必修二unit2WarmingupandReading

1、Reading2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. 1.When and where were the 29th Olympic Games held? 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. YOU AND ME2. When and where will the next Olympic Games be held?In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.2.Do you know

2、the Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games ?3.What do the five rings mean? The five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.1. When did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC2. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games? A. Metals B.

3、Medals C. Olive wreathPre-reading4. Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games? A. badminton B. basketball C. speed skating D. soccer 3. How many gold medals did China get in the 2008 Beijing Olympics? A. 36 B. 28 C. 21 D. 51 ReadingAN INTERVIEWGuessWhat do Pausanias and Li Yan possibly talk about i

4、n the interview?1. Greek 希腊希腊 2. ancient 古代的古代的2. volunteer 志愿者志愿者3. homeland 家乡家乡4. how often 多久一次多久一次5. regular 定期的定期的6. athlete 运动员运动员7. be admitted as 作为作为被接受被接受8. slave 奴隶奴隶9. nowadays 当代当代10.gymnastics 体操体操11.stadium 体育场体育场12.gymnasium 室内体育馆室内体育馆13. host 主人，举办主人，举办14.swift快速快速1.Fast readingIte

5、msThe ancient olympic gamesThe modern olympic gamesFrequency 1. Every_ years2. Every _ yearsfourfourTypesOnly Summer olympic gamesSummer and 3._Olympic gamesEvents Fewer4._WintermoreItemsThe ancient olympic gamesThe modern olympic gamesAthletes Only men from 5. _ cityFrom 6._ _ including 7. _Greekal

6、l overthe worldwomenPlaces Greece8._ _Prize9._ _10. _every country is possiblean olive wreathmedals1.The Winter Olympic Games are usually held in the same year as the Summer Olympics.2.There was no Winter Olympic Games in ancient Greece.3.There are running races on the ice in the Winter Olympic Game

7、s.4.All countries can take part in the Olympic Games if their athletes reach the standard to be admitted to the games.FTTTListen and write a T (true) or a F (false).Task 1: Second reading5. Ancient Greek cities used to compete against each other for Olive wreaths.6. Slaves couldnt join in the Games,

8、 but women could.7. To host Olympic Games will cost lots of money.FFT1. What is the text mainly about?The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.Task 3: Answer the following questions. 2. When Pausanias hears that women are allowed to join in, what does he say? H

9、ow about his feeling, sad, surprised or happy? “Please wait a minute! All those events, all those countries and even women taking part!” he says. He feels surprised.The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the _and the _ Olympics. Both of them are _ eve

10、ry _ _. Summary of the interviewSummerWinterheldfour yearsAll countries can take part if their athletes reached the _ to the games. Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role. A _ _ is built for the competitors to live in,standardallowedimportantspecial villagea _ for competitions, a

11、large swimming pool, a _ as well as seats for those who watch the games. Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games. stadiumgymnasiumhonorThe Olive wreath has been _ by medals. But its still about being able to run _, jump _ and throw _.replacedswifterhigherfurther1. Where do all the competitors live?

12、A. A hotel. B. A special village. C. A restaurant. D. Nowhere.2. Which of the following is an event of Winter Games? A. Skiing and ice skating B. Running and races C. Horse riding D. SwimmingBATask 2: Choose the best answer.3. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games? A. To develop the economy. B. I