Book2 unit 2 the Olympic GamesReading An interview (课堂学案)Learning aims: 1. use some skills to improve reading ability. 2. Know about the differences and similarities between the ancient and modern Olympics.3. How to make an interview.4. learn some important words and sentences.5. The importance of the Olympics.Activity 1 Lead-in Some words about the OG: mascot; medal; athlete; Olive wreath; motto; swift; stadium.Activity 2 Skim( 略读) for the main ideaTips:通览全文，注重第一段，获得大意即可。不要字字阅读。一定要快哟！The passage is an interview between Pausanias, a ______ writer and Li Yan, a _______ for the 2008 Olympic Games.This interview is mainly about ____.A. A magic journey by Pausanias.B. The similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics.C. The ancient Olympic Games in Greece.Activity 3 Scan (跳读）for specific information:Find out the differences and similarities..Differences:①differences Modern AncientAny Winter Olympics? yes competitors from? Only in GreeceMen/Women athletes Prizes(奖品) Any Olympic villages? no用心 爱心 专心(more/fewer) events .Similarities:②1)Both are held every _________________. 2).______are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics.3).The athletes compete not for money but for _______.4).The mottos are the same. They are:___________________.5).Some events are the same, such as running _____________ . ③ Can you think of some words to describe Pausanias’ feelings about the modern Olympic Games?Activity 4 Sentences understanding:Which sentences in this passage have the similar meaning with the following ones:①Only the athletes are good enough for their event, they can be allowed to be competitors②Countries compete with each other to host the Olympics as well as to get Olympic medals. Activity 5 Make a new interviewNotes: You ask Pausanias about the ancient Olympic Games. •How to start the interview:•Ask questions: (how often; who; compete for; events)•How to end the interview:Activity 6 Talking Bar(谈谈吧！) What did the Olympic Games bring us?Friendship; Cultrue exchange; Language learning;Body-building; Tourism ……Activity 7 Homework:Write a passage about your opinion: what did the Olympic Games bring us?Remember the useful words and expressions.用心 爱心 专心
