1. Have the general idea about the history of the Olympic Games and learn some relative information; 2. Talk about Olympic games3. find the information quicklyTeaching aims runningvolleyballjudofootballswimmingdivinggymnasticshurdleweightliftingWere the old Olympic Games the same as the modern Olympic Games?? The ancient Olympic Games The modern Olympic GamesTimePlacePlayersGames776BCGreeceOnly menRunning , jumping,wrestlingBegan in 1896 Greece men and womenRunning jumping,wresting ,Horse riding , shooting ,Hammer throw and so onTask 1:Read the passage (4m)and fill in the form4years 2 years 776 BC393 AD18962000 ;271984 28 2001 2008 Task 2: fast reading find out the relative information of the number Carl Lewis 100-meter race200-meter race4*100relay raceLong jumpFour gold medals Main idea of each paragraph How often the Olympic Games are held Something about the old Olympic Games.Something about the Olympics in modern times and the 27th Olympic Games.The Olympic motto and something about the track star: Carl Lewis and the Chinese team in Sydney Olympics.Beijing will host and is making preparations for the 29th Olympic Games.The 1st:The 2nd:The 3rd:The 4th:The 5th:Task 3: listeningThe motto of the Olympic FasterhigherstrongerWhat will be done in preparation for the 29th Olympic Games?? The Olympic sports venuesThe buildings being built • The ancient Olympic Games began around the year 776 BC in ______. At that time the young men ________ in running, jumping and wrestling. But women were not allowed to ____ ____ ___ the games in the past.The old Olympic games _______ after about the year 393 AD. Greece competedtake part in stoppedBlank- fillingTest • However, the first Olympic Games in ______ times happened in the year 1896. But there were only 311 _________ from 13 countries. The ____ Olympic Games were held in Sydney. The Olympic ______ is “_______, Higher, Stronger”. It means that every _______ should try to ____ faster, ____higher, and _____ further. moderncompetitors27thFaster athletemottoBlank- fillingrunjumpthrowTest What is the competition,which is not for a medal?For the 2000(failed)For the 2008 (succeeded) Good effectDiscussionIs it important and necessary to host the Olympic Games in China? Why or why not? ?Bad effect? Good effect1. People all over the world will learn about the city and its people2.Many sports fans will visit the city3. The preparations will make the city better and more beautifulBad effect1. It is very expensive to host the Olympics. Maybe the money should be used for other things2.Too many visitors may do harm to the environment of the city3.The venues and buildings may be wasted after the Olympic Games. What can we do for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games?
