《Unit 2 The Olympic Games-Period Two》Period Two Learning about language Step 1 Revision Can you tell me the similarities and differences between the ancient and the modern Olympics? (each student says one point) Step 2 Guessing words1 .telling the truth— 2. take the place of—3. take part in— 4. a group of—5. ask someone questions to find out information—6. something given to the winner of a competition--7. a round piece of gold, silver or bronze given as a prize—8. allow sb to enter-- Step 3 Language points1. ancient: adj. old----modernHe used to drive his ancient car. 他过去常常开他的老式车.To my surprise, the ancient custom is popular today.让我惊奇的是, 这种古代习俗今天还流行.in ancient times—in modern times2.compete (v)—competition (n) competitor (n)—competitive (adj)I hope all of us can compete ____ race / running.I know my English cannot compete ____________ _his. game / match /contest / competition(1)Do you like watching boxing _________.(2) I prefer to play a _______ of chess.(3) She took the first place in the speech ___________________.(4) They are both in ___________ with each other for th e gold medal.区别: game 游戏,比赛,运动,球赛为美式英语,指棋类、桥牌类；复数为运动会；match 球赛为英式英语, 指预先安排好的正式比赛,如摔跤, 拳击等;contest 指智力和知识竞赛(=competition)competition 通过个人体力, 智力,技能 等获取名词.3. prize / medal / reward / award(1)It’s certain that he will win a silver _______ for racing.(2) He did win the first _______ in the 100 meters race.(3) The winner received a gold medal as an _________.(4) A large ________ will be offered to whoever finds the missing ring.medal 奖牌/章; prize 奖金, 奖励, 获奖名次;award 奖品, 奖金; reward 报酬, 回报4.特殊疑问词+一般 疑问句的插入语+ 陈述句(常用...
