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Let me see how much you know about the Olympic Games.
1.When and where did the ancient Olympic
Games start?
2.How many countries competed in
the ancient Olympic Games?
Only one country. (Greece)
A. 776BC; in Greece
B. 776AD; in Greece
3.When and where did the modern Olympics start?
A. In 1896; in Athens
B.In 1896; in America
4. How often are the Olympic Games held ?
A. once every 4 years
B. once every 2 years
C. once every 3 years
5. How many kinds of the Olympic Games are there in the world?
Two. (Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games)
6.When did China first take part in the
Olympic Games? A. In 1932 B. In 1940
7. What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games?
swifter higher stronger
9.How many gold medals did China get in
the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
A. 50 B. 49 C. 51
8.Who was China’s first gold medal winner
and for what event?
A. Xu Haifeng; shooting
B. Xu Haifeng; table tennis
11.What is the theme slogan of Beijing Olympic games?
10.Which one is the mascots of Beijing Olympics?A B C D
EuropeEurope AfricaAfrica AmericaAmerica
AsiaAsia OceaniaOceania
12. What do the five rings stand for?
What does the passage tell us?the ancient Olympic Games
the modern Olympic Games
good & bad effects of the Olympic Gamesthe similarities between themthe differences between them
1.There are running races in the Winter Olympics. ( ) 2.Women were admitted to join in the old Olympics. ( )3.All the competitors compete for money. ( )
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T4.The olive wreath has been replaced by medals.( )5. Sydney will hold the 2012 Olympics. ( )
——(no)
(not) only man ——
______(honor)
______(London)
Read the passage carefully, then answer the following questions.
1. Can every athlete take part in the modern Olympic Games?
2. What is the difference between winter Olympics and Summer Olympics?
3.Why does every country want to host the Olympic Games?
4. What does the Olympic motto mean?
1. Can every athlete take part in the modern Olympic Games?
Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as competitors.
2. What is the difference between winter Olympics and Summer Olympics?
There is no running race or horse riding events in winter Olympics. Instead there are competitions like skiing and skating which need snow and ice.
3.Why does every country want to host the Olympic Games?Because it is not only a great responsibility but also a great honor to host Olympic Games.4. What does the Olympic motto mean?The Olympic motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger” means every athlete should try to run faster, jump higher and throw further.
What are the What are the differencesdifferences and and similaritiessimilarities about the ancient about the ancient and modern Olympics?and modern Olympics?
What are the similarities?How often Both are held
___________________.Purpose Both are held not for ______ but for
honor.Belief They are the same: ________,
________, ________.Competi
-tors_______ are allowed to take part in both ancient and modern Olympics.
EventsSome events are the same, such as __________,________,__________shooting and throwing.
every four years
money
swifterhigher strongerMen
swimming running horse-riding
What are the differences?Ancient Olympics
Modern Olympics
Games Summer Olympics.
_______________and ______________
Host country
___________ Countries all over the world.
Competi -tors
Only men. Both ______and _______.
Prize ____________________
Medals
Events Only a few. _______________.
Summer OlympicsWinter Olympics
Greece
menwomen
The olive wreaths
Over 250 sports
Summary
The 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 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, a __to live in, a ________ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a________ as w______ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a________ as well as seats for those who watch the ell as seats for those who watch the games. It’s a great _____ t. It’s a great _____ to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been ________ o host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been ________ by medals. But it’s still about being by medals. But it’s still about being able to run ________ jump to run ________ jump ______ and throw _______.______ and throw _______.
Summer Winter
held four yearsstandard
allowedimportantSpecial village
stadium gymnasium
honorreplacedfaster higher further
As we know, China has just held the 2008 Olympic Games,do you think it is successful, and what effects does the Olympic give us?
1. People all over the world will learn about the co
untry ,city and its people.
2. Attracting investment (投资 ).
3. Many sports fans will visit the city and will brin
g great benefits to the city.
4.Enhance the sense of national pride.
1. It is very expensive to host the Olympics. Maybe the money should be used for other things. 2. Too many visitors may do harm to the environment of the city. 3. The stadiums and buildings may be wasted after the Olympic Games. 4. Increase the pressure and stress on some aspects, such as the traffic .
• Last month we ________________(参加了 )the school sports meeting. Some competitors of our class ___________(参与竞争 ) _____________ (一系列 )events against other competitors. Some of girl competitors did the same ___________(也 ). We defeated the enemies _________________ (一个又一个 ) Finally, we won the second prize. Another school sports meeting _____________ (举办 ) next year. We are preparing for it hard ____________(为了 ) win another greater victory.
took part in
competed ina series of
as wellone after another
will be held
in order to