高中英语 Unit 2 The Olympic Games Reading An interview 新人教版必修

1、Unit 2 The Olympic Games An InterviewReadingPeople at that time were_ because our China got the right to _(主办主办) the 2008 Olympic Games.The Olympic Games Quiz1 Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?Olympia (Greece)2 How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? One (Greece)4 When and

2、 where did the modern Olympic Games start?3 Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games? Athens in 1896Slaves and women6 What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games? 5 Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event?swifter, higher, strongerXu Haifeng for sh

3、ootingAsiaAfricaEuropeOceaniaAmerica7 What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? The five continentsReadingAN INTERVIEWthe person who asks questions the person who answers questions What is an interview ?It is a meeting at which a reporter asks questions in order to find out his view.Inte

4、rviewer : Interviewee : Skimming Skim the first paragraph and find out. Who are the interviewer and interviewee？. Why has the interviewer come on a magical journey on March 18th, 2007?PausaniasLi YanSkim the interviewers words and find out .What questions does Pausanias ask? 2. How often do you hold

5、 your Games?3. How can the runners enjoy competing in winter? And what about the horses?4. Do you mean the Greek world?5. Where are all the athletes housed?6. Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games?7. Did you say medals? Do you compete for prize money too?1.May I ask you some questions about the

6、 modern Olympics?the ancient Olympic Gamesthe modern Olympic Games the differences between themthe similarities between themgood & bad effects of the OGSummaryzxxkw After the interview, Pausanias is going to share what he has learnt with his friends in Greece. Help him finish the tables about th

7、e differences and similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics .Pair work ScanningModern Ancienttype /setcompetitorscountryprizeevents Both are held every _. Both are held not for money but for _. _are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics. The mottos are the same. They

8、 are _. Some events are the same, such as_.Modern Ancienttype/setcompetitorscountryprizeevents Both are held every _. Both are held not for money but for _. _are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics. The mottos are the same. They are: _. Some events are the same, such as_.ever

9、y four yearshonorMenSwifter, Higher and Strongerrunning, jumping, swimming, etc.1 What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games?2 Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?3 Why does he think people may be competing for prize money in the modern Olympic Games?Carefully reading1 What ama

10、zes Pausanias about the 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 honor

11、 to host the Olympic Games.3 Why does he think people may be competing for prize money in the modern Olympic Games?He thinks that so many things have changed in the Olympic Games that he fears that spirit of the Olympics may have changed too. Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not? Use the mind map below to help you.Discussion Group work Reasons to host the Olympic GamesReasons not to host the Olympic GamesDiscussionReasons to host the Olympic Gamesa great honourgreat responsibility new investmentnational pridenew sports facilities