英语必修2第二单元reading课件

1、How much do you know How much do you know about the Olympic Games?about the Olympic Games?Lead inThe nest of hope(希望之巢希望之巢)the nest (National Stadium) for Opening ceremony, Closing ceremony, and track and fieldNational Aquatics(/ kwkwt tksks/水上运动水上运动) CenterThe Water Cube(水立方水立方)The emblem (/ emblem

2、blm m/徽章徽章) of the 29th Olympic GamesThe 29th Olympic Games slogan “One World One Dream” . The flag of the Olympic Games What does the Olympic flag mean? Background color: white Shapes: 5 rings joined togetherSymbolic(象征象征) of peace the friendship of the 5 continents EuropeEuropeAsiaAsiaOceaniaOcean

3、iaAmericaAmericaAfricaAfricaOfficial Mascots （吉祥物）（吉祥物）of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games fish pandaTibetan antelopeswallowCan you say something about them?torchOlympic motto(格言格言, 口号口号)Swifter Higher Stronger Every athlete should try to run faster, jump higher, and throw further. They do their best

4、to win medals.Olympic flame奥运圣火 The fire represents life and enthusiasm. 圣火象征着发源于古希腊圣火象征着发源于古希腊的文明之光的文明之光, 它照耀着人类它照耀着人类前进的道路前进的道路, 激励着人类追激励着人类追求光明、追求理想，朝着求光明、追求理想，朝着崇高的目标不断进取。崇高的目标不断进取。Do you recognize them?torchan olive wreathflamemedalsOlive wreathGold medalSilver medal Copper medal basketball foo

5、tball (soccer) Ball gamesbaseball tennis volleyball table tennis badminton110m hurdles runninglong jump high jumpOlympic championswimmingdivingboxingwrestlingshot-put shootingweightlifting judoGymnastics体操体操skatingFigure SkatingFencing剑术剑术(A competition)Let me see how much you know about the Olympic

6、 Games.1.where did the ancient Olympic Games start?2.How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?Only one country. (Greece) A. in Greece B. in China3. Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games?slaves and women4.When and where did the modern Olympics start?A. In 1896; in Athen

7、s B.In 1896; in America 5. How often are the Olympic Games held ? A. once every 4 years B. once every 2 years C. once every 3 years7.How many gold medals did China get in the 2008 Beijing Olympics? A. 50 B. 49 C. 516.Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event? A. Xu Haifeng; shooting

8、B. Xu Haifeng; table tennis8. How many kinds of the Olympic Games are there in the world?Two. (Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games)9.When did China first take part in the Olympic Games? A. In 1932 B. In 1940 10. What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games?swifter hig

9、her stronger11. What do the five rings stand for?11.What is the theme slogan of Beijing Olympic games?12.Which one is the mascots of Beijing Olympics?ABCDPausania, a Greek writer who used to write about the Olympic Games Have an interviewInterviewer(采访者采访者) interviewee(被采访者被采访者) LiYan, a volunteer f

10、or the 2008 Olympic Games Task 1True or False.( )1.Men and women were allowed to take part in the ancient Olympic Games.( )2.The Winter Olympic Games are held every three years.( )3.The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing. ( )4. A special village is built for competitors to live in.( )5.To ho

11、ld the Olympic is a rich prize and a big honor for a country.FFFTTWomen were not allowedevery four years.29th( ) 6. Every athlete can take part in the Olympic Games.FEvery athlete who reaches the standard canThen talk about the similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Olympics. Ho

12、w often Both are held every years. Purpose Both are held not for but for honor. BeliefThe motto is the same. They are , and . Events Some events are the same, such as .fourmoneyswifterhigherstrongerrunning Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics Type of Games the Summer Olympics Both the_ Olympics and the_

13、 Olympics Host Country all around the world Compe-titors No _ or_ can take part _can take part if they reach the standardPrize medals Events only a few more than _events SummerWinter Greecethe olive wreath250womenslaves anyoneAncient Olympic Games1. only one set of games2. fewer events3. no _ or _ c

14、an take part in. competitors only from _4. get _ as prize1. _ sets of Games 2. more events like_ and _3. anyone can take part in it if they reach the _4. get _ as prizewomenslavesGreecetwoskiingice skatingstandardmedals1.2.were held _ years3. no _ for the winners4. important competitionolive wreathe

15、smoneyevery fourThe Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the S_ and the W_ Olympics. Both of them are h_ every _ _. All countries can take part if their athletes reached the s_ to the games. Women are not only a_ to join in but playing a very i_ role. A

16、 s_ v_ is built for the competitorsSummary of the interviewummerintereldfour yearstandardllowedmportantpecial illageto live in, a s_ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a g_ as well as seats for those who watch the games. Its a great h_ to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been r_ by

17、 medals. But its still about being able to run f_, jump h_ and throw f_.tadiumymnasiumonoreplacedasterigherurther1. What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games? A. Men are allowed to take part in the Games B. Its expensive to host the Olympic Games C. All the sports events and all the countries as

18、 well as women can take part in it. D. No country wants to host the Olympic GamesHint-Hint- Question 4th2.Why does Pausianias think Beijing should feel proud ?A. Because Beijing will host the Olympic Games in 2008B. Because China had won 32 medals in 2004 Olympic Games.C. Because Beijing is the firs

19、t Asian country to host the Olympic Games.Hint Question 5th 3. Why does Pausianias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games ?A.Because so many things have changed in the Olympics that he fears the spirit of Olympic may change.B.Because the olive wreath has been replaced.C.

20、 Because the winners will became very rich.Hint question 6thReasons to host the Olympic Gamesa great honoura great responsibilitynewInvestment(投资投资)tourismnew sports facilities(设施设施)national prideReasons not to host the Olympic Gamestoo expensivemuch planningaccidents/attackspressure and stress(压压力力

21、)many stadiumsaccommodation(住处住处,住所住所)Task 31. Pausanias was_.A. a writer who lived in “Ancient Greece”B. an English writer 2,000 years ago.C. a writer who wrote about the modern Olympic Games.D. an athlete2. Who could take part in the ancient Olympics in Greece?A. Greek nobles(贵族贵族) B. Greek slaves.C. Greek women D. English noblesAA3. Who can be admitted to the present Olympic Games?A. All the athletes from all over the world.B. Athlete from the developed countries.C. Athletes who can reach t