter and the Summer Olympics.2)Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honour to host the Olympic

10、Games.3)Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?He thinks that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that the spirit of the Olympics may have changed too.The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world,which include two k

11、inds,the _ and the _ Olympics.Both of them are _ every _ _.All countries can take part if their athletes are _ _ to the games.SummerWinterheldfour yearsgood enough1.Complete the summary of the text.Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role.A _ _ is built for the competitors to live i

12、n,a _ for competitions,a large swimming pool,a _ as well as seats for those who watch the games.Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games.allowedimportantspecial villagestadiumgymnasiumhonorThe Olive wreath has been _ by medals.But its still about being able to run _,jump _ and throw _.swifterhigherfu

13、rtherreplacedThe Olympic Games 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 are _ _ to the games.SummerWinterheldfour yearsgood enoughWomen are not only _ to join in but playing

14、 a very _ role.A _ _ is built for the competitors to live in,a _ for competitions,a large swimming pool,a _ as well as seats for those who watch the games.Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games.allowedimportantspecial villagestadiumgymnasiumhonorThe Olive wreath has been _ by medals.But its still a

15、bout being able to run _,jump _ and throw _.swifterhigherfurtherreplacedWhy do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games while other do not?great responsibilitya great honourtourismNew sportsfacilitiesnationalpridenewinvestment much planningtoo expensiveaccidentsattacksManystadiumsAccom-modationpressure+stress1.Review the reading text and finish Ex.1&2(P11)2.Prepare for next period.